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Well done on the weightloss and getting into the right frame of mind x

You can do it ladies x

Wow shellyboot that's real determination x

Im glad it's not just me :)

I have the chicken ones as I feel like I need something warm. I shake them with cold water (because i cant seem to get the bits out if I whisk them or whatever). I make them quite thick. Then microwave them and add salt.. they get a bit better that way. However there isnt much else you can do.

Hiya ladies, you can do it. Im doing lipotrim for the 2nd time and it took me alot of self convincing to actually do it! I also put on half a stone between buying the shakes and actually doing it. All I can say is i'm really back in the swing of it now. Keep drinking water and keep posting and...

Is anybody else trumping a lot... I hope this is not just me!! :eek:

Thanks shellyboo, Im really pleased x

I got another 2lbs off. Im happy with that as my last weigh in was on Monday xxx

I weigh in tomorrow x

Keep going hun x

Hi NatNat its very achievable 2lbs per week. Stay focused people on this forum are really supportive. Good luck honey xxx

Wow thats brilliant. What a boost x

Hungar is usual for 3 to 5 days but it should get better very soon. Im not sure about being bloated I didn't get this but stick with it im sure you will see a losd on the scales. Drink plenty of water as it helps with the hunger.

Welcome Rachel! Keep us all posted on your progress x

5 weeks to go! Im exactly 1 stone off target. Ill alter my stats when I get to a pc xxx Good luck ladies x :D

Good luck all of you. Keep us all posted on your progress x

Thanks so much x

It will take about 3 days to get back into ketosis. Good luck xxx:)

Lol well done! Save yourself the heartache and chuck your scales in the bin it will be much easier xxx

Drink a lot of water! Honestly it helps. Its a shame because you had dpne the hardest part physically. Weeks 2 and 3 are mental challenges but if you can get through them it gets a lot easier because it sort of becomes a habit. Good luck honey x

Keep drinking amd keep busy. You can do it if you really want to x :)

Im struggling. I couldn't get to my weigh in because I was away for the week. Thankfully my sisyer is doing lipotrim and I have borrowed a couple of days worth of shakes from her. I haven't cheated at all but its wierd as my weigh ins kept me motivated for the week. I went to the chemist this...

Well done. That's great considering x :)

Hellooo, my wedding is 7 weeks away and I am in weightloss mode, full swing.1st 4.5 to lose. I'm following Lipotrim TFR 100% so im hopeful that this can be achieved. Reading the forum is keepig me focused. Feel free to comment about your progress and upcoming weddings. Thanks everyone for your...

Hi, Im an august bride 2, Saturday the 3rd - i've 11/2 stone left to loose and Im working hard at it. I know you havent posted for a while but you were doing great so I hope its still going well for you x

Can someone tell me where to find the details of the couch to 5k challenge. Thanks x

Just read further down your posts ... sorry about the hospital! Did they think it was anything to do with the diet. As I understand it LT is supposed to give you everything you need to stay healthy and NOT as my partner say 'just enough to keep you breathing'. Have a chat with you GP if you are...

This is a great achievment. I felt a bit deflated the first time I was on LT because I was only avaraging 2lbs a week, but when I look back it was really good, i had complee control and as long as I didnt cheat i was guaranteed a weightloss. I hope the hunger has stopped for you, it must be hard...

Shellybot thats awsome!. Well done all Friday ladies on great loses. Im Friday 2 and I lost 4.5 this week. It's motivated me for week 3 :) ... Shift+R improves the quality of this image. CTRL+F5 reloads the whole page.

Hi all, Just a quick update. Had my second weigh in yesterday and i've ost another .5lbs, thats 15lbs in 2 weigh ins! Im very happy. Reading all of your stories is a real inspiration to me, I love this site... Keep it up everyone x

Great advice. People often stumble with this kind of thing. Including me thats why on this attempt I haven't allowed myself anything even on occasions like this. I have been out to dinner and had a shake immediately before so I'm full and not eaten anything. It can be done. Its hard the...

Hi all, as some of you know I went a bit wayward with this last year. Well I started again last Friday. Had my first weigh in and I lost 11LBS!!! Yes 11. I can't believe it. So I have 1stone 4 to get to my target and I am very motivated for week 2.# I can't say that getting back into it was...

My chemist told me that adding coffee to the vanilla shake is tasty. I haven't tried it yet but will be tonight.

Keep very busy and drink plenty of water to fill you up x

Hi all, my new weigh-in day is Friday. I've started again (today is day 2). Wish me luck x (oh 8 weeks to the wedding and I need to drop about 2 stone... can it be done??

Wow thats amazing, well done xxx

Well done bex, 5 stones is a life changing amount of weight! Keep it up hunni just think you are well over half way looking at your stats xxxx

Well done Kelly and jaspers xxx

Well done hun, you are doing great. Try to limit the cheating and I rekon you will be flying xxx

Well done hun, keep it up x

Wow, well done on resisting temptation, stay strong huni, the first week is the hardest, once the tiredness subsides and you stop feeling hungry it gets easier. Keep it up you're doning great xx

I found them both revolting when I tried them. sorry, I tried them cold and toasted and each time ended up feeding them to the dog... Just a warning

Hi all, I started LT at the start of the year. March was a difficult months as last year my brother passed away and it was his birthday, I refed in order to be able to spend time with my family without worrying about food too much, and april was hard as I lost my friend. I am still upset but I...

Ah hun, give yourself a chance, make an effort to have small portions and choose healthy foods. Plan your shopping, give your self the very best chance to succeed. I know it feels like it on this diet, but 7 weeks isnt that long. However you have managed to go without food this long, so you have...

Can I join. I am on the last stone. I was doing TFR but have now re-introduced foods and its like I have lost control. I always get to the last 12-14 lbs and mess it up. I really want this to be the last 'diet' I ever have. I have begun a low GL diet as I think this is a healthy lifestyle going...

Hi all, I am investigating the Holford Diet as I have been doing lipotrim, but really, really miss eating. This seems like a healthy achievable way to continue. Please keep posting as you are giving me lots of ideas. I have the ' Holfords bible' but can any of you recomend any others, and also...

Yep, I have a family event in 2 weeks and have been advised to refeed for 1 to 2 weeks prior.

Hi I have just been to the chemist and explained I wanted to refeed as I have a few family events where it will be difficult to eat nothing at all. (They are not celebrations and it would be deemed insensitive). I spoke to the pharmacist who said I must have the maintenance packs. She gave me a...

Oh that sounds very scary! Glad you're ok. My partner works nights and I always sleep with the phone by my bed. I wouldnt worry about weight loss in that situation hun, nothing is more important than your health.

Good luck hunni, glad you are back on track x

Well done hunni! Its great when you start realisig how much better you feel and look. Its peoples comments that i am looking great that keeps me going. Keep it up x

Hi the last day or tow I have started to feel really hungry (I am on day 27). I am still drinking 4-6 pints of water a day. I am so tempted to cheat. I cant tell my partner as he is very unsupportive and he will just say, eat something then... Help please, tell me this will pass. I have stuck...

Good luck all of you, stick with it x

No I havent heard of this. I would go to your doctor and get checked out. It may be the diet or maybe not. Are you doing much physical activity, you are supposed to take it easy for the 1st week?? Hope you resolve it hun xx

Stick with it hun, a stone in 2 weeks is amazing (took me 3 weeks and I was well chuffed). I can understand you feel upset about 2lbs as this diet can be soooo difficult, you feel like you deserve a big reward. It will even itself out. Looking at the weightlosses on here they seem to fluctuate...

Hi Trueleame I just read through your diary, you are an inspiration to me. You are doing great hun, dont let your current issues get you down xxx

Aim for what you feel comfortable with. It helps to set interim goals if youre not sure, then when you start to feel comfortable set a final goal that is not much further to go. That way you will know if you feel happy and the goal doesnt feel massive. I did it this way 10 years ago when I did...

I didnt keep it secret, but I regret it. The number of people that have said its dangerous or stupid and that I dont know what I am doing to myself is getting silly. I actually told someone to mind their own business the other day.

Well done, youre doin great x

I usually have a tea or coffee when I feel hungry, its not as plain as water and it still takes the hunger pangs away x

Thanks all, I think I will talk to him about it tonight x

I only lost 7lbs in my first week, and that was 7 full days, I think you had a decent result matey, stick with it, it will come good in the end x

Thanks, my mum is type 2. She has a lot of weight to lose, maybe Ill recomend it and ask her to speak to her GP x thanks

2 stone in 5 weeks is definitely doable hun x

I have been out for the odd meal and not eated, after the initial shock they left me alone and it didnt bother them. However I could not have done it in week one as I was starving until day 4 or 5.

Maybe try changine one of your excercises to something that is toning muscle. I have researched this alot and it seems that if you build (a little) muscle and tone, you will naturally burn more calories and this should help you get the last bit off. Also I was watching a programme on high...

Oh thank you for asking! I have been wondering this for ages but too shy to ask. I am so glad the answer is what it is x

Two tablet sweetners in a hotchocolate shake is jummy by the way, had it last night xx. I made it cold in a shaker then stuck in the microwave to warm up (I think any of the shakes stired up in hot water seem lumpy and powdery). I added a little more water to make a full cup - very tasty. Thanks

Hi, I do not know what to do. My other half (whilst very complimentary about my weight loss) has said about 5 times now, come off that silly diet and eat something! He said that it is interupting everything. We normally go out to eat etc a couple of times a week. He said that my friends think I...

Keep going, dont give up! Days 3 and 4 are the toughest, get through those and you will start to feel good. You will be amazed at your 1st weigh in I promise x

Firstly well done for coming to the end of week 1, and well done on your decision, it seems like you have made the right decision for you. Let us know how it goes if and when you do finally meet up xx

Do it, dont let anything stop you, you will feel amazing x

I went with my BMI because I realised that I havent had a 'heathly' BMI since I was 6 years old!! If I get down there and put a few pounds on when I refeed I wont be too bothered. I know that the loss would put me at a size 10 and if I can maintain a 12 for the rest of my life I will be very...

I didnt think you could do this if you were diabetic, obviously I am wrong. Can you tell me whether there are any extra restrictions, as I may recomend it to my mum x:D:D

Well done, keep it up xx

Thanks all x

Meet him but drive (if you can) theres your excuse to drink water and not tell him about the diet. Dont stall though, just go for it, 2 stone isnt that much weight. If you really want to stall say you are busy this weekend and re-arrange for next, that gives you 2 weeks and you may well have...

Hi, my doctor has advised me to lose weight for coneception as well. Also I want to be a size 12, its been years, I am the biggest of all my friends and I want my confidence back.

Keep going x

Lol, its true something seems to happen that means you crave the good stuff, which can only help in the future, stick with it matey xxx

Sorry, but I do think you need to excercise now. My pharmacist recomends resistance training to tone up, which in turn should help you keep the weight off.

Never heard of this, have you spoken to your pharmacist?

Well done for taking the first step, stick with us and keep us posted on how you're doing. Hearing sucess keeps us all going x

Goodluck ladies, stick with it xxx

Thanks wannabesize10, congrats on your wedding plans too. Keep me posted on how the planning is coming along!!! Also let me know which diet you decide to do. I have never done a VLCD, and I didnt know what to expect really. I do think i should hit target long before, then its just a matter of...

7 lbs off toward the easter challenge (in 2 weeks). Yay me, yay me xxx Keep it up ladies and gents x

I know that tablet sweetners are definately fine to use, I just wasnt sure if you could put them in the shakes (as opposed to tea or coffee) as I dont want to change anything in them that will alter the science of it (if that makes sense). Anyway I will stick a tablet sweetner in the hot chocolate x

Another 4lbs off!!! Thats a full stone lighter in 3 weeks, I am amazed, nothing has ever worked for me like this before. I was struggling so much when I was lowcarbing, its exactly what I need to spur me on for another week xx :D:D:D:D

8lbs is great, I lost 7lbs in my first week, by the end of week 3 I am a FULL STONE lighter. Stick with it, it works and you can guarantee it will be down every week. Some one once pointed out to me that 1lb per week is almost 4stone in a year. You are almost guaranteed to progress much faster...

MMM, i was low carbing for months before this, but in the 1st week i was exhausted and couldn't have gone to the gym. The pharmacist said the 1st week excercise should be avoided after that it should be fine. I have been to the gym a few times this week and its much harder than normal but fine x

Thanks ill try these x

Thanks Bex

Thanks

I have just been told that I will need help to have kids, one of the reasons that I am on this diet is to try to improve chances by weight loss. However I would say go to your GP and discuss it in full. It is definately possible to loose weight whilst pregnant but there are so many rules about...

Hi all i have tried to add my mini goals a couple of times, but I keep getting a message saying I can only have 50 characters in my signature. Does anyone know what I am doing wrong? Thanks Kat x

Hi Welcome to all of you, and well done on the weight losses so far. I am coming to the end of week 3 and I am actually begining to enjoy it (wierd I know, but I like the fact that everyone compliments me on how much self control I have). Regarding the Green Tea and the Black Coffee, yes you can...

Hi, I like the chocolate shake with hot water (so I get hot chocolate), but I wondered if it is ok to put a tablet sweetner in it, as it could do with being a bit sweeter. I know its ok to use tablet sweetners, but Im not sure it is ok to add them to the shakes, does this change the dynamics of...

Thanks Debbie for the tip on a different way to take the shakes, I will give this a go as I am getting a little bored. I have tried the chocolate with peppermint tea, I really like it. I also like the chocolate with hotwater (though I mix it in a shaker and microwave it) otherwise it doesnt...

You're inspirational. I have read your post 3 times. Each time I have felt weak, I grabbed a glass of water and sat down and read this post. Thank you so much to showing me that it can be done!!

i was shocked how tired I felt when I started 100% (this is my 1st time on VLCD). This forum really helped me get through. I am now coming to the end of week 3 and feel much better, not tired at all and my skin looks healthy and my fingernails look great, not to mention 10lbs loss in 2 weeks...

Hi, I am from wigan too. My wedding is August 2013, the planning has just started in ernest lol. I am looking to loose 2-3 stone before then. How are you two, how is the planning coming along?

Hi all, My wedding is August 2013, people think that this is ages away. I have my dress, which is 2 sizes 2 small (as they didnt do it in my size :cry:). So here I go, loose weight to get into the dress, but more importantly to change my life, and they way I live my life. I am looking forward...

The breath strips are ok, have you tried them?:o

You can have flapjack on 100% TFR but whether you want them is another question lol.... I have tried both now and hate both, but thats just me. I really wish I liked them as I am desprate to chew somthing x

Nope not come across that side effect, I would speak to your pharmacist or LT

Keet at it, ketosis will kick in soon and the hunger will reduce dramatically. Drink plenty of fluid as this helps. Also I personally dislike the chicken soup as it doesnt desolve properly, but I am getting use to the taste of it. Stick with it, it will be worth it x

I agree with angelove, I would check but its likely that there is sugar in cold medicine and this may bring you out of ketosis. However you can take paracetamol as far as I am aware x

Drink lots and lots of water this will help with the hunger. Make sure you get at least 4 pints a day. Keep going hun, once you have had your WI i promise you will feel re-motivated xxx

Fantasic result well done xxxx

woop woop, keep it up xx

Mmm, my pharmacist said this happens to some people. They sell fibre supplements to add to water. I havent tried them but they are supposed to be tasteless. Good luck hun, stick with it x

You can have any pure leaf tea, without milk. So normal black tea. I (along with many others like pepermint tea). No fruit teas though, be careful with that. You can have tablet sweetners, but not spoonable sweetner as these contain sugar. Thats it I think.

Welcome back, I am on week 3, and feeling great. I hope all goes well for you hun x

Wooop woop!!! Well done hunni, cant wait till I am there. Shout it as loud as you can and be proud of your achievement. PICTURES PLEASE lol, be proud not shy xxx

I have been brushing with normal toothpaste, it doesnt seem to affect anything, you can call LT or your pharmacist might know. I have tried the breathstrips that LT make, they help the bad breath a lot. You can get them from the pharamacy that gave you the LT (mine were £1.49).

I feel cold a lot, but I have started excercising as I would like bigger weight losses. My pharmasist recomended light resistance routines to tone, as once muscle is toned you burn more fat naturally. Slimmer your weightlosses are amazing, and I am inspired by you. Thanks

I am lucky because I am self employed, but if you are hiding the diet, dont people notice you never eat anything?? In answer to your question, I would have washed the outside and drank it quick (sorry if that makes me minging) I cant bear the thought of being one short on the last day and...

Go shopping and try on clothes in the size you want to be, this works for me :)

No it shouldnt take longer, just get back to it, I did atkins for a while (I havent been doing LT for long) and when I had a blip I quite often didnt always come completely out of ketosis (depending on what I had). Have you got some Ketostix and tested for it. I would check in a ay or 2. Forget...

Good luck Jen, this is my first time so it's good to know people believe it works. Stay strong, I am on here a lot at the moment for tips and to keep me going. We are all here for you x

It definately gets easier. Once Ketosis kicked in I stopped feeling hungry (you will be in ketosis very very soon). The 1st week is really tough. I am coming to the end of week 2 now, I dont feel hungry, the tiredness and headaches have gone and I am feeling great. My 1st weighin gave me a...

Thanks, I found another post on it. Im going to up my water ( I think I am doing 4 pints but that includes tea) and if that doesnt work I saw a post about breath strips, I'll get some of those.

Catscratch - 36lbs (-13=23lbs to go) Junkinthetrunk - 24lbs (-4.5lbs, -3.5lbs, -2lbs) = 14lbs to go) Midnight-Sparkles - 15/35lbs (20lbs to go) SammyE - 31lbs (11 lost - 20 to go) AaronC - 6.5/50lbs (43.5 to go) finnsmum - 50lbs (-18.5=31.5 to go) Billiebimbo 38lbs (-10=28lbs to go) Babyonion...

Ill join you in that. I want to be under 12st 7lbs by easter sunday. Thats 23lbs (not much to some, but my weightloss for the 1st week doesnt seem as high as many of you). Lets do it x

Wow, fantastic. How far are you off your goal, you look fab x

ah hun you chose the better of 2 evils, just put it behind you if you can. If you keep feeling that way, see your doctor or pharmacist x

Good luck, keep at it x

Good luck hun. This is my first time, so it is really inspiring to hear you speak so positively about your experiences. I am on day 12 so far.

Im jealous too, you lucky thing x

mmm thanks I'll try that x

Maybe its because of the tiredness feeling when you first start, is there anyone there to help you with the baby as you will feel really drained as your body goes into ketosis.

I like all of the shakes and soup (except the soup I make in a pan of boiling water as it disolves better), those flapjacks though are evil!!!

Has anyone else developed bad breath or is it just me. I know we cant chew gum, how are people coping with this. I have brushed my teeth 4 times today and my partner still says it's not great. :cry:Does it subside, I really hope so.

Keep it up, I am on day 12 and I feel really good. Not hungry at all. It will be worth it x

I think they are vile 2. I took one bite of one and nearly threw up. I took the otherone back and swapped it for chicken soup (although I think that i very avarage, I cannot manage without something hot in the winter). Good luck hun, I hope you get used to it. I never made it through a whole one x

Wow, I have avoided cooking so far as I am scared that i will pick at the food. My partner is learning to cook as a result! I might try this though. At the moment I just give myself a pat on the back for not giving in. Tonight I am going to a birthday party of my friend (30th) and I am...

Yep, I agree, wouldnt worry. I havent seen anything official about the % water in your body. Stick at it you seem to be doing things exactly right.

I would try to stick to it, but if you know you wont its best to refeed and start again on TFR afterwards as far as I understand it. If you just eat normally straight away you will put on at least 7lbs x

I felt exhaused for a fews days, it passed though and now I feel fine. I am half way through the 2nd week as well. Go and have a chat to your doctor or pharmacist if it doesnt pass. Good luck x

Good luck hun x

Mine is Tuesday xx

I have just started too, tuesday of last week. I want to loose 2 to 3 stone. The first few days I felt really tired (wondered if anyone else had this experience), but once I got through the 1st few days I stopped feeling hungry. I actually feel better as I am not constantly thinking 'what can I...

mmm, am I missing something, but I got 2 of the coconut flabjacks, took one bite of one and almost threw up. Thankfully the pharmasist let me swap the other for a chicken sachet... Is the peanut one nice as I am missing having something to chew lol