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Hi Kay and everyone else here, well after a longer than expected break I'm trying to get back on track. I've had a horrid three weeks with husband and kids really ill with viral infections. Hubby was actually really ill, I thought he'd had a stroke at one point he was so incoherent. I escaped...

Hi everyone, I'm back, looking forward to catching up on everyones stories, will update my blog later to explain all, but please can I join with 18lbs target. Thanks

Not been on for ages, I've had to take a short break. Towards the middle of last week my whole family came down with a virus. Nausea, headaches, dizziness. They have all been ill ever since. It is possibly the same virus that gave me dizzy spells the other week. I've been caring for them...

hey, 3lb off is really good, and on any other diet you would think someone was mad to pledge 20lb off in a month, and pushing it for 3 months! Well done and keep going, you are doing really well! xx

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Well, back on track and the 1lb off behind me. I've only got four weeks till my next refeed, so I might as well make the best of it. Feeling really cold at the moment, I just want the weather to warm up a bit! We've been invited to a party in April, and I've got the perfect dress, it's too...

Looks really good. If you don't mind I might steal this for my refeed at Easter, it's a great plan. Good luck xx

Aw, thank you JOd, that is really kind, and has really given me a boost after a rubbish few days. This forum is really supportive and helps so much, I don't think I'd manage without it.

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I know how you feel, after massive losses at the start my body seems to have just given up for a while. But I can see inch losses, and so know the weight has to come off. It's horrible though. It makes me feel like I've been creating, even when I know I've been 100%. Especially when the...

Definitely get some antibiotics, you poor thing. Sinus infections are so painful. Hope you feel better soon and the conference goes well. It should, you've been working so hard. Take care, hope you get some time to relax this weekend. Xx

1 lb for me this week. Rubbish! Hope I get another better loss soon, I so want to get to the 3stone off mark. Wouldn't mind if I'd been cheating.

Not from Burnley, but I'll join your club - only 1lb here also!

One pound off. Bahhh, fed up. I know it's a pound off, but hey, I wanted to get into the next stone bracket. I've not eaten a smidgen all week and one pound - at least it's off not on! Oh well, maybe I'll get a stupendous loss next week. Best get on with it! Hope everyone gets a better...

BTW, completely forgot to say, well done for 3lb off, that's fab. :):):)

Sounds like you're doing well, hopefully you'll get a nice big week one weigh in. :)

Give it a try this week, and see how you feel when you weigh in. For me it's the only way forward, takes temptation out of my control. Good luck whatever you decide :)

Ali, another good loss, well done :)

Well done, a pound is a pound, it's the sticking to it that counts :)

Well done Sam, that's a brilliant loss. Congratulations for completing the challenge. :)

I agree with Kay, I've never been as successful as lipotrim n the plans like slim and save for a number of reasons. 1. I can cheat myself - weigh a day later, forget to weigh, measure portions incorrectly, and no one knows 2. The add a meal schemes are always tempting - I'll go up a plan for...

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Hi Ell, good luck on your restart and well done for getting into ketosis so quickly. Hope it goes well at the chemist :)

sounds like you are doing really well, and are really positive. Hopefully you'll still have a good loss on Saturday even after five days. Have you hit ketosis yet? Keep going, you're doing great. Xx

I can so relate to the SW comment. I looked through their programme and free foods etc and was shocked, much of it included foods that helped my keep piling on the pounds. I know my discipline around food is shocking and I just don't have a 'stop when full' button. If it's unlimited, I'll...

Here you go Sam i've found another list I'd stored! 10 things to do do instead of eat. It doesn't give my all time favourite though - go on Minimins! 1. Go for a walk. If you have a dog, take him/her with you. Try to really take in everything beautiful outside and shift your focus from food...

No, but always fancied the look of them, but ever small enough to try them. Let us know how you get on if you give it a go.

Well done Mrsdoyle and JOd, you are both doing doing really well. :):)

Not a list, but I've nearly lost 5 x 8lbs bowls try lifting them at the alley - massively heavy! I'll look for some lists later Sam ;) Hi to everyone reading, a flying visit as I need to put kids to bed etc... Hope everyone's willpower is holding out xx

20lbs in 3 weeks, that's fantastic, well done x

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Not me, it was very very gentle

What lovely news, and a great incentive to carry on x

Hi, hope your first days gone well. Good luck for tomorrow :)

A perfect summary! Nothing to add other than good luck with whatever decision you make :)

you are doing so well, I can't wait to fit comfortably into 20's. well done!

Good luck, you'll be at goal in no time :)

You'll do fine. I found with mine I was quite relieved and excited to get back on the shakes. I found that mixing shakes and food didn't work after the first few days, but I felt more inclined to watch what I ate and portion control. I really quickly avoided coming on here, and know that if I...

9lbs, wow, that is Fantastic, well done :)

Crikey, that all sounds horrific! I'm so glad you are feeling better today. You deserve a big loss this week for getting through all of that x

Hey, you can't change things now, but as you've said, you can learn from them. Hopefully you'll be back in ketosis and sipping the shakes again. You've done so well, you should be really proud. I know exactly what you mean about when you don't visit the forum, i'm the same, it's a brilliant...

A honk for today! :)

I wouldn't recommend mixing, but if you do, then stick to either all lipotrim or all exante within a day. I found the exante shakes really creamy and couldn't stomach the taste alongside lipotrim, but I know others like both. See how you go. Good Luck :)

So many brilliant losses, well done Monday weighers, this thread is an inspiration in itself :talk017:

So true! You're doing great! Xx

But hey, 3lbs is still a good loss, and at least you haven't gained. Enjoy the next 3 weeks, knowing that a refeed is imminent is a good motivator to be 100% I find. :)

Hi, thanks JOd. No, I'm not exercising yet at all, and my weight loss seems to have slowed since my break. I think I was just lucky this time, or it was because of the sheer mass of my starting weight! Usually I lose well the first 2 weeks then average 3-4lbs after that. I don't think I can...

Crikey, poor you, that is really scary, no wonder you are having a tough time, fancy the first doctor not warning you of the side effects. I'm really impressed that you are managing to stick to the diet, well done. Here's hope that by the end of the week you are clear of co-codamol and have a...

Hi, welcome back. You've done really well so far, I'm sure you'll lose the rest quickly. :)

Keep going, day 3 can be tough, have some paracetamol to hand. It gets easier from then on. Chicken soup, some love it, I find it's like chalky bland cup a soup so stick to the shakes. Worth a try though. Good luck.

Don't give up! The diet has high loss weeks and low loss or even gain weeks. The weight comes off eventually, it's just impossible to predict what our bodies will do. Stick to it and you'll lose it when your body is ready. Good luck xx

Good luck both of you, hope the first week goes well xx

I used it once a day last time, may need to start again...

Honk, lost count... keep going Kris :)

You are doing really well! Keep going, you can do it xx

I don't know which you'll lose best on, but your chemist should be able to recommend some fresh breath strips, they are very good! Well done on your 9lb loss. Good luck.

Thank you JOd, I'm feeling much better tonight. Was speaking to my Dad and wondering if where it's half term and I've been home I might have overdone the water as I've been drinking loads of tea whilst having to endlessly feed the kids ( or so it feels!). Back to work and more closely...

I've done another online VLCD, very similar to slim and save and really enjoyed it. Lost on average 2-3lbs a week, and found it easy to stick to for about 3/4 months, i lost 4 stone in total. I then started to add extra bits and it all fell apart from there. The choice of flavours was lovely...

Oh Tina, I know how you feel. The weight will come off, but sometimes the waiting is so hard. Just try to take it a day then a week at a time. You can do it. xx

Hi Sue, and well done on your 9lb loss. When you finish the lipotrim, as long as you follow the refeed rules carefully, it is up to you what diet you want to follow it with. I would search the boards on here and see what others are doing, and chat it through with your Doctor or pharmacist who...

I'm doing the same as And, breaking every 6 weeks or so. I really admire those who can SS for months on end, but working to a date rather than a weight has kept me in a better frame of mind this time as I can control the dates, but not how much I'll lose. I'm sure your dress fitting will be a...

i know how you are feeling. In. Previous attempts picking has been my downfall. It's hard to keep it up, particularly as you near goal, but just think how great it will feel to get there. Keep going and good luck xx

Thanks Kay, I'm feeling a bit better. I've used dulcolax before when not on TFR and been fine. I reckon something just wasn't right with me. I'm going out with hubby in a bit, just to do it, as part of fainting is it dents your confidence. I'm sure I'll be back on track later. 'twas...

Hope your first few days are going well for both of you. Won't be long till you see those pounds drop off :)

Good luck with your restart tomorrow, you can do it! Hope it all goes well.

A scary night last night! I've been feeling a bit under the weather the last few days, not sure why, and the last two I've felt a bit constipated (TMI). Anyway somewhere on here dulcolax pico perles were recommended as being very mild, so I took 2 last night before bed. I woke up at 2 with...

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8.5lbs, a fantastic loss, well done :)

Well done, that's great news :)

Hey Sam, a loss is a loss, and hopefully you'll have a big loss next week. The weight has to come off! And, well done 4lbs is fab. Good luck for next week. :)

Well done Busy Mum and Lita, great losses. 3lb off for me this week. Not too bad considering last weekend. Looking forward to a full 100% week next week.

Made my 3lbs off, so back in the teens - just! But it's downhill from here, and hopefully next week should see my 3stone off! I'm hoping to start picking up with my losses again from next week. Back to work and in a routine, it's so much easier then! I know it's around the four stone mark I...

Well done Rosie, you are doing well. 3lbs off for me this week. Not too bad considering my weekend away.

Honk for day 34 yesterday :)

Keep going, it'll start to get easier soon, and weigh day will be here before you know it!

Hey, don't feel down, wait and see what tomorrow brings. The weight can drop in fits and starts, you may surprise yourself. And if it doesn't come off this week, it'll need to soon! Good luck for weigh day tomorrow x

Well done Ali, another fantastic loss, you are doing brilliantly xx

Good for you, bet you were fuming with him though! I hope the treatment works and your pain goes xx

BMI under 30 is fantastic, well done you x

Hi Triina, congratulations on a great loss. Keep going and keep drinking the water :)

6lbs, a great loss. Sorry to hear about the hospital visit, sounds grim. Good luck for the next week, you sound very determined :)

Thanks BusyMum and Malcolm. well another day done. Feeling nervous for weigh in this week after weekend off, I'm sure it'll be another small one, but hey, better off than on! If I can manage 3lbs I'll be back in the teens, so that has to be an inspiration. I really want to get to low 18...

Hi and good luck, hope your start went well.

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That's fantastic, look forward to hearing how you get on with maintenance. It's always inspiring hearing stories from people who've made it to target. Good luck :)

Yep, once a day. Although the shakes are drunk, the stomach will treat them as food and need to expel the waste not needed. Not sure of the science behind it, but it's normal. :) If you start feeling a bit bunged up try adding fibre clear to your shakes.

It sounds great. I'd really like to do something like that, but definitely want to lose a few more lbs first! I know you shouldn't put off living life, but I couldn't face it yet!

That's fantastic, well done. :)

Congratulations both of you. Wow, Choccy, you look at least 10 years younger now, what a fantastic loss :)

I get itchy when I first get into ketosis for a week or so. Never really thought about it till you said, would be interested to know what others find.

Hey, you'll find that a lot. Some people get it, others don't. I always use the "medically controlled" route, it implies a doctor has ordered it and then suddenly people are OK with it! Well done on day 2. Sounds like you are doing great. Keep with it and if you get some headaches the next...

No, I'm saving at the moment, looking forward to a nice new wardrobe for the summer ;)

Hey, it's one day, and tomorrow's another new one. Keep going!

Honk day 32. - definitely back on track now!

But you will next week, and a stone in three weeks is fantastic. You are doing brilliantly :)

Well done Sarah, a fab loss x

Well, I was talking to my daughter about lent, she's deciding what to give up, and she said, 'Mum, you've given up food for Lent'. Suppose I have really. Sounds good to me! Waiting for weigh in this week, but equally I don't want to wish my week off away. My bloating is shifting, so...

I agree, I've not been in my "healthy" BMI since before puberty, but in my teens, no way was I overweight. I'm hoping that i will 'know' when feels a good point to stop, and the BMI is just one indicator of heading in the right direction. I already know I feel better now than I did two stone...

Yep, I'm doing exactly the same, our meals are really planned now I don't eat them, why couldn't I do that before? It's a weird relationship i have with with food.

I agree try not to think of the food as a treat, but the social situation may well be. As for getting back on plan, just have a date in mind and get on with it! I built up to carbs and back down again, either side of my weekend away, but at the end of the day my need to be a healthy weight...

Good luck with the diet. I only drink strawberry and chocolate too. Find them to taste OK. Hope you see a big difference at your next dress fitting

You are doing well. Keep going :)

Well done, that's fantastic!

Well done on maintaining, you are doing really well. I hope you manage to get back on lipotrim soon if that is what you want. Hope you feel better soon xx

Hi Jenn, I started at a similar weight to you, it is hard, but I just keep thinking of the health gains I see. Good luck!

It does get easier. Just stick with it for the next few days and you'll be feeling much better. Keep sipping the water and I find plenty of peppermint and green tea helps. Good luck! :)

Keep sipping water, it really does ease the hunger pangs. I find green tea or peppermint tea help too. Space your packs out, and whilst I coped with cooking, I kept meals quick and easy, and busied myself in a room elsewhere whilst people ate, just for the first few days. Now I'm happy to sit...

Jude, you are doing amazingly, I can't wait to be even in the teens, out the other end of them is brilliant! i did day one and 2 with 2 shakes and then protein and veg. day 3 did 2 shakes and a vegetarian salad with small amount of carbs to kick me out of ketosis for glass of wine. day 4 did...

Keep going, you're doing great. Make sure you get your three shakes in, maybe adjust your timings again to make sure. I'm going to try a soup tonight I think, I've got some spares just in case... Bleughhhh :) nearly a stone off in your first week, you've got to keep going!

Hi J0d Well done on your first weeks loss, over half a stone in a week is fantastic! The diet does get easier, and like you, I find recording stuff on here helps. A new handbag sounds like the perfect reward for a month on plan :)

That's great news, not long till you'll be at goal at this rate. :)

Hi Jude, really enjoyed reading all your entries, you are doing so well! It's fantastic that you seem to be forgetting about smoking, and the food, well I can so relate to that. Good luck for this week. Hope you get a fab loss. X

Back on track, you can do it, keep thinking of those scales going down on Monday :)

That's fantastic, you are doing really well. :)

Me too. 2lbs off is 2lbs closer to goal! :) Well done

Good luck for your restart :)

Well done, another 2lb off. It's all going in the right direction, whatever amount the loss. Here's to another good week! :)

Hi Lyndey it's not too bad making others food, in fact I seem to enjoy it more on plan. Day 3/4 were hard, so it was ready meals all round then. I didn't want to be cooking when struggling. Since then, it's been fine, just think of my shakes as medicine that I can't eat whilst taking. Just...

So many milestones in one week, that is fantastic! Well done on sticking with it, you must look like a different person :)

It was 2lb off for me on Friday, so 2st 8lbs for my first phase. The losses this week ave been fab, and 6stone -BusyMum that is fantastic, can't wait till I get there! Well done everyone!

Good luck KJB and Kathan. The trips to the loo do get less frequent as you adjust to the water intake - luckily! It really is a fab diet. Good luck :)

Honk day 31 - I'm carrying on where I left off, part two is underway!

2lbs off this week, not too bad considering how bloated I felt, and I'd had two days part refeed at that time. I've had a lovely weekend off, too much consumed, but a lovely time. I found I filled up really quickly, and tried not to overeat. I'm back on the shakes today and hoping to see a loss...

2lb off this week. :)

Sorry lillady, this isn't a rant aimed at you, just loads of people have been asking the same, and I feel really strongly about this. You must take all three sachets. The lipotrim sachets are the minimum possible requirements you need before your body goes into starvation mode. They are...

Very bloated at the moment as TOTM, and no idea if I've lost anything this week. Will see tomorrow. I know I haven't deviated from my plan, so not too bothered as my weight will go down when it's ready. Refeed going well, still in ketosis, and mentally I'm focusing on my full restart on Monday...

Good for you! Keep going! :)

Good for you! Well done, I hope you get a good loss tomorrow x

Take care hun, that sounds terrible, I hope you feel better soon and the house move goes well.

Congratulations :)

Excellent news, well done you! :)

Thank you for all your lovely messages! I'm back on full TFR from Monday. 2 shakes plus protein and veg tonight until Friday, 2 meals out on Saturday, two shakes protein and veg on Sunday, back on TFR for Monday. Can't wait for the weekend! Yippeeeeee!

Don't worry, just drink your shakes as normal, and if you have slipped out of ketosis, you'll slip back in. Weight loss shouldn't be affected as your calorie intake is still super low. The side effects won't be like at the start, as they are mostly through carb and sugar withdrawal. Don't miss...

Aw Hun, don't beat yourself up about it. Just vow to try again tomorrow. Dieting is the hardest thing in the world, and I've had so many days like yours. I think, I'm now succeeding due to grim determination. That and coming on here every time I feel hungry, to try ad turn the put something...

Thanks Sam and Kay, you two are both doing amazingly well. Well it's been an OK week. TOTM so feeling a bit bloated and my scales haven't budged, but not to worry, it'll come off at some point. My biggest excitement is that tomorrow I do my first refeed meal. I am ridiculously excited about...

That's a fantastic loss, well done :)

Well done Lita, sounds like you're doing really well. I'll look forward to seeing your results on weigh day :)

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5lbs, a good loss, and well done for getting straight back on track. You're doing fab :)

Yeah, well done I knew you could do it. Now imagine your feeling tonight doubled at this time tomorrow when you are two days in! You can do it, come on! Xx :553:

6lbs is great, nearly half a stone, and if you aren't hanging on to loads of water weight, that can only be a good thing. Keep going, you're doing brilliantly x

Only a few days and you'll get a nice big first loss, as Kay says, a lot will be water weight. Don't feel disheartened, you're back on track now xx

Wow, coffeedrinker, that's a fantastic loss, well done.

Hi and welcome, it's a really friendly place here. Only two days till your first weigh in, hope it's good one. How've you found your first week?

Excellent loss Slim, well done! Hi BusyMum, glad to hear you're OK and doing well with the diet. Looking forward to reading about everyone's losses this month x

Thanks Busy Mum, hope you are well. Xx

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Keep going, this time next week it'll feel so much better. Not long till weigh in x

Well done, that is fantastic news, you are doing amazingly well xx

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Hi, for plenty on here it's our second time or more. Get your head in the right place, get to your pharmacy and make a start. We'll support you all the way. I know exactly what you mean about feeling apprehensive restarting. I put it off for years, even trying various online VLCDs so I...

Good luck for weigh day! Your holiday sounds a great motivation, Tenerife sounds lovely :)

Thanks Kay x

Well done Leah, a great loss, nearly half a stone x Good luck for Monday Slim x

A great loss Chuggie, well done! :)

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By "like" I mean I agree, with everything you've said! It's scary, but I know I've reached a stage of thinking its the fear of being thin or the fear of dying if I don't do something about my weight. It's now becomes non-decision. I want to watch my kids grow up, end of... What are your must...

I've been through that before, and often get like it at around the 4/5 stone off mark. It's like a form of self-sabotage, I think for me it's because I'm scared of not having the weight to hide behind. I imagine a new improved life when I lose weight, but I'm also a bit scared of going out and...

Wow, your pics look fantastic, you've done so well! What an inspiration for us all to keep going.Well done and thank you for sharing your pics x

Congratulations Kay and NewGirl on getting past the half way mark, that is brilliant. You are both real inspirations. Here's hoping to the second half coming off quickly. :)

Congratulations on passing your driving test, that's fantastic. You'll be able to have such fun with your little girl now, and it makes life so much easier. well done, and hope you get a good loss this week also.

Hi Sarah, it sounds like you're doing great! What a fantastic loss for your first week. It's hard when people don't agree with the diet, but you know why you're doing it. Stay strong and watch the pounds fall off. good luck x :)

Goodness, that sounds terrifying! I'm glad you are recovering and hope you have a great birthday celebration! See you on the 7th x

I completely agree! Hope you're OK BusyMum. Xx that would be great Kay, I really like the monthly challenges, thank you for offering to do that, put me down for 16lbs this month please x

Aw Lily, I'm so sorry to hear that. Our dog is now 15, and beginning to fade. I worry about this all the time. Take care hun. Xxx. :bighug:

Do I? Don't I? They were vile last time I tried, but maybe I'll get just the one next week.... Hmmm.

LOL. Sounds just like me! Hence my mini pledge above. Yesterday the pharmacist asked if I was doing spin class or something to get my weight losses, my hysterical laughter at the thought of me on a bike was my exercise for the day!

Well done for getting all three shakes down, and loads of water, that should help to speed things up. Hope you get a fab loss next week. good Luck x :)

Yes! It will definitely slow down weight loss, your body will be thinking it is starving as your brain won't get enough nutrients to function properly. Your body will be trying to hang onto those fat reserves for as long as possible! You can make yourself extremely ill eating less than the...

I definitely find work days easier, weekends are my difficult times, hopefully you'll settle into it back at work, I find I don't get time to think about hunger then! Good luck :)

Crikey, it's really hard when there's no explanation. Here's hoping you get an amazing loss next week, you deserve it. X

Just been reading this, my goodness you are so brave. Not only a massive weight loss, that you are still working on, but dealing with cancer and it's treatment too. You are one inspirational woman. Xx

Hope your day was better, well done on sticking with it.

Good luck for your weigh in tomorrow

Cold tap water, quick blitz with blender or lipotrim shaker and swallow as quickly as possible.

Have you been exercising? Drinking enough? Have you missed any shakes? My pharmacist was saying today that if you get into really deep ketosis, dark pink, then you may find the fat cells stop being burnt off. If your body has missed packs it may go into starvation mode and hang onto the fat...

Well done on getting through day 1. First day towards a new you :)

Ignore the cravings, have a glass of water, you'll be fine. Keep going.

How's today gone? Hope it went well.

Wishing you the best of luck, you've done amazingly with lipotrim, I hope you continue to be successful when you start your new plan. Do keep us updated on your progress though. Xx

So, according to my list I've lost a cinder block? No sure what that this, so my comparison will be a large sack of dog food! Not lugging that around all day should certainly give me more energy!

Woo hoo another 7lbs off this week. I love lipotrim!

Well done, the weight's coming down :)

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Thanks Jude, I'm feeling over the moon at my losses, really pleased as it's the first I've not touched food, and it really shows in the losses. Have you tried googling lipotrim refeed, I bet the sheets must be online somewhere, it's only an A4 print out. I know the video does go into detail...

7lbs off for me this week! Hurrah - challenge complete :D

C'mon lovely, you've done so well, you're a real inspiration and you shouldn't feel down. You've still a great weight loss from your starting weight, and don't forget different scales can weigh massively different, I'm over half a stone more on my home scales than my pharmacy. I'm sure at the...

WooHoo just back from pharmacist and water weight obviously not sticking yet - 7lbs off! Hurrah! I can't quite believe it. I'm now where I was when I started a VLCD last time. This time it's a much better feel though. My back is easing, and I can't wait for next week. Need to keep 100%...

Hi Jude, the pharmacist has sheets they should give you on how to refeed properly. As the video shows, it is really important to refeed properly so that you don't gain water. I will be having 2 shakes, a green salad and a quorn fillet day one, 2 shakes a mixed salad day two, two shakes with...

Hi Lynn, I've done four weeks as well, and loving the diet. There is a thread on the main page, and on the lipotrim page showing motivational photos. They are great to inspire you to keep going. Good luck

What a good idea. Right, it might seem a tiny amount compared to some, but for me it's a step in the right direction - there's no point setting myself a task that seems a mountain. I'm going for 4 hours, that'll be three specific 20mins a week or two 30mins where I am walking just to...

Come on, don't think of it as starting again, think of it as continuing. If you took a car journey and had to stop at the services en route it wouldn't be starting again, it would be a brief rest break, think of it like that! The less breaks the quicker you reach your destination, too many and...

How Weird! Nearly TOTM, and been feeling bloated, struggling to drink my water and shakes today. Usually 4 litres is no problem! I'm guessing my loss won't be amazing tomorrow, but anything is better than nothing and I've been 100% I'm 25 full days in now, and feeling quite proud that I've...

Tell me about it! I'm struggling to drink 2 litres, I usually have 4 minimum, my fingers are swollen, can't see tomorrow being a big drop. Will just have to make up for it the week after. ;)

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The weeks do vary, and from previous experience I've found weeks with lower losses often have good inch losses. No idea why? But however it works, 3lb off and plenty of inches is a great weeks work. Well done!

*****. Food Talk Spoiler ***** i know how hard it is when you're in the zone to stomach food talk. However the weekend after next OH and I have a couple nights of child free time whilst they stay with g'parents. I've checked out two eateries to visit. One does a lovely sounding veggie Cobb...

A tough couple of days, my back still hurts, but it is easing, I've been off work today. Everyone keeps saying find a chiropractor, I don't want to admit that I couldn't bear the humiliation. The thought of some stranger touching me fills me with horror far worse than the pain I'm in. I just...

Yeh! Love this, was looking for it the other night - thank you

You'll feel the symptoms, metallic breath, and smelly breath, feeling brighter and more energetic, less hunger, more in the zone really. Good luck for your next few days, soon be your weigh in :)

I completely agree. You know you're doing what's best for you, keep going and ignore the doubters!

Haven't finished the day, but once I've honked I can't go back.... Honk day 24

I just buy a bottle from the supermarket and keep refilling from the tap until it falls apart. I've bought a blender bottle from the pharmacy £5, as I had a ball type one that was really noisy when I shook it. Keep going, you can do it!

Come on you can do it! It's not forever, and think how great you'll feel when you've got through a whole week. Keep going :)

Hi Kerwan, welcome to the world of lipotrim! Hope your first few days are going well. It really is a great diet, but you need to stick to it. Make sure you drink plenty of water and keep posting. Good luck

Well done on deciding to restart, hope the first few days go well for you, it'll be worth it :)

I was just thinking the same last night.

I know where your coming from, day 12 was hard for me. It's a nightmare having to cook for family as well as do this diet, but you can do it. Stay strong and keep visualising the weight gone by the summer and how much easier life will be. Good luck

Hi, I'm doing lipotrim this time, but like you I'm expecting to be around for a while. The four stone off is always my breaking point, so will definitely appreciate some support at this time. Good luck everyone.

You're doing really well, restarting is so tough to stick too. Keep going. :)

Hey, don't worry too much, just get straight back on with the plan. You did well stopping, just keep going and I'm sure your weigh in will be successful. good luck :)

I don't mind the strawberry and chocolate, can't stomach anything else at the moment, but to be honest, I drink them down really quickly and try not to think about the taste, just see them as medicine really. It got me thinking the other day it would be more convenient if they pressed the powder...

Well done, straight back on with it, you will get there!

I drink around 3-4 litres a day, and it seems to be fine. My pharmacist is happy with it anyway! You're so brave stopping smoking and doing Lipotrim at the same time, it must be tough, yet you are doing fantastically well, a stone off in two weeks is brilliant!

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No, you must never skip a shake! Although you might not feel hungry, you need the nutrients. If you miss a shake you may well stop losing weight or gain as your body will not be taking in enough energy to function with. Eating under 500 calories a day is drastic enough, hence controlled by...

I've had the Aaaaaarrrrrrgghhhh day too! Must be something in the air, at least it was a 100% Aaaaaaaaarrrrrgggghhhh though ;) here's to a brighter Wednesday!

2-4 litres is the optimum, everyone varies between these depending on how much they can cope with. Definitely no to missing a shake, as they provide all the essential nutrients, if you miss them your body will struggle to function properly and you may find you gain weight or lose less.

That's Fantastic, you're so close to goal!

I'll ask my pharmacist on Friday.

Hi, glad to hear you're feeling in the zone for weight watchers, I hope you feel better soon. You've done so well, you are a real inspiration. please keep letting us now how you are getting on. Take care x

Honk day 23. Teapot...???

Excellent! Another great week, well done.

Best to avoid much exercise for the first few weeks, then it can be gradually introduced. If you do too much cardio-vascular type exercise it may begin to effect your losses as your body will struggle to cope. Each person has their own levels of tolerance depending on previous fitness etc. I...

Best of luck for day 1, it gets easier after the first few days, and everyone on here is really friendly.

You are doing real well, what a tough time, so sorry to hear about your Nan. Please, please try and make sure you have all 3 packs though, it would be awful for you to get ill through this. Make sure you let your pharmacist know, is there someone in real life who can nag you to take them all...

in the Cambridge threads there is a sticky with a link to an amazing spreadsheet. I have got that set out with my weigh in recorded, and going into the future I take 4lbs off a week, so that I can see roughly when I will reach a sensible weight if I stick to the plan. It really helps and...

This made me cry. I can so see where you are coming from, a lot relates to me too. Don't really know what else to add, but have a hug. :bighug:

Do you know, I'm getting really excited for tomorrow, it's like your birthday or something, can't wait to see your honk. Off to get the party poppers ready... :)

Well done on getting through day one. I'd stock up on some jumpers, the cold continues, but hey, a small price to pay.

Gosh, what a difference! Sounds like instant may be OK, but not the pods. Will be interested to find out.

Hi Audrey, it's great to hear you feel motivated to start the diet. It really is worth while. Good luck with your appointment next week. It may be worth watching the lipotrim video on their website before you go, it answers lots of questions. Wishing you the best of luck.

Honk day 22

If in doubt have a glass of water! You can do it, keep going!

Not sure, I'd check with your pharmacist or lipotrim to be sure.

4.5lbs, that is fantastic, the weight is falling off, well done. :)

Nothing to add to Kay's excellent advice, other than good luck, you can do it! :)

That is fantastic, well done, another great loss. :)

I know exactly what you mean, evenings really drag now, so I'm trying to find new ways to fill them. You are doing fantastically Angel, keep on drinking the water, you can do it.

I would speak to your doctor and see what they say. I know there has been some new research saying VLCD helps epilepsy but have no idea if it is reliable in the slightest, medical experts would be the ones to talk too. I suspect you'd need their say so and would advise you to get it before...

Teapot, You are doing really well, a proper inspiration. I can't wait to get anywhere near 200lbs, that is amazing. I'm so impressed you made it a week on vanilla, I had one today and had to throw it away, it was vile! You are v brave. Here's hoping you have a good loss and some chocolate...

Come on, you can do it. We all make mistakes in all areas of our life, it's moving on from them that is hardest. The only person judging you is yourself. Pick yourself up and get going again, you can succeed, and think how much better you'll feel. :)

Good luck to you too Aux, you're doing great! I found that list on a different part of the site, but used it for inspiration last time. I love it, it is all so true! Today's been a bit of a nightmare, I sat down earlier, and my back sort of popped and gave way, and has been in agony ever...

Hopefully next week you'll have a big loss to make up for it. You are doing really well to get so close to goal. keep going x

Honk day 21

Hey, it's no use beating yourself up about it, what's done is done ( says she trying to re-lose the first four stone for the fifth time!). Seriously, many of us are in the same boat, and we'll all support you as much as we can, it's just time to get back on with it. You know how quickly the...

Good luck for Tuesday, hope you have another good week. It won't take long till you're at goal :)

I found this last time I was on minimims and wanted to keep it close to hand for those difficult times. I love it. Reasons to LOSE Weight 1. To feel good about ourselves. 2. To have GREAT sex! 3. So we won't think people are laughing or talking about us. 4. To buy clothes in a normal store...

Keep going Herts, the first few weeks are tough, but your losses show it is well worth it. Nearly at your first stone down - that is fantastic!