4th Time Lucky?

[laurajackson]

Today I've been battling my way through day 12 of Lipotrim TFR.
This is NOT my 1st time, I am pretty far from a "lipotrim virgin"!
In 2007 I was totally committed 100% for 5 weeks (lost 3 stone), then had to quit as I found out I was pregnant with my 3rd child.
In 2009 I was totally committed 100% for 9 weeks (lost 4&1/2 stone) then had to quit as I found out I was pregnant with my 4th child!
Twice, in 2010 & 2011, I tried the diet, but only managed a few weeks each time as I cheated almost constantly. (So I'm only counting them as 1 failed attempt!)

It's taken 'til now for me to get the motivation to try it again. I struggle without incentive, and as appearance is low on my priority list, I mostly just ignore my weight. I've finally decided though, that I don't want to get to 40 ( just under 2 years away) and still be massively overweight.

So, I started. I weighed in at a pretty terrifying 17 stone 4 & 3/4 & ideally I plan to stay on lipotrim til July 15th, and try to lose between 4 & 5 stone. I HAVE stuck to it 100% so far (only 12 days though) and I'm already 18lbs down, but it doesn't seem to get any easier. With 4 kids & a husband constantly eating around me, it feels like torture!

Never joined a forum before, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
Wish me luck X

 

[chunkychops]

good luck Laura....at least being a restarter (like me) you now it works and you've had fab losses so it will fly off x

 

[mrs elf]

Good luck Laura, this is my 3rd time of trying. X

 

[laurajackson]

good luck Laura....at least being a restarter (like me) you now it works and you've had fab losses so it will fly off x

Thank you ....I fluctuate wildly between being completely convinced that I'll make it all the way to July 15th, to wanting to nick my kids chicken Kiev off their plates

 

[mrs elf]

Ohh me too, I hate it sometimes.

I worked I'm a fast food restaurant when I did it last time and stuck to it for 10 weeks. I have no idea how I did it x

 

[lou1]

Well done in getting to day 12, you know it works so that will motivate you and always come back here when in doubt just reading about others or getting ur feelings out helps! Good luck on your onwards journey x

 

[laurajackson]

Day 14 ...daytime was ok, evening was horrible as we went to my neice's birthday - pizza, cake, fish goujons, mozzarella sticks - I was a drooling mess. Plus, my not eating was noticed, so I had to explain to everyone that I'm on lipotrim.
AND I haven't lost any weight at all for 2 days which is incredibly frustrating

 

[lou1]

Oh that's not easy going to a party with all the temptation there, I have a communion this sat and next weekend I have a get together for work with drinks and nibbles the girls at work I have told them I'm back following slimming world and I'm staying away from carbs and drink so they should be ok, communion I will be hoping everyone's to busy to notice!!

Well done on resisting don't worry about not losing in 2 days you will have lost something by the time WI comes round

 

[chunkychops]

I feel your pain.....what is it about "party food"...I went to a Christening 2 wks ago....all I wanted was a little paper plate full of jam sarnys and cocktail sausages pahaha! (well and a pint or 4 of lager )well done on resisting...it aint easy but soooo worth it!

 

[laurajackson]

Day 17
22lbs down
Still struggling whenever I'm around food, and get really annoyed if the kids leave ANY leftovers at all!
Keep binge watching Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, salivating over the fattiest foods ever. I've done this every time I'm on lipotrim ...it's like a "food-porn" addiction I think?!
Are most people managing to stick with 100%? I've nearly nibbled on so many things, but so far I'm hanging in there...


Just!

 

[laurajackson]

Day 20
25lbs down

I can't believe how erratically I veer between determination to stick at this no matter what, and severe compulsion to scoff everything in sight!
I'm mostly craving meat, so the evil part of my mind keeps trying to tell me that "it wouldn't be so bad, meat *probably* wouldn't take you out of ketosis, just have a bite" and I KEEP nearly giving in.
Plus the water seems to be getting harder to stomach? Is my bad breath making the water taste bad? AND I find myself cleaning my teeth for ages, just for the minty taste(!)

 

[chunkychops]

Day 20
25lbs down

I can't believe how erratically I veer between determination to stick at this no matter what, and severe compulsion to scoff everything in sight!
I'm mostly craving meat, so the evil part of my mind keeps trying to tell me that "it wouldn't be so bad, meat *probably* wouldn't take you out of ketosis, just have a bite" and I KEEP nearly giving in.
Plus the water seems to be getting harder to stomach? Is my bad breath making the water taste bad? AND I find myself cleaning my teeth for ages, just for the minty taste(!)

couldn't have put it better myself I veer erratically also.....on the hour every hr! 25lbs off mind.....that's awesome

 

[laurajackson]

Day 22

Came extremely close to eating the kids leftover chicken today - this would be SO much simpler as a single, child free person I think. Easier to avoid temptation anyway.
I'm walking the dogs loads (about 90 minutes a day) to keep active, and I'm planning to buy a trampette too, for when the losses start to plateau. Anyone else exercising more? Do you think it helps?

 

[laurajackson]

Day 24

Feeling disheartened as hadn't lost any weight this morning (I KNOW it would be better not to weigh myself EVERY day but, I have to - otherwise I couldn't keep it up!).

And worrying a bit about a few days coming up where I'll be away from the house for 12 hours or so, not really in circumstances where I can make my shakes ...or even have toilets nearby (I go about every 10 minutes!!)

Trying to stay positive and stick with it!

 

[laurajackson]

Day 27

Had 2 "off days" Fri & Sat ....sort of planned as I knew I couldn't easily sort shakes on 2 very long days away from electricity & toilets! I'm sure I could have managed it if I had really wanted to but, the upshot is I've had 2 days of eating lots of protein.
2lbs heavier this morning than Friday morning but, I was expecting worse so, not too disappointed about that.
Now the big challenge is getting straight back into it. All fine so far today, lots of water & due another shake any minute.
Think I'll need a good result on the scales in the morning to keep me on track tho.

 

[laurajackson]

Day 29

Back to the weight I was before my 2 days "off".
Phew!
Gone a bit crazy with the exercise today!
Did 2 1/2 hour dog walks where I ran about half the time. 1 longer dog walk where I tried to do speed walking the whole way, AND a full hour bouncing on my trampette.
I'm knackered!!

 

[laurajackson]

Day 30

29lbs down

DEFINITELY exercised too much yesterday, every single part of me aches!

 

[laurajackson]

Day 31

Exactly 1 month since I started lipotrim!
April 26th-May 26th

30lbs down

I'm SO glad I've got through that 1st month! Still hoping to keep going as best I can until July 15th, though that currently seems like a LONG way off!

Next week, when the kids are off school all week, will be a real test!

 

[Jess1973]

Well done, good luck with your next week!

 

[laurajackson]

Day 33

34lbs down

Stupidly, I'm planning another "off day" as I'll be away. How stupid does everybody think this is??? Despite 2 cheat days in the past week, I've still lost 9lbs in that time. Im exercising & drinking water like crazy. If I'm willing to put up with the whole "1st 3 days of hell" again, are there any other reasons that I'm an idiot to be cheating?!

SO impressed with all you lovely folk who are just sticking with it!