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You girls do make me laugh!!!! I am loving the personal shopper idea. Might be a little bit longer than you peony. I have had a silly couple of weeks. I am going to weigh in tonight and going to ask to change nights so I can actual be involved in a group rather than me and the llc having a chat. I have my tutorial nights now so I'm going to request a change. My llc suggested hoingnonto LLL but I don't think I want to yet, however, with me picking, I am not doing myself any favours. I started my studies yet, so I am hoping that distraction with the group and ANOTHER new start will be enough. I will be at target by summer, and I still say 10 stone in a year is still an achievement. On the final stretch, just need to get into the zone for 2 more months and I will be there. COME ON MEL!! B
 
Hey Mel
I think we are about level pegging on the amount of time we have left - if I am really lucky and lose 3lb a week, I will hit my target of 9 stones 10lb around w/c 19th April. I can hardly bring myself to think about how I am going to feel if that day goes out much further!

I read a really good response on here to a chap that was struggling to stay on track, KD was saying that it will be a million times harder to keep to the straight and narrow off plan than on, it was like she read my mind - 'you think you might be able to manage the last couple of stone off plan'. I think it might be a similar thing for you if you did LLL. On the other hand, you could consider trying it for a trial, and if you weren't managing, then go back to full abstinence?

It is definately harder for so many reasons at this stage - one of the things I really admire Pancras for is for still being here after so many months. The longer the time goes by, the more you think God am I still doing this? Also, even though I am putting the water away, I am hungry. There is no getting away from it, my tummy rumbles like there is no tomorrow! I just (as I am sure we all feel) hope the time passes by quickly. - i know you shouldn't wish your life away but hell I wish it was later in the year and I was on maintenence at my target weight!

Good luck switching your group, and don't worry about a wobbly couple of weeks, I know you will get back in the zone Mel.

Good luck to you too Pancras - hope you week is going well.

xxx
 
Lots of love and hugs peony x x x
 
Hi Girls

Thanks Peony, your words are very kind. Mel don't be too hard on yourself, this diet is not always an easy option, and you may have to give yourself new goals to get yourself to the end. On another thread a poster mentioned about losing loads of weight can give you a false sense of security and all kind of crooked thoughts enter your mind, cue the nibbling. You may need to rethink your goals and your reasons as to why you now want to get to goal, as you have now reached a place in which you are not as bad as you were originally started. Keep at it mel you will find your place.

I lost 3 3/4lbs this week and I am very pleased to be back on track.
 
Fab loss Pancras, well done getting back on track, it's brill news. Your advice about refocussing on reasons for doing this etc were wise and I have taken on board too - it is easy for you to lose sight of those reasons as you move further away from where you started and get used to being slimmer.
x
 
I went into my meeting last night and just went a bit crazy lol. I was really tired and angry with 'life'. As soon as my llc and my chum asked me what was wrong, I let rip. Ifeel a bit better now I got a few things off my chest. My llc has asked me to wait a couple of weeks to move groups as she said historically after jans payday she has has an influx of calls from people wanting to come back. So, rather than leave my chum I'm going to wait a couple of weeks to see what happens. I hope u r going to b online a lot this week peony, I feel an emotional week coming on lol x
 
Hey Mel,

Can i ask why you are changing groups? Im changing on the 9th of Feb to a Tues night as the Saturday is becoming more awkward for me to be able to stay at the groups due to personal life and i think thats why i have been struggling as not getting the group support.

Im actually glad i am moving, im seeing it as a fresh start :D I also am very uncomfortable around one of the older ladies in my group (she's recently joined).... She is constantly shouting across the room at everyone "how much have you lost??" and if im struggling, like last week i stayed the same, i had to tell her infront of everyone and she answered "oh your not a good example of a success story as you don't always have good losses" :cry: I actually wanted to curl up and die and felt absoloutley raging/mortified.... so as soon as i have moved i'll feel better i think.
 
I'm here Mel!
It's all very well your counsellor saying other people may come back, but I'd be tempted to stick to my guns and ask to move anyway. The group sessions are obviously a big part of what helps you through and you are right to ask for that. I'd be tempted to ask to move anyway.

Jennifer, that woman sounds awful. For my half penneth, I would phone up the counsellor and tell her that you aren't happy about it and ask her to discreetly have a word. Honestly, some people!

Keep up the good work ladies, I have just got back from a hard session of resistance aqua and am pooped. Also missed loads of calls from potential clients but what the hey? I come first sometimes.

I forgot to take a change of knickers so best go and sort that out, am not a fan of going commando in jeans! (tmi soz!!!!!)

xxxxxx
 
Quick question - This is the 3rd full day i have been back on 100% abstinance, will i be in ketosis yet and how do i tell if i am?

Thanks
 
Hi J
Whether or not you are in ketosis by day 3 will be down to you as an individual - it took me a good 4-5 days, others take longer, some shorter.

If you aren't feeling physical (ignore the head) hunger then that is a good indicator. Can you go to a pop in and pee on a stick as that will also tell you.

Keep it up hon, you will feel much better when you are def in ketosis.
x
 
Hey peony, remember my 'bad' friend? She has just tried to convince me to come off ll and join slimming world with her. She thinks it's the best diet in the world. I explained that I was happy doing what o
am doing until I get to target, and she seemed to get the hump!!!

Some people!!!
 
Hi Mel,
I remember your "friend"
I call it sabotage. Good for you for sticking to your guns. You have found something that works for you. i think she's jealous.:jelous:
 
Shweethang the new style foundation and developer groups run on a four weekly basis now instead of the . My understanding is that it allows people to enter and leave the program easier.

I hope all is going well for everyone for the weekend, my hubby has surprised me and we are going to see Avatar tomorrow night so looking forward to a nice evening out. Mel it sounds like your friend was looking for a partner in crime, I am glad you told her to Lighter Life off
 
SweetThang - I have no idea about the new 4 week thing!! Ive never heard of it!! Developers is where you have completed your foundation course and you still have more to loose....however, we are experienced dieters, so if you have any questions or need any advise, feel free to ask Peony (she always makes me feel better lol)....seriously though, anything we can do to make your journey easier.....let us know xxxxx

Pancras - My BF has tried to sabotage me from the start, and when that didnt work she was just plain mean!! I went into work today and she actually had the hump with me because I didnt want to join her at Slimming World!!

oh well - she will get over it. It must be quite hard going from being the slimmer friend whos fat friend gets loads of compliments for 'having a pretty face' to being the fat friend whose friend just gets told all the time how fab she looks (did you like my self stroking there...sounds a bit rude, sorry lol) One day i might start believing them !!
 
Lighter Life are now doing four week modules. The first module of four weeks is about assertiveness. We are currently doing them in our group. I was under the impression that everybody will be doing the 4 week program and the 14 week foundation will be phased out. The new system and books are based more on the male program.
 
Yooo hooooo
Yes I remember your 'friend' losing it as you lost weight and she put it on. As SB says, she is soooooooooo jealous of you it is unreal, loved Pancras's 'I am glad you told her to Lighter Life off '!!!! he he.
So glad that you stood your ground, with friends like that.......

It's good to hear you have been giving yourself strokes (oooer missus!) seriously though - it's something we all need to do more of. I know I do.

So what is going on up near Nottingham today? Well my addiction to calculating nutritional data in recipes and obsessing about programmes like Market Kitchen is showing no sign of waning although I read another thread - I think you contributed to Mel - that it is a really common phenomena of this diet, so I am just going with it. I have even started sky +ing Market kitchen and other cookery shows. I am obsessed! I am also looking forward to the imminent arrival of the Gordon Ramsey Indian cookery book which I will attack with my calorie counting, notebook & pen zeal! Also the Gino Di Campo calorie counted Italian Diet book.

I have cleared out my wardrobe and drawers today of clothes that don't fit. I am left with: 5 tshirts, 1 cardigan and 1 pair of size 12 jeans which are getting a bit loose! In my drawer I also have 2 new pairs of size 10 jeans which I can get on and done up but would not quite describe as 'fitting' just yet! It is just mind blowing! I found a pair of trousers which when I started where too small, and now I could almost do the standing in one leg trick - I have hung on to them and a top I lived in at my largest to remind me of how far I have come. The rest is in bags in my boot ready to go to the charity shop. It is a great feeling. The sun is shining, hubby & dd gone to grand ma and grandads and life is good. Only downside is that it is still sooooo cold. I am sorry SB but a hot bath is the only way I can warm myself up and then keep warm for a few hours. It is also the time I lay back, and reflect upon my achievement so far and consolidate the rest of the journey and maintenence etc.in my mind. I am finding them especially therapeutic at this time where I am finding it harder and harder to stick to abstinence, especially after my last pack in the evenings where I am finding it really tough.

Well I hope all you lovely ladies are having a wonderful weekend, enjoy your night out Pancras.

Good luck with your LL journey Sweetthang - do join us in this thread whatever stage your are on - I am not even on LL anymore (doing Exante) but this thread and the friends I have found here really help me through.

xxx
 
Wow - sounds like u have been a busy girl! Something you said about struggling after your last pack has made me realise why I might be struggling in the evening too. I have been having it earlier! I used to have it about half 8 before I went to bed, but now i have been having it at about 8 and I have been going to bed later. I might try to spread my packs out to different times to see if that helps.

How can u possibly have 2 stone to loose, if u r already in size 10's. My 16's show no sign of going yet. Had yet another blip last night. Although technically not JUST my fault. We went out to the comedy store in covent garden and even though I had layers of clothes, coats, scarfs, gloves, hats and geoff I was still freezing. Anyway, on the way home going down the escalator of embankment tube, geoff looked at mexand I was blue. He said I looked really rough and unwell, and started to get really worried. I told him that I felt fine but cold and by the time we got to paddington he decided that because of the week I have had (non stop with little sleep) by body could no longer heat my body enough to keep it warm in extremely low tempretures. So when we got to paddington I walked past the burgerking to go to our a
platform and he decided i should have something to eat. I probably could have argued, but feeling sorry for myself, extremely cold and wanting to believe in geoffs theory, I did eat. To be honest, it did warm me up, but this morning feel like **** again. Physically, I have a bad headache and mentally I feel like I AM a headache. Always failing!!! I don't know why I keep insisting on making this journey longer and harder than it needs to be. Just paying out the money and going to the meetings is not going to be enough to get me to target!!!

I really need to get a grip!!!!!!
 
2 more things have just occured to me

1 - im going to get some more breath spray...that stuff is nasty, so I carry around with me on a string round my neck, everytime i get the urge to put something in my mouth, ill spray and wont want to eat it

2 - God im selfish....all i do is come on here moaning about myself!!! Taking advantage how how strong others are, and not considering other peoples journeys on this life changing diet!!

So - apologies for for the selfish stuff xxxxxx

Its a shame you dont live closer Peony, I could do with some new clothes!! lol. (being selfish again see!!)

I cant believe you with the food thing. I think you are going to be the most prepared person i know ever to come off lighter life!! I have a few weight watchers cook books at home, which I use to feed the family, but it hasnt even occured to me just to get healthy eating cook books and tot up the calories!!

I think as long as you cook from scratch and dont go crazy on the portions, you should be alright. However, thats a normal person talking. The fat person inside me will probably need to stick to a strict 'budget' when it comes to food, or i will end up the same as i was before!!!

I hope you have a good week - and if someone could wave a magic wand and give me some of Peony's will power, I would be ever-so greatful ;-)
 
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