Hi Missxox
Hope all went well at the pharmacy.
Well, my experience is that I started the diet last year (2008) and to be honest I last 2 days. I was having to hold my nose to drink the shakes and eventually quit. A year later and almost 2 stones later I decided I had to do something.
The second time round I really weighed everything up and I had the right mindset. I think you have to have as it is so extreme.
I started on a Friday and the Saturday I kept going to bed for an hour or so each few hours as I had such a headache and felt weak. The Sunday I kept myself busy but relaxed also and got through that.
The hunger I seem to experience a lot, but it isnt something I cant cope with. I had been so used to feeling bloated constantly and always full with all the crap I was throwing down my neck. So, I actually dont mind when I feel the hunger.
I drink at least 4ltres of water a day, which, as everyone say does help! It does keep you fuller.
It is an extreme way of losing weight, but eh - we are all fat (or were) and need some drastic measures...honest but true.
I enjoy the shakes and dont hold my nose and look forward to them, but they are just fuel for my body, nothing more! I wouldnt have said that before as I just ate crap all the time, no doubt as a comfort.
You will see results quickly and that spurs you on. You will have hurdles to jump over; like family meals, BBQs, etc, but you have to keep reminding yourself why you are doing it. AND, IT ISNT FOR EVER!
You will no doubt receive negative feedback from ignorant people, who think this is wrong and that you should be getting your vitamins, minerals from natural sources and not artificial...but, what is better, to have a low BMI or high...just ignore them and dont let them pull you down.
Lastly (sorry, like a novel), keep looking forward and treating yourseslf to little things non food!
This diet works; people on this forum are testament if you follow to the letter, you wont ever be disappointed.
I wish you all the very best on your new journey and whenever you feel you are struggling...come on here! Even if you dont post, just to listen to what people are saying and experiencing..plus, there are some inspirational people on this site!
Take care