Hi sammy - welcome to LT and mini mins.....
Firstly you will find this forum so much help over the coming weeks/months. It makes a massive difference to have something to refer to if you have a question, want to rant about something or are struggling. Makes you see there are so many people in the same boat at you
Anyway... if you already have your sachets and are ready to go.... first off, have a large glass of water at least then your first shake of the day, followed by more water. (the sachets are packed with nutrients which can be a strong hit on your body unless dialuted seriously hence water before and after the shake)
Keep drinking water throughout the day - you need at least 2 litres per day.
Same with lunch time shake and same with tea time shake.
Tips - if you have a jug big enough measure out in the morning exactly how much water you need to drink during the day... its great watching it go down. (i have a jug that holds just over a litre, so ive marked on the side of it how much a litre is and fill it to that level then once im done with one jug full, fill it again. If you are likely to be out and about/at work get water bottles and do the same, fill them in the morning so you know exactly how much you need.
I try and finish my 2 litres by 4pm and anthing after that is a bonus.... plus i dont want to be guzzling water at 8pm as i would like a good nights sleep instead of up all night weeing
Dont be put off by the shakes... the first day or 2 i found them vile but you get used to the taste and in the end grow to like it! Ive not really experemented with them to advise but ive heard you can try them hot, with peppermint tea (the chocolate shake) or make them into mousse.
You will get very hungry and lethargic on days 2/3/4 so be prepared for it and dont plan a busy weekend, take it easy!!
re work.... just tell them you are cutting back on snacks as you want to lose weight. You dont need to tell them what you are doing, unless they will see you mixing/drinking your shakes. You need to get into your head that those snacks and bits of food got you into this in the first place and you are not going to give up for the sake of a taste of food!!!
Anyway, i hope all this helps... im sure there will be lots more comments tomorrow, its always good to catch up.
P.s start a diary on the diary thread about your day, update it each day or as often as possible with how you are doing and how you are feeling... the responses you will get will give you more encouragment
Katie