Good luck for your first day Lighter Me!
I started LL back in August last year and, like you mentioned, it took me a few months to finally commit to it.
I have lost over 100 lbs to get to goal and am well pleased!
What attracted me and made me curious was wondering why the people featured in the LL magazines KEPT THE WEIGHT OFF. That was the one thing I could never, ever do. I could never, ever get to goal either. Thirty years of failed dieting hade made me lose the plot with food and eating.
Here are a few stats for you to think about:-
Before: Size 24 After: Size 12
Before: BMI >40 After: BMI <24
Before: Body Fat 49% After: Body Fat 25%
Before: 17.13 stone After: 10.6 stone
I am so pleased that you are going to do a diary Lighter Me. It will be a big help not just for you (I found writing everything down really helpful), but for everyone else who is doing or is preparing to do LL. Your experiences will be a real inspiration.
I am glad too that you didn't have a 'blow out' and scoff everything in sight before you started! It means you may minimise any side effects (like headaches) from any carb withdrawal. They only last a few days, but are unpleasant at the time.
Please maximise your chance of success by following the 'rules'. Four packs a day, four litres (at least) of water a day, and that doesn't include black tea or coffee drunk. Attend all the meetings, do the homework, come on Minis any time you need help, advice, or want to tell us about your day!
Good Luck, speak to you soon!