Hi Kerry, well done on the 12lbs! That's a fantastic start!!
I started out with 13 stone or thereabouts to lose, but you have to not think of it that way - honest.
Each day on its own, that's the best way to handle this diet. Stick to it 100% and, believe me, you will be AMAZED at the results!!
It's a fantastic diet but damned hard at times too. You will have good days and difficult days and damn near impossible days, but, if, whatever type of day you are having, you stay focussed on how you WANT to feel and how you WANT to be, you will hang on in there, bite the bullet, have loads of deep bubble baths, early nights (get hubby in bed early

) and you will find all sorts of strategies to keep you going when it gets tough.
Trust me, within a few short months you will be stunned totally and utterly at the difference and how wonderful you will begin to feel!!
I've still got over 5 stone to lose so will be doing SS for at least another 5 months at a guess..

then its maintenance, so I'm here for the foreseeable
If you want this bad enough you will do it. You just have to stick to it and don't cheat. Please. If you cheat you will feel crap and get demotivated and that's no good for you long term.
This site is packed full of the most incredibly supportive people and they will help you every step of the way. So.. one day at a time,. and , on those tougher days, one hour at a time !
Stick to it and you can't fail to do anything other than lose shed loads of weight
Almost a stone gone already!! Yayyy!!!!