I am a bit concerned

[Cuddily mum]

Hi i am just under 20 stone and you are voicing my own thoughts but i have seen people on LT and the results they have got. I know exactly where you are coming from but i figure it will be worth it and it is not forever. Anyway goodluck and i am sure it will fly by for us both x x x

 

[rainbow brite]

It is a short term solution resulting in long term happiness. You can do it hun, don't think of it in terms of months, think in terms of weight - I find this much easier to handle

 

[TheMilkTrayMan]

It may take a while hun, but at least you know it WILL work, you know the effort IS worth it. They say you can expect to lose 1st a month on LT. Back that up with a healthy exercise regime and add another half a stone a month loss. What other diet/regime could GUARANTEE anything like that!!??

My doc said to me, "weight goes on mouthful by mouthful, and it comes off mouthful by mouthful, there are no shortcuts". That said, LT is as close to a weightloss shortcut as you will ever find!

There are lots of users 20st+ in weight, and there are lots in the 12/13/14 stone bracket who WERE ONCE 20st+. The inspiration of other remarkeable weight losers is here for all to see in the LT forum. Good advice to set mini targets, as a way of giving something to focus on more short-term, certainly more in focus than the end goal.

The only way to manage any diet is day by day, WI by WI.

Hang in there. You have made the right decision, and you ARE doing the right thing. xx

 

[IrishLaura]

Wow! I feel over overwhelmed at how much support I have gotten of the forum.

I was going to reply to each post, but it would have taken forever and a day, and you all would have been bored silly!

Thank you all, you are all VERY amazing people and the support that I have gotten from you all really really means alot.

As I have said for a while, there is no chance of me coming off LT, the reason being is that it has taken me most of my adult life to do something about my weight.

This time two years ago I had just left an extremley abusive partner and was dealing with so much, that i just couldnt cope with it all. If I had stayed with him, I guess that I would most likely be dead by now, so each day is a bonus!

Something clicked in me recently, I have quit smoking and started LT and I want to get things sorted, I want to get my body healthy to have all the babies that I plan lol

I think the mini goals is a fab idea! I decided last WI that I wanted to loose at least 7lb by my next WI which is this Sat, so I will be on my exercise tonight hoping for the best!

I think last night I was very disheartned, as last week I noticed the first changes, my clothes looose etc, and this week I havent really noticed anything, which I suppose was naive of me to expect something every week!

I have decided that tonight I will make a pact with my OH, if I reach my mini goals, that I will have to think about first, he can buy me a pressie , someone said about hair cut, handbag........... I need a new hand bag and some new perfume!!

You are all sooo lovely people, and I hope that I will be able to help you if you need it!

You are right about the time flying by, this is my third week, but them three weeks are gone and I have a load more to do, which I suppose is just a bit daunting!

I will get there, if I want to be happy then I will get there!

I have started to think about things I want to do when I get where I need to be, like ice skating, go to Japan to visit my best friend who moved there 2 years ago, have them babies lol. If I want all that bad enough then I will do what I have to do to get there! And believe me I want to get there soooooooooooo badly!

One of the other things I aim to achieve is to be able to be slim enough to shop in Dorothy Perkins, if I get there I will be over the moon!

Thank you all for your support and words of wisdom, it really really means alot to me.

Laura x x x x x x x x x x x x x

 

[cuddlyfairy]

Laura, you are so strong that you will achieve each and every one of your mini goals.

I started at over 18 stone (I'm only 5'5") and originally said I'd just do 6 weeks as the friend who encouraged me to start said no-one could cope for longer!!!!! Then I found this site and read the amazing stories on here, Monsoon being one of the first to inspire me! When I first made a ticker I had to think of a target so picked a weight out of the air - healthy BMI, in the 9's, haven't been there for a long time!!!! I made the decision that I would be on LT till I got to my target! Now I am finally just overweight and really looking forward to being "normal"!!!!!

I didn't notice a difference in myself for a long time. It was several stone before I felt like I was losing weight! Now, nearly 6 stone lighter I can really see and feel the difference, I feel I am so much more healthier, though I do need to up the exercise!

The mini goals are a really good idea. My first few were:-
1. less than 18 stone - week 1
2. lose first stone - week 2
3. BMI below 40 - week 3
4. less than 17 stone - week 4
To start with I was achieving a mini goal each week and that really did keep me focused.

The only downside of LT is having to keep buy smaller clothes that you are out of too quickly (and that isn't really a problem - except for the bank manager!!! Lol!!)

Good luck hun.

x

 

[Guenevere]

Awe hun, don't fret, remember how tall you are, I'm a foot shorter than you (5ft 1) and started at 18st. Are you a small, medium or large frame size?
You can roughly work out your time frame by saying 2 st in the first month, and a stone a month after that.

Guen

 

[IrishLaura]

Laura, you are so strong that you will achieve each and every one of your mini goals.

I started at over 18 stone (I'm only 5'5") and originally said I'd just do 6 weeks as the friend who encouraged me to start said no-one could cope for longer!!!!! Then I found this site and read the amazing stories on here, Monsoon being one of the first to inspire me! When I first made a ticker I had to think of a target so picked a weight out of the air - healthy BMI, in the 9's, haven't been there for a long time!!!! I made the decision that I would be on LT till I got to my target! Now I am finally just overweight and really looking forward to being "normal"!!!!!

I didn't notice a difference in myself for a long time. It was several stone before I felt like I was losing weight! Now, nearly 6 stone lighter I can really see and feel the difference, I feel I am so much more healthier, though I do need to up the exercise!

The mini goals are a really good idea. My first few were:-
1. less than 18 stone - week 1
2. lose first stone - week 2
3. BMI below 40 - week 3
4. less than 17 stone - week 4
To start with I was achieving a mini goal each week and that really did keep me focused.

The only downside of LT is having to keep buy smaller clothes that you are out of too quickly (and that isn't really a problem - except for the bank manager!!! Lol!!)

Good luck hun.

x

Hi honey,

Im actually 6ft 1, so to honest I know my BMI should be higher than most people, because of my height.

Can I ask, as you have been on LT for so long, are you not worried how you are going to cope with food, I mean how the tastes will be etc? I have heard that your taste buds change and that if your on LT long enough then your likes and dislikes can change too.

I have noticed about the clothes already!

My knickers wont stay up lol, and I will need new clothes too, but thats the exciting part!

Good luck to you too honey x x

 

[IrishLaura]

Awe hun, don't fret, remember how tall you are, I'm a foot shorter than you (5ft 1) and started at 18st. Are you a small, medium or large frame size?
You can roughly work out your time frame by saying 2 st in the first month, and a stone a month after that.

Guen

Hi honey,

Well I have had this discussion with my Mum about what size I will be in clothes eventually, and we both decided, that being a size 10 or 12 maybe even 14 is almost out of the picture because of my frame. I have size 10 feet, very long arms and legs, and am big busted ( thanks to genetics) and if it was even possible to get to 10 or 12, I reckon I would look ridiculious!! So I reckon, yeah what I am thinking could chane, but I think a size 18 is more realistic, because of my boobies and my frame!

On top of all that I want to loose the weight and look healthy, if I was much less than 18 I reckon I would look very ill, if you know what I mean. I dont want to be stick thin, I want to be healthy, yet still have my womanly curves and my boobies, maybe not as big as they are now though lol


How are you feeling honey??

Laura x x x

 

[BlackRose]

Hi Laura. I know I'm not on LT yet so I know my voice is coming from a comfortable just eaten place but let me be the one then most qualified to remind you of how miserable you were when not trying to lose the weight. ppl think that lt is just a physical challenge but it isn't. Its psychological too. The not eating goes against our very survival instinct -so on tough days its so easy to think 'this isn't natural. Nothing is worth this.' or my one is usually 'I'd rather take my time losing my weight than go through this!' As someone chompin at the bit to get going let me tell you -I am not going to lose the weight unless I do something drastic and time is slipping by me and I'm a spectator at my own life. I think LT is like medicine for over eating. You break the habit of eating bad food and too much food. You break the habit of finding comfort in being too full. Of course the downside is, you have to get used to not hiding behind your excess weight and breaking these habits is anything but easy.

What you have to remember is you deserve to feel beautiful. You absolutely deserve to be healthy and energetic. And at the end of this long and hard journey you will feel healthy, energetic and beautiful.

Meanwhile there's everyone on minimins to help you when food keeps laughing at you and tempting you.

Good luck hon, you're doing brilliantly you know. Truly!
Roisin oxoxoxo

 

[IrishLaura]

Hi Laura. I know I'm not on LT yet so I know my voice is coming from a comfortable just eaten place but let me be the one then most qualified to remind you of how miserable you were when not trying to lose the weight. ppl think that lt is just a physical challenge but it isn't. Its psychological too. The not eating goes against our very survival instinct -so on tough days its so easy to think 'this isn't natural. Nothing is worth this.' or my one is usually 'I'd rather take my time losing my weight than go through this!' As someone chompin at the bit to get going let me tell you -I am not going to lose the weight unless I do something drastic and time is slipping by me and I'm a spectator at my own life. I think LT is like medicine for over eating. You break the habit of eating bad food and too much food. You break the habit of finding comfort in being too full. Of course the downside is, you have to get used to not hiding behind your excess weight and breaking these habits is anything but easy.

What you have to remember is you deserve to feel beautiful. You absolutely deserve to be healthy and energetic. And at the end of this long and hard journey you will feel healthy, energetic and beautiful.

Meanwhile there's everyone on minimins to help you when food keeps laughing at you and tempting you.

Good luck hon, you're doing brilliantly you know. Truly!
Roisin oxoxoxo

Hi honey!

Hurry up and start then we can have a race to see who looses the most LOL!

Im sticking to this diet, no matter what! I do deserve it ! !

Thank you honey x x x

 

[debz32]

I have been on this forum for about a fortnight or so now, and tbh although I have surprised myself by how well I am doing on LT I am a bit worried.

I see some peoples sigs, and they are trying to get into a size 8 jeans, or they are 12 stonne etc, they are just random examples, and I know that these are goals that these people have set themselves, and I hope with all my heart that they reach their goals, but if its taking these people a few months to get to a ''normal'' weight, then I feel like I am going to be on this diet for sooo long its unreal.

When I first started I thought I would be on it about 12 weeks, thats soooo naive of me, and I dont know what to do.

I am going to continue on the LT but by seeing the weight losses by everyone else ( and you are all amazing), I feel like Im a lost cause.

Does any of this make sense?

Im only 23 and I have been through so much already and I know why I am so big, but I dont think there are many people on this forum over 20 stonne, makes me feel very that I could be on this for months and months to come to make any BIG changes.

Sorry to rant but its how I am feeling and I dont know who to talk about it I dont mean to bring anyone down.

Thanks, Laura x x x

hey Laura - try not to think about the whole amount you want to lose... just focus on getting into the "next big number down"...so if you're in the 20s, focus on getting into the 19s and then the 18s etc etc

vlcd's are simply the fastest way to shift a lot of weight....you'll lose a stone per month on vlcd...and probably around 1/2 stone per month on other plans...like WW, SW etc

I know it probably seems like you have a mountain to climb...but, remember - 'a journey of a thousand miles starts with one small step'.....you have MADE THAT FIRST STEP and are on the way to a healthier, happier you

and (sermon nearly over...promise ) - try not to compare yourself with others - we are ALL different and lose at different rates...but remember that NO OTHER DIET delivers results as quickly as a vlcd.

Chin up hun....stick with it - YOU CAN DO IT !!

look forward to reading all about your successes in the coming weeks...

Debz xx

 

[cuddlyfairy]

Laura, I must admit I am pretty scared about eating again and was talking to my pharmacist about it at WI. Reading the refeed diaries of Julz, Nic and Nicki has helped.

I am encouraged by the cravings I have had for salmon, prawns and salad as well as strawberries. I haven't craved chocolate once and I was a serious chocoholic before. I like black coffee but have missed white tea. I haven't missed coke and I really thought I would!

I really do hope my tastebuds have changed and when I do get to target I make the right choices. LT is just a start to a lifetime of healthy eating and I know I can't drop back into my old eating habits.

My friend is the same height as you and always looks stunning. Not sure what she weighs but she does say she really has to watch her weight carefully.

You will look stunning as well when you get to your healthy weight and I can't wait to see the photos.

Good luck babe. You strong determination will see you through.

x

 

[IrishLaura]

hey Laura - try not to think about the whole amount you want to lose... just focus on getting into the "next big number down"...so if you're in the 20s, focus on getting into the 19s and then the 18s etc etc

vlcd's are simply the fastest way to shift a lot of weight....you'll lose a stone per month on vlcd...and probably around 1/2 stone per month on other plans...like WW, SW etc

I know it probably seems like you have a mountain to climb...but, remember - 'a journey of a thousand miles starts with one small step'.....you have MADE THAT FIRST STEP and are on the way to a healthier, happier you

and (sermon nearly over...promise ) - try not to compare yourself with others - we are ALL different and lose at different rates...but remember that NO OTHER DIET delivers results as quickly as a vlcd.

Chin up hun....stick with it - YOU CAN DO IT !!

look forward to reading all about your successes in the coming weeks...

Debz xx

Hey honey,

You are right, I have no intentions of coming off LT, I think I was just daunted by the length of time!

But what will be will be! but what will be will be on LT!!

Laura x x x

Will be on my exercise bike tonight, every little helps!

 

[BlackRose]

Hi honey!

Hurry up and start then we can have a race to see who looses the most LOL!

Im sticking to this diet, no matter what! I do deserve it ! !

Thank you honey x x x

LMAO!!
Alright -frig sake -I'm going to Paris for 3 days next week -ain't no way I'm takin f**kin LT to Paris so I'm startin on the 8th! And you have a head start ya cat! lol

p.s. Good on ya!

 

[Kilobel]

Hiya hun
I am 17 stone 2 but was 19 stone 3 when I initially started LT.
I dont think you are on your own here hun its just alot of these inspirational people have lost alot of their weight but loads started off the same or even bigger than us. View the galleries they are fantastic.
I had a friend who did LT & weighed much more than you & she was in a size 18 by no time (or it felt like that to me).
LT is geared to lose a stone a month but as you can see alot of these members lose more than that. Once you are into it you feel so much healthier & gain a sense of achievment.
All I can suggest is take 1 day at a time but this is by far the best diet I have ever done with the most spectacular results compared with the others where ya lose half a pound here & there
Good luck hun
Niki
xx

 

[Crims]

Hi honey,

Well I have had this discussion with my Mum about what size I will be in clothes eventually, and we both decided, that being a size 10 or 12 maybe even 14 is almost out of the picture because of my frame. I have size 10 feet, very long arms and legs, and am big busted ( thanks to genetics) and if it was even possible to get to 10 or 12, I reckon I would look ridiculious!! So I reckon, yeah what I am thinking could chane, but I think a size 18 is more realistic, because of my boobies and my frame!

On top of all that I want to loose the weight and look healthy, if I was much less than 18 I reckon I would look very ill, if you know what I mean. I dont want to be stick thin, I want to be healthy, yet still have my womanly curves and my boobies, maybe not as big as they are now though lol


How are you feeling honey??

Laura x x x

You may be wearing an 18 (or supposed 18 according to some shops) but I bet you will look lovely and in proportion, not silly just a nice comfortable weight given your height and build

 

[IrishLaura]

Thank you all!

Your messages mean sooo much!

And i do agree with everything that you all have said! Thank you all x x x x