Its good to be back. This time for good.

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Good luck avoiding the scales! They're so tempting lol. You sound like you're in the zone already awesome you're starting the diet when working nights too, I'm sure lots of people would use that as an excuse not to start, but you're going for it! You're not crazy for noticing changes already, I had so much bloating before starting my tummy went down a few inches in the first week. Hope you're not working too hard! x

Thanks for that. Monday nights are usually the killer. I work for the railway as an operations manager and the railway does not sleep. Last night was hectic to but it slowly eases off as the week progresses. Weekends are the best but who wants to work only weekends? In the past this was my pitfall. The long weekends and nights (I do different shifts so not permanent nights thank God!!) are a real challenge to get through without eating loads. Everyone is forever cooking something or popping to the shops or mcdonnalds etc.

So far so good. I'm pretty sure I'm in K. I have a really awful metallic taste in my mouth and everything I have smells and tastes funny. Might dig out the Ketostix.

 

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Once you start losing it will fly!!!

I thought that when i started!!! Just stick with it and you'll soon get into it!!!

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Thanks Dee! I'm 100% for 3 days (and 2 night shifts) so far. I'm very determined. You look amazing and everytime I look at those b4 and after pics I get a surge of motivation.

 

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Aww ta hun!!!

The timw will be flying soon!!! X

 

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Ok Wednesday.. Day 3. So far I've slept most of the morning. Night shift was loooong last night. Had a strawberry shake in the early hours and it was great. Really sweet so I might add some more water but the fruity bits really make it taste like a smoothie. That's all I had last night. And I was fine. I really struggle to eat at night anyway.

Today I tried the cottage pie and ..... I loved it!!! I've read many reviews saying its bland and rubbish but I added some L&P sauce and a small hand full of steamed peas. I will definitely be having that often. It filled me right up and I actually wanted more. It smelt like real food. Tasted like real food.

Besides that I'm doing really well. I've started climbing the stairs to our 4th floor loo recently. 300 up and 300 down. I try to do this 3 or 4 times a night or day at work. By the 3rd floor I get all wobbly but I push myself to do it. Surely that must help my flabby thighs somehow.

Last night for me tonight. I'm going to take some gum cause my K breath is not from the living world. work colleagues have all been really cool about things, no one has noticed me not eating every 5 mins. I've only told one of my close mates and she is currently juicing so she knows the drill. Think it's better if I don't tell anyone because people can be so judging and opinionated.

I love that I can come here and talk to real people who all share their stories. I don't think I could cope without this forum.

Happy slimming and have a great evening.

TT x

 

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You've not posted for a couple of days, hope you're okay and still enjoying the diet? Great work pushing yourself up the stairs at work! I need to get moving with exercise soon.

I agree with people being judegmental about vlcd's, and they all seem to think they know better! "you'll just regain the weight" or "you'll get ill, I know what I'm talking about" it's really frustrating and that's why I've decided, like you to not tell many people this time around.

 

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You've not posted for a couple of days, hope you're okay and still enjoying the diet? Great work pushing yourself up the stairs at work! I need to get moving with exercise soon.

I agree with people being judegmental about vlcd's, and they all seem to think they know better! "you'll just regain the weight" or "you'll get ill, I know what I'm talking about" it's really frustrating and that's why I've decided, like you to not tell many people this time around.

I'm still here. Not going anywhere soon.

It's been a relatively easy week so far. Nights were an absolute killer. I was ok the first and second night but by the 3rd night my energy resources were seriously depleted and I was struggling to stay sane. I work in extremely busy environment and it really does take the best out of you. Saying that, I managed to stay on track with packs/diet all through the shifts. On Exante it was alot harder to do. I think I caved after 1 night back then.

By Thursday I'd finished and was recovering at home. I slept most of the day and around 4pm I had a shake... Then a bar... And I was still weak and starving so I caved... I had a grilled chicken tikka pita roll.......... and a chocolate digestive...... it was goooood. I think it knocked me straight out of Ketosis because my death breath disappeared immediately and I was left satisfied but feeling so guilty!!

Yesterday I started over and did everything as I should on plan. And so far so good. I had to suffer the return of the death breath and the cold digits and the dull headache for most of the day but right now I feel great!!! Thing is that I don't feel like I've had enough of this diet... I feel like I can see myself 10 weeks from now looking great... I can actually visualise myself in small clothes and feeling good and sexy and it's really doing wonders for my determination. When I ate the other day, it wasn't because I had given up, I was seriously nutrient and energy deficient and I chose the healthiest possible "junk food" (some grilled chicken, salad and a pita roll) to fill me... I could have had anything... I've been reading a low carb cookbook as well and giving myself some inspiration for the lifestyle change ahead when I finish VLCD and start living a completely low carb lifestyle and it's looking good. There are so many great alternatives to carb laden food.

Have managed to resist the scales and really looking fwd to my WI on Monday... I can see the changes already. My husband cant keep his hands/eyes to himself.. He keeps saying WOW all the time!!!

Anyhow, I'm off to do my stepmum duties this weekend. My lovely Ella is here. She'll keep me occupied!!

Great weekend to all and happy slimming!!

Cheerio x
TT.

 

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I came in here thinking you may have had a binge after reading my diary, but that's not too bad at all and you're straight back on plan. I can understand how crazy your body can feel after busy night shifts because I used to do them and I applaud anyone who can do a vlcd whilst working nights. Keep the vision of yourself slimmer in 10 weeks time in your mind and it'll be a lot easier.

I'd never considered going low carb when I get to goal, so I might look into that - I definitely don't want to go back to old habits.

Glad your husband is being so encouraging! Have a fab time with your step daughter x

 

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I came in here thinking you may have had a binge after reading my diary, but that's not too bad at all and you're straight back on plan. I can understand how crazy your body can feel after busy night shifts because I used to do them and I applaud anyone who can do a vlcd whilst working nights. Keep the vision of yourself slimmer in 10 weeks time in your mind and it'll be a lot easier.

I'd never considered going low carb when I get to goal, so I might look into that - I definitely don't want to go back to old habits.

Glad your husband is being so encouraging! Have a fab time with your step daughter x

Thanks hon. I've just done 50 mins of Xbox kinect heavy adrenaline sports and i'm wasted!!! I think I must have just lost about 2lbs in sweat at least. Think I might be doing this more often. (when no one is around of course )

 

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just want to say hi, great diary...im looking forward to your weigh in too lol...im on day 3 and feel fab! im glad its bank holiday so i can doss and do nothing...hopefully ill be well into ketosis when i get back to work on tuesday..i admire you doing shift work and a VLCD..you are obviously very determined and will get to goal.

 

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just want to say hi, great diary...im looking forward to your weigh in too lol...im on day 3 and feel fab! im glad its bank holiday so i can doss and do nothing...hopefully ill be well into ketosis when i get back to work on tuesday..i admire you doing shift work and a VLCD..you are obviously very determined and will get to goal.

Thank you for your kind words. We are in this together!

 

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WI day and I've managed to stay off the scales for a week! This has never been done.

So I've shifted 6lbs in my first week. Not as great as some of the big ones on here but hey-ho.. I'm 6lbs closer to being slim. I put the slower shift down to not being massively water retained when I started because I take Aquaban regularly to stop retention and because I wasn't following the plan 100% (I've had a couple of mouth-fulls of this and that whilst cooking and there was my Thursday night kebab sin etc) I plan on doing 100% from Weds because I'll be back at work which makes it easy to forget about food.

Weekend has been great. It's been a challenge saying no to food while my stepdaughter was here, I always spoil her with biccies and treats and good food and it was really hard to say no to everything. I really take my hat off to the ladies with children who do this diet because how you manage when surrounded by food all day everyday I don't know. Is not so much eating the food but tasting this and that to make sure it tastes right...

Although I'm only 6lbs lighter I feel great. I've not measured myself but I have certainly lost inches. My clothes are definitely starting to hang loose on me. I can feel some of my bones when I dig deep enough. I'm also in Ketosis because the symptoms are there and strong.

All in all a positive result. I'm happy that I've dropped some pounds. That's all that matters in the end.

Happy May bank holiday everyone.

TT x

 

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Well done on your loss.... There's loadsa reasons why it may not have been massive!!! Dont worry though it works itself out... were ou pretty low carb anyway/TOTM/water/not having that much to lose!!!

Be proud hun!! Its nearly half a stone!!! : )

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Be proud hun!! Its nearly half a stone!!! : )

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When you put it that way!!! It's nearly HALF A STONE!! Heeeeeep!!

 

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Hello. I've been holding on out in my post a few days because I've been a bit manic at work. Finally have a free minute to update.

So far so good. Had a night out with friends on Tuesday, had 2 pints of larger and some steak and chicken wings. It could have been avoided but as usual my husband was spurring me on to eat. He is the devil when it comes down to food. He loves food and he feels the need to get me to eat with him. I'm sick to death of this. I've decided to be stronger now and not let him manipulate me. I love him dearly but he needs to understand. :sigh:

Anyhow, unscathed I carried on 100% from Wednesday onwards and so far so good.

I'm definitely well in the K-Zone because the symptoms are all there. I feel great and really euphoric today (sh!te weather and all) and I can certainly feel that I'm getting use to the little food intake now. The meals are all going down a treat (apart from the bars which I'm really struggling with. The synthetic taste doesn't sit too well with me and I'm not going to order them again)

I know due to my faltering I'll have a slower loss than many but the progress mentally I'm making is incredible. I've been so much more efficient in controlling portions and maximising the ingredients I use. If halved the amount of food I normally prepare for us in a meal and it still fills us up. I literally cut everything in half and save the other half in the freezer. I mix my food meal packs with real lean beef of turkey mince and veg and it's like having a proper meal, filling and satisfying. I love a crispy shake in the morning and then a late afternoon lunch of real food followed by a shake for desert. I feel mostly full all the time so I have to force myself to eat.

I've rediscovered so many ingredients in the kitchen like herbs and spices and mince and tuna and chicken and new ways of making veg taste great. I've lived off junk food and take away for so long now that it's really killed my culinary skills and I've sort of lost my way in something I used to love so much. When I was slim and single I use to cook for myself and my friends and family on a regular basis and I always loved doing so. I was always in the kitchen cooking great meals from scratch, and I'm slowly finding my way back to that again. Even my weekly shopping is being meticulously planned instead of just banging a bunch if ready meals in the trolley etc. it's really apparent to me where I've lost my way. I once made soups and sauces and breads and deserts and pies. Everything we ate was home made, now everything is shop bought. It's pitiful.

Anyhow, I'm on a 7 day run at work so in all weekend. And in a way I'm glad to be away from home and my husband. Away from the temptation to eat the wrong things. I'm going to make it count.

Hope everyone is happy and well.

Over and out.

TT x

 

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Update: I am going to give S&S a break for a while. I was taken ill yesterday due to severe cramps and trapped gas and I was in agony for hours. I couldn't sit up and had to lay on my back in the medic centre for most if the day. My DR has advised me not to continue on the full plan. I have decided to try something like Atkins or Dukan (will research further today ) but still include S&S where I can. I've also got a bladder infection which is strange because I drink loads of water everyday.

I'm really keen on sticking to a low carb diet and it's already helped me to get rid of a lot of my IBS but I will have to go with what works for me. I'm having blood work done and some further tests for intolerances so I fear a simple Meal replacement diet is out of the question for now. Back to the drawing board.

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Oh no, I'm sorry hun. I know how heartbreaking it is when you have you mind set on a plan and can't continue with it. I've been suffering with my legs terribly since being on plan, and even after a surprise holiday from the OH is over, they're still not right. You poor thing, hope you feel better today. I'm thinking about doing something similar to you as I don't think my body can handle a total food replacement diet. It's so frustrating because I actually love the S&S products, so I might continue with them and a bit extra. If you start a new diary, maybe put it in your sig so I can find it xx

 

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Oh no, I'm sorry hun. I know how heartbreaking it is when you have you mind set on a plan and can't continue with it. I've been suffering with my legs terribly since being on plan, and even after a surprise holiday from the OH is over, they're still not right. You poor thing, hope you feel better today. I'm thinking about doing something similar to you as I don't think my body can handle a total food replacement diet. It's so frustrating because I actually love the S&S products, so I might continue with them and a bit extra. If you start a new diary, maybe put it in your sig so I can find it xx

Thanks hon. It's a great shame because it's all going well. I've shed another pound "off plan" and I'm pretty sure it's because my eating habits have changed. I am looking into Atkins at the moment. It's a massive change from my normal diet and I tried it once before (for 2 weeks -shifted 9lbs) but back then I wasn't mentally ready as I am now. I've read the book again and I've done some great low carb recipe searching. Some great ideas out there to keep things fresh and interesting. .

I love fat and I love meat and fish and cream and cheese. So in theory Atkins should be perfect for me right?? As long as I can totally ditch the carbs I'll be sailing.

I'm sorry to hear about your legs. I think something like calcium and magnesium should help you. They are great supplements for leg and muscle cramps. (and a little extra salt should help to).

Did you go anywhere nice on hols? Lucky you. I'm gagging for a but of sun. I'm thinking Turkey!!!

I will let you know how I get on. Officially starting Monday so I'm getting my kitchen ready. OH is surprisingly supportive. He said that he might even do it with me. (I'm sure he will try to smuggle extra carbs in where he can). :sigh:

Watch this space...