Hi Ceri
Well, I think you have probably made one of the most important decisions in your life!
Seriously, this is a tough diet, but I tell you, it is the best and the results you will see so quickly, which will spur you on each week.
WEek 1 will be tough, you will have so many emotions running around your mind..hunger, etc...then when you get into ketosis you will start to calm down a bit. I think once you jump on those scales after Wk 1, you will be hooked when you see your loss!!!
But, YOU have to be totally comitted and stick to it 100%! This isnt a diet for ever, just keep remembering that. It is a little holiday from food and enjoy that.....I have and still am! Learn why you overeat and learn how to control that desire to want to eat when upset, etc...just use this time wisely for you and you alone.
You will receive a lot of support and help on here, so just keep coming on as much as possible.
As Elle says, drink as much as you are allowed. This is probably one of the most important things of LT. Dont skimp on your water, and ALWAYS take your three shakes..dont be tempted to say, I will only have two as the weight will be quicker in coming off! It will just make you feel ill, you need those three to give you all the nutrients you require.
And, most of all, BE POSITIVE! Dont be negative about not eating, just keep looking forward and looking to what you want to be and how happy it will make you.
Take good care and just take it a little easy the first week.