Been on LL 4 Men for 9 days now and just come back from my weigh in. Turns out I have lost 13pounds already (6kg). Can't believe it, anyway here are my thoughts so far....
Getting into Ketosis was OK although the fourth day was the worst for some reason . Got really tired that day and then started getting hungry so sleep is obviously going to be just as important as the food and water. I have bought Ketostix for my own piece of mind although they are clearly not needed if you stay abstinent.
Really noticing the smell of food a lot more than anything else. I can happily walk around a supermarket without being tempted, but walking down the street and smelling either Curry or KFC sets me into a stupor
Lucky in that drinking 4-6L's of water has not been an issue although I am burning extra calories and shoe leather going back and forth to the gents. Think combined with my weight loss some co-workers may think i have developed a Cocaine habit (I'm staunchly anti-drugs by the way).
The packs taste mostly good which was a pleasant surprise. Makes taking them a doddle. Beware of Nutcrunch aka the Saw Dust Bar. Eating it was like a bush tucker trial as it was so foul , but personal tastes I guess....The little blender is good for taking the lumps out of hot soups and nothing much else. Got one from Ikea for 99p to take to work and people just think I am frothing a coffee
Have exercised a few times and find swimming to be better than jogging simply for my joints and it means I don't have to worry of overdoing the jogging. Plan on going to Yoga next week and maybe doing some exercycle time instead of treadmill. But will continue to listen to my body and if I am too tired I don't go to the gym.
The LLC I have seems to be the right type for my nature. Looks like I will find the sessions useful, even if it is just me reflecting a bit more on how I got where I was to need LL in the first place. Think one of the best bits is simply the learnings the LLC will have from hearing so many other people talk about why they eat more than they should which will help me understand a bit more.
At this stage I pick and choose which friends I tell based on which ones I think will be cynical/ concerned versus those I know will be supportive. This has enabled me to go out twice already without feeling like a social outcast and have no one forcing food/drink on me.
My work suit already fits better and couple of people have noticed the loss in my face. Extra motivated as can only imagine what another 6 1/2 weeks plus will do to my chinny chin chins
It certainly isn't a walk in the park, but it is better than the alternatives that I am aware of. Anyway all I can say so far is Scuba dooby doo!!
Getting into Ketosis was OK although the fourth day was the worst for some reason . Got really tired that day and then started getting hungry so sleep is obviously going to be just as important as the food and water. I have bought Ketostix for my own piece of mind although they are clearly not needed if you stay abstinent.
Really noticing the smell of food a lot more than anything else. I can happily walk around a supermarket without being tempted, but walking down the street and smelling either Curry or KFC sets me into a stupor
Lucky in that drinking 4-6L's of water has not been an issue although I am burning extra calories and shoe leather going back and forth to the gents. Think combined with my weight loss some co-workers may think i have developed a Cocaine habit (I'm staunchly anti-drugs by the way).
The packs taste mostly good which was a pleasant surprise. Makes taking them a doddle. Beware of Nutcrunch aka the Saw Dust Bar. Eating it was like a bush tucker trial as it was so foul , but personal tastes I guess....The little blender is good for taking the lumps out of hot soups and nothing much else. Got one from Ikea for 99p to take to work and people just think I am frothing a coffee
Have exercised a few times and find swimming to be better than jogging simply for my joints and it means I don't have to worry of overdoing the jogging. Plan on going to Yoga next week and maybe doing some exercycle time instead of treadmill. But will continue to listen to my body and if I am too tired I don't go to the gym.
The LLC I have seems to be the right type for my nature. Looks like I will find the sessions useful, even if it is just me reflecting a bit more on how I got where I was to need LL in the first place. Think one of the best bits is simply the learnings the LLC will have from hearing so many other people talk about why they eat more than they should which will help me understand a bit more.
At this stage I pick and choose which friends I tell based on which ones I think will be cynical/ concerned versus those I know will be supportive. This has enabled me to go out twice already without feeling like a social outcast and have no one forcing food/drink on me.
My work suit already fits better and couple of people have noticed the loss in my face. Extra motivated as can only imagine what another 6 1/2 weeks plus will do to my chinny chin chins
It certainly isn't a walk in the park, but it is better than the alternatives that I am aware of. Anyway all I can say so far is Scuba dooby doo!!