Well tomorrow's the day... Having tried what seems like all the diets on the planet, I'm venturing into one of the more radical things I've ever done and am beginning my journey with Lighter Life...
I'm excited and yet at the same time am acutely aware of my previous experiences and the overall adverse effect yo-yo dieting has had on my body - I have never been this big before and am literally carrying twice the amount of 'me' that I should be... I believe the clinical term is 'Morbidly Obese' Ick!!!
Due to the impact carrying around the extra weight was having on my body I became desperate - to the extent that the next step for me was going to be forking out the dosh for stomach surgery... Thankfully, a couple of good friends told me about the LL programme and, having thoroughly investigated it myself, here I am
From everything I've heard and read about LL I feel very positive and, dare I say it, HOPEFUL!!! I've cleared out the cupboards and the fridge (as best as one can with a ravenous spouse around) and have my hand blender ready for action. Even the water filter jug is on standby so that I'm not keeping Evian in business during the coming year :giggle:
Only a number of close friends know that I'm doing this as I don't want to have to explain to everyone why I'm not eating... My husband's been marvellous and even attended the introductory talk with me and asked the relevant questions to make sure I wasn't going to endanger myself... Getting the medical form signed off by the doctor was a bit of a hassle as he doesn't approve of VLCD's but thanks to my LLC even that worked out in the end.
I'm really looking forward to this - I know it's going to be challenging but to be 'heavy' for 26yrs and then to actually find a tool that will enable me to unlock the pattern I've cultivated during that time is just mind-blowing...
Bring it on!!! It's going to be a good year
I'm excited and yet at the same time am acutely aware of my previous experiences and the overall adverse effect yo-yo dieting has had on my body - I have never been this big before and am literally carrying twice the amount of 'me' that I should be... I believe the clinical term is 'Morbidly Obese' Ick!!!
Due to the impact carrying around the extra weight was having on my body I became desperate - to the extent that the next step for me was going to be forking out the dosh for stomach surgery... Thankfully, a couple of good friends told me about the LL programme and, having thoroughly investigated it myself, here I am
From everything I've heard and read about LL I feel very positive and, dare I say it, HOPEFUL!!! I've cleared out the cupboards and the fridge (as best as one can with a ravenous spouse around) and have my hand blender ready for action. Even the water filter jug is on standby so that I'm not keeping Evian in business during the coming year :giggle:
Only a number of close friends know that I'm doing this as I don't want to have to explain to everyone why I'm not eating... My husband's been marvellous and even attended the introductory talk with me and asked the relevant questions to make sure I wasn't going to endanger myself... Getting the medical form signed off by the doctor was a bit of a hassle as he doesn't approve of VLCD's but thanks to my LLC even that worked out in the end.
I'm really looking forward to this - I know it's going to be challenging but to be 'heavy' for 26yrs and then to actually find a tool that will enable me to unlock the pattern I've cultivated during that time is just mind-blowing...
Bring it on!!! It's going to be a good year