ToTM

[rachael1664]

Does anyone else feel really really really (more) crap than usual during their time of the month? I'm on day 4 and its killed me!!! It's never been this hard for me to do and I'm hoping it is to do with that because this has been my toughest 4 days doing a diet EVER!!!!!!!!!!! Also I'm struggling with 3 litres of water any tips? X

 

[shellyboot]

Hi Rachael, i had this problem last week, i got very depressed and almost gave up the diet. The only thing that kept me going was, filling up a 2 litre bottle with water and saying to myself drink this in one day! Then i added an extra 100ml to each of my shakes, wasn't 3 litres, but its better than i would have done if i went with my head and just gave up. Im feeling much more positive now, totm is a b**ch! Ive always been ok with it, but it is hard when on this diet. Hope it gets easier! Take one day at a time.

 

[rachael1664]

Hi smellyboot that's a great idea I actually prefer my milk shakes thin as well. I've got 2 buxton 1 litre bottles that I drink in the day but I just struggle after that. I may increase my cups of tea at night but then ill be on the loo even more lol x

 

[rachael1664]

Haha predictive sorry shellyboot not smelly

 

[shellyboot]

haha i was given the nickname Shellyboot when i was 2 years old, i used to jump into my Dads work boots as soon as he came home and stomp around with a toy shovel. I am now 24 and have lasted 22 years without being called smellyboot, this has made me chuckle so much! Ill have to tell my family, they will laugh.
Earl grey tea has been my lifesaver, i used to hate it, but i love it now! It ups my water intake even more. Leafy teas get a bad reputation, i am a complete convert to them, yummy! 1 litre bottles will be good, you can set yourself a goal, to refill it by 12 o'clock, 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock, that is your 3 litres, even if you dont finish they one you refill at 8pm, you would have had thinner shakes and tea in the daytime

 

[rachael1664]

Lol I re read it and was devastated sorry lmao. Good idea about setting time goals!!! I will do that tomorrow

 

[shellyboot]

Let me know how you get on! I set alarms on my phone to remind me that in 1 hour, i will need to refill, so if i haven't drank all the bottle i know i have to finish it within the hour it definitely keeps you focused on the diet
Some people may say i take it too seriously and am bordering on obsessed, i think its good to make it a major part of your life for the amount of weeks you are on it.

 

[rachael1664]

Another great idea. I think it's important to take it seriously its hard otherwise!!! I have a full scale operation each morning preparing for my day lol

 

[shellyboot]

How are you getting on today Rachael?

 

[rachael1664]

Much much better I used your time scales for my water so I'm currently on my 3rd litre thank you. How about you Shelly?

 

[shellyboot]

Today is going great thanks, just got home from work so will get even better now My water cunsumption has been great today, Gonna sit down with an earl grey now to relax. Im glad my little tip is working for you

 

[rachael1664]

It is and the milk shakes more watered down are much more bareable thank you