Good luck with it!Started LL in Feb 2009. Did 14wks foundation,4 weeks in Developers then 3 full weeks in RTM and lost total of 4st 8lbs.  Went on holiday end of August and everything went downhill from then. I stopped using what I hard learnt while on LL and has resulted in a massive gain.   27.07.10- Started a refreshers group so hope to loose a bit before going on hols in 2 weeks time and then to come back and finish off the job for good. |
Went for WI last night and was happy to have stayed the same as I know I haven't been 100% on packs.
Got letter from LLC last night to explaine about my packs incase I'm asked for flight. Its absolutely bucketing down rain here so cannot wait to head to Tenerife on Friday. Will try and catch up with how everyone is doing before I head off and then will have 2 weeks of catching up to do.
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Got letter from LLC last night to explaine about my packs incase I'm asked for flight. Its absolutely bucketing down rain here so cannot wait to head to Tenerife on Friday. Will try and catch up with how everyone is doing before I head off and then will have 2 weeks of catching up to do.
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Haven't been sticking 100% to packs but being sensible with my choices so I suppose in a way I am doing a light version!
Been having knee problems for about 7mths now so went for an MRI scan y'day. So just to wait and see the orthopaedic consultant again to get the results. GP thinks I may need my knee trimming or a flush!! Whatever that may be. Anyway, cycling was something physio recommended ...
Been having knee problems for about 7mths now so went for an MRI scan y'day. So just to wait and see the orthopaedic consultant again to get the results. GP thinks I may need my knee trimming or a flush!! Whatever that may be. Anyway, cycling was something physio recommended ...
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Firstly, thanks to all who commented on my last blog, it means a lot. Haven't blog since then as been a tough few days.
Went to refreshers class for my first WI and was delighted to find I had lost 6lbs, that compensates for the 6lbs I put on in the 3wks prior to that!!
Have been out on my bike a few times, cycling for about an 1hr (with hills included) and my god does my bottom and "flower" (sorry...
Went to refreshers class for my first WI and was delighted to find I had lost 6lbs, that compensates for the 6lbs I put on in the 3wks prior to that!!
Have been out on my bike a few times, cycling for about an 1hr (with hills included) and my god does my bottom and "flower" (sorry...
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Stuck to abstinence yesterday again so really happy about that. Got my new bike but unfortunately it was a torrential downpour last night so haven't managed to get out on it yet. Here's hoping its dry over the weekend.
Today I am going to find really tough as its the funeral of a very dear friend who died last Fri, only 31yrs old with a 10mth old baby. I never cope well with stress/upset, I alwa...
Today I am going to find really tough as its the funeral of a very dear friend who died last Fri, only 31yrs old with a 10mth old baby. I never cope well with stress/upset, I alwa...
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Started a refreshers group last night so today is day 1 of trying again to get back in abstinence. Today has been fine so far, banana shake for breakfast and veg soup for lunch. Head is killing me although I think it may be due to the weather as well as really close and thundry feeling. Have purchased a pushbike so going to get fitted for it and to collect it after work tonight. Won't be cycli...
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I think I'm trying to break the record for number of failed attempts at getting back into abstinence!! I just can't seem to get my head in the right place. I go away to Tenerife for 2 weeks on 13th Aug so don't have time to loose all the weight I was planning to before then. No one to blame but myself.
Sad thing is, although I have photos to prove it, I don't even remember how I felt and how I l...
Sad thing is, although I have photos to prove it, I don't even remember how I felt and how I l...
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After yet more failed attempts at getting back on the packs I have been in abstinence since Sat. Went to pop in last night and lost 3lbs. I have been asking to get into a refreshers group for months now and last night my wish may be granted. LLC had left note asking if I would be better getting back into a group which I was delighted about. She suggested the management group which is a Thur n...
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Hi All, been sometime since I have blogged as I have failed sticking to abstinence yet again, starting to sound like a broken record!! Been coming on-line every day and reading how everyone is doing.
I am now on another attempt at abstinence and day 4 today. Hasn't been too bad so far. Going away to Brean Sands Holiday Park Fri - Mon so that will be a challenge. Its a 10hr drive so won't be dri...
I am now on another attempt at abstinence and day 4 today. Hasn't been too bad so far. Going away to Brean Sands Holiday Park Fri - Mon so that will be a challenge. Its a 10hr drive so won't be dri...
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Went to pop in last night for first week weigh in. Even though I had 2 "blips" in the week I lost........ drum roll please ........ 9lbs!!!!! =D> I didn't even loose that when I started LL in Feb last year, I lost 7lbs then in my first week. To say I was shocked and over the moon was an understatement. Definitely given me the boost to stick at it.
Quite a sad day today as have my great uncles f...
Quite a sad day today as have my great uncles f...
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Got first WI tonight. A bit nervous as I was the first time and I have had 2 slips this week due to not getting home for lunch and having to work through. Can't cope from 7am - 5pm without anything so am going to take a couple of bars into work and leave them in my desk so I always have them incase be I don't get home.
Will report tomorrow following WI tonight. Fingers xx'd
Will report tomorrow following WI tonight. Fingers xx'd
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Not managing to blog every day as I had hoped but still going strong. Sticking to the packs. Stood on scales this morning and things are looking good. Here's hoping I continue to do the same over the weekend (always a tough time for me) and will see what the LLC scales say when I go to drop in on Monday night.
Keep up the good work everyone, your all doing great. xx
Keep up the good work everyone, your all doing great. xx
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Well Day 2 of abstinence, so far so good although getting a raging headache so have taken 2 paracetamol in the hope it goes. Been feeling slightly hungry this morning but trying to keep myself busy with work and checking out the LLC site. Out staying with my parents to "supervise" me in getting back on track, pathetic I know but have tried so many times living on my own. Thought that if I could...
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Thank goodness the NHS have allowed us to access LLCommunity again. It was a right pain when they blocked it as I didn't always have time to get on computer at home but like to come on during my tea breaks at work, should help keeping my blogs regular again!!.
Had a good day yesterday. Went for a 1hr brisk walk after work then did 1/2hr on WII Fit before having my soup. Today has also gone well s...
Had a good day yesterday. Went for a 1hr brisk walk after work then did 1/2hr on WII Fit before having my soup. Today has also gone well s...
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Since I last blogged I have gone off the rails again!! How many times can I continue to do that to myself and my body without doing some damage. I'm good at giving the support and advice to others but can't seem to do it for myself.
Booked my summer holiday at the weekend so that is going to be my added motivation to loose some, if not all of what I have gained.
I have enough packs at home fo...
Booked my summer holiday at the weekend so that is going to be my added motivation to loose some, if not all of what I have gained.
I have enough packs at home fo...
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Well thats heading through another full day in abstinence. Haven't had any major problems today. Went for a 1hr walk after work as well. Our local gym has just closed for at least 6mths for alterations which is a bit of a bummer. As long as dry will try for a 1hr walk every night after work and get a bit of time on the WII where possible.
Have enough packs to get me through 3weeks in abstinen...
Have enough packs to get me through 3weeks in abstinen...
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Anyone who has read any of my previous blogs will see that I have had several attempts to get back on packs with very little success.
Copy and pasted all my previous blogs yesterday and printed as one document and read through it all last night. I feel this has given me the motivation to be serious this time as reminded me on how I felt when starting LL and throughout abstinence.
Will try and blog ...
Copy and pasted all my previous blogs yesterday and printed as one document and read through it all last night. I feel this has given me the motivation to be serious this time as reminded me on how I felt when starting LL and throughout abstinence.
Will try and blog ...
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Had quite a good day yesterday. I went out with a couple of workmates at night and I haven't told them I'm trying to get back in abstinence again so I had 2 diet cokes, naughty naughty. Had a really good night though, dancing like a looney on the dance floor till 2am,lol!!
Put the DC's behind me and up bright and early at 7am and couldn't get back to sleep. Really nice morning so went for a 1.5h...
Put the DC's behind me and up bright and early at 7am and couldn't get back to sleep. Really nice morning so went for a 1.5h...
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Happy Valentines, no mail yesterday, didn't even get my good old Visa bill, saying that would of been a huge shocker if there was a card in mail!!
Had a little slip up after football yesterday but determined to be back on track today. It is p'in it down outside today so won't get out for a walk as hate being wet. Plan instead is to spend quite a bit of time on the Wii to help make up for yesterday...
Had a little slip up after football yesterday but determined to be back on track today. It is p'in it down outside today so won't get out for a walk as hate being wet. Plan instead is to spend quite a bit of time on the Wii to help make up for yesterday...
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Been wide awake since 4.30am today!! Slightly better than yesterday but still bad, especially for a weekend!!
Still managing to stick to abstinence and scales at home showing a difference so heres hoping for Wed night class theres a good loss to keep me motivated.
Going to a football match today so getting train at 10am and coming home in the 6.30pm train so going to take a bar with me. As not "of...
Still managing to stick to abstinence and scales at home showing a difference so heres hoping for Wed night class theres a good loss to keep me motivated.
Going to a football match today so getting train at 10am and coming home in the 6.30pm train so going to take a bar with me. As not "of...
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Thank crunchie its Friday, LOL
Why can't I sleep!! Been awake since 3am so got fed up tossing and turning so thought I would come on-line and give an update as computer been down last few days at home and was away at course all day y'day.
Still sticking to plan 100%. Went to LLclass on Wed night and happy to see I had only gained 2lbs since 30th Dec which for what I have put on in the past is pret...
Why can't I sleep!! Been awake since 3am so got fed up tossing and turning so thought I would come on-line and give an update as computer been down last few days at home and was away at course all day y'day.
Still sticking to plan 100%. Went to LLclass on Wed night and happy to see I had only gained 2lbs since 30th Dec which for what I have put on in the past is pret...
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Glad to report that I managed a full day in abstinence. Went to bed quite happy with myself last night.
Also did 1hr 3mins (3mins can't be missed out!!) on the Wii, built up a sweat so thats all good.
Today is a new day which will continue as yesterday, may not manage so long on Wii as got LL class tonight. I know its the locum who is there tonight so will get a figure in my book that will keep go...
Also did 1hr 3mins (3mins can't be missed out!!) on the Wii, built up a sweat so thats all good.
Today is a new day which will continue as yesterday, may not manage so long on Wii as got LL class tonight. I know its the locum who is there tonight so will get a figure in my book that will keep go...
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Woke up feeling very positive this morning.
Although I come onto site most days to catch up on how everyone is doing I have been unable to get my head in the right place even with several attempts!! Haven't been to LLclass since before Xmas so e-mailed LLC counsellor Friday. As those who have read my previous blogs I have put on quite a bit of weight since Aug/Sept and really want to get back t...
Although I come onto site most days to catch up on how everyone is doing I have been unable to get my head in the right place even with several attempts!! Haven't been to LLclass since before Xmas so e-mailed LLC counsellor Friday. As those who have read my previous blogs I have put on quite a bit of weight since Aug/Sept and really want to get back t...
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LL hasn't been 100% on my mind for the last few months but need to do something and do it now. Have gained weight after going off track half way through RTM.
Have done a new ticker to loose 31lbs.
Thursday 21st January is the start of part 2 of my LL journey. I must blog on regular basis as I found that also helped me when I started. Although I'm on site every other day checking how everyone else...
Have done a new ticker to loose 31lbs.
Thursday 21st January is the start of part 2 of my LL journey. I must blog on regular basis as I found that also helped me when I started. Although I'm on site every other day checking how everyone else...
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Well 2009 is almost over and roll on 2010 as a new slimmer version of myself.
Will be a very quiet Hogmany for me tonight, first ever. We are leaving here (North East Aberdenshire) at 2am on 1st Jan by car to head down to Bracknell (10hr drive, not including stops). The weather here is appalling and some of our roads have been blocked for most of the day. It is snowing again just now so I do hop...
Will be a very quiet Hogmany for me tonight, first ever. We are leaving here (North East Aberdenshire) at 2am on 1st Jan by car to head down to Bracknell (10hr drive, not including stops). The weather here is appalling and some of our roads have been blocked for most of the day. It is snowing again just now so I do hop...
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Thought it was about time I wrote an entry again as haven't done so for quite some time due to going off the rails again. Feel I am back on track again though, have been since last Thursday so hopefully thats me on track to loose what I put on. Don't think I want to go as low as I did before as do not feel it is a weight I would manage to maintain easily and also looked a bit "saggy" about the f...
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Well I'm sitting at work with an illuminous pink wig on, what a sight!!! Wear it Pink for breast cancer is the reason, not because I'm trying to hide my hair shedding!! At least its putting a smile on the patients faces and making them forget about being ill. 
Had a good day yesterday and staying positive with LL. I hope the weather stays dry this weekend as would like to go out for some w...
Had a good day yesterday and staying positive with LL. I hope the weather stays dry this weekend as would like to go out for some w...
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Apologies to anyone who read my previous blog. Don't know what happened to me but I have now picked myself up out of the dark oblivion I had gone to.
Didn't have to bad a day as far as LL is concerned and went to class at night. There were only 6 of us last night and only 3 stayed for the full class. I was surprised to see I had lost 1lb which is great compared to how my last 8wks or so have bee...
Didn't have to bad a day as far as LL is concerned and went to class at night. There were only 6 of us last night and only 3 stayed for the full class. I was surprised to see I had lost 1lb which is great compared to how my last 8wks or so have bee...
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I feel so down and miserable today. Sitting at work just now and really don't want to be here.
I pigged myself senseless yesterday and again this morning, why? I don't even have an answer!!! Just seems like everything is getting on top of me at the moment and doing what I did before LL when I felt like this, stuff my face until I feel sick. Why do I keep punishing myself, 10mins happiness wit...
I pigged myself senseless yesterday and again this morning, why? I don't even have an answer!!! Just seems like everything is getting on top of me at the moment and doing what I did before LL when I felt like this, stuff my face until I feel sick. Why do I keep punishing myself, 10mins happiness wit...
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Sat 24th
To say we have had torrential rain today has been an understatement, flodding everywhere!!
Went to Cancer Research UK meeting at night to find out what the total sum of money our town raised in June doing a 24hr relay for life. Couldn't believe it "£85,600" and something which was amazing. Its the first time we have held this event in our "small town" so all getting signed up to do it ag...
To say we have had torrential rain today has been an understatement, flodding everywhere!!
Went to Cancer Research UK meeting at night to find out what the total sum of money our town raised in June doing a 24hr relay for life. Couldn't believe it "£85,600" and something which was amazing. Its the first time we have held this event in our "small town" so all getting signed up to do it ag...
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Fri was another good day on LL, stuck to plan 100%, looking forward to a good result on Wed night. It'll be the kickstart I need to loose the 23lbs I gained.
Still feeling miserable with the cold. At least I slept slightly better last night. Gonna go to chemist today to see if I can get some caps or something to take. Keep drinking hot water and steaming with olbas oil which is clearing things ...
Still feeling miserable with the cold. At least I slept slightly better last night. Gonna go to chemist today to see if I can get some caps or something to take. Keep drinking hot water and steaming with olbas oil which is clearing things ...
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Well, thats another full day of abstinence and so proud of myself. I can officially say, I am back on track and I will loose the weight (23lbs) I put on by going haywire in Management.Health wise, I feel absolutely miserable, hence being on-line at this time of morning. Smoring with the cold, sore throat, sore head, every bone in my body aches. Hope this improves soon. Going to go int...
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Happy to report thats another full day in abstinence with no additions. Have also managed to stick to water intake. The only extras I have been having are cough sweets as my throat is getting no better. Not sleeping well at nights either but remaining positive as far as LL is concerned.
Ordered some dresses for Xmas night out at the weekend and they came yesterday. Tried them on last night and ...
Ordered some dresses for Xmas night out at the weekend and they came yesterday. Tried them on last night and ...
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Yipee, I feel I'm back on track. Yesterday was a really good day and stuck to abstinence 100%. Didn't go to the gym last night but instead did my cross trainer at home for a while in the evening. Even after 1whole day back on packs, stood on the scales this morning and had lost 5lbs since yesterday which was a great boost, just shows the rubbish I must have been eating before hand!!
Feel miserab...
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Haven't blogged for a few days and the reason why, I've gone off track again. i just can't seem to get my mind in the right place.I had a nightmare on Sat night getting ready for a friends leaving party, clothes on, off, on again!! Ended going out with anything that covered my tummy and bum which seems to be getting larger by the day. Felt so uncomfortable and miserable the whole night when...
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WI last night and stayed the same which I was more than happy with. It was our locum counsellor again last night and she asked what my LLC said about me joining refreshers, she didn't even bother to get back to me!! Locum said she had told her that there were 12others starting in refreshers so she didn't think it was appropriate for me to join. Would have been nice to be told this before the re...
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Its a nice autumnal morning here. Looking out office window just now and its so nice to see the different coloured leaves on all the trees, just glad they haven't all fallen off yet!
I had another good day yesterday as far as LL is concerned. Didn't get a phone call about refreshers which started last night so will go to my RTM class tonight as normal for WI and see how it goes. I will be happy ...
I had another good day yesterday as far as LL is concerned. Didn't get a phone call about refreshers which started last night so will go to my RTM class tonight as normal for WI and see how it goes. I will be happy ...
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Had a really good day yesterday. Feel I'm almost ready to join PD's "Smug Club".
Stuck to packs all day, went to gym (2nd day in a row) for 1hr 10mins. Managed a quick jog for 10min solid. Was delighted with that as its been some time since I have been able to do that. Used my cross trainer when I came home after work, did 100 on gut buster and did 100 leg raises.
Have kept a pair of jeans I can...
Stuck to packs all day, went to gym (2nd day in a row) for 1hr 10mins. Managed a quick jog for 10min solid. Was delighted with that as its been some time since I have been able to do that. Used my cross trainer when I came home after work, did 100 on gut buster and did 100 leg raises.
Have kept a pair of jeans I can...
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Haven't blogged for a few days but I fell things are going quite well with the programme.
I haven't gone back to total abstinence but am managing to eat sensibly along with LL packs and getting the excercise regime built up again.
Still haven't heard from LLC as to whether or not I can start a refreshers group on Tuesday night, but if not I feel I'm back in the right frame of mind and my heads in th...
I haven't gone back to total abstinence but am managing to eat sensibly along with LL packs and getting the excercise regime built up again.
Still haven't heard from LLC as to whether or not I can start a refreshers group on Tuesday night, but if not I feel I'm back in the right frame of mind and my heads in th...
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Went to class last night and had a locum. I had put on 4lbs in 2 weeks which wasn't bad considering what I have been putting on recently and how much I have been eating!!
Asked locum what my options were class wys and she suggested LLL due to my BMI, stay in the Management class I am in or start a refreshers group next Tues. I feel refreshers may be the best option for me as I do feel I would get...
Asked locum what my options were class wys and she suggested LLL due to my BMI, stay in the Management class I am in or start a refreshers group next Tues. I feel refreshers may be the best option for me as I do feel I would get...
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Good morning all
Yesterday wasn't as good a day as I would have liked. I always finish work at 2.45pm on a Tuesday and was meant to be going round to visit my friend and her little boy after work but she phoned to cancel. Was quite disappointed as hadn't seen them for a few weeks.
Went shopping instead and bought some junk food... not what I was meant to do. Anyway tried to make up for eating the...
Yesterday wasn't as good a day as I would have liked. I always finish work at 2.45pm on a Tuesday and was meant to be going round to visit my friend and her little boy after work but she phoned to cancel. Was quite disappointed as hadn't seen them for a few weeks.
Went shopping instead and bought some junk food... not what I was meant to do. Anyway tried to make up for eating the...
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Woke up this morning feeling a bit brighter and more positive about things. I think putting down in blog how I was feeling may have helped.
Woke at 5am (alarm doesn't go off until 6.30am) and couldn't get back to sleep. Bought a cross trainer on Friday so decided to have a go on it. Was really chuffed to manage 30mins without stopping. Could never do that long in the gym.
Started work at 8am a...
Woke at 5am (alarm doesn't go off until 6.30am) and couldn't get back to sleep. Bought a cross trainer on Friday so decided to have a go on it. Was really chuffed to manage 30mins without stopping. Could never do that long in the gym.
Started work at 8am a...
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Haven't blogged in a long time so thougt it was time I started getting back into a routine again. Apologies as its a long, whingy one......
I went totally off the rails about 6wks ago and have never got back on track. I lost 4.5st through foundation,development and first 2wks in RTM, went on holiday and thats where things went bad for me.
I have been rebelling big time with food and have found tha...
I went totally off the rails about 6wks ago and have never got back on track. I lost 4.5st through foundation,development and first 2wks in RTM, went on holiday and thats where things went bad for me.
I have been rebelling big time with food and have found tha...
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Not the withdrawals you may be thinking, but I am about to have a week with no LighterLife Community, aaahhhhhh!!
Going away on holiday tomorrow morning so will have no computer for a week. Heading off to Silloth at 7.30am tomorrow morning. Staying in a static caravan for a week. Got the porridge, whisk and bars all packed ready to go.
Trying to catch up on everyones blogs and the forum before we...
Going away on holiday tomorrow morning so will have no computer for a week. Heading off to Silloth at 7.30am tomorrow morning. Staying in a static caravan for a week. Got the porridge, whisk and bars all packed ready to go.
Trying to catch up on everyones blogs and the forum before we...
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The phrase "Like a Woman Possessed" is what I have been this week but not in a good way.
I have had such a bad week, been totally stressed out and have gone completely off plan. I think the only thing I have eaten this week that is in Wk7 RTM is an apple, everything else isn't even mentioned in the full 12wks!! Once I started I couldn't stop. Showed on the scales last night, 8lb gain in 1wk, tha...
I have had such a bad week, been totally stressed out and have gone completely off plan. I think the only thing I have eaten this week that is in Wk7 RTM is an apple, everything else isn't even mentioned in the full 12wks!! Once I started I couldn't stop. Showed on the scales last night, 8lb gain in 1wk, tha...
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The phrase "Like a Woman Possessed" is what I have been this week but not in a good way.
I have had such a bad week, been totally stressed out and have gone completely off plan. I think the only thing I have eaten this week that is in Wk7 RTM is an apple, everything else isn't even mentioned in the full 12wks!! Once I started I couldn't stop. Showed on the scales last night, 8lb gain in 1wk, tha...
I have had such a bad week, been totally stressed out and have gone completely off plan. I think the only thing I have eaten this week that is in Wk7 RTM is an apple, everything else isn't even mentioned in the full 12wks!! Once I started I couldn't stop. Showed on the scales last night, 8lb gain in 1wk, tha...
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Went to class last night even though i have been going off the rails. Was 1lb up which I was really happy with as I felt I should have been up more with what I have been doing. I have put on 3lbs in the last 3 wks and although its not a lot, I really feel it on my stomach and feel my trousers a bit tighter around the waist as I am really bloated.
Got that "monthly" feeling yesterday but still not...
Got that "monthly" feeling yesterday but still not...
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Went back to group on Wed night and put on 1lb. Feel I'm lucky to get off with that as went totally off the rails. Last night cleared the house of all the rubbish foods I had bought and today is a new day. Meant to be starting Wk5 RTM but may go back a couple of weeks to get myself back on the plan.
Shopping tonight, only things to be bought will be those currently on the RTM plan, I will no lon...
Shopping tonight, only things to be bought will be those currently on the RTM plan, I will no lon...
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I think I have every bad emotion going at the moment, frustrated/annoyed/ angry/hatred, you name it, I'm currently feeling it about myself.
Thought if I publish this blog it will hopefully bring me back to my senses. I have been buying and binging on all the wrong foods (to many to list) for the last 3 days!!!
I found the first 2wks on RTM great, stuck to the foods in book to the le...
Thought if I publish this blog it will hopefully bring me back to my senses. I have been buying and binging on all the wrong foods (to many to list) for the last 3 days!!!
I found the first 2wks on RTM great, stuck to the foods in book to the le...
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I have found week 3 of RTM quite hard. Have been eating lots of things that are not in the programme yet resulting in 4 bad days out of 7. Feel that a lot of my old insecurities have come back this week as in how I am dealing with stressful situations.
Spoke to LLC at WI last night (put on 1lb) and she suggested looking back through my journal for the last 2 wks and repeat a day where I was happy...
Spoke to LLC at WI last night (put on 1lb) and she suggested looking back through my journal for the last 2 wks and repeat a day where I was happy...
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What a happy chappy I am today. Friends from work got in their VIPguest invites for the next sale several days ago and were on ordering things and I was so jealous!! Went home last night to have an e-mail to say I could book my slot if I wanted pre-open to everyone. 8.30am - 9.30am this morning was my time. Trolled through the site last nite taking note of things I wanted to try for.
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Everything still going well in RTM. Am enjoying trying new foods all the time and realising that I do actually like them. I always used to say I didn't like things, but in realisation, I had never tried a lot of them before. Am also enjoying taking the time to make my meals unlike what I did before. I'm so glad I decided to do LL when I did as I'm not so sure I would have been so keen eating s...
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Don't know where the days are disappearing to. RTM still going okay, still trying new foods to see whether I now like them or not.
Thursday
6.50am Porridge
12.20noon Mushroom Soup
5.30pm Salmon Fillt, Cucumber & 1/4 yellow, green & red peppers
6pm Banana & Custard mullerlight yoghurt
7pm Vanilla Shake
I was slightly naughty today. The girls in office always dish round chocolates just before...
Thursday
6.50am Porridge
12.20noon Mushroom Soup
5.30pm Salmon Fillt, Cucumber & 1/4 yellow, green & red peppers
6pm Banana & Custard mullerlight yoghurt
7pm Vanilla Shake
I was slightly naughty today. The girls in office always dish round chocolates just before...
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Well another 2 days in and still going well. Had a good few days although not sure I have my portion sizes right. I am always full but they seem very big. Will see what LLC says on Wed night. Been having no side effects from the food intake, I'm just hoping before long I will manage to (TMI) go to the loo with no assistance which is something I haven't managed to do in the last 18wks!!
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Well everythings still going well with the food side of things.
Sunday
8.45am Porridge
12.30noon smoked haddock, lettuce & cabbage (just hope your aloud smoked fish!)
6pm Vegetable Soup
7.30pm Vanilla Shake
Woke about 3.50am and couldn't get back to sleep. Decided to clear out the wardrobe again as hasn't been done for a few weeks. Only things left now are more or less what I bought yesterday so i...
Sunday
8.45am Porridge
12.30noon smoked haddock, lettuce & cabbage (just hope your aloud smoked fish!)
6pm Vegetable Soup
7.30pm Vanilla Shake
Woke about 3.50am and couldn't get back to sleep. Decided to clear out the wardrobe again as hasn't been done for a few weeks. Only things left now are more or less what I bought yesterday so i...
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Didn't have time to blog yesterday so will do the 2 days in one. Things are going well so far.
Friday
6.45am Porridge
12.10noon Chicken Soup
5.45pm other 1/2 of chicken breast from last night along with a small slice of another one
7.30pm Vanilla Shake
Saturday
7.45am Porridge
12.20noon rest of chicken breast (about 2 3rds) and 2 lettuce leaves
5.20pm Vegetable Soup
7.35pm Strawberry Shake
I'm drinking abo...
Friday
6.45am Porridge
12.10noon Chicken Soup
5.45pm other 1/2 of chicken breast from last night along with a small slice of another one
7.30pm Vanilla Shake
Saturday
7.45am Porridge
12.20noon rest of chicken breast (about 2 3rds) and 2 lettuce leaves
5.20pm Vegetable Soup
7.35pm Strawberry Shake
I'm drinking abo...
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Well my first day of RTM went well yesterday despite the exhausting heat. So glad I lost the weight when I did as I have no "chaffing" thighs this year, not the same sweats going from A to B its ace.
6.50am LL Porridge
12.30noon LL Veg Soup
5.45pm Chicken Breast
7.30pm LL Strawberry Shake
I really enjoyed my chicken. Took my time by setting the kitchen table and just thinking about what I was doing....
6.50am LL Porridge
12.30noon LL Veg Soup
5.45pm Chicken Breast
7.30pm LL Strawberry Shake
I really enjoyed my chicken. Took my time by setting the kitchen table and just thinking about what I was doing....
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Well I've made it. Survived Foundation, Development and my new adventure down RTM begins today.
Was in abstinence last week and at WI last night I have lost 4lbs, yipee. I've reached my target. I wanted to get down to 10st and a healthy BMI. At class last night I weighed 10st 4lbs with a BMI of 24.96. On scales at home first thing yesterday morning it showed 9st 11lbs, wowzer ain't seen a fi...
Was in abstinence last week and at WI last night I have lost 4lbs, yipee. I've reached my target. I wanted to get down to 10st and a healthy BMI. At class last night I weighed 10st 4lbs with a BMI of 24.96. On scales at home first thing yesterday morning it showed 9st 11lbs, wowzer ain't seen a fi...
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Wow, haveI walked some this weekend ....
Was part of a 14 woman team in a 24hr Relay for Life to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. At least one member of the team had to be walking at all times throughout the 24hr period. 36 teams took part which was great as it was the first event in our town. Started at 12noon yesterday until (obviously) 12noon today. Great start to yesterday, the sun was ...
Was part of a 14 woman team in a 24hr Relay for Life to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. At least one member of the team had to be walking at all times throughout the 24hr period. 36 teams took part which was great as it was the first event in our town. Started at 12noon yesterday until (obviously) 12noon today. Great start to yesterday, the sun was ...
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Well, week 4 WI of development was last night and to say I was gutted was an understatement. 1lb gain, 1st time in 18wks I have gained. I have stuck to the programme 100% with no slips, the only thing different I have done is only going to the gym once instead of 2-3times a week. LLC wondered if TOTM was due on but it has been 10wks since I have had that so would be very doubtful. As its been ...
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So glad sight it back up and running again, was having withdrawal symptoms!!
Had third development class on Tuesday night, couldn't believe it when stood on scales and had lost 5lbs!! Was absolutely delighted. 2lbs to go and that will be a 4st loss plus (hopefully) hitting the healthy BMI range. Its a long long time since I have been healthy.
Had my BP check on Monday and BP was fine but pulse wa...
Had third development class on Tuesday night, couldn't believe it when stood on scales and had lost 5lbs!! Was absolutely delighted. 2lbs to go and that will be a 4st loss plus (hopefully) hitting the healthy BMI range. Its a long long time since I have been healthy.
Had my BP check on Monday and BP was fine but pulse wa...
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Thats me into Wk 2 of development and a 1lb loss at WI last night. Had hoped for more but as getting closer to target its bound to slow down. Also wondered if going to the gym 3 times a week could be effecting this!! Do 30mins cardio and 30mins on weights to try and help tone up the saggy skin, not sure if this would effect weight loss or not??
Was a lot happier after group last night than I was...
Was a lot happier after group last night than I was...
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Had our first development meeting last night. 6 ladies from my previous group and 3 other ladies who have been on the programme longer. Was pleased to be down 2lbs as that took me to 10st 13lbs. Haven't been that wt since with SS in 1996, what a boost. \:D \:D
Development - not 100% sure what my thought are on it!! It was a LL Locum last night as normal counsellor away and she didn't seem to s...
Development - not 100% sure what my thought are on it!! It was a LL Locum last night as normal counsellor away and she didn't seem to s...
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Here are my Inch losses since starting LL 14wks ago
25th Feb 09 27th May 09 Loss
Bust 42" 37.5" 4.5"
Waist 37" 30.5" 6.5"
Hips 48.5" 40.5" 8"
Started wearing size 20 clothes and am now g...
25th Feb 09 27th May 09 Loss
Bust 42" 37.5" 4.5"
Waist 37" 30.5" 6.5"
Hips 48.5" 40.5" 8"
Started wearing size 20 clothes and am now g...
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Well hasn't that been a quick 14weeks. Can't believe part one of the new me is over already. Moved to new premises for our group last night so was a bit weary of what the scales would show with a) being milk week last week, b) scaled moved to different flooring and c) no TOTM for 6weeks. Nothing to worry about when I stepped on though, 4lbs down. That has taken me to 3st 4lbs in 14 weeks which...
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Wk 13 WI last night. Was 1lb down which was really happy about as that takes me to 3st in 13weeks. I had hoped for more but knew with the fudge at weekend (see previous entry) and a bloated stomach it wasn't likely to happen. 5wks since last TOTM so thought that was why stomach bloated but nothing as yet.
Went for an induction at the local gym on Tues night. 1 other lady there when I went in fo...
Went for an induction at the local gym on Tues night. 1 other lady there when I went in fo...
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Where do I start .. 
I was making a batch of fudge this afternoon for selling to raise funds for a 24hr relay for life i'm doing for Cancer Research. All was going well until I went to start cutting it up. The first couple of pieces started breaking in half and before I knew what I had done I put a piece in my mouth. Thought ok, its just a little taste it won't do much damage....
I was making a batch of fudge this afternoon for selling to raise funds for a 24hr relay for life i'm doing for Cancer Research. All was going well until I went to start cutting it up. The first couple of pieces started breaking in half and before I knew what I had done I put a piece in my mouth. Thought ok, its just a little taste it won't do much damage....
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Where do I start ..
I was making a batch of fudge this afternoon for selling to raise funds for a 24hr relay for life i'm doing for Cancer Research. All was going well until I went to start cutting it up. The first couple of pieces started breaking in half and before I knew what I had done I put a piece in my mouth. Thought ok, its just a little taste it won't do much damage....
I was making a batch of fudge this afternoon for selling to raise funds for a 24hr relay for life i'm doing for Cancer Research. All was going well until I went to start cutting it up. The first couple of pieces started breaking in half and before I knew what I had done I put a piece in my mouth. Thought ok, its just a little taste it won't do much damage....
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Somehow I have managed to get my WI entries all mixed up and last night was in fact Wk 12 WI , Day 77 and not Wk 11 as I thought!!
Down 4lbs last night which takes me to 2st 13lbs so far. Really happy with that as my aim was to hopefully loose 3st in the 14week period.
I'm a bit weary about milk week next week as never been a big fan of milk but will give it a try in shakes, not so sure about the s...
Down 4lbs last night which takes me to 2st 13lbs so far. Really happy with that as my aim was to hopefully loose 3st in the 14week period.
I'm a bit weary about milk week next week as never been a big fan of milk but will give it a try in shakes, not so sure about the s...
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Well thats another week on LL past. Had our WI on Tuesday instead of Wednesday as LLC nor locum could do Wed night. Was down 3lbs so on target to loose 3st by the end of 14 weeks, 37lbs in total now. When I started the programme my aim was to loose at least the 3st by the end of foundation and would of been slightly disappointed if i didn't. Will keep fingers xx'd for the next 4 weeks as 5lbs ...
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Thought I would do an update following the retirement party I was at last night. It has a Hawain theme as the lady retiring does belly and hula dancing. I went out last weekend and bought myself a dress to wear!! Me in a dress, Never heard of before. Tried on a few but settled on a nice £8 in sale one from Asda. Didn't see the point in spending a fortune as hopefully won't fit for long and w...
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Just a quick blog from work. Lost 3lbs last night so things still going in the right direction. Had a wedding dance last Fri night and managed to enjoy it with water only. Got a retirment doo this Sat night and it is a "Hawain" theme as the lady retiring does belly & hula dancing. Me and 3 girls from work are going to do a short hula dance. God only knows how I am going to manage that ston...
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Well, Wk 8 WI last night and was delighted to have lost 5lbs!! So chuffed. The only thing I have done different this week is had a 45min walk a couple of nights. Haven't been doing much regular excercise up until this point, maybe a 1/2 hr here and there on the WII Fit but thats about it. Has definetly encouraged me to go out for a walk every night after work. I find a walk also helps to clea...
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Well went for WI last night and was happy to have lost 2lbs. LLC said the fudge may have made a difference to my loss but my TOTM started yesterday as well which may have contributed. Got our measurements taken since first session and delighted to say I have lost 8cm from bust, 12cm from waist and 12cm from hips. Hard to believe its really that much, fairly gave me a boost.
Got a hill climb this ...
Got a hill climb this ...
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How annoyed with myself am I!!! Was making fudge on Sunday and Monday for a fundraising event. Sunday batch was fine, no problems. Monday, I ate a square of fudge. Don't really know why I did it. Tried to convince myself that I deserved it after looking after my friends two girls all weekend. The be all and end all is my willpower failed me. Felt so guilty afterwards, I actually felt phy...
Don't really know why I did it. Tried to convince myself that I deserved it after looking after my friends two girls all weekend. The be all and end all is my willpower failed me. Felt so guilty afterwards, I actually felt phy... Comments
Hi all, haven't been on for a while but thought I had better update my results from Wed night WI. Down another 4lbs. Really chuffed with that.
More and more people are commenting on my weight loss at work and are asking how I have done it. I have told everyone about LL and they all seem very posititve. One person has said, "as long as you don't take it to far". It just makes me think, why did ...
More and more people are commenting on my weight loss at work and are asking how I have done it. I have told everyone about LL and they all seem very posititve. One person has said, "as long as you don't take it to far". It just makes me think, why did ...
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Another busy week has past and only now getting the chance to blog following my weigh in on Wed night. Was down 1lb which takes me to 20lbs in 5 weeks. I was a bit disappointed but when you look at it as 20lbs in 5weeks its pretty good. LLC wondered if it was because I was doing to much walking. This seems really strange to me as normally when trying to loose weight, the more excersice you do ...
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Well thats another weigh in done. Lost 4lbs last night which I was really chuffed about, thats 19lbs in 4 weeks. Still not cheated.
Had a really bad day at work today and this is normally the time I would have a major pig out session. Went up the street at lunchtime and I would normally of gone into the bakers for several cheese & bacon savoury or something gone home and demolished them in s...
Had a really bad day at work today and this is normally the time I would have a major pig out session. Went up the street at lunchtime and I would normally of gone into the bakers for several cheese & bacon savoury or something gone home and demolished them in s...
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Well thats another weigh in done. Lost 4lbs last night which I was really chuffed about, thats 19lbs in 4 weeks. Still not cheated.
Had a really bad day at work today and this is normally the time I would have a major pig out session. Went up the street at lunchtime and I would normally of gone into the bakers for several cheese & bacon savoury or something gone home and demolished them in s...
Had a really bad day at work today and this is normally the time I would have a major pig out session. Went up the street at lunchtime and I would normally of gone into the bakers for several cheese & bacon savoury or something gone home and demolished them in s...
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Hope all mothers out there are having a lovely relaxing day.
Cannot believe this is day 25, quarter of the way through the programme and I have not cheated once!! This is so unlike me as I never stick to anything. =D>
Was in tesco yesterday and found walking past the bakery section was the first time I actually smelled real food and felt hungry. Was just before lunchtime so I was quite happy to ...
Cannot believe this is day 25, quarter of the way through the programme and I have not cheated once!! This is so unlike me as I never stick to anything. =D>
Was in tesco yesterday and found walking past the bakery section was the first time I actually smelled real food and felt hungry. Was just before lunchtime so I was quite happy to ...
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Well been on holiday this week and still managing to stay in abstinence.
Monday - went shopping in A'deen with my mum and did lots of window shopping but did not buy any clothes as thought I had enough different sizes in the wardrobe to keep me going a while. Will keep my pennies until I reach my target and treat myself to something wow!! Mum said she would take a sandwich with her for her lunch ...
Monday - went shopping in A'deen with my mum and did lots of window shopping but did not buy any clothes as thought I had enough different sizes in the wardrobe to keep me going a while. Will keep my pennies until I reach my target and treat myself to something wow!! Mum said she would take a sandwich with her for her lunch ...
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Haven't blogged for a few days, there just never seems to be enough hours in the day.
Still sticking to foodpacks only, can't believe I still haven't been feeling hungry. Made a ginger loaf and sponges to day for family who are coming to visit at my mums tomorrow. The smell has me drooling. Would of been so easy just to take a slice, but for 2minutes happiness I decided against it as I knew it wo...
Still sticking to foodpacks only, can't believe I still haven't been feeling hungry. Made a ginger loaf and sponges to day for family who are coming to visit at my mums tomorrow. The smell has me drooling. Would of been so easy just to take a slice, but for 2minutes happiness I decided against it as I knew it wo...
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Well Wk 2 WI last night and was shocked to discover I had lost another 5lbs, thats 12lbs in 2 weeks. So chuffed. In the past it has taken me about 3mths to loose that amount. My stick was very pink so LLC doesn't think I'm drinking enought water. I drink about 3 1/2ltrs per day plus water for my packs so not sure why. LLC asked when I last had a drink and it was about 2hrs before class so she ...
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Saturday - woke up feeling miserable. What I thought was my sinuses has turned into a full blown dose of the cauld!! Most people when they don't feel well go off their food, not me. I could eat for Scotland when I'm ill. How proud am I of myself I stuck to my foodpacks and didn't think about falling off the wagon at all. Babysitting for my friends 4yr old and 18mth old girls all weekend so the...
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Havn't blogged for a few days as been non stop with work and meetings.
Wed was weigh in night. 1lb which I was a bit disappointed with initially then thought well that is 7lbs in one week. I have never lost that amount on SS/WW etc so fair chuffed. Group work was good. Have to draw how I see myself in 1 years time. I ain't an artist so other than matchstick men don't know how I will draw it. By...
Wed was weigh in night. 1lb which I was a bit disappointed with initially then thought well that is 7lbs in one week. I have never lost that amount on SS/WW etc so fair chuffed. Group work was good. Have to draw how I see myself in 1 years time. I ain't an artist so other than matchstick men don't know how I will draw it. By...
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Another 2 days on and I am still surviving on foodpacks. Can't believe I haven't felt hungry but then I think self discipline has a lot to do with it as well. I used to eat out o habit and boredom. Normally when I finish early on a Tuesday I will go up the street and go in past the bakers for a couple of cheese & bacon savouries and sometimes a bar of chocolate, go home and eat them before ...
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Went to my first drop in this morning and couldn't believe I have lost 6lbs since Wed night weigh in. I am so chuffed, it would normally take me months to loose that on SS etc. Got measured and photos taken as well. Will be interesting to see the before photos in 14weeks time!!
As tiring day yesterday will take it easy and clean my windows as its such a lovely day, nice to be outside and will ke...
As tiring day yesterday will take it easy and clean my windows as its such a lovely day, nice to be outside and will ke...
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Another good nights sleep. Had a banana shake at 8.30am as heading off for hike at 9am. Started off not to bad and then it was not stop climbing. I have always struggled going up hill and as the youngest in out group I always end up far behind everyone else. Was today any different? No!! If I could have given up half way round I would have done. Really struggled for breath and had to stop ev...
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Well thats day 2 on foodpacks over. Had a successful day on them. Enjoying all packs i have tried so far except for the chocolate, tried it just now as a shake and it wasn't for me. May try it as hot chocolate tomorrow too see if any better. Quite strange that, as much as I loved chocolate before the LL version doesn't do it for me, I couldn't even finish it!!
Had a big tester at work today, on...
Had a big tester at work today, on...
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Had our first group meeting last night and got my first lot of foodpacks. Session went well with a friendly group of girls. Starting weight was what I expected, 91.5kg. Never again will that number appear on the scales (hopefully anyway!!). Went to bed last night thinking of what the following day would bring and what the foodpacks will taste like.
Had first shake at 7.15am, banana, was quite n...
Had first shake at 7.15am, banana, was quite n...
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Have tried making up a weight ticker so just trying to see if has worked.
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Went for my information session this morning. All sounds straight forward and met two other ladies who are going to be in my group. Have my first group meeting on Wed 25th so can't really wait now. Once you get a bit more info, you just really want to get started.
Am going to try to stick with the programme as (at least) 14 weeks of abstinence for a happier, healthier life is nothing, considerin...
Am going to try to stick with the programme as (at least) 14 weeks of abstinence for a happier, healthier life is nothing, considerin...
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Not very IT literate and have never done a blog before so I hope this lands in the correct place, apologies if it doesn't.
Have my information meeting tomorrow. Nervous & excited are two of the feelings I have at the moment. Have been a bit of a pig today as thinking this will be my last chance before I change my life for ever (I hope).
Have been thinking about joining LL for the past 8mths or...
Have my information meeting tomorrow. Nervous & excited are two of the feelings I have at the moment. Have been a bit of a pig today as thinking this will be my last chance before I change my life for ever (I hope).
Have been thinking about joining LL for the past 8mths or...
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