tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-11-15:/General ponderings and observations of my time spent on the lighterlife diet, upon which one abstains from all conventional food and drink for 14 weeks. I however, have abstained for over 7 months and lost over 8st. Read the whole story here. Hear talk of sagging skin, bizarre therapy sessions and a perpetually ship-jumping mother. How did I make it? Will I falter? Will I regain it all in a month? Find out everything you want to know about lighterlife and maybe a few things you wish you hadn't.MokoFeed2009-11-15T10:23:03+01:00tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-07-08:/2008/09/10/urgh-4710506/#c10369236ashtonebucks2009-07-08T13:19:17+02:002009-07-08T13:19:17+02:00Why so many people so obsessed with weight. The most beautiful girl I ever dated wasn't thin. But she was gorgeous! I can say confidence is prettier than being thin.<br> <br> Ashtone@<br> <a href="http://www.californiahealthplans.com/">Blue Cross</a>tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-06-05:/2008/09/10/urgh-4710506/#c10080508Ana2009-06-05T02:51:03+02:002009-06-05T02:51:03+02:00I will not allow such words! Why on earth wouldn't you deserve to be happy? You're doing/have done this and gone this far because you know that on the other end of it all you'll be healthier, and you'll be able to shop wherever you want - not where shops we want to shop in tell us to.tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-06-05:/2008/08/27/day-61-week-4642521/#c10080490Ana2009-06-05T02:11:39+02:002009-06-05T02:11:39+02:00Hi! You said no one commented on these, which upset me greatly as I've just started with LL and have also started blogging and I'd quite like comments. ANYHOW: Found your blog earlier on, and I'm hooked. (I've even taken time away from revising for tomorrow's exam!) <br> <br> Whilst reading it I find I 100% agree with crazy amounts of the things you say. And I'm really looking forward to reading some more to see how it goes :) <br> <br> THANK YOU! xotag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-05-17:/2009/04/20/back-in-black-5975978/#c9928991James Brown2009-05-17T17:04:48+02:002009-05-17T17:04:48+02:00I don't mean top be rude but two things I wonder about LL.<br> <br> Firstly, how costly are the food packs?<br> <br> Secondly, what about 'saggy skin'? I have heard that if you lose a lot of weight quickly you get folds of unsightly skin. Any comments??<br> <br> Many thankstag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-05-12:/2009/04/20/back-in-black-5975978/#c9885083JustAnotherFatGirl2009-05-12T12:05:59+02:002009-05-12T12:05:59+02:00I'm not currently doing LighterLife but it is a system I have been researching in depth (not brave enough to go to a group meeting yet).<br> <br> You are an inspiration to me. As you starting weight is about a stone below my current weight you are my reassurance that I could get down to my ideal weight.<br> <br> Thank you.tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-04-20:/2009/04/20/back-in-black-5975978/#c9701664Grl2009-04-20T19:31:24+02:002009-04-20T19:31:24+02:00Hey there, I am one of the people who are really glad you have decided to do RTM. Your blog has been a great inspiration for me, and also inspired me to start my own blog. I'm only on my 8th week of foundation now, so really a newbie, but on all the forums out there the people who come back after they gained all the weight back are the people who did not do RTM. I was really routing for you to be one of the success stories, so I was bummed and nervous that you decided to go it on your own - although I can understand what motivated you to do it.<br> <br> Best of luck getting back on the wagon and completing RTM. You obviously have all the willpower in the world, otherwise you wouldn't be where you are with 35-odd weeks of abstinence under your belt.<br> <br> You go girl!!!tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-04-20:/2009/04/20/back-in-black-5975978/#c9699932Sarah2009-04-20T16:30:59+02:002009-04-20T16:30:59+02:00Hey there,<br> <br> I've loved your blog from its start. I started reading, pretty addictively it has to be said, from when I started on LL myself - I did it in the run up to Christmas and lost 2.5 stone (was on holiday for 3 weeks in the middle and whilst I lost weight, I didn't stick with the abstinence thing). I've put on about half a stone since Christmas and have been kicking myself for "bad" behaviour whilst also thinking that I should do it again to shift the last bit. I'm NOT thrilled to hear you are where you are but it's very interesting to hear about your journey. So keep up the good work - you're providing entertainment, inspiration and information to many. Thanks for taking the time out to blog.<br> tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-03-28:/2009/03/26/the-real-world-day-13-week-5834732/#c9506182Miranda2009-03-28T19:09:32+01:002009-03-28T19:09:32+01:00Hi, LL Girl over the past week I have read your entire blog. I'm on LL and have been for 5 weeks and going strong. Just wanted to say, your writing style is excellent, i have laughed and agreed my way through your story. I wished you had stayed for RTM for my own curiosity..... good luck in the real world and with A, and with your savings and studying.<br> <br> I will continue to follow your blog.........you are an inspiration.<br> <br> Mirandatag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-03-25:/2009/03/25/the-real-world-day-12-week-5827111/#c9481482Acupuncturist2009-03-25T20:44:32+01:002009-03-25T20:44:32+01:00Really surprising! Best wishes!tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-03-25:/2009/03/25/the-real-world-day-12-week-5827111/#c9476338amandad2009-03-25T12:32:26+01:002009-03-25T12:32:26+01:00ps is cous couc better for you than ricetag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-03-25:/2009/03/25/the-real-world-day-12-week-5827111/#c9476321amandad2009-03-25T12:31:05+01:002009-03-25T12:31:05+01:00you are doing bloody brilliant and this is a fantastic thing to do in order to keep you motivated and to record your sucess.tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-03-23:/2009/03/09/day-244-week-5724982/#c9452483Sim2009-03-23T00:52:15+01:002009-03-23T00:52:15+01:00Wow is definitely not the word to use. When I find out what it is, I will let you know!<br> I've just spent the past 2 hours reading your entire blog from start to finish. You are an awesome inspiration!!! I'm on the programme and only at day 22 and I too have much longer than foundation to go. <br> Well done you!!!tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-03-14:/2009/03/09/day-244-week-5724982/#c9376013sati2009-03-14T19:13:21+01:002009-03-14T19:13:21+01:00i am on the diet at the moment and i just cant seem to stick to it and this is like my third time. i cant do it on my won and worst thing is i went for my refreshers as i was on this diet last year but didnt lose much because i just couldnt stick to it and this time there were 2 more ladies so three of us altogether and they couldnt stay and i was the only one in the room and my counsellor said its ok you can stay until 7.30 and she went..? i mean thats not counselling. these groups are supposed to help but because im doing it on my own and cant seem go get it in my head that i have to stick to this..i give up so easily and i need to lose 2stones. and your lucky that your mum does it as well..do you have any tips on how to stick to it because i hate the way i look and i have mood swings and dont want to do anything because i feel depressed when i look in the mirror. i dont have a clue how i am going to do this annd its my 2nd week coming up on tuesday and i been eating normal food since wed and i started 1 day before...i hope you can give me some tips it would really help because i am literally desperate.<br> tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-03-10:/2009/03/09/day-244-week-5724982/#c9341128Alicia30002009-03-10T20:12:58+01:002009-03-10T20:12:58+01:00Wowtag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-03-06:/2009/02/20/day-227-week-5613752/#c9302927GHgirlonLL2009-03-06T17:38:07+01:002009-03-06T17:38:07+01:00No the inner 2nd person is not weird, that's why 2 days in I have not given up.<br> U my girl, are my inspiration....you are supadoopa fly (in the words of Missy Elliot!).<br> Also, the porridge is v good...loving it!tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-03-06:/2009/02/18/day-225-week-5600554/#c9302819GHgirlonLL2009-03-06T17:25:53+01:002009-03-06T17:25:53+01:00Good girl....(not meant in a condescending way)...<br> I have just started and on day 2 - crawling up that very high wall!!<br> You actually posted this on my birthday!!!tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-03-01:/2008/07/21/day-17-week-4478185/#c9252937LLgirl2009-03-01T18:13:44+01:002009-03-01T18:13:44+01:00God, just reread this post - it feels like a million years ago!!<br> <br> Still can't believe my mum started cheating in Week 3 though, that's awful.<br> <br> Well, I tell ya what though - here I am a good seven months later and I've lost double what she ever lost.<br> <br> You start Lighterlife and you rock it!tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-03-01:/2008/07/21/day-17-week-4478185/#c9249201Jbout2startLL2009-03-01T11:25:22+01:002009-03-01T11:25:22+01:00God love ya - u r hilaaaarious! LMAO this sunday AM!tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-02-18:/2009/02/18/day-225-week-5600554/#c9144794lornas2009-02-18T13:41:18+01:002009-02-18T13:41:18+01:00wow, thats excellent. You should be really proud of yourself. Wish i had the willpower!tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-02-18:/2009/02/18/day-225-week-5600554/#c9144694Alicia30002009-02-18T13:32:09+01:002009-02-18T13:32:09+01:00Awesome can't wait for another progress picture.tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-01-26:/2009/01/23/day-199-week-30-my-weeks-have-messed-up-some-how-5434039/#c8916479LLgirl2009-01-26T21:28:40+01:002009-01-26T21:28:40+01:00Oh yeah and sad face at the stroganoff news...<br> <br> I'm hoping that seeing as I don't have a clue how it should taste I can just make my own version? =)tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-01-26:/2009/01/23/day-199-week-30-my-weeks-have-messed-up-some-how-5434039/#c8916478LLgirl2009-01-26T21:28:40+01:002009-01-26T21:28:40+01:00Brilliant!! So glad you enjoy my blog and that you chose Lighterlife.<br> <br> I wish you every success. It'll make you feel wonderful in the end (if you can put up with it!).<br> <br> Just you wait, by summer we are gonna be HOT! tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-01-25:/2009/01/23/day-199-week-30-my-weeks-have-messed-up-some-how-5434039/#c8902414Natscat842009-01-25T13:11:58+01:002009-01-25T13:11:58+01:00Can I just say - I love your blog! It kicked me into doing LL (having lost 6.5 stone on WW and being peed with losing 1lb a week after a while)<br> Hopefully I'll be able to do as well as you have (I'm only on day 11 and so far my family insist on eating chocolate, crisps and curry in front of me but I've resisted all!)<br> Fingers crossed!tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-01-24:/2009/01/23/day-199-week-30-my-weeks-have-messed-up-some-how-5434039/#c8895871Alicia30002009-01-24T15:12:36+01:002009-01-24T15:12:36+01:00Snaps for you for your weightloss but stay away from stroganoff its disgusting (well I supposes you might like it different tastes and all that but still) stay awaaaay.tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-01-23:/2008/11/20/day-145-week-5072237/#c8887336slimjimtb2009-01-23T15:33:42+01:002009-01-23T15:33:42+01:00I joined lighter life on the 8th Jan. After reading all the fantastic reviews I thought this could be the answer to my dreams. A new slim me !!<br> I have stuck to the diet 100% and in my first week lost 6 lbs. I am 5ft 2" and my weight is just over 16 stone. I looked around at my new friends as they squealed with happiness as they had all lost from 9lbs to 13 lbs. I just sat there with a fake smile across my face pretending everything is great. <br> The next day I woke up with a more positive head on . 6lbs in a week is great I must focus on that. <br> Again I went through the week sticking to the foodpacks 100% hoping that this week I would have a great weight loss. Thursday evening came I could not wait to stand on the scales. My turn came. I stepped on the scales and then a stoney face looked at me and uttered the words 2lbs .<br> 2lbs for 7 days for just having foodpacks !!!!!!!!!!! I know she doesn't believe thats all I have had but its true. She told me to just stick to the foodpacks and explained as if I was a child the importance of water.<br> I see your weight at the beginning was similar to mine and you have a brilliant weight loss over the week...... How did you stay focused. I don't know if I can do it when everyone is loosing 6 to 8lbs and I am hardly losing anything! They look at me as if to say your cheating but I am not. My body just won't give up the weight . Sorry to go on but it would be great to hear from you to hear how you managed.tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-01-21:/2009/01/19/day-195-week-5409334/#c8870768Alicia30002009-01-21T20:59:26+01:002009-01-21T20:59:26+01:00Welcome back to blogland. tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2009-01-15:/2008/12/02/day-157-week-5153664/#c8815739Susan Hofgartner2009-01-15T21:49:08+01:002009-01-15T21:49:08+01:00I just walked upstairs with my umptieth pint glass of hot water today and thought there must be hundreds of Lighterlifers doing much the same thing right now, so maybe I'll just give myself some encouragement by seeing what's on the web. <br> <br> Well how are you doing now? Was Christmas such a nightmare, are you still as determined? How did the mock go? Why vegan? All extremes in your life?<br> <br> I'm just doing a month to retrieve about 10 pounds that I gained at the end of last year (I just hate going into winter). I have lost 3 stone on lighterlife, and if I had not found lighterlife I just do not know how much more I would have to lose by now!!! I did Route to Management, and its brilliant - don't try to shortcut and miss it.<br> <br> Anyway happy and skinny New Year with lots of clothes shopping and then maybe parading it all in front of previously mentioned bloke.<br> <br> Regards<br> <br> Susan<br> tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2008-11-27:/2008/11/09/day-134-week-5006105/#c8383956deleted user2008-11-27T09:41:11+01:002008-11-27T09:41:11+01:00I came across your post by chance but really empthasised with you over eating in at a celebration I am dreaing christmas for this reason. I think you should be proud of yourself for looking pretty in your tiffany necklace, I have one too and have the exact same problem who did they get to model for them surely the normal/average size neck is a lot bigger than that. I stared at peoples necks for ages after mine didn't fit.tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2008-11-23:/2008/11/22/day-147-week-5086584/#c8351157Alicia30002008-11-23T22:38:36+01:002008-11-23T22:38:36+01:00I'm so glad your not going with the pat thing. tag:lighterlifegirl.blog.co.uk,2008-11-13:/2008/11/10/day-135-week-5015511/#c8256823deleted user2008-11-13T17:12:49+01:002008-11-13T17:12:49+01:00What is the lighterlife programme? I thought tomato soup was high in sugar?