LL Day 37

Just realised I didn't update after weigh-in on Tuesday.  Probably a reason for that, I 'only' lost 2lbs.

I know it's still a good loss, I'd be thrilled if I was on a conventional diet, and I'm fully aware that our bodies don't always do what we want, but even so, I was hoping for more am a bit deflated.

At least I'm now at the same weight I was back in October, so the 1½ stone I put on in 3 months (blimey, that's going some, isn't it?!) has now come off again.

Have my first proper wedding dress shopping trip on Sunday and I'm dreading it.  Still feeling fat and lumpy and don't especially want to be seen in my undies!   Still, looking hideous in big white frocks might be the jolt I need to keep me on the straight and narrow.  Whilst I've stayed abstinent, it's been a struggle!

LL Day 35

End of 5 weeks.   Can't decide if I think the time's gone quickly or it's been forever since I last had food!

Went to a pub quiz last night.  Eight of us and most knew I was doing LL.  Managed to sit and watch while people ate.  Wasn't too hard going but I was helped by the friend sitting next to me who told the waitress I was sharing so there were no awkward moments when she took our order.

Also at the pub was one of my closest friends, who's my LL inspiration.  She's on about Day 140 and is doing brilliantly.  Not only has she lost 5½ stone, she looks fantastic.  Skin and nails look great and generally looks really well and glowing.   Am almost a little jealous really.  Since starting this, my skin has taken a dramatic turn for the worse and I find it hard to cope with.

Hopefully one day soon, my bottom will be as small as hers ...

Oh, had a bit of a drama this morning.  Found a grey hair.  Knew there was a reason I never have my natural colour!  Need to make an appt to get the highlights redone pronto!!

Weigh-in tonight, will report back with the scores on the doors ...

LL Day 33

So, it's Day 33.  A third of the way through the first 100 days. 

Woke up with a fearsome headache - almost hangover like.  I didn't come close to the 4 litres of water yesterday so I guess it must be dehydration that's caused it.

Watched a tv programme last night, with a woman being treated for rosacea.  Again, they treated it with omega oil.  I'm concerned I'm getting substantially less efas than I used to pre-LL, and not enough to take care of the rosacea.  The same programme also listed omega oil as treatment for cracked heels and bumps on the upper arms - both of which I have since starting LL.  

Watching the video in class on Wed, there was mention that the food packs contain efas, which was reiterated by LLC.  I think I'll ask LL if they can clarify how much, then I can make a decision about whether to start taking more.  I need my skin to get better in time for the wedding!

On a better note, Andrew measured me this morning.  A few days later than 4 weeks, but hey ho.  In that time I have lost:

1.5 cm from left upper arm, and 3cm from right.

4cm from my chest

8cm from my waist, but only 1cm from my stomach.

5cm from my hips

1.5 cm from left thigh, and 1cm from right, and 2cm from each calf.

Oh, and even my neck is 0.5cm smaller.

The measurements might not be completely accurate as we don't know that the tapemeasure was in exactly the same place, but even so, it's encouraging.  Can't wait for the next 4 weeks to be up so I can compare notes again.

LL Day 29

Not been around for a few days, really just because there's been nothing to report, really.

A got back from the US on Friday, which has helped.  I'm not nearly so tempted to cheat when he's here to support me. 

Had my first big test on Saturday, going to a friend's birthday party.  Stuck to water -although treated myself to fizzy!  Woo.  Had lots of 'why aren't you drinking/want a vodka?/that's not like you' sort of comments, but ignored them.  Got a bid fed up of everyone getting tipsy after a couple of hours, but luckily A's jetlag got the better of him and we went home.

Anyhoo, had 4th weigh-in last night.   Another 4lbs off, which takes me to 21lbs (1½ stone) in 4 weeks.   A is going to do my measurements again so I can see how many inches have gone.

LL Day 23

Well, I haven't been around for a while.  Don't have internet access at home at the mo, and too busy at work.

Anyway, last weekend was really hard.  Andrew's away, and having the house to myself is the time I 'allow' myself to binge.  It's 'safe' as he's not around to catch me, and I don't have to worry about hiding wrappers etc.   Found myself really wanting food - junk food.  I managed not to give in, but had to have a constant debate with myself.  I think the one thing that stopped me is the thought of coming out of ketosis and having to start again.

Week 3 weigh-in on Tuesday, lost another 5lbs.  Making my total loss 1st 3lbs in 21 days.  Not bad at all.  Am noticing clothes getting a bit looser too. 

Am finding the road a long and daunting one, though.  I still have 3 stone to go before I'm going onto 'management' - reintroducing food - and I have to do it in good time for the wedding.

LL Day Seventeen

LL Day Fourteen

Wow, Day 14.  Two weeks already.  An eighth of the way through, just have to do this seven more times .....

Already?  What am I saying?  It's been one of the longest fortnights of my life!

Weigh-in tonight.  Am kind of dreading it, but it's my own fault.  I've got myself hoping to lose 5lbs which will take me to the full stone.  I think it's unlikely but I can't help but want it to happen.  Which probably means I'm in for a bit of a disappointment.

More realistically, 3lbs would be good - and more than I could hope to lose on a 'normal' diet.

The last couple of days have been a real struggle with water.  I've not made my 4 litres at all.  Not like me, unsure what's happening there.  Perhaps I should up the cups of herbal tea to get in my quota.   Because of the lack of water, I've not been able to go to the loo either, despite the psyllium husks, so if I don't lose much weight tonight, I'll blame that!

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Ok, so back from weigh-in.  3lbs off.  Which is good, considering I'm dehydrated and bunged-up.  Still a little disappointed as I had the lowest score of the class.  One woman has lost 18lbs in two weeks.  It comes down to my competitive streak - I like to be the best at everything I do, and that even includes weight loss!!  Never mind, it's spurred me on to keep up the water and have a better result next time.

LL Day Twelve

Not much to report really ... I've been plodding along with the soups and shakes.  Have started experimenting by mixing them together.  Chocolate and raspberry works well, as does choc and vanilla with a shot of espresso.

Making a muffin was not such a success.  It came out hard and dry, still I ploughed my way through it, regardless. 

The husks are still working wonders, which is good.  Think I'll carry on with them when I'm back to normal food.

Had a sneaky peek on the scales at home this morning, wearing the same stuff I wear to class.  I was 12lbs lighter than at LL class on Wednesday. A couple of lbs of that might be weight loss, but I think most of it is down to discrepancy in the scales.  Ours are meant to be pretty accurate, so does that mean LL's scales are a touch on the heavy side?

Oh, and I'm still absolutely bloody freezing.  All the time.  My heating bill will be enormous!

LL Day Eight

Well, already completed one week.  In some respects it feels as if the time has past quickly, but in others I can hardly remember the last time I had proper food!

Couldn't make class last night so have no idea how the other girls got on, have a 'pop-in' tonight to be weighed and get more foodpacks.  Excited about seeing the scales move, but a bit anxious at the same time.

Wait and see ....

.... so, went for weigh-in.  Lost 9lbs, which means am now 14.7.  Hopefully it'll only take 2 more weeks for me to get back into the 13s.

LL Day Five

Feel rubbish today - headachey, shivery, miserable.  Either it's detox or I'm coming down with a cold.

Despite taking the psyllium husks, nothing's moving.

But, my jeans feel looser!  Rah!!