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Lighter Life |
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02/03/08 (936 review reads) |
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Advantages: mental boost knowing you are loosing weight, takes away the ability to binge
Disadvantages: Nothing to chew, thoughts about food, the runs (!), extraction of self from social situations
Lighter Life 10 days in.
I can honestly say haven't felt this good about myself in a very long time. In my first week I lost 6.5 lbs which I was very please about (however I was a little disappointed in comparison to some of the other ladies losses but they have more than me to loose-but that soon passed and I focused on my own merit)
I feel in control of what I put in my mouth-I am looking for comfort in other things instead to the hand to mouth stuffing action that I had become to rely on. I don't feel like I am missing out which is odd-I have had a few moments but overall I do not feel deprived. As the only girl on a male team I am surrounded by food, Subway (just opened at the end of my work's road...gurrrr!) sarnies are ALWAYS being scoffed-breakfast and lunch, then there is cakes and biscuits too. I just say to them that I am dieting and they accept that. I haven't told anyone at work that I am doing this as I know they will either not approve or they will leave things in my drawer to sabotage it and test my strength.
I can now walk into a shop without feeling like I am missing out-I had to get petrol and its connected to a little tesco extra-I went in-got loo roll (I am going through a hell of a lot of that now with all this water!) and looked at the chocolate and didn't even feel tempted. As a reward I got myself some lovely daffodils to brighten my place up a bit. Flowers last longer than the fix from chocolate.
The food packs are ok I guess-I like Thai chili, banana, vanilla and the cranberry and peanut bar. That is all I got this week. I can make a warm banana custard as well as a shake, I use the vanilla to make a pot of fresh coffee into a latte (yum!) and the soup is just soup at the moment. I am in a good routine, breakfast is a bar-kinda kick starts my day, lunch I come home and make soup, when I get home I make a latte-the caffeine helps me not be sleepy in the evening and I have a banana milk shake (or dessert) at about 8-9 ish.
Hope everyone has a good week.
:) Gem
Lighter Life....3 days in.
I started Lighter Life this week after a depressing encounter in a shop trying on bridesmaid dresses with my friend Anna. I am her maid of honor and one of 5 bridesmaids and I am the biggest by a mile. The wedding is in June and I feel that by using the lighter life diet I will be able to fit into a size 10/12 and not the 18 that I currently am.
My weight started to increase at about 18 years old and then I went to uni where late night drinking, take out and generally sitting about doing nothing but eat and study took its toll on my body. At 23 years of age I feel genuinely uncomfortable in my own skin which is hard as I am a bright bubbly girl who prides herself on confidence. This is why I have decided that something needs to be done.
As I write this review I am on day three of the plan, I haven't struggled too much to be honest-I have only felt really hungry once but that was on day one and I was rushing around London (booked a holiday to Thailand-even MORE motivation to be slim-would love to be in a bikini) but I had some more water and got on with it. I think it will be hard being around other people when they eat but I am going to try and stay away from that for the first month as I don't feel strong enough to fight temptation or tell too many people about being on the plan yet.
As far as the food packs go-they could be worse. I really like the banana shake and the Thai Chilli soup-I am allowed to start bars tomorrow so I am looking forward to a good old chew. I haven't had any head aches or dizziness but I have had terrible diarrhea with it-I do suffer from IBS so it may just be my digestive system getting used to not eating.
I hit a bit of a low last night-my bedroom unfortunately over looks a chip shop and I sat there on my bed watching people buy chips and come out with the bag. I eventually forced myself to have a nap so I wouldn't have to think about it.
I feel positive today-if I can get through the first three days feeling this strong then I can only imagine what its going to feel like stepping on the scales again. Strange as its never something I have looked forward to before.
Good luck to everyone else on Lighter Life I will post again on my continued shrinking!
Summary: I am feeling positive that I am making a change for a happier, healtheir me.
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- 01/04/08 I wholeheartedly agree with the last 2 comments and as with the comment about considering dooyoo as a support group, if it were there would be no negative comments given and surely to write a true review you should express how the product makes you feel so anyone thinking of trying it knows what to expect. |
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- 03/03/08 I totally agree with the comment made by aflight84. This diet is safe, is under monthly medical, you can't join the diet unless you are three stone plus overweight or have any conditions that it could be detrimental too. How many other diets do you know that provide 100% of your daily RDA? Therefore not starvation. A starvation diet is almost like calling someone like me on the plan anorexic. This I find totally insulting-as a qualified nurse myself I am well aware of the implications that starving yourself has and the Lighter Life program is not starving yourself. IF it were starvation you would be physically weak, your periods would stop, your hair could fall out and do damage to other organs in your body but to name a few.
I suggest that people stop being negative about people wanting to express views on the diet-if you have a comment to make about it fine, but do not make sweeping statements that have no evidence to back them up.
Surely the implications of being obese far out weigh that of being on the program in the short term. Conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, heart problems, digestive problems, circulatory problems but to name a few are all exacerbated by being overweight.
In conclusion I think that if someone is brave enough to take this step (and its a BIG step trust me-its not just food you are sacrificing-its the social situation surrounding food & drink) they should be complimented taking a challenge.
Discuss the diet whether pro or con but don't knock the people doing it.
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- 03/03/08 I can't believe there are so many negative people on here moaning about the big step you've taken.
I think it's great that you've choosen to get help and join lighterlife. If you like me feel motivated that you're doing this with like minded people you'll go far.
If eating healthy was all you had to do to loose a lot of weight everyone would do it and the world wouldn't be in such a mess so I suggest those that don't want to be supportive should just keep their thoughts to themselves.
Do you honestly think that Dr's would allow you to do this diet if it was that dangerous to your heath. You obviously don't realise that your Dr has to sign you off before you can even think about starting the diet and then give you monthly follow ups to monitor your progress and health!
The good old saying "if you haven't got anything positive to say you shouldn't say anything at all" is right - please don't knock it until you've tried it. |
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