Lighter life works!

[Verso]

And no, I'm not on commission . This time last year I was part-way through LL. I started in September 2012 as a size 22 (in serious denial as I was attempting to wear stretchy size 18s from Planet, which are really size 20s at the best ). One year on and I've stayed size 10/12 since Feb 2011. (I've just uploaded a recent pic at our office Christmas party .)

Even if you don't do the drastic VLCD route, if you've been wondering whether or not to lose weight and think 2012 might be your year, I say GO FOR IT! I've had a complete new lease of life since I did it and feel soooo much happier and more energetic and cheery (although skint from buying too many new clothes .

Obviously that should read "September 2010". I haven't miraculously also gained the power of time travel!

Hi verso and well done! I'm starting in January and am v excited!

I read the title and was going to cynically post that you can't say it's worked unless it's a year or so on and you're still thinner.

I'll eat my words then.

...and you look fab btw :)

It is AMAZING! I will be doing another VLCD after this baby comes as I have gained some weight back whilst pregnant. It's fast, effective and it is permanent as long as you address the roots of overeating. For me it was emotional and rebellious, but now it's insane hunger and vomming anything that isn't a carb...

Just looked at your photos and you look amazing, well done! Did you do that thing at the end with the suitcase weighing what you've lost? What a shocker that was!! I couldn't lift it.

You look very happy and glamorous.
Well done on your weight loss.

Bloody Hell - you look brill! Well done!

I have been thinking about LL all year, but so mich I have read has put me off. You have inspired me to really do something next year now.

You look absolutely wonderful, well done!

Thanks, everyone! (especially elfyrespect) . Happy Christmas for tomorrow!

you look so beautiful! Well done! I'm thinking of starting in January x

so it took 5 months to go down 10 dress sizes ( 22 to 10 -12) right? very well done.

well done. fantastic achievement.

Most diets can work though if you address the underlying causes (bad eating habits). I didn't do a VLCD but can see that they are a good idea if you have a lot of weight to loose. I lost 4 stone and did it via lowish carb calorie counting - took from October to June, and have kept of since then but have changed eating habits.

You look beautiful!

I wish I could do it, I just don't have any motivation what so ever. :(

me neither. I hav to do something about this though - being fat and over forty is no joke health wise.

you look AMAZING!! well done! would love to do it i just can't afford it.

my friend it starting it next week, we are both size 20 so it will be sickening to see it drop off her! I am trying low carb and paul mckenna. desperate to be slim for wedding in may but just can't stretch to affording LL

Wow, that is amazing - and you look amazing

Can i ask what VLCD is? I have some pounds to loose.

Well done.
I sincerely hope you maintain your impressive weight loss long term.
Most people who lose on very low calorie diets ( VLCDs) don't .

Be careful! I know of a clutch of ladies who were on it and all ended up losing their gall bladders!

Yes, let's be honest, they are risky, one might gain the desired weight but...

You look fantastic, well done!

You have already maintained your loss for longer than many people so well done.
Do you find it a constant struggle ?