ALIZONNE!

[Beccie77]

Hello all Alizonners out there, starting a new thread as the old one is full to bursting, and I still want to know how everyone is doing and any tips.

[12ga34pa]

Hi every one,
Yes I find it hard to keep motivated especially at night(to much time on my hands) I find the fact that a lot of the food is liquid I miss having something in my mouth to chew, but it is getting better. I have the hot chocolate drink at night as I was a chocaholic be4 I went on this diet so that really helps me. This week I lost 5Lb which I'm very pleased with so all in all over 3 weeks I/v lost 12.1/2 Lb and that also keeps me motivated seeing the weight come off. This diet is not for the faint hearted but I know we can ALL do it xxx

[M4rn3y]

Hi guys

Munchkinbug well done on the loss that's great! Getting into clothes is always a great feeling.

I'm getting married in June so testing myself to stick to target for 6 months once I get there!

Went to my first sober gig on Sunday and was tempted for a little wine but didn't go for it and was nice not to have the hangover!

I don't feel very motivated this week so need to focus on something constructive this week!

[Kdaisy]

Hi guys

I had my second weigh in today and I've lost another 4pounds so 1 stone 2lbs in two weeks.

Pleased with that

Hoping for a bit more next week x

[Darklegend]

Well done kdaisy I'm so happy for you. Losing a stone in 2 weeks is amazing.

This programme is not for the faint hearted. Colleagues in the office were commenting today on my lunches being pretty much lettuce and cucumber and wondering why I'm not going out for lunches. I have not told people at work I'm on Alizonne to save myself from listening to the critics.

Does anyone face questions from colleagues at work?

X

[Beck813]

Hiya all

Well done on all of your fantastic weight losses! Amazing!!!

Just wondered if there any cheaper ways of going about Alizonne? It's quite expensive and looking to cut down the cost? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[dinoscales]

Hi Beck813

There is a cheaper alternative but you have to be very organised, regimented and count calories like there is no tomorrow.
Basically the diet works by your body going into ketosis and so burns the stored fat down quickly. This is interrupted when you introduce carbohydrates, as your body will always want to burn the carbs first. For your body to stay in ketosis you have to consume less than 20g of carbs per day. And for the calories to be pretty much equal to the Alizonne diet you only consume 550-600kcals per day spread across 5 small meals at 2-4 hour intervals) - it is extreme which is why it is great to have a Dr as part of the Alizonne plan. So you could do something similar to the atkins diet or the palaeo diet (minus the carb stuff) and switch to using full fat everything (sounds counter intuitive - but the replacement for the good fats are carbs - so low fat alternative are not always that good for you). However the problem with going it alone is that you wouldn't have access to the Dr, or either of the treatments - ultrasound to empty the fat cells or the LPG to tighten any loose skin.
However you can make it slightly cheaper for your self on the vitamin front. I have found the quinton solution you are meant to take twice a day horrible and i didn't notice it was doing anything for my hair and nails, so i started to take perfectil - much better alternative (asda have them on offer at the moment) the multivits, magnesium, potassium and calcium tablets are also cheaper either purchased online or at the supermarket. the only ones i buy at the Dr are the salt tablets - as i haven't found them anywhere else. You need to make sure that the mg of the tablets are the equivalent of those from the Dr though and they have all the right stuff in (multivits in particular).
All in all, if you want to loose weight and want the support network to help you through I could not recommend Alizonne highly enough. It has taught me how to eat properly and even highlighted food which i am allergic to. I am on phase three at the moment with only 400g left to loose to achieve my target weight. In total I have lost just over 2 stones since July 3rd and I have never been happier or healthier (I haven't taken my inhaler since starting Alizonne and I have (had :-)) bad asthma). If you are still unsure about giving it a go after reading all these motivational and inspirational messages, just go along to your closest Alizonne clinic for a free consultation and talk to the Dr.

Hope this helps :-)

[Beck813]

Hi Dinoscales!

Thanks so much for your reply! Really appreciated and defo going to look into Alizonne! Would you recommend the LPG and the ultrasound? Do you think they work or is one better than the other?

Thanks :)

[dinoscales]

Hi Beck813
I would definitely recommend both treatments. I notice a big difference on the scales the following day after the ultrasound and the LPG is great for getting rid of cellulite :-) it is also great for tightening your skin as you loose the weight so you don't end up with excessive skin folds. They are both worth every penny :-)

[Munchkinbug]

Another weigh in at the clinic today and I've lost 1.8kg this week. That was nice to hear after last weeks' 0.1kg! So I'm now 1.2kg away from phase 3, and 4.2 kg away from final target. With any luck, I only have one more week on phase 2!! I believe that in phase 3 I can have a slice of bread and carrots! CARROTS! So excited. Words don't do it justice.

For all those new people who've just joined, I'd like to say I whole-heartedly agree with the posters advocating Alizonne. I definitely couldn't have achieved this weight loss on my own. I needed something as strict and prescriptive as this diet to see me through. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure if you have will-power then something like Slimming World or Weight Watchers would be great, but I need to see quick results. For the amount of weight I needed to lose, going the traditional route would have taken me so long I'd have packed it in.

Obviously the hardest part of this diet will be maintenance - but that's true for every weight loss programme out there.

Stick to it, don't cheat, and in a few short months you'll feel amazing. Worth every penny! xx

[Pollyanna7]

Just a quick update. Just finished 4 months on Alizonne and have hit my target of 4 stones, infact I've lost 4sts 3lbs, YAY! So, I've decided to go on to lose another stone which I can hopefully do by Xmas. I've even booked an appointment on Dec 27th, is that brave or stupid??!! I am SOOOOO happy-it is changing my life totally. My tips would be 1. Drink lots of fizzy water 2. Be really inventive with your recipes- there are some I am already missing! I'm stashing certain sachets already for later-can't manage without Vanilla dessert/choc brownies/ mushroom pakoras/choc and coconut pudding. Good luck to everyone who is just starting- just stick to it and in only a few months you'll be delighted.

[Darklegend]

Hello everyone

Quick update. Had my second treatment and weigh in today. Down by 2.25 kg. so have lost a stone in 2 weeks. Hurrrayyyyyyy
Next hurdle will be to lose another stone within two weeks.

Xxx

[Munchkinbug]

Well done Pollyanna and dark legend. Brilliant results.

I've just had another weigh in today and I lost 2.1kg!! So I'm now in phase 3 and only have another 2.1kg to go!! With any luck I'll make my target before Christmas. Very happy.

Just back from London and everyone there was astonished at my weight loss. Heaps of compliments which was lovely. Even peoplei never speak to came up to me to say how well I look. Put a real spring in my step! :)

[Soniadutt]

Hi everyone, really glad to have found this thread - I started Alizonne 3 weeks ago and lost 6kg (13.2lbs) in week 1, 3kg (9lbs) in week 2 and 2kg (5.4lbs) in week 3. So have lost 11kg in 3 weeks which I am over the moon about - but I am finding it very hard and the 1st week can only be described as vile!!!! Had my first major temptation this week when I was at my cousins wedding but had pre cleared it with the clinic what food to stick to (measured amount of pork and green beans) so am nervous as to what the scales will say on Monday at week 4 weigh in.

Been lovely to read how well everyone is doing and I'll definitely be checking in for some recipe ideas as I'm not adventurous at all with my sachets or cooking in general :(

[Munchkinbug]

Hi Sonia, well done! Temptation gets easier to deal with, I find. Once you say no to everything you're not allowed, then it gives you determination to keep at it.

How much longer did they estimate it will take you?

I'm at the end of week 21. I feel like I've been on this diet forever, but at the same time it's flown by! Good luck xx

[Darklegend]

Hello ladies hope your all doing well.

Well done Soniadutt

Had my third weigh in today and have lost 3.25kg So total of 9kg in three weeks.

[Munchkinbug]

Wow darklegend you're doing brilliantly!!

I had another weigh-in today - lost 0.2kg! Sigh. I seem to have poor weeks every now and again. Mind you, it's not my worst week!! Next week will be better!

[Munchkinbug]

This is a very quiet board recently - where's everyone gone??

Just wanted to share the good news - I've reached my target, and am now officially on Phase 4!!!! I have lost 33.4kg in total, or 5 and 1/4 stone in old money! SOOOOOOOO pleased!

I have a couple of size 10 tops, and tried on a jacket from Next which was size 10 and it fit!! Bottom half is still size 12, but I'm a loose 12, which is great. And the even better news is that I've reached my goal ahead of schedule, which is now going to save me some money - that I can spend on new clothes! woo hoooooooo!!!!

[Moanranger]

Taking a break, having lost 2 stone, 10 more lbs to go. Will do this in Jan, probably on Cambridge. ALizonne got me on track, so maintaining & eating correctly, but pricey. Good luck & merry Xmas one & all!

[Beck813]

Hi All - so I took part in the Alizonne therapy and unfortunately did not work out for me. I have quite a lot of food and supplements (which I have only used a couple) and around 19 sachets of food: peach and mango drink (4) smoked bacon omelette (4), beef soup with onions (4) chocolate drink (3) and oatmeal with hazlenut and cinnamon (4). I have nearly 3/4 packs full of quinton and also the supplements. Please let me know if you wish to purchase :) I don't want all this food to go to waste when someone else could make better use :)

[lady412]

Hi guys and girls :) i am joining alizone this wednesday!! I'm so excited! Any tips/ help?? Also, any secret money tips would be nice as im a student and low on money. Aha.
Thanks x

[singleandfabulous]

Anyone else fallen off the Alizonne waggon spectacularly? After losing stones last year, I've put on 10lbs in December so am thinking of going back and starting again. Do they allow this or do they chase you from the from the building with brooms?

[singleandfabulous]

If anyone has any spare Alizonne sachets, I'd be happy to buy them off you.

[sprinter47]

Hi everyone, I am new on here!! I started the Alizonne programme on Tuesday. I have 5 stone to loose. Still trying to find sachets I like the taste of, quite like the omelette and chocolate pudding but thats about it so far. I dont feel hungry at all but I do have one problem though, MAJOR headache that I cant get rid of. Anyone else experience this and how long do they last for?

[Dowser]

Can I ask a question munchkin. Congratulations on an amazing weight loss btw, have you managed to shed all that weight without any saggy ness whatsoever . You don't have to answer if you don't want to.

My cousin lost 20 stone with a week of Dukan and a week of slimming world and it took a long time but he didn't end up saggy. He went to the gym .

I'm not doing alizonne . I couldn't afford it and only want to lose a stone and I couldn't do the headaches etc

No I'll just plod on with a bit here and there but I'm amazed at the success some of you have had. Jafajo springs to mind. Well done and I hope you all manage to keep it off .

[Bordertart1]

I'm due to,have my first appointment at the Berwick Upon Tweed clinic on Tuesday and see the Doc there on Friday - can't wait to,get started on this weight loss journey, I just hope that they accept me as I have suffered from gout in the past, and know that fast weight loss can trigger it again.

I'm such a fussy eater that I hope I can find a variety of foods that I like so that I'm an stick it out, I'd like to lose 5 stone but realistically should lose more to get onto a healthy BMI.