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.

[jafojo]

Hi All,
I went for my treatment and 3rd weigh in yesterday, I lost another 3.5lbs, taking total loss to about 20lbs. I am now down to 120.8kg from 130kg.

I wasnt too pleased as the loss had been on he downside wk 1=9.5lbs, wk2=7.5lbs and wk3 =3.5lbs

I took a gamble and chose the coconut drink, tried it last night but couldnt drink it some strange reason, just wouldnt go down.

My target for wk 4 is 120kg, so I guess I am still within range, I might also incorporate some form of exercise into the regime to speed things up.

My belly has reduced and i have started wearing some old cloths and on my last hole in my belt, which is quite encouraging.

The testimonials keep me going as well and i find myself reading old posts on Alizonne to keep me going, it is still a struggle to fit in 5 sachets within my work schedule and find myself forgetting to take a meal simply because i am never hungry.

I hope you are all doing well with the programme, cant wait for summerslim to start
Dolores, now i believe you when you say i will soon look sexy in that strange grey suit...lol

Lourop please share some of your wonderful recipe with us, i am running out of ideas...lol

[jafojo]

Hello,

Just got back from my treatment, today was my week for and i now weigh about 117.7kg, I have lost just over 12kg in 4 weeks

Lourop, Dolores and Summerslim, I hope you are all fine

[Bigant]

Hi all.

I started the diet 7 weeks ago, I'm due my weigh in on Tuesday which will be 7 full weeks.

So far (up to last Monday) I'd lost 42lbs (3stone) I have 19kgs more to go before I hit phase 2.

I've done all sorts of diets in the past which is what mess your metabolism up and means you put more weight back on so I'd got up to the biggest I'd ever been, i done Cambridge, Dukan, slimming work, weight watchers... This diet just fits best for me, I just have the drinks now, I didn't like the soups omelette pizza or deserts but after 3 days I couldn't actually stomach eating anything anyway.

I am getting bored of just water and black tea though, does anyone know if you can have infused water? Like lemon or lime in a glass to add some taste?

[sandyxblog]

Hi everyone!!

I'm not a parent but joined because I wanted to participate in the discussion and because one day, i'd like to become a parent but if I stay at the weight I am now, i seriously doubt that will happen :(

I'm super excited about joining Alizonne! I visited the Birmingham Clinic a few days ago and i totally think this is for me! I've got my consultation with the doctor booked in in 10 days time!

Wish it was sooner!!!

Hope you are all well,

Sandy x

[sandyxblog]

P.S.

Bigant - Congratulations! That's an amazing weight loss!

Sandy x

[jafojo]

Congratulations Bigant, thats a big weight loss, I am sure we are allowed lemon or lime in water, I definitely use it for my tea

[sandyxblog]

I was reading the alizonne recipe book online and it says you can add lemon slices to water but not lime. But definitely check with your clinic as maybe is different for teas or maybe i'm reading an old version ???

Sandy x

[Dolores1980]

Hello everyone, long time no see!!!
Just to brief you...
29/4 to 29/5 I've lost 6 kilos. Not bad, huh? My average is 1 kilo a week - not what I was expecting but my metabolism rate seems to be slow. I tried the BMR test for the second time last week and it didn't know
I can see the difference in my body and my face...and I feel more energetic especially because I feel my legs are a bit lighter. Anyway, I still have a long way to go through. Just getting a bit concerned because July is a busy month in terms of work so I won't be able to attend the clinic every week.
Bigant, you rock!!
Jafojo, how is it going?
By the way, does it everybody find it difficult to find the peach and mango drink in stock?
sandyxblog, I'm also attending the Clinic in Birmingham!
X

[jafojo]

Hi Dolores, nice to hear from you, i was getting worried i had been abandoned on the battle field...lol

6 kg is very good especially with a low metabolism, i went for my 5th treatment last wednesday and i have lost 14kg in 5 weeks, saw the doctor for about 10 mins and had another blood test done.

my whole body has changed and I am starting to run out of clothes, might need to visit the loft for old clothes as i dont want to start buying new clothes, had to change to an old belt as i had exhausted all the holes but it is a good feeling, i feel very light but i still have 22kg to lose so it is still early days.

i will visit the the clinic on Thursday.

They have never had the Mango and Peach in stock at my clinic, will ask again when i visit

[sandyxblog]

@ Dolores1980 -Ooo yay a fellow Birmingham Alizonner!

I've got my initial consultation with the doctor tomorrow so hopefully I will be able to start soon! I'm so excited yet so nervous :S

You guys are all doing so well!! I'll be well chuffed if I can achieve what you guys are achieving!

Sandy x

[voiceofgodot]

I've just made an appointment for an introductory consultation with the London clinic - eek.

So nervous, particularly regarding the fact I have two holidays coming up. I know if I don't do it now, I never will..... but eek!

[jafojo]

Hi ,

I have just got back from my weigh-in and now weigh 113kg, which was a surprise as I cheated with some feta cheese in my salad at the restaurant, so I have lost a total of 17kg in 6 weeks, cant wait to lose another 9kg so that I can move into phase 2, I had to get 2 weeks worth of food as my therapist is off next week and I dont want another therapist to hoover me...lol

I have gone for mostly drinks, banana, chocolate, peach and mango and i got a box of the plain bread for the first time, am hoping it tastes nice,although i can only have it 3 times a week

How are you all, I hope you are doing well, cant wait for voice and sandy to start the diet, the more the merrier...lol

I am going home this evening after 3 days in Glasgow, so i can cook some good hot aubergine meal, staying away from home helps as you are restricted to salad and there isnt much temptation

[sandyxblog]

@ Jafojo - Congratulations sweet!! Thats fantasic!! happy dance Do you go to the Birmingham Clinic too?

I had my initial consultation yesterday. Weighed in at 120.70kg. The doctor has set my goal to be at 12 stone by Dec 28th - Might get to see the new year in as a new me. It means I will be in phase one for 18 weeks and phase 2 for 10 weeks. Doc says having PCOS might make it harder to lose weight but then again I apparently have a high metabolic rate (2140kcal) so I'm hoping that'll help! Just waiting for my blood test results to come through. I'm going back next sat (14th to collect my starter pack, food etc) ready to start on sunday :D

Can't wait!

Sandy x

P.S. I don't know if any of you blog but i'm using one as like my online diary and tracker .. feel free to check it our on waistingawaylivingtoday.wordpress.com

I'm hoping it makes me feel more accountable for my progress and actions etc : ) x

[voiceofgodot]

Well done jafo! Is it easier away from home??! I am worried about a week's camping trip I have lined up in July and then two weeks at my mum's in August. But I just have to get started, I have never been as fat as I am at the moment.

sandy - I had a read of your blog, well done you - you seem very well set up to get going with it all!

I am a bit worried about the money side of it, but am planning to cut back massively in other areas and obviously will spend nothing on going out/wine/food. It still feels very extravagant but I am determined to shift this weight. My life kind of feels on hold at the moment and I want that to change.

[Dolores1980]

WOW.. Jafojo, that is so great news!!!
It shows we are all a bit concerned about the same things, being away from home, going camping and the money side!
Sandy, I love the idea of a blog! Well done!!!
Voiceofgodot, if you feel money is an issue try going to the clinic every 2 weeks. I feel I've spent millions up to now but it's worth all the way...even when I have only lost 7 kilos in 40 days.

By the way, has anyone tried the potato pie? I just mixed with 90 ml of water, put it in the over for 15 min...and I CAN'T EAT IT
Chocolate brownie is awesome, a pity we can only have 3 times a week!

Lots of kisses, everyone!

[Liverpoollady]

Hope I am okay to join this discussion I have been doing Alizone for 4 days and according to my own scales I have lost 9lbs which is great but I feel dreadful: terrible headache, shaky and spaced out. Please tell me it gets better or is it like this all the way through?
I am really struggling with the salad every day as I am not a fan. Does anyone know if I can have vegetables at lunch as well as dinner? Also, what about breakfast?
I really like the veg soup and am okay with the chocolate and orange and pineapple drinks. Today is first day off work so I am looking up recipes but many of them seem to mention sachets that are not on my list such as the strawberry shake and bread mix? Also lourop you mention lasagne could you tell me where I can find the recipe?
As my name suggests I am attending the Liverpool clinic is anyone else out there?

[Dolores1980]

Hi Liverpoollady,

I had terrible headaches for the first two days...felt awful, I thought I wouldn't make it through...but it got much better on day 4. BE STRONG!

There is a book with recipes www.courthouseclinics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Alizonne%20Kitchen%20Cookbook.pdf
Every time you visit your clinic for treatment you also buy 5 boxex with 7 sachets each. There's plenty of variety, just make sure you get the right ones as some of them are allowed only 3 times a week.

These are my Sunday meals (pretty plain - no creativity at all)

Breakfast: Pancake w/chocolate ( sachet 1 -only 3 times a week) + a cup of coffee
Mid-morning: 1 capuccino (sachet 2)
Lunch: Cheese omelette (sachet 3) + broccoli and other veggies
Afternoon: Capuccino or Mango and peach drink or lemon flan (sachet 4)
Diner: Pizza (sachet 5) with slices of tomato and mushroom

I drink a lot of mineral water and mate (Uruguayan drink w/herbs) so as not to drink so much coffee and tea along the day.


Hope this helps!

[Liverpoollady]

Thank you Dolores I am feeling a little better today and seem to have shed another pound! although I think it is all water.

This is really helpful, thank you. Have just sent hubby out armed with a shopping list and am going to try a few of the recipes later.

Hope your weight loss journey is still going well. I am desperate to lose in time for my daughter's wedding at the end of September.

[Bigant]

Hello All.

I am also a Birmingham Clinic patient, and no, they never have the peach and mango.. its my favourite too.

I was weighed on Monday at the end of week 9 and I have lost 57lb. Or 4stone 1lb if its easier.

I still have 12kgs to go before I hit phase two but with over 2kgs a week coming off I hope its only a matter of 6 more weeks before I can taste some chicken!!

keep up the good work guys :)

[jafojo]

Thanks all

@ Bigant, wonderful news, it is just a matter of time and you will be in phase2

@Sandy, I attend the Glasgow clinic

@Voice, I feel it is easier away from home as there is no temptation of the kids wanting to share their biscuits or pack of walkers with me...lol

Since I do not have any cooking facility, I just get a pack of salad

@ Dolores, I was lucky to get Peach and Mango last week, although i am yet to try it, I am still being occupied by my ever dependable hot chocolate and banana.
@Liverpoollady, I hope you feel much better, September is a long way away, you would have lost so much by then

I have a treatment free week and so I am hoping I have dropped some more weight, I like the weekly weigh-in

[sandyxblog]

Finally started Alizonne today. It wasn't the best start....the first sachet I had was tropical drink and it was revolting but the hot choc was lovely and so was the smoked bacon omlette which i had with mushrooms, spring onion and tomato so that was yum too. I've got vanilla dessert and mushroom soup for later. I dont know whether to try the orange drink tomorrow or just swap the whole box for something else?!

Sandy x

[Bigant]

Tropical drink isn't the best, I stick with Orange & Grapefruit, Peach and Mango and Exotic

[Dolores1980]

Sandy, I suggest the peach and mango drink (which is never in stock) so I am sticking to capuccino.

I will be away next weekend, could anyone suggest what salads I should buy at the supermarket?

Have a great week!

[Brigidwasp]

Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum. Omg so glad I found a recent thread for Alizonners, all I could find out there were from ages ago.
I've been reading all your posts :)

So I'm very new, just started last Wednesday. I have to shed 19kg.

My first weigh in day (+2nd set of treatments) is next Tuesday. I've checked this morning and after 4 days I lost 2,5kg. That should keep me very motivated and happy, but the truth is that today I've had a really bad day, feeling emotional and discouraged by the fact that most of the sachets I've tried make me seriously nauseated. And same happens with having to drink so much water. During the whole day I don't feel hungry at all because of the water, (i didn't drink much before this) and I have to force myself to eat every sachet, and the fact that I don't like any isn't helping. Sometimes it takes me like one hour to finish one! feels a bit like a torture.

Today I wanted to try the swede chips, but believe it or not, I went to ALL the supermarkets within walking distance of my flat, which are 5! and some of them are not small, and None of them had any :/ I guess I will stick to mushrooms today again.

So far I've tried:
-peach tea (absolutely hate it)
-herbs omelette (edible but not great)
-pizza margherita. (find the base really really bland and weird, no matter how I vary it or cook it different ways)
-chocolate drink (this one is actually very nice)
-chicken nuggets (okay)
-pear and chocolate dessert (hate it!)

By the way I had my first set of treatments last Thursday and it was okay, I was worried about the ultrasounds because I'm prone to tinnitus, but it didn't affect me much. The skin tightening was also okay, just a little bit painful in some areas of my thighs, but I was expecting that. To be honest I found it quite relaxing. Today I still have a couple of bruises left though, haha.

Well I'm finding it really difficult but I'm sure it's because I haven't found the right sachets for me. Next time I will buy a few extra boxes and will try some recipes.

(sorry for the long post!)

[sandyxblog]

@ Brigidwasp

I had the tropical sachet which was disgusting, ended up washing it down with half a litre of water lol which helped towards my water content! However I have had the vanilla desert, hot chocolate, smoked bacon omelette and mushroom soup all of which I found pleasantly edible. Have you tried making any curries or any of the recipes from the recipe book?

I am determined to make this work but I too am struggling. Today was my first day and I stuck to the plan but I found myself thinking about food. I felt nauseous this morning but that was mainly due to the tropical sachet. Up until yesterday I found myself thinking about how amazing it will be to reach my goal weight but today my thinking has changed. Instead of thinking about the end, I'm just thinking about surviving the day! Hopefully as the days and weeks go on it will improve.

But the main thing is I survived day ONE! Whoop whoop!

I started the diet today but don't have my first set of treatments until Thursday. This sounds so silly but whats most nerve racking is the thought of having my photo's taken! I do my best to avoid looking at my own body so the thought of showing a strange is a wee bit scary! I keep telling myself they are all lovely and profession and do this every day lol! But I think my mind has a tendency to work overtime!

Sandy x