Mystery diet

[WiccanKitten]

I was watching "cash in the attic" the other day, and a lady was selling her antique furniture in order to raise money for a new wardrobe. She had gone from a size 22 to a size 12 in 5 months, on a meal replacement liquid shake diet.
They didn't give the name of the diet, but she said that she had taken 4 meal replacement shakes each day, and abstained from food, I think she said the shakes totalled 500 calories. She looked fantastic, and healthy.
Does anyone have any idea which shakes she might have been referring to? I am looking for some information on the diet, to discus with my GP.

[sophie_1003]

typed "recommended calorie intake" in on google and nearly all the websites said this...'Unless you are suffering from serious or morbid obesity and are under medical supervision, the lowest recommended calorie intake is 1200 calories per day. For most people even this number of calories is too low - an intake of about 1400 calories is better.'
so the one that woman did doesnt sound very good, however, in the interests of answering the question...was it slim-fast? how many calories does one of their milkshakes have?

[fee-is-me]

Hi,

I didn't see the programme but it sounds similar to this:

http://www.lighterlife.co.uk/2006v4/

REALLY not a good idea to lose this amount of weight in such a short period of time, though!

Fee :0)

[China Doll]

I quite agree with the above post but it does sound like a diet called Lifeline I think.

[China Doll]

Would just like to say I'm actually talking utter bulls testicals and I actually meant lighter life as Fee has just demonstrated....

I'm going back to Music.... ;0)

[fee-is-me]

Lol @ China... nearly spat my coffee out at 'Lifeline'!!!

[China Doll]

Lol Fee..... I knew what I meant! I think I'm having a bit of a dunce day... have sent two emails to the wrong people and managed to phone my own number twice.... think I need a lie down ;0)

[maggie01]

I don't want to sound cynical but I wouldn't sell my furniture for a new wardrobe. I guarantee she will put most if not all the weight back on. The only sensible way to lose weight is slowly. Sorry I know that was not your question was but just had to say that there is no quick fix. Believe me I know.

[WiccanKitten]

I appreciate that it might be a completely bad idea to do a diet like this, which is why I want to check up on it, and talk to my GP first.....
The woman did look really healthy though....
I don't think it was slim fast, because you eat food too with that I think. I will check up on lighter life.......and lifeline!!! :)
Any more suggestions guys?

[debbz1969]

Hi there, I was recently on holiday and met a lady that was on the Lighter Life programme. It is extremely strict, (NO FOOD whatsoever) its similar to the slimfast programme, she had lost 2 and a half stones in 7 weeks. She drank about 6 litres of water per day as well as the shakes. It cost approx �65 per week, yes I did say �65 per week, the reason she lost weight is that she couldn't afford to buy food!!!!! Only kidding, she was doing really well and seemed very focused. And to say we were in an All Inclusive hotel I think she was amazing.

[CAROLT]

Hi
If you watch the lunchtime "loose women".programme Colleen Nolan (of the Nolan sisters) is currently on the ligterlife programme & looks fabulous on it.
There is also a magazine you can purchase for further information simply called Lighterlife
best of luck if you decide to go for it!!

[sophie_1003]

my friend told me she heard someone who died doing it...may only be a rumour but I wouldnt want to take the chance!

[WiccanKitten]

I've had a look at lighterlife and have a meeting with a rep next thursday to learn some more about the diet.

I won't be starting until the new year, but I'll let you know how it works out.
:)

[China Doll]

Good luck Kitty xx

[amazingtoxic]

Do not do it, you need to lose the weight at the same rate you put it on, or you will have an endless battle with the weight issue. I would not recommend shifting weight at rapid speeds unless it is for surgery. I know it's one of those things you want to see the results instantly but, if you lose it slower, when you get to your ideal weight, you will be much happier. Lose it too fast, get to your desired weight and stop and you will put weight on faster than ever and you will more than likely weigh more than before.

Eating so little calories a day is so bad for your body, not only are you not getting enough nutrients but it will slow your metabolism down - so again, when you get back onto real food again, your weight will shoot up again.

A balanced diet and a bit of exercise works wonders, it will take longer but it will be so much easier in the long run. You will feel so much better for it too. I hated my weight, I have changed my diet to healthy eating and have one naughty day a week, you appreciate the naughty foods a whole lot more too. Ok I do a lot of exercise too but that just makes me feel so much better, three stone so far, one more to go.

[WiccanKitten]

I don't even know if anyone will go back to this post, but I just wanted to say that I started on Lighterlife on the 3rd of January this year and have lost about 7 stone on the programme so far. It has CHANGED MY WHOLE LIFE.
I have a job now, and confidence like I've never had before. I am in a group with 11 other women who all started off where I was, and have all ended up slimmer happier people. I was a size 22 when I started - I'm now a size 14. Thats all gone since January! I was 18 stone & 7lbs, and am now 11 stone and 13lbs. I am sticking on the programme until I am at the ideal weight for my height. Which will be 10 stone. Lighterlife is a GODSEND. I have never been happier - never felt healthier - never been so liberated! Please please if anybody wants to know more, get in contact.....I am happy to chat to anybody about my experiences!