Well today I finally started lighter life and to be honest I can't believe that I am actually doing it. Went to the first meeting last night and it was ok the counseller seemed to spend most of the time talking which I am not sure is supposed to be the way it works but that is ok we all know that we are only really there to get the food packs and be weighed, maybe as this progresses I will find the counselling more useful but so far I don't feel much either way. We had to watch a dvd first for 20mins which again was ok a bit like reading all those magazines in which people tell you of all the weight they have lost and what a difference it has made to their lives. I saw the 2hrs through though and did find the evening sociable and fairly enjoyable then I handed over my £66 and I got 28 food packs 4 for each day.

So far today I have had 2 packs and to be honest they are not revolting just not very pleasant hoping that I will get used to them it is quite shocking when I think that is all I can eat for at least the next 100 days.

I had to take Archie to the dentist today and Bethany is off school with stomache ache and when I gave them their lunches I did find it hard not to lick my fingers and when Bronte didnt want her banana I had to remember that I couldn't eat it..........and it is only the 1st day. I do keep reminding myself that the counseller said that every stone you lose is a dress size and I am so hungry that I can feel the weight coming off! Have been told this hunger will pass so can cope at the moment.

When I got home from the session last night Andy seemed to be in shock that I had actually gone through with it and all he kept asking was when was I going to be able to eat again and how long was 100 days! When I explained ( which I have done on numerous occasions )that I may need to do another 100 days if I havent lost all my weight on the first attempt he seemed to struggled with the concept........not sure if it is the financial implications which bother him! One woman in the group hasnt told any of her family including her husband that she was about to embark on the diet. I dont think I could manage without Andys support even if it is a little loose.