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Frequently Asked Questions

The LighterLife Programme

• What do I eat on the LighterLife Programme?
• What do I drink on the LighterLIfe Programme?
• Will losing weight quickly mean that I’ll lose more muscle than fat?
• Will rapid weight loss lead to rapid weight gain?
• Is LighterLife a safe option?
• Am I likely to feel sick while I’m on the LighterLife Programme?
• Will I get all the nutrition I need?
• What are the main stages of the LighterLife Programme?
• What is the average weight loss on the LighterLife Programme?
• Am I likely to suffer from headaches or dizziness?
• What about exercise?
• Can I do the LighterLife Programme if I’ve ever had an eating disorder or currently have one?
• Will being on the LighterLife Programme cause any changes in my bowel movements?
• Will I feel hungry on the LighterLife Programme?

 

Very-Low-Calorie Diets

• What is a very-low-calorie diet (VLCD)?
• Is a very-low-calorie diet (VLCD) safe?
• Is it safe to be on a VLCD for more than 12 weeks?
• Will I damage my metabolic rate by going on a VLCD?
• Why do some people feel cold on a VLCD?
• Do VLCDs cause hair shedding?
• Will being on a VLCD affect my periods?

 

Medical Questions

• Why should being obese matter to me?
• Can weight-loss using VLCDs cause gallstones?
• Is gout more likely on a diet? 
• What is ketosis?
• Is ketosis harmful and is it anything to do with ketoacidosis?
• I’ve heard that being in ketosis can cause bad breath. Why is this?
• I’m diabetic - can I do the LighterLife Programme? 
• Do I have to do anything special with my oral hygiene while I’m on the LighterLife Programme? 

 

Its simple.  Fits in well with my busy lifestyle. 

Nina (read my story)

Maintained since December 07
Was size 16, now size 10