Lynda also chose to follow the Lighter Life diet which involves following a diet of their own foodpacks for pasta, shakes and soups etc and a weekly meeting with a counsellor.
Well done to Lynda and Pauline …but of what of us lesser mortals who cannot afford to purchase these packs etc?

Well I think one of the strongest things this shows is that regular support is essential, and seeing someone else lose the weight can spur you on to action. If you can find a friend who also wants to lose a few pounds then do it together, and be there for each other, you can try planning meals together and have a regular call to keep track of how you are doing….plan a treat together when you both reach a certain target etc.

Lighter Life certainly seems to work well, but I am always wary of pre pack meals as a Mum who has to cook for the family …how do you find the willpower to eat separate meals from the family? I find it best to cook healthy meals for the whole family and just be careful on portion control as if I have to eat something completely different it just makes me feel worse and makes everything more difficult.

How do you manage your meals, any tips to pass on?

Anna Richardson has a new book out, Anna Richardson’s Body Blitz: Five Rules for a Brand New You, which was written by Justine Pattison.

The portion bit’s good to see, but run through rather quickly.

Now they’re moaning that there are more BOGOFs on crisps, chocs and biccies than spinach. To be honest BOGOFs on spinach are rubbish, as it goes off.

And in the ads, a Morrison’s advert for fruit & veg promotions. Clever.

To be honest we’re rather going off the whole liveblog idea… we’ll watch it properly and then come back here later, OK? Share your comments below.