Interesting conversation you two have been having. I started on new years day weighing a outrageous and disgraceful 28 st 4 lbs. Now ill be honest with you, the first couple days could have been awful, if i hadn't of kept busy or had the people on this fourm i probably would have cracked. Having said that i was in ketosis by day 5, and ive not felt hungry, unless I've gone over my shake time since. As of Sunday i had lost almost a stone (today is my end of week weigh in).
Just remember these few things and you'll achieve not only your weight loss goals but anything you want in life. 1) take things one step at a time; learn to walk before you run as it were. 2) think positive thoughts; in a nutshell this is the placebo effect, it tricks the body and mind into running more smoothly, set yourself some goals, with a treat once achieved, ie, go get your hair done, buy a new pair of shoes etc. 3) love yourself; you are already a beautiful human being, the fact you're on this weight loss scheme is to improve the quality of life, for both yourself and those you hold dear to your heart. And without sounding all cliche, you need to love yourself before you can truly love others. Not only that, but it will help reinforce #2 making your time on this diet, a ease, pleasent experience.
Best wishes,
Aux xx