For the love of EXANTE!

[ExanteLesley]

Lesley, you have lost so much! You must feel fantastic People who have never had to lose a significant amount of weight will never know how hard it actually is. A real achievement x

No they really don't know. The struggle is real and life long!! I don't think there will ever be a day when I'm not thinking about my weight ... ah well I'm in a MUCH better place than I was a few years ago, learning to accept myself (only taken almost 48 years lol!)

 

[ExanteLesley]

Lesley, well done and it is weird watching how much others mindlessly eat....like being the only sober one on a drunken night out . You have done so well, a real inspiration. X

Unfortunately I'm never the sober one! Thank you!! xx

 

[Krys]

Hi

How's everyone doing? I'm very happy to report a 4lb loss this week
Also just had the new Hot Cross Bun bar for dinner ... was really nice, and did taste strangely like a hot cross bun with butter! Going to save my others for Easter and try to fool myself i'm eating the real thing

Well done Lesley! You are doing so well.
I cracked and ate, knocked myself out of ketosis. Peed off with myself and down.

 

[Yoyo yaya]

Well done on your loss, I only weigh myself every few weeks...like a bigger number!!
I also tried that bar today.....yum, same as you will save for a treat as loved the Stollen bar at Christmas and miss them now

 

[newbie10]

Hi guys, i started on Monday after weeks of failed starts i have surgery on May 20th so i have no choice but to stick at it this time as i strictly have 6 weeks.

Im not going to lie i’ve been REALLY hungry! Chewing gum, black coffee and water have been my saviour this week.

Has anyone found the bars make them feel really bloated?!

 

[Yoyo yaya]

Newbie, yes at the beginning they did but as you get used to them it improves...I also find if you can stomach it that Green tea helps the bloating. I also had a few “deadlines” to keep me on track but mine were more fun than yours. All the best and you can do it. I am now on week 14 and am 3 dress sizes down already. The fast results keep me motivated. All tg3 best and we are all behind you x

 

[ExanteLesley]

Well done Lesley! You are doing so well.
I cracked and ate, knocked myself out of ketosis. Peed off with myself and down.

We've all been there - don't beat yourself up - just jump back on. You can do this!

 

[ExanteLesley]

Well done on your loss, I only weigh myself every few weeks...like a bigger number!!
I also tried that bar today.....yum, same as you will save for a treat as loved the Stollen bar at Christmas and miss them now

Ooh I bet I would have liked the Stollen bar!!! Hopefully I won't still be here next Xmas to find out lol.

i weigh every single morning ... can't help myself!

 

[ExanteLesley]

Hi guys, i started on Monday after weeks of failed starts i have surgery on May 20th so i have no choice but to stick at it this time as i strictly have 6 weeks.

Im not going to lie i’ve been REALLY hungry! Chewing gum, black coffee and water have been my saviour this week.

Has anyone found the bars make them feel really bloated?!

I find the first 4 - 5 days really tough, but then it gets a LOT easier, I'm only ever hungry just before I'm due to eat now really. Just think of hunger = fat melting away, it works for me anyway.

I don't notice bloating with the bars, I have one for dinner every day

good luck - keep posting, it helps!
x

 

[Blubell._.0422]

I daren't have the bars. I know from past experience I will binge eat them if I do or have cravings for other naughty things.

 

[newbie10]

Newbie, yes at the beginning they did but as you get used to them it improves...I also find if you can stomach it that Green tea helps the bloating. I also had a few “deadlines” to keep me on track but mine were more fun than yours. All the best and you can do it. I am now on week 14 and am 3 dress sizes down already. The fast results keep me motivated. All tg3 best and we are all behind you x

Hi Yoyo, thank you i’ll try the green tea! Ive found its the chocolate bars which tend to make me bloat the most, i may keep them for an evening at home rather than at work.

My deadline is actually a fun one, its cosmetic surgery for new boobies haha so the surgeon said if i wanted to lose weight best to do before surgery to ensure i end up with the right sized implants etc.

3 dress sizes down is amazing, well done! I love reading these posts to keep me motivated x

 

[newbie10]

I find the first 4 - 5 days really tough, but then it gets a LOT easier, I'm only ever hungry just before I'm due to eat now really. Just think of hunger = fat melting away, it works for me anyway.

I don't notice bloating with the bars, I have one for dinner every day

good luck - keep posting, it helps!
x

Hi Lesley, thats so funny every time my tummy rumbled i told myself it was fat cells dying

Today has been a little easier, i think breaking the habit of just WANTING to eat is the hardest part but im actually enjoying having a break from food too if that makes sense? Like not constantly thinking what or when i can eat!

Thank you will def keep posting its keeps me positive and motivated reading everyone elses posts too x

 

[Krys]

We've all been there - don't beat yourself up - just jump back on. You can do this!

I have done, but still deflated that I had that lapse. Suggests this next three weeks are going to be a struggle!

 

[Helsybelsy]

I have been doing ‘food week’ but only doing 5 days not 7. I know not everyone likes to do it but I’m thinking it might boost my metabolism so will see this week. If not I won’t bother again I’m just having one griddled chicken breast with griddled courgette as well as my 3 packs. Tastes great TBH but not really stopping the hunger lol

 

[Krys]

First week done and 4.6kg off. Could have been more had I not had the d’alliance with food earlier this week, but better than a kick in the teeth. Onwards and upwards eh!

 

[newbie10]

Thats a great loss Krys, well done!

 

[ExanteLesley]

Hi Lesley, thats so funny every time my tummy rumbled i told myself it was fat cells dying

Today has been a little easier, i think breaking the habit of just WANTING to eat is the hardest part but im actually enjoying having a break from food too if that makes sense? Like not constantly thinking what or when i can eat!

Thank you will def keep posting its keeps me positive and motivated reading everyone elses posts too x

I so get that! I'm so happy the 'am I eating too much/enough, what shall I cook tonight, etc etc' thoughts have gone for a while ... but to be fair they've just been replaced with, how much will I lose today, do I look thinner yet? lol

 

[ExanteLesley]

First week done and 4.6kg off. Could have been more had I not had the d’alliance with food earlier this week, but better than a kick in the teeth. Onwards and upwards eh!

Wow - fab loss!! Well done!

 

[ExanteLesley]

HI all

Well I'm into my 3rd week now. And since Friday I've been feeling really lightheaded and dizzy when I stand up ... not great! Yesterday I had 2 mini babybels which didn't help (but tasted fantastic! ).

Scales have slowed down this week, which is SO disheartening, but I only have 2 weeks left before I go back to intermittent Exante / Slimming World/ Nights out, so will persevere ...plus I've spent my food budget on Exante now, and I'm too tight to buy any other food lol.

I checked the website yesterday and they only recommend TS for people with BMI 30 and above ... and (as much as I really can't believe it, I'm still 20st in my head) i'm 31.8 .... 11 lbs until I'm a smidge under 30 and officially just Overweight lol

Anyway, me and my dizzy head are off to have a bath, a Cookies and Cream bar (would eat those even if not on a diet!) and Line of Duty before bed.

Good light week to everyone!
Lesley
xx

 

[Krys]

Sorry for being a Debbie downer, but I have gained two days on the trot. Feel like Head is all over the place for several reasons and the only thing I can think is water intake.