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Thanks Harry and Marge! Am still struggling to keep on track but great to have you all here. Xx

Thanks ED appreciate your support and encouragement. x Was good yesterday and stuck to plan, plus drank 2 litres water - need to up the water again. Excellent result on scales this morning, back to 10.13 Yeah! Todays plan. Porridge for breakfast, shake for lunch, home made chicken curry...

Restart for me. Has taken me a couple of weeks to get my head straight. I have been off plan completely. Weight is 11.1 so 2lb on from where finished but it is more the weight losses that I could have had that annoys me. So, back to straight and narrow. I have enough packs to do me a full 30...

Yep was supposed to be 50 days on plan not 50 years of anything lol!! Have a great time with your family Mere.

Hi Mere, all are losses which are good! Strange how can vary so much scales to scales. You are really close to your goal now, which means your holiday must be close too I guess. And wow, is it your 50th day tomorrow?! Lots to be excited about xx

Hi Harry wishing you luck for your interview xx

I have been off diary and off plan for a week. Lots going on so has been hard to keep up with everything. I was just about doing okay, roughly 1200 cals and low carb, but having some and some wine. Weight gain 1lb come Monday morning. Then Monday night was really stupid and had pizza. Didnt...

We probably could do with starting a confession thread! I had a glass of wine tonight .... Oh dear

Like it ! X

Well that would put me off for sure!! Hope it did for you too Sage x

Arghhh be strong sage!! Xx

Lol to you both Harry and Mere - funny xx

Wow 850 cals impressive!! You will be melting that fat away tonight !! Xx

Hope you have enjoyed your day Harry x

Well done Mere that is a great loss for the week and overall! A stone loss is brilliant you are so close now to goal x

I enjoy it when I've finished if that makes sense!! Hehe not while I'm doing it! But I like the results, I can do it easier each time and I can feel the difference, or should I say feel better for it! I really want to keep it up, it is a good habit, for mind and body. I can't imagine being...

Shred level 1 day 5 done

Shred level 1 day 5 phew !

Hi H not a good start to the day i agree that poor you have to go in on your hols. Rest of the day hopefully now all yours, so deep breath, relax and enjoy whilst catching up with your water quota!!

Hi sage best wishes for your WI hope it's a good un xx

How's it going Hun? Are you back on TS for now? Hope your day gone well x

Worked late, not not long in so no shred for me tonight - worn out. Too late for any dinner too so just having my bar now.

Brilliant loss Harry, you are doing really great! Dont let the baking tempt you hunny, the bar is a great idea if temptations comes knocking. Have a lovely fun day with your babies xx

Hi Noor, sounds like a plan. I would imagine from what you said that your soup/stew has less or at least not more calories and carbs in it than the exante pack. You need to ensure you feelilng okay though as with a pack less you will not be getting the full minerals/vitamins perhaps. Have you...

Day 42 WI 18 Feb Week 1 -4.5 Week 2 -2.5 Week 3 -1.0 Week 4 -2.0 Week 5 -1.0 Week 6 -1.0 Total - 12lb A lb off this week but I dont feel cheated by that as I am still buzzing from being back in the tens, that was achievement enough for me this week. Although not gone mad, I have also been...

Hi dolly I do WS. My 6 week WI is Monday and so far I have lost 12lb. I have 16 lb left to lose to hit goal so I am hoping 2 months will do it. I have had the odd blip during that time but mainly been good. I have not done a lot of exercise but am building it up now with walking and fitness DVDs. X

Thanks Harry x

Hope you okay Mere. Hopefully you will feel refreshed after a good nights sleep. X

Good luck for your WI tomorrow Harry! And have a lovely day with the kids xx

Sorry shred thread i have sinned - no shredding last week :cry: But - shred day 4 level 1 done this morning and i will be good this week x

A 30 min walk yesterday. Shred level 1 day 4 this morning. xx

Morning All. 10.13 has stayed on the scales - yip, still thrilled about that! Feeling remotivated and knowing I did zero shredding last week, I was up early and did shred level 1 day 4. Then nice bath, hairwash and now down with my porridge catching up on diaries. It is a really sunny morning...

Hi Harry, hope your day gone well and you home, or nearly home from work to enjoy your weekend. x

Hi Jo, welcome to the forum and Exante. I am mainly a WSer so look forward to catching up with you through your journey. x

Hey you will be there soon hun, look at what you have already achieved. Our goals are getting closer every day - how very exciting :) x

I didnt say, weight this morning was 10'13, so only just in, but in I am!! Thanks ED, it does get you motivated again when the scales move after a stubborn bit.

Noor that is great news! Well done for sticking with it through tough times. X

Very happy girl today as yes the pesky scales have moved!! Yip yip!! Strangely this is post a non plan day which wasn't mad but did include a couple tablespoons of rice with a homemade curry and a corner of nan bread and wine. How weird? Am hoping isn't just dehydration as wasn't as good with...

Hey growing your own veg is great! Last summer we were allocated an allotment- shocked, understatement. Had our names down but not expecting for years! But, had great fun. Kids made a scarecrow, we had an old pond there which we cleaned out and put ten fish in, the kids named every one!!! We...

Stay strong Noor! Be true to yourself. Whatever support you give to your family don't let it take from any energy or strength you need for yourself. You need that for you and your little ones. With that strength retained you will actually end up with more to give not less xxx

Wow well done Harry! Happy days xx

Hi Fiona hope day 2 going well. Only a couple more days and you will be in the swing of ketosis!

No surprises that the scales still on their current favourite number. Even after (confession) a curley whirly :eek: last night. So being extra good today to make up for naughty chocolate and going to do TS and get a shred in tonight. xx

Hi all still stuck on the scales! Good old 11.0, well 11 1/4 to be exact. Morning and night exactly the same. Shook the thing today, still no difference! A lesson in patience eh hehe!!

Mere your news in the forum today brought tears to my eyes. A very sad situation and I feel for your son and all affected by such a dreadful loss. Life can be so harsh at times and puts into perspective our much smaller issues and challenges. Have a lovely time with your family. Xxx

Brilliant! Well done sage xx

And another yaaaay! as really deserves it! What a fab feeling that must have been - exciting! X

haha I have the zumba dvd now but havent had have the energy to do it post shred yet! You are doing really well xx

...meant WS!!

Thanks Harry. I am starting to think that way as in it is a good loss for TS. :) And I am pleased with my loss todate when I look at it all added up. I just had one of those hormonal mornings when everything on the dark side!! Stepping back into the light now as the day progresses!! Appreciate...

Thanks Marge, you are right. i guess I saw this last week as 25% into month 2, but in reality I am just over a calendar month in (started 7 Jan) so you are right I need to think of it in that way. If I can get another month of 10lb loss I will be over the moon, I would be happy with half a...

Hi I can see from a quick browse of your diary that you done Exante before, is that what you are back on now? Wishing you luck for your goal, which sounds very doable as the initial losses on the vlcd are usually good. x

Hi yep I am on WS. Sometimes have an odd TS day or a really low inbetween WS/TS day. x

WI 11 February Week 1 -4.5 Week 2 -2.5 Week 3 -1.0 Week 4 -2.0 Week 5 -1.0 Total - 11lb Not a whoosh in sight but a 1lb is still a 1lb, and still going down in weight. :) The tens can not be far away now and I am determined once I am blessed with seeing them on my scales I will NOT NOT NOT...

Day 35. official WI at -1lb so still at 11.0! It feels a bit like a barrier that I cant break through, which I know is probably my hormones rushing around putting me in a down mood but hard to stay positive today as was so wishing for a 10 something to flash back at me from the scales...

Thanks guys! Xxx

That's great! Have you managed to shred today? X

Hehe but hopefully good for weight losses!

Hi Harry. Please don't get yourself down. Xx You know we all have blips and TOTM with all its hormones rushing around doesn't help. Keep focused on your goals. Okay if you have eaten things you now wish you hadn't, it is done now. Beating yourself up won't change it so take it as a little step...

Hi Noor hope you feel better soon. Take care of yourself x

Shredded! Day 3 level 1.

Shred done level 1, my 3rd day. Three days in the last week not too bad but will try to do four next week. WI tomorrow, still TOTM and scales this am still on 11.0 so it may only be a 1lb loss again this week. Perhaps post TOTM I may get a little whoosh? But on the positive side the little lbs...

Great figure sage! Looking good xx

You are doing great Muffy keep with it Hun x

You are doing brilliantly Sage, well done! X

Confession I'm in PJs already too! Just chilling watching rubbish weekend tv, bliss ... Shred in the morning!

Excellent news on your weight loss Mere! X

Hey new diary - good idea, keep you focused on new goal and diet. Wish you well H xx

Hi Harry, good luck for this stage of your journey! I do WS so used now to the protein based meals and to be honest once over the no carb craving stage and breaking that habit that says you need (altho you dont really) rice or potato or bread with it, it is totally fine. Roast with veg no...

Doh!! ...

trying again!!

Testing my badge!!

Day 33 Still 11.0 so 1lb loss for week todate with WI on Monday. Hoping for an extra 1lb to make 2, but it is TOTM and I am planning on having a drink tonight! Was going to shred today but it may need to wait til tomorrow.

Yay!! Welcome back xx

Welcome back muffy! No fail just a restart. You doing brilliantly x

Hope your back okay in the morning. Are you doing the shred every day, alternate or just when can fit in?

Thanks Harry will keep you posted!!

Hi missing your posts. Hope you okay x

Mmmm sounds really nice. That will make you feel better im sure, and also keep you in ketosis. Great idea x

Hi Mere. You are doing so well and are always so supportive and caring to all on the forum. You certainly deserve to have a good weight loss coming up and hopefully being just out of your aam week will work in your favour. Seeing your comments the other day, I have just ordered zumba 2 for...

Sorry to hear you unwell. Hope you feel better soon x

Must be going mad, have just ordered Zumba for the wii. I'm only day 2 into shredding so hope i'm not being too ambitious but dies sound like fun!

Shred done. Level 1, day 2.

Shred day 2 done. Level 1, 1kg weights. Not sure any easier than day 1!!

Day 31 wow where has the time gone! TOTM arrived but no adverse reaction on the scales, still 11.0. Survived tea at my mums without going off my WS plan so was pleased with that. My legs ache more today than yesterday, hows does that work?! Good pain I suppose! Anyway whatever I will do day...

Sounds as if you are really focused. You are doing great! Congrats on your losses so far.

Wow! You are doing brilliantly x

Hi Slow but sure! I am WS mostly though so my loses aren't bad. . The lbs are adding up now and I am starting to really feel it in my clothes which is a lovely feeling and it motivates me to keep trudging on focusing n the end goal. I started the shred yesterday so pleased to now be adding a...

No I don't think so x

Morning! Have a good one. Keep busy and have lots of water. This diet gets easier the longer you stick with it. You are doing really well so far, brilliant in fact! It is all worth it when you see the lbs adding up and feel so much better in yourself. Catch you later x

Weighed in at 11.0 this morning. Soooo close to getting into 10's am getting excited. Will be first time in over a year! Bit achy from shred last night but my 1lb loss is worth it!! Into London today for work then around my mums for tea (she has strict instructions for no carbs for me!). Only...

Yay you are all doing brilliantly!

I don't tell anyone either. Just one friend knows and that because she interested and actually has just started exante herself. Definately don't tell family to avoid judgemental comments. I just say following low carb. For the best I think as so often I have been distracted from things like...

You are going really well! A great come back x

I like the shred, it nice bite sized workout so good to get back into the exercise thing. Hated the jumping jacks! Really didn't want to do the last set but grimaced my way through. Probably didn't have perfect form on all the exercises but will try to get that better on next go. Thanks for the...

Hi You could have eaten far worse but you didn't so well done! Shouldn't have taken you out of ketosis either. Hope you have a good day tomorrow x

Agee that just dance is great fun and exercise. Great to do with friends and family. Will look at the Zumba one as sounds good. Is it similar to just dance?

Well shred day 1 was a day later than planned but now done!! Had to steel my way through the last set of cardio in particular and not sure I was doing everything perfectly but felt great satisfaction when had finished! My stomach nothing like the girls in the DVD but am sure I will have abs in...

Please come back to us soon! We all have our moments don't be too hard on yourself, and you were poorly too. You still want the same thing ie to lose weight and this diet can help you achieve that. A blip is quickly remedied. We are all here for you x

Shred 1 complete!! Hot now going for shower will be back later!!

Stay strong Noor. Xx

Hi Essex girlie hope you feeling better. Hope your WI went well today xx

Hi Harry thanks! The shred thread is still in our exante section but under other topics or off topic, something like that, instead of diaries.

WI 11.1. Week 1 -4.5 Week 2 -2.5 Week 3 -1.0 Week 4 -2.0 Total - 10lb Measurements pre Shred: Bust 37, Waist 34, Hips 41, Top thigh 23, Mid thigh 20, Arm 11

Brilliant well done Harry!

Hi and welcome! There is great support on here and the Exante diet is good and certainly delivers.The first couple of days are sometimes the hardest so do use the forum for support and distraction if needed. Look forward to checking in and seeing your progress.

Fab loss Noor you are doing really well. :) Wishing you confidence and strength to get through next week. Any barrier is in your head so keep telling yourself it is just the same as this week and you will storm right through it!! You are on a roll so am sure you will be totally fine. Focus on...

I agree that a couple of new pieces for your wardrobe is really worth while for your self esteem. Bigger clothes can hide a slimmer shape, when the clothes fit then your losses shine through. Whilst still losing you could also try experimenting with belts and accessories to highlight eg your...

Hiya Sounds like you have had a tough couple of days honey. xx Glad your mum is feeling better, and hope you get this cold shaken off nice and quickly. Will mean you can keep going on the exercise and also show your dad how much worse his man flu is to girlie colds - he will like that! Loving...

Ticker updated!

Hi All! Been a busy weekend so not had any time to get on the forum so on for a diary catch up now. Good news is my Shred DVD came Saturday morning, but bad news is that not had a chance to look or do it as had a house full of people! I have checked out the shred thread so will be joining in...

Hi I okay I'm on Bacardi and zero to get me through OH sinking bottle wine in vicinity! Just the one hehe!! Will add to my MFP caks tho so not too bad!! Soooo glad week over and looking forward to bit of a chill!! Oh and we've booked a holiday so more reason to succeed now. 2 August so...

Try to keep yourself busy! Dont be tempted it is not hunger. If you like me it more boredom, feeling the need to do something or treat myself! I have got around it on Exante by keeping my bar for the evening, I open it right up make a cup of coffee with a tiny dash of skimmed milk and sit down...

Have just ordered 30 day shred from Amazon!! Should be here Monday? In meantime will check out you tube! Off to find my old hand weights so all prepared. Not got a clue where they are so shows how long since used them lol !

I'm in Hampshire my nearest shopping is Southampton. It pretty good. I go into London for work a lot so try to fit in some shopping when there too

Ohhh a girl just like me - refusing to buy size 14 any more when have lovely clothes in size 12 in wardrobe, but most of all SHOES!! I love shoes. Never really been a handbag person but love shoes! You are being good not weighing until Monday! Are you stats up to date, did I see on your other...

Hi To change my ticker I just click on it under any post I have done and it takes me into the amendment screen. I agree with others that losses slower when less to lose but same amount of determination needed and you are proving to be really strong with that. I think you are doing really...

Hey new diary - good idea!! Did you get your scales?

Thanks ED x. Really impressed with your losses though - you're doing fab! I'm going to check out this shred dvd now. Everyones good exercise talk is making me realise that I need to do something!!

Hi yes all going okay thanks x. I did a TS day yesterday as suited me, I had to pick up OH from airport so didnt have time to eat anyway. Back to WS today. I weigh in on Mondays so same as you. I am a daily weigher though, cant help it! Did you manage to get any scales? I adore the porridge...

Hi hows the WS going with you? Is it fitting better with your exercise? You are really good with your gym and jogging. Work really busy at the moment so spend most of my time sitting down lol! Must get out this weekend and get some exercise. I used to run, not far only 3 miles, but did it 3-5...

Hi Thanks for that, appreciate you popping by. It is slow going but like you I need my food, just not as much as I was having!! I am finding this a really good way of retraining habits and good to know that when cals for the day are low then still getting all the vitamins etc that we need. I...

Updated ticker!

Naughty glass of red wine last night. Took total cals up to 1150. I must make sure I dont start going down slippery slope!! Was pleased with a 1lb loss on the scales this morning. 11.2... 3 more lb to get out of the 11's! Doing a TS day today

Hi Noor sounds like you are doing really well. Really pleased for you x

No change on the scales today. Ordered more porridge and bars last night as decided to stick with this until end March. I did think about using up the shakes over the next couple weeks then moving to WW or similar but Exante helps provide focus and structure to my day and so probably easier to...

You will. You will. You will. xx

Hi, welcome. Being on day 2 I would try to hang on in there and use the packs that do fill you until you hit Ketosis when your appetite will wane. I dont think veg a big issue in terms of calorie or carbs but on TS it is equally important to be strong and change habits. Dont let food rule you...

Confession first. I had two glasses of wine last night with a friend. Have counted in my calories (do on MFP) and because I had a really light meal calorie wise it has only taken me 50 cals over my 1000 (WS 400 cals plus 3 packs = 1000). Not sure if the sugar in the wine will affect Ketosis...

Why are working lunches so carb heavy? We spend all day on our backsides and when no time to even have a lunch break they wheel in diet busting carb feasts! Perhaps a devious plan so that one day we too fat to get out the door to get home. Say no to beige food!

Another work buffet successfully avoided. Didn't even want any of it so not hard. Meant I didn't have anything to eat after my breakfast porridge until 6. Had small chicken salad then my bar. Going to settle down now with hot choc shake plus need to get another litre of water in me. Feel a...

Hey hang on in there!! Take a look at nomoremuffintop's diary and the quote ED put in there yesterday I think. It sums it all up and may help refocus the mind. Sorry am on my phone otherwise would paste in for you.

Argh no change again. Trying to not lose faith. Will put to back of mind and keep going surely it impossible to not lose. i am either doing ts days or under 1000 calories (and no carbs) when on ws days.

Hi re the husk stuff, I read about it on here the other day so popped into h and b today too. I went for the capsules they were in the deal also ie 2nd one for 1p. Powder or capsules available whatever suits you best but a lot of people seem to recommend it if you on a high protein low carb...

Well done Noor sounds like your right back in zone x

Funny! Made me laugh but will have a go later!!

We all get moments of temptation so completely understand. It is so easy to go with it but keep strong because slim and healthy will taste better than any pringle! There are loads of inspirational people and stories on the forum, I find it such a help to stay focused. You can do it. xx

WI at 11.4 so no change from yesterday. Week 1 -4.5 Week 2 -2.5 = 11.4 Still focused!

Hi Tyme Hope you had a good day in the snow. Oh I know that wine routine so well myself! Focused on exante I have been absolutely fine although I did think avoiding the wine would be my biggest challenge. My first weekend I just knew I had to keep busy so booked cinema etc since then has been...

You are doing brilliantly. Fab attitude - just keep going x

Day 13. 11 4 on scales so sts since yesterday, therefore still 7lb loss so far. Had small meal last night but tbh made me feel really full and wish I hadnt had it! Couldnt eat my 3rd pack which I usually have as a bar in the evening as I am a bad TV watching snacker and having the bar to nibble...

Yesterday I tried on some old dresses that have not dared to wear for ages as too tight and i could feel the difference in them. Still got some weight to go until would wear out but it did motivate me as you right it is so hard to see. I always have this thing when losing weight that my OH...

Hi Kerryann, every bit of exercise will make a difference. They say 20 mins per day. Is your walk to work 15 mins each way? If so then you are doing the 20 mins per day already. You can build up the time per day from there. Perhaps plot a target along with your weight loss? Keep looking out at...

Thats it Noor keep positive, it is a great loss I agree with everyone else. It can seem slow going at the time especially when in the first week I think as is natural to focus on the day to day result but hey look around the forum to see how the losses add up. 6lb this week, more next. You can...

Look forward to hearing about the medilipo! Well done on your 5lb loss which is fab, you should easily achieve your target at this rate.

Amazing loss Ali! Congrats x

Good luck for your WI tomorrow Noor. I am sure you will have losses. Your body likely just adjusting it will defo come off dont worry. A friend of mine never losses when she first starts any diet but then in week 2-3 she then has a huge loss. Body mechanics can be strange! Really impressed with...

Thanks Noor! Was just catching up with your diary. You are so right that a good catch up on the forum diaries keeps the motivation levels up there. My will power is top drawer today so happy keeping busy and sipping my water!!

Hi All I have been on Exante since 7 January and spent many hours catching up with all your threads which have been so inspiring and not sure I would have been so focused without you all so a BIG thank you x. Well I started my journey at 11 stone 11 and my goal is to get to 9 stone 11. I have...

Hi I personally cant help but weigh every day! A lot of people suggest only once a week tho as it can be demotivating if your weight naturally fluctuating. I would say to go with what suits you but to stay focused and if that hard then stick to once a week. Good luck with your loss.

I did a chicken and veg stew last night, basically chicken, onion, celery, carrot, mushrooms and leek with chicken stock. Started off on hob to dry fry off and get to a simmer then took a good 1.5 hr to cook in oven and thicken up but was really tasty and great for these cold evenings. I only...

Hi All I have just started Exante. On day 4 and doing okay. I have started with 3 packs plus 400 calorie evening meal as was not sure I could go the whole hog. Scales are saying 3lb down so seems to be working. Looking forward to keeping myself motivated and on track by keeping up with how...