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Very odd when one starts the day with their protein and veg allowance:( can't face a meal pack. Have first one sat in front of me now...at least it's one I know I like white chocolate and raspberry shake..

End result for 1st week was 4 pounds loss not great but still a loss:( dieting suck

So Today has been ok cookies and cream shake and spicy spaghetti done, one last meal pack then some lean beef and veggies this evening. Clothes feel looser already if that makes sense :) bank holiday is gna be a tough one but let's c what happens!

Wednesdays will always be a hard diwt day as its my day off from work. It generally means idle minds as hubby is at work and I usually go in search of food I have been craving hahah. Last week it was a mammoth amount of sushi...hmm that was good but pre-diet so need to put it out of my mind. So...

So feeling better today no headache not even really hungry today. It's now half 6 and have only had 2 meals so must be getting there. weighed myself and I have lost about 3 pounds in 4 days despite the blip so happy days let's hope I stay on it. Not really a fan of the bars so far they kinda...

So today is day 3 been 100% today hurray! Just waiting on an ocado shop to have my low cal meal. Very happy with my resolve despite a disasterous day at work....and unfortunately need to go back to the crap tmrw. We spend so much time at work surely being happy is important right? Will need to...

Hello thanks for ur message it's fantastic u have managed to day 6 :) it hopefully means u r well and truly in ketosis and this is becoming second nature...I had a planned blip this afternoon had to go out for lunch no getting out of it. Tried to stay away from carbs managed by enlarge. Will not...

Day 2 and It started with a strawberry shake...yeah not a fan I don't think. More water just as determined...I can do this!

So today hasn't been without it's problems. Boredom drives my eating. So here r my cheats of today. I had 2 sherbets from m&s and a couple of digestives heheh! Oo well it's done. Made my egg white omelette with some vegetables, DH said it looked anaemic and a little sad...tasted ok in all...

Lunch was spicy spaghetti and last pack was spaghetti Bolognaise. Preferred lunch but both still very palatable, think I am scarred from meal packs of exante...Had both in 5 mins flat hehe. Anyways now gna plan my low carb supper. Will likely be a veg loaded egg white omelette:) gotta keep going.

One thing I struggled with previously on VCLD was with the infrequent bowel movements. So much so that I am convinced exante gave me more of a tendency towards constipation even after I stopped...in an attempt to stop this happening I have stocked up on some medicines from boots to help me out...

So it's just before 10 am and my packs have arrived already so even though I have had some tea with skimmed milk and sweetner (I have not had sugar in hot drinks since 2013 and exante!) I have made my first shake with a large glass of water and will start today!

So today is the day my packs arrive. Although dreading it, quite looking forward to seeing what the products are like. I may even start today and have something low carb for breakfast!! I have warned everyone I am probably going to be crabbier than usual:) my DH was here when I did exante so he...

I did exante and it worked. But weight has started to creep on again so decided to try s & s...packs arrive tmrw, just need to get to day 5! Hoping will get easier after that...everything is crossed!

So for 4 months I have been struggling with 5 kilos to get back to the weight I feel comfortable with. I am a bridesmaid in a few months and I have now decided I want to loose a stone and a half. I have decided to do slim and save as I got some packs in the post to try and they were not too bad...

I have been away for the last 2 weeks plus. Was really good in the first week eating salads and the like now it's all gone by the wayside! I'm back home at the weekend dreading the scales and I know I will have to get back on the diet. Came to forum to have a peek at how everyone else was...

Just posted on the TS thread by mistake won't mention food when I post...

So I have put on 10 pounds in the last year or so and got told by my very blunt dad I was getting 'fat' again so it's time to jump back on this wagon. I can't do total solution will be on working solution. Will probably weigh daily, started at 78kg on Thursday, day five and I'm at 76.1kg. Not...

Hmm so I stalled at current weight. I think I am going to do 5:2 intermittent fasting with exante. I have run outta bars though. May have to get some....

Hello Random name, thanks. Definitely trying to keep working at it. Taking it one day at a time and not stressing out. Can't be fixed in a day but each day counts towards making things better hence the continued effort even if it goes wrong. When did you re-start and how far away from target did...

Totm has ruined my diet today. Unable to stay on the wagon. I have had some peanuts/coleslaw & crisps! Not mad at myself but confession is good for the soul. Terrible! Will c what tmrw brings

The weekend is usually tough but today has been ok, keeping busy helps. Spent the day at Kew Gardens today. Glorious sunshine helped. Forgot to take a bar with me though but opted for a small salad. I am sure all that walking helped too. :)

So I did exante last year and lost loads of weight...managed well till recently. Was trying cloths on and this trip to brent x probably prompted the re-weigh and the re-start. Cloths were so snug. The dress looks ok in te picture but I could not sit in it comfortably....so I couldn't buy...

I found this picture from 2011...I am the one in the blue scarf. The jeans look like they r begging for help! Ie for me to take them off cos they r way to tight. As u can see all my friends r skinny minnies. Wish I could say this was me at my heaviest but it wasn't. The shame!!

My gosh well done! 5 stone is amazing Katie:) You must be so proud of yourself

Hi Katie, I did feel better today thanks for the kind words

Hi Sparkley (cool name btw) thanks for the advice. Better day In all today so I'm happy. Taking it easy and listening to my body. I had what I needed yesterday and back to my working solution today. Managed my 3 meal packs and some salmon with salad which I thoroughly enjoyed :). Hopefully shd...

I had banana shake for breakfast, had it hot, it was not very nice. Think will stick to cold with ice, made an interesting change though:)

Right so new day, feeling better. Despite blip yesterday I managed to shift 5lbs in 1st week. I'm happy with that. Gna give it another go...gotta keep trying till I hopefully get to goal. Defo killed ketosis yesterday..but was worth it for my mental health. Let's c what happens...

Hey Katie, thanks for the support. I think for now I need some proper food, so the plan is to have some rice tonight. I have had my exante meals in the day and will be looking at 1200 cals today. I think maybe calorie counting using exante may work better for me. For now I am happy with that...

And Katie, I meant to say the online jigsaws have been really fun. Thanks for the suggestion...may do one now so that I have less rime to feel sorry for myself...:S

So today has not been a good day and it's only half 1, i obviously don't understand the laws of physics hence me having thermal burns after my hot banana shake exploded on me this morning after fancying a change and reading somewhere that it tastes like custard. Needless to say I got no...

Hi Ella, ignore my suggestion, looks like what you r doing is working for you. 7lbs is awesome. I'm away from my scales so can't tell how much I've lost in my first week. Stomach feels flatter but it's been tough and thinking seriously of quitting. I Head home tonight will make some decisions in...

Hey Ella, glad you are doing ok. Why don't you try doing working solution...it means you can add a freshly cooked meal everyday and stay at 1000 cals a day. You will still loose weight on this. Slower than on TS but it will come off and you get some real food daily....

I really truly hope so Katie, today has been the worst day yet. Day off work today so maybe that's why. I am starving:( hardest thing I have had to do for a long time. I hope I stick this out....

Maintaining is harder than the weight loss. I failed at it. Have put on a stone in the last 5 months. After keeping most of it off for about 6 months. Now back to trying to achieve ketosis. Ongoing struggle... The one thing I did learn this time though is to be aware early and to try to...

Hello all, so that post last month was the start of a false start...I lasted half a day. Then 2 days ago I managed to get over the dreaded 12 stone mark so I defo had to restart. On day 3 now, doing working soln. Yesterday was hard, despite being at work for most of the day. Had to reach for my...

Ps well done for getting back on it and those losses r fab:)

Hi Ella, been having a read hope that's ok. I'm back on the diet from yesterday. When I did it last year I loved those zero noodles, they were very handy. Where did you get them from and did you buy in bulk? They r quite expensive from holland and Barrett...:(, and can't help but feel they r...

Hey there, thank you for this post, need this right now. Have procrastinated about getting back to this for a few months. Hopped on scales today and nearly had a heart attack. Had broken the 12 stone barrier! So a proper determined restart was in order. Bar in the morning, shake for lunch. Some...

So bit the bullet weighed....now 11st 12. Too close to 12stone for comfort so just had a bar with some tea for breakfast. Here's to hoping I last longer than I did a couple of months ago. Everything is crossed...

Trying to decide if to re-start. I have the packs bought them in February at the time I think I had 2, the toffee caramel shake (yum) and the shepherds pie (which was gross). The weight gain hasn't been fast and or furious but it's been gradual. Probably about 9lbs too scared to weigh. But it's...

Hello Katie, didn't get any of the chilli unfortunately:(. I had a really bad time with the carbonara last year, did not like it, so steered clear of the most of the food packs when I ordered this time:). I preferred the shakes and bars and so those features heavily on my most recent order.

So had the shepherds pie, much better than the carbonara. Actually managed to eat it. One happy bunny:)

I'm glad the shepherds pie reviews r positive. Not had it yet. May have for lunch today. Had toffee nut and raisin bar for brekkie today. Knew what to expect though :). Doing SS so allowed 600 cal meal, kinda went overboard yesterday...:(, was more like 800 cals extra. will try to do better today:S.

Having red berry bar for the first time. Been struggling for 45mins ...not sure I think too much sweetener :( hope it grows on me but thankfully only got 6 of those bars.

The diet shd not affect ur test results. Goodluck

Thanks Katie, so order arrived this morning. It's a mix of everything including new stuff that they didn't have last year. There was an offer on that made it worthwhile. Looking forward to trying the shepherds pie. Hope it's edible...

So went on holiday like lots of ppl and put on half a stone. Now have decided to go back on exante to loose a stone to reach my revised goal from last year. Will do simple solution but I hope it will restore the discipline I seem to be lacking in the last few weeks. I will read posts & post...

The best way to figure it out is to stop the diet and see if the rash gets better. The best way of treating an allergy is to stop the exposure....sorry that's not what u probably want to hear, but sounds like u r a sensitive type of person and u may be reacting to one or some of the components...

I did exante last year. Stopped in July after losing 52 pounds. I have managed to keep it off till I went home to Lagos for Christmas. I managed to gain 7 pounds in 3 and a half weeks :(, in all quite upset I know it's not a huge amount and if I focus I could probably shift it in 2-3 weeks of...

Erm you look fine not ill or underweight. Get to your goal my dear and feel good about what u manage to achieve. Good luckxx

I think 60-70g like Atkins but I may be wrong....so mainly protein.

The protein load in exante must be the trigger, as it's the broken down products of the diet that accumulates in the joint and causes the fleeting arthritis. Hope it gets better soon.

You have done amazingly wel. U shd be proud of yourself, the difference in a year is fantastic...we all know that the closer you get to target weight the slower the loses are. So take it easy and it shd happen.

Such a nice message. Ur words r so true:)

Hard work these last 2 weeks...today especially I've gone mad with chocolate, cake(home made banana cake) and doughnuts! Absolutely awful...don't wna go back to where I started. ToTM is likely the cause of overdoing things wish would just pass now :(

Maintaining is harder than the blinking diet! I have had no exante meals for about 3 months now. It's harder now than it was then...I use my fitness pal. that app is a great help. i like the way meals r grouped! if i am honest with myself i am able to see that it is time to stop snacking. i come...

Hey! welcome and most impotantly good luck. U like all of us will be fine. 1 day at a time one pound at a time and u will achieve ur goal. Take care

I had milk in my tea and coffee from the start and lost weight. It's a tough diet. I managed TS for one week b4 going to WS. My mental health could not manage TS. weekends were the worst. You shd be fine with milk, I doubt it will actually affect ur overall loses. It however is 'technically' not...

Hy Bozz, good luck getting back on it. Don't leave it too late, you have worked too hard already. Take care

I think u shd do working solution ie a low cal, high protein meal as well as ur shakes. The weight loss will be slower but may make the whole thing a little easier....have a think but don't give up yet. It works. Good luck

Yippee glad it's been more palatable. Ice and sweetener in the shakes r a revelation. I dont like coffee in the shakes either. Also using a blender helps. Chilli flakes r ok. Onwards and upwards now hopefully:)

Mine have become lighter and with losing weight as reg a clockwork. I am not on contraception though...

I used to make the soups on the hob too and could not stomach it just with hot water. but as smidge has said it's down to personal preference, so defo give it a go whilst u r still off and c how u go...

I had bars from day 1 and had almost every day so I don't know what my loses would have been like without them. I also did working soln so I was having more cals in all anyways. The tesco ones r the ultra slim bars. From what I read on here they r ok but we r not allowed the tesco shakes. they...

I did working solution and had my 400 cals in one go as I wanted to enjoy a meal and it was easier not to go over that way. But that's just my personal opinion. Gd luck

I did the diet at work and it was ok. Do you have any bars? The exante ones r ok and r discrete and very useful for lunchtime. if u dont have exante bars, u can use the tesco ones. they go well with a hot drink. if u dont want to use/don't have bars why not use a shaker for your shakes at work...

Have some bouillon or treat urself to some coke zero which as far as I'm aware is allowed.

Hello Claire , how's it going??

Good luck, congrats and welcome back..:)

Totm sucks, one feels bloated and sluggish and there's definite carb cravings. It all goes away eventually though. I'm sure u rocked it at the gym!!

Interesting thread, totally agree about maintainance not having much to do with how quickly weight falls off or which diet u have done. The whole point is learning new habits. This was my first and hopefully last VCLD. I have managed to maintain a weight of 73kg (goal was 75kg) since stopping in...

I have been away on the diet and a shaker, (i got mine from exante but they r available from what i hve read in department stores) and some water works wonders. I would go that route to avoid any chance of disappointment. Also the tesco meal replacement bars are apparently ok. They r tasty...

Interesting question. My Target BMI was over 25 anyways. I don't like BMI as a measure in general as ppl have heavier or lighter bones. I guess most ppl stick to the plans they have been following even under a BMI of 25. I however understand the need to up ur calories as it is prob no longer...

Hey there welcome, stay focused and good luck. Exante is fantastic u can reach ur goal. Perseverance is very important. The forum is great. I still come here to chat despite currently trying to maintain. Take care and all the best:)

No before pictures. But me a few weeks ago in a pair of size 16 trousers that were snug prior to weightloss. Exante totally awesome:D

Feedback for the new stuff is generally positive. They don't look very appetising on line though so I'm glad they at least edible.

I had a crap day too mainly because of other ppl annoying the crap out of me at work. I just think I will not let that annoyance undo all my hard work, I have surrounded myself with family members that make me laugh and will have a very relaxed evening. Good luck

The heat is prob not helping, body wants to grab all the fluid it can and everything expands...good luck though for ur mini goals

I have had milk all the way through too and lost weight, if u r gna be truly TS on exante the advice is black tea and coffee. Apparently milk can take some ppl out of ketosis, don't think ppl would have resorted to vanilla shake otherwise hehe!

Not allowed milk on TS unfortunately some used the vanilla milk shake powder as milk and apparently it's nice...

Awesome stuff :D

Hey Charlie I achieved my weight loss on WS. Only did TS for 1 week!! Was going stir crazy and so I switched and have not looked back. I have my fitness pal on my phone and put all that. I eat in there. Helpful also for trying to maintain the weight I am now...

Try blending, only problem is that u may get froth. I put on the hob and then sieve after, u loose some soup but at least it's edible. The soups r most ppl's least favourite because of their insoluble nature...I got them in my first box but never again since and still have 5 mushroom soups that...

Hello Charlie I'm happy with what I have managed o achieve. It took about 4 mths + to shift 3 stone. I still have 2 meal replacements a day but have upped my cal intake around that. Just had the soup for lunch actually (on hob, with salt, black pepper and chilli flakes then through the sieve...

I tried TS for 1 week right at the start then switched to WS. I lost 11lbs in my first 2 weeks. Weight then came off gradually. Exante says 10lb a month on WS, compared with 14lb a month on TS. I don't consider myself a failure for switching. It needed to happen for me to reach my goal. Some ppl...

Don't give in ladies stay determined, it's cliched to say its hard at the start but gets better but that's the honest truth. If u r finding TS too hard do WS. If u have a slip up, its fine just start again. my major slip includes masses of dim sum in week 9/10. Stick to it and the weight will...

I can't bear the mushroom soup still have 5 of 6 of the packs frm January. It's gross even with augmentation...

I now buy less shoes and bags and more clothes!! Have bought 3 pairs of jeans and at least 15 tops (bank account not happy) in the last 6 weeks, I need to stop. Very unlike me usually max 2 pairs of jeans a yr!!

Blending is very important, I would buy one. Mine was a tenner from tesco

Lots of new starters good luck all!

Hello, there seems to be a load of new starters so u shd get lots of support as the weight melts away. I was on working solution for 4 mths, started with TS but gave that up as I needed food. Remained determined though and still managed to loose...I still have a shake/bar a day as part of...

If u fancy bars get some tesco ultra slim bars. They can be substituted for exante bars they don't affect the weight loss and most ppl agree that they r nicer than the exante ones. My last pack from exante was 50 shakes and I have got my bars from tesco:)

Soups generally make most ppl gag there r a few that like still though. Some think the bars taste of cardboard which they prob do but u get used to them and they r very portable and discrete so not many pesky questions from work colleagues. The shakes r generally well tolerated...ppl also seem...

I am now maintaining and realising I don't like the taste of sugar anymore. Now struggling with half a spoon in my coffee, would rather my sweetener or nothing at all. How very strange. Anyone notice changes with their taste buds ??

Ahh gotcha must have skipped that post....will c on my next food shop if I can find me some gelatin just for a change of texture...thanks!

You have already lost 12lbs in 3 weeks. Ur stone a month goal is defo attainable. Carry on and u will be pleased too many good reports here to not believe that:)

Hey buttons do let us know what it is like...if it works I may give it a go:)

Oh no buttons I'm seeing man of steel today, booked by BF without me knowing. Thought it looked rubbish Ooo well:( don't worry about the blip, it happens so annoying though when u cheat with something not worthwhile!!

Waist on my jeans r now smaller than my partners! 1st time in 5 yrs, super excited:)

They r an acquired taste. Elastic bands is a pretty apt description :)

Well done!!, v impressive 1st week results. I sure that will keep u both going:D

Hello, i knew u would ask about wkly weigh ins :) unfortunately i am an ad hoc weigher...not very helpful i know (sorry) all i lnow was that 11lbs came off in the first 2 weeks( a TS and WS week each) i lost 2 stone im 2 months. As i said before the last stone took 2 months:( i think most ppl...

Hello firstly well done for doing TS for a week. I empathise because I was in a similar situation when I started. I did TS for a week but found it difficult then switched to WS. Ppl on WS r def in the minority here. My experience is that u still need to be deciplined as if u eat badly the...

I am not keen on it either, it does taste like lemsip. I sometimes put it in tea. It makesit allows me to skip sweetner. i also have it hot on its own on occasion. still have halfa tub of the stuff from 5 months ago cos I dont use it very often. the peach is nicer according to what I have read...

Ahh BBQs, the bane of the dieters life. Sounds though like you made good food decisions there. You can think of it as a Simple soln day. Good luck getting back on it...

Hello and good luck for Monday. Just out of interest which vlcd did u do before? Exante is my first. Been a good experience. At goal and now doing scary bit of trying to maintain:S...also agree with the others that u can shift 2 stone by the end of July. Good luck again.

Sorry that's meant to say my brother lost weight some years ago...

Loose skin is a tricky one. It's sometimes difficult to get rid of. Depends on how heavy ppl r initially, how quickly the weight goes and obviously how much is lost. My brother lost sstarted at 23 stone is now about 14 stone he does alot of exercise and can't get rid of the loose skin. I have...

Thanks starlight & buttons for ur responses...I understand now that the shakes may be a no but how comes ppl substitute the bars? Shd we just stick to the exante ones then? I guess once in a while for a change I will have the tesco bar.

So there's a lot here about being able to replace the exante bars with tesco ultra slim bars (had my 1st one today, yummy!) but has anyone seen the ultra slim shakes and tried it??i don't know if I am brave enough....

Hello! did not see the 'reactive' bit about the hypoglycaemic episode. Still think u should c a doc though, to just get checked over and take it easy...

Fantastic news about the new clothes. Will be even better as this get looser. Well done all!:)

I would get seen by a GP before going back on TS esp if the working diagnosis is that u had a hypoglycaemic episode.

It's a nightmare. My top half is fine and coming along nicely but still have chunky thighs and despite being at intial target now I'm thinking about loosing another 10lbs and i am hopeful it will come off the legs...wary though as I don't wna loose anymore on top....

Lost 11lbs in the first 2 weeks. Didn't weigh in wk 1 as could not feel a difference so didn't bother. Good luck with ur journey.

Hello GSQ, well done for your weight loss and for maintaining for so long. I am hopeful you will be able to help give me some tips. I am 2 pounds from goal. In the size 10 dress and size 12 jeans and it feels fantastic but I am terrified of leaving the diet behind as it has become what I have...

Hello GSQ, well done for your weight loss and for maintaining for so long. I am hopeful you will be able to help give me some tips. I am 2 pounds from goal. In the size 10 dress and size 12 jeans and it feels fantastic but I am terrified of leaving the diet behind as it has become what I have...

I know what you mean about the guidance according to BMI that the medical profession follow. I find it annoying too....it's a defo great feeling to coming down between ranges.

I dont think BMI is a good way to judge weight loss. Some groups of ppl have heavier bones & more muscle mass and so may be overweight despite being a decent size. It's an ok tool but I think inches lost and how one looks is a much better indicator of how u r doing. But as ppl have said the...

BF got me a handbag as a reward for loosing the weight :) I chose the bag (lol) but he paid ;) everytime I use it I feel proud of what i have achieved. He has been here with many a failed attempt before exante.

A few weeks ago I went through the daily weighing craze. I ended up just getting frustrated so now I weigh every 2 weeks, mentally its much better and not obsessing about pound gains or losses. Good luck hope it works for you.

Don't like the soups or the pasta. Have only finally managed to get rid of the pasta frm my first box 3 mths later!! Still struggling with a few soup packs from the same box hehe, thankfully long use by date. Anyways everyone will say tastes vary, u try and c how u get along. 7 packs also not...

Hello I started this at the end of January and I had about 3 stone to loose too. I started at a size 18 too, and have managed to nearly reach my target weight...I can now fit into a size 12 jeans and size 10 top. (dunno how much I weigh now, not weighed for 2 weeks!! Plus i am away in...

9kg is an amazing amount of weight off. Ignore the moment of madness and focus on what u have managed to achieve in the last 2 weeks. We've all had wobbles the important thing is that u don't let the wobbles define the rest of ur journey. Take care and good luck!!

If the bleeding is vaginal and the mini pill doesn't usually make u have spotting u shd go to the doctor and they should examine u and potentially do a smear esp with the family history. Prob nothing to worry about but just be on the safe side. Good luckxx

They don't really taste like cardboard, more squeaky than anything... definitely an acquired taste, didn't like initially but now can stomach a pack every so often. The 8 cals and no carbs bit is a huge selling point. think I will even carry on having them after I am done with diet:D. I would...

I on occasion have zero noodles heard about them here. U can get them from holland and barratt. One pack contains 8 calories. I add bouillon as a base/stock. They r transparent and taste squeaky!! They r ok but likely an acquired taste. (The things we do for weight loss:D) It costs about 2...

Ice, sweetener and blending really makes the shakes a whole lot better started doing that in day 1 and have continued now till week 12. Can't have it any other way. I don't like the soups but I do have some left over frm my first box and so if I fancy a change its cooked on a hob with chilli...

Fantastic long term goals ladies. Good luck all new starters. It looks like you all have your heads in the right place. As you all say its about learning how to change habits of a lifetime and not going back to bad habits when the weight is off. The goal weights become less of a challenge and...

Jmc, that comment about the choc shake smelling like wet dog had me in stitches, it's my least favourite shake. have lots of it left over as i always reach for an alternative. well done you guys & Good luck...xx

Can't seem to update my side bar ooo well, at least I know what the scales say and I'm still smiling. For now neways. Good luck to everyone regardless of where u at at!:)

Right to anyone considering doing this diet I would advice go for it! Ignore the sceptics stick to it and watch as the weight falls off. 35 pounds for me since starting on the 28th of Jan. and thats on WS. more than I imagined but excited as i am about 8 pounds from goal. And thats just me...

Hello just read some if your posts it's quite interesting how you have managed to share so much about how u r feeling on a public forum. I think it's human nature to believe rubbish about yourself that may not be true. We all have an inner strength just by virtue of sticking to this really...

Thanks Susie, it's also totm so I'm sure that's not helped the cravings for sugar & carbs. It's been a long slog but I'm glad I started the diet. Good luck with ur weight loss journey as you said staying focused is def required. This site is fantastic for helping with that. Take care of yourself.

Hi It can be quite difficult on this diet so you need to do what works for you to ensure you carry on. It generally gets easier though as you go along. So I have 'my fitness pal' on my phone and I put everything I have into that. It gives me an idea of where I am at. I tend to do low...

Hello Susy, i have lost 2st 6lbs since I started on 28th of Jan. I have gone from a size 18 to a size 12/14. Still about 10lbs from goal. Losses def slow down the closer you are to your goal apparently so I'm just plodding along and won't give up till I get to it whenever it may be. I am a...

I found it to difficult on TS so I switched to WS. Its an expected 14lbs per month loss (on total soln) versus 10lbs per month loss(on working soln) according to exante. I still cheat on WS though. I struggle without gum and skimmed milk in my tea(both def not allowed). I have still lost weight...

I really do applaud everyone doing total solutions. This diet is tough. Well done everyone that has stayed 100%. Despite losses on WS and being on this diet for the last 2 and a half mths I have been finding this hard. Really hungry today, may be due to all the dim sum I scoffed at the...

I started with a mix of soups, pasta, shakes and bars. I'm in month 3 and my last 2 orders from exante have been bars and shakes only. It's totally person dependent. I found what suits me and have stuck to it. Good luck...:)

Hello Mere, I have definitely learnt that the hard way today. Feel better than I did in the morning thankfully. Will be taking it easy now. I have no choice don't wna feel ill again despite not drinking any alcohol.

Eating out was a big part of my life hence the weight gain probably. My brother is in London he lives 6 hours away by plane in a different country and so as part of hanging out we ended up in china town last night and he loves his dim sum. I do too and I cheated the biggest fall off the wagon so...

Today's confession is 2 squares of a large bar of chocholate I got as a present from BF's trip to Austria. It was to congratulate myself for not having ice cream earlier in the day on a shopping trip to bicester village...looking back though that makes little sense..will hopefully not play havoc...

Hey there, Been on diet for a few weeks. It gets better. You can find all kinds of ways to make the shakes and soups really nice. I like the warming on the hob idea sounds yummy. I make my shakes in a blender with ice and a sweetener. Some ppl put coffee in their vanilla shakes and make that...

Hi Jael and moshermum, Thanks a lot for your thoughts they have really been helpful even in this short period of time. I also got less of a telling off than I was expecting which is always good:D I have tried to calorie count before and had no success hence trying the VLCD to see what...

I have been doing this diet for 2 months. Have lost 30 pounds. Still about 12 pounds from goal weigt but have started to cut corners:(. I am doing WS, I am good with my meal in the evening but have become rubbish with the meal replacement. I sometimes only have 2/day or on a really bad day just...

That's a fantastic compliment!! That's an argument for continuing with lots of water even post diet:)...I'm 29 with a job that ppl always tell me I look too young to have. I don't complain though I know I will be grateful for that later in life:D I finally found diaries today I'm well excited...

Hello diva Well done!!! for shifting all that weight that's amazing. Hope the stressful situations get sorted so u can re-start and get to ur goal. To everyone else starting welcome and good luck. Take care xx

Try cooking on the hob and add tobasco tasting till pasta soft.

Checked today have now lost 2 stone in 2 months on WS. Still a stone to go but hopeful that will disappear over the next month!! Yippee :). Totm sucks!!

Ketosis reflects a reduction in the number of cals going in I guess that's y I thought it may be worth checking....I haven't checked for ketones yet will just see what the scales show next week. Thanks:)

Well done to both of you. TOTM def messes with losses as I have been finding out this week. Men defo tend to shed quicker. Stick to it u both will get there!!:)

Have had gum & milk since I started and had been loosing so it's never affected things before. Will check for ketones and c if I'm still there. Thanks for the advice

I'm doing WS so haven't really cheated...gum and skimmed milk mainly what has been added. To make hot drinks palatable and help with dry mouth. Although no change to skales clothes fit better so maybe all isn't lost yet!!:)

Have stayed the same weight the last 2 weeks. Not cheated (much;)) Only difference has been TOTM. This makes it harder to reach goal. At least haven't put on any....I really do hope the weight starts to come off again.:S

Cool thanks will check it out.

Congrats on your new car btw mere...despite diet I think we should be able to celebrate, when the time calls for it. Hopefully not to much damage done. Take care

Hey mere thanks for the message, totm I think explains cravings for things not craved for ages. Not beating self up over it. It happened. its done roll on the next day. :)

Half a bag of dried mango today not good...will c damage when I weigh:(

Where can u buy zero noodles??

Start now!!!!

My partner is stick thin too and never puts on any weight. Annoying as hell. Well good luck everyone, i have been on this for 6 weeks have lost 24 pounds so far I'm doing working solution though as I found TS too hard. It works if u stick to it:)

Ahh be brave u need to know where u start to understand where u need to get to. The weight will come off and will spur u on with the diet.

Just had an Oreo cookie!!

Just had mushroom soup for the first time and despite black pepper and flakes of red chilli still not nice. Any ideas welcomed.

Hello I didn't like the bars either to begin with I thought they tasted of cardboard. I however am very grateful for them now because they r so portable and good for on the go. You should have with tea put a sweetener in ur tea and that helps. A blender, ice and sweetener for the shake also...

Thanks ladies I have stuck to WS today. I understand that I am seeing progress and don't wna take a step back. Thanks for the words of encouragement. Take care all

Have had to fly home, it's 35 degrees out and today has been a slow day. Makes diet nearly impossible. Everyone is chomping on food. I want carbs!!!! Self restraint very difficult :( arrrrggghhh

Welcome back and Good luck!!

Thanks mere I feel better now illness wise. the damned cheeseburger didn't affect the scales prob because it was all I managed on the day because I felt so rough...

Hi stevio I think variety is key. Don't have it everyday as I used to. It's not my favourite but every so often is ok. I hope u find a way that works for u.

thanks all. This place actually really helps keep me going. My family who haven't seen me in months saw me yesterday and were proud of what I had managed to achieve. Thanks a lot u guys. As I always say we can all do it.

I have now lost 18.9 pounds in 1 month. Biggest losses I have ever had with all the varied and different diets I have tried. I pray I keep it off. Thanks everyone for all ur messages. Although not directly relating to me reading through everyone's stories and journeys has really helped. Together...

I found myself in the same situation 1 week ago and ended up having to buy another pack...couldn't bear the soups anymore and had run out of bars and shakes the things I had found palatable...

I have the flu and all I fancied was a cheeseburger. Didn't taste much of it because of the bug though.....what r ppl's thoughts on illness and this diet??

Hello happy lass. I am on day 30 now I think, have lost count :) and I have lost 15.4pounds on working solution. It works so stick to it as it will get easier with time. Also through experimenting you will figure out what works for you and what doesn't. Take care and good luck!

I started this 4 weeks ago and chose my own pack. I think the pasta is an acquired taste. The soups need help too. Have had to augment them heavily with black pepper, herbs and tobasco:) Have ordered another bumper pack and have stuck to just shakes and bars. These I think are more...

Cool well done and good luck:)

Amazing had just logged in to say I cheated today and thoroughly enjoyed it!! Had a crap day at work awful manager, annoying demanding clients. This would have been a day where I would have eaten a whole pack of Percy pigs to myself(my favs!!!) but I managed to control myself and limit to one...

Very naughty but well done for admitting it and being strong in your resolution to get back to 100%. If TS is too much for you though u should switch to WS. I started on TS but found it a challenge and switched after a week. Suits my life better. Good luck with the rest of ur journey.

Thanks a lot for that, I just tried on a skirt from Hobbs that hasn't fit for over a year and managed to get it on! :) I am now looking forward to the rest of my journey, which i couldnt say for sure at the start. Hope you achieve all the goals u have set yourself too Laura! Take carexx

I was doing TS in the first week but got bored of the samey food and so switched to WS for the last week. I have now lost 5kg in 2 weeks....I am properly astounded....! I didn't even think I was doing it right. Teaching yourself to eat different is a challenge but will hopefully pay off for us...

This is for sure cos I have been on this for a week but only just tried the strawberry shake blended with ice and a sweetener! It's delicious. Everyone shd give it a try...

Hello all, good luck, I'm on day 8, I think I can say it gets better because I'm actually not hungry today for the 1st time. This forum is fantastic for support...take care allxx

Thanks for the advice...back on it 100% now....still not looking forward to next weekend but will try out all ur ideas. Chicken was skinless at least....:) thanks again.

You can get 10mg of omeprazole at the chemist with no prescription. I find the carbonara is indigestion inducing. Good luck

First 5 days were ok but this weekend had been hard! Not working watching tv there's food everywhere!! How does everyone else cope?? I had some chicken off my BF's plate yesterday only a couple of bits...feel bad. Work is def a helpful distraction! Any ideas greatly appreciated, dreading next...

Hello I have had the carbonara everyday since I startedon day 4. All of it takes getting used to. The carbonara is better if u cook on a hob with about 200mls of water, a dash of tobasco and some black pepper. Learnt from this forum and very grateful for the idea. I like cos there is some pasta...

Found out about this diet from a colleague at work. thought was worth a try. Package was delivered today and thought no better time than the present:) I need to loose 3 stone at least. i am fed up of being the heavy girl. I have had the orange and chocolate bar this morning, didn't like much but...