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AwwwwThanks Harry. I know in the past when I have had steroids I've gained weight with them - this is my 2nd long course. The heart burn with them is a nightmare and I have been finding that I am so fed up with it I've tried to go to bed as early as possible. I tried to be sensible with the food...

Well done QG!! Great loss! Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

All sounds very nice mere. Hope everything is well with you x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hey you guys, sorry. feeling very low and fed up. yes I was back at the docs and back on the meds. They have sent me for more X-rays and test. Gutted because I was starting to feel better. I've been having the 3 products & water but I feel so weak, tired and terrible headaches. Don't know what...

Good on you Harry! I'm back 100% today too ... Off the med's and goals to strive too!! Xx

Well done QG!!! Oh I'm glad you had a good first 'real' day ... Bet you are glad the training is finished. So what is your exante approach now? 6 days on 1 off? Xx

Right folks .. Need HELP to get back in the 'zone' Back on plan from NOW. I feel a lot better and well rested. No more medication. Just a small cough. Scales say just under 16.2 ( not thinking about the gain) I have a 21st birthday party in the day in 8 days and a 60th that evening. Then the...

Hi Mere, I hope that you are well and are enjoying this beautiful sunshine :) How's the loss coming on? Sam x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Harry! How are you now? Work ok? I'm starting to feel much better and over the worst. How are you getting on? Sam xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Morning all.... at last I am starting to feel normal!! Second set of meds finish tomorrow so back on the plan by weekend. I had my 1st proper sleep last night and feel like a new woman!! Have to confess I have had the odd naughty item the last 12 days ... And I was so hungry with the...

Hi, Still quiet ruff to be totally honest ladies ... My medication runs out after Sunday so think its back to the doc's :( it's really wiped me out & knocked me for 7. Mixed in with headaches and heartburn!!!! i have only been doing my crucial work (being self-emp) I can't afford to totally...

Hi Harry, how are you feeling? Sam x

Well folks I'm no better .... Coughing and sneezing .... i worked over the weekend to the point where I had to stop. Went to the doc's this morning and found out I've got pneumonia and am now on strong steroids among other things.... Doctor told me I that I must rest & eat while I take the...

Hi Jael, I feel so ill - my other half is the same. Cancelled family meal today. We are coughing and sneezing and burning up. My ears feel like they are going to explode! I'll post and catch up with diaries tomorrow.... Just wanted to wish everyone a happy Easter xxx Sent from my iPhone...

Hi everyone, Gosh I felt so poorly yesterday.... I've not had a migraine that bad since Christmas ... I slept allot of the day and was back fast asleep by 10pm! I was up for work at 6am and i I felt very Mussy headed as if I had a hangover!! As the day has gone on I have felt like it has...

Hey Lisa, You have/are doing so well. Try and keep at it, you are so close. I know what you mean though today ... I've not been well the last few days and had a lot of stress. Woke up this morning with a terrible migraine and its taken me all day to get through it. I have had a shake and a bar...

Day 31, Woke up at 8am with the worlds worse tension headache ... That lead to a migraine. Only just started to come round. Feel very weak and sick. Hows every one? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi kart at, welcome ... If you look at people's diaries you will find alot of information and tips. Sam x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

At least once the training is done its done! Almost weekend! Have you got any plans for Easter? X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Good I'm glad. I'm fine, week 5 day 30. It goes quiet quickly once you get in the swing x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hi Harry, How are you feeling? I seemed to shake some of my symptoms yesterday, but they have returned today! :( I've just got home from a day of running around and have jumped into bed! X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hey QG, http://www.apple.com/uk/appletv/ To start I ordered a 50 box of : chocolate shakes, porridge and raisin bars and then just 1 of each other product to try. I was getting sick of the 3 things by week 3, so I got a pick and mix month box ... Not had one of those before. Got a mixture of...

Day 30! Can't believe it's Thursday! So this morning i was 15s 9.5lb So think I have balance out now. Returning to just 3 products after low cal week has been better than I thought... No headaches, or anything bad. Water consumption has been good. Enjoyed a few different products (shakes)...

Get well soon. Try and avoid carbs if you can and sugar. You might Need food to get your strength back - don't beat yourself up. Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi jody, Hope you are ok. Good luck with the interview ... Think you said it was this week. Sam x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hi jules How are you getting on? Sam x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hi Nikki hope are you? Feeling ok? Sam x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hope day 2 was just as enjoyable QG? X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hi Harry, hope you are feeling better?? Sam x Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Hi project BR, it can be tricky catching up and replying sometimes! I hope you are well and are having a good week Samx Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Excellent! Well done you! X Sent from my iPad using MiniMins

Well this is day 29, I am back on 3 products a day. Scales showed a 1.2lb gain this morning (assume my body slightly confused with the 200 cal drop) anyway not too worried, drinking loads. Feeling a bit better. Had a muzzy headache. OH not great a present buying ... Or remembering birthdays...

Thanks Jael, Like you with your meal last night I think if you are very careful with what you put in your month you can't really go wrong! I am sure your Body needs over 1,200 - 1,800 cal's to gain weight .... As long as you are below that number you must surely loose weight. Well done for...

Thanks Marge.... My target was to loose 60lb in 16 weeks for my 30th birthday on June 18th .... Taking me to just below 14 stone ... I'd then like to get to 9/10 stone for Christmas - hope my targets are realistic. If not then I'd like to thinks aim will be met in the new year. At the end of...

Thanks Harry. I think it will do you good like it did me. I only get the bank holiday Monday off so 1 out of a 4 day weekend isn't bad! Had hoped to get to see my Mum because I worked Mother's Day! Oh well xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thanks Mere. I hope that you are well and have sorted out the new phone! We bought my Spanish step son a brand new all singing Spanish laptop at Christmas and it took me a few days to get round the new windows platform (admittedly it was all in Spanish! And My Spanish isn't great!) Hope you...

Just wanted to check you are ok and not suffered too much with the bad weather up there? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Carrie, I know - I was worried too, but I did a TFR in 2007 and lost nearly 5 stone and was totally 100% for 16 full weeks on purely shakes. I really toyed with the idea if I should do WS on week 4 or not ... But I spoke to a friend that's into nutrition and did a lot of research and came...

Well QG? How did the induction go??? Hope you really enjoyed it and that the people were nice xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Harry, It must be doing the rounds as I feel terrible too!! Just in time for Easter hey!! Luckily I am working from home today and tomorrow... But working every other day this week.... Off bank holiday Monday! Arn't I a lucky devil!! Other half has just gone to buy me one of those Apple TV...

Well here comes week 5 ... WI this morning i am 2.5lb down - I am pleased with the loss as i was on low carb week last week. It has given me a real boost to my confidence for when i revert back to food ... eating off a small side plate each evening, i drank a glass of water before i ate and one...

Do you mean the fibre powder? I checked with Exante and they said its fine. All it is is extra fibre. On lipotrim they strongly advice that you take extra. You can add it to what ever you want Shake, coffee, water etc Doesn't taste of anything. I have 2 teaspoons in a drink every other day. It...

Oh gosh- that sounds worrying. How are you feeling today? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well done! Bet you feel great! How you finding it? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Morning- Oh gosh - that's so frustrating! Did you say it's girly time of the month? Maybe it's that plus the exercise. I am sure Ed found she couldn't exercise. I know I did last time I did TFR - I went to the gym 3-4 times a week. Are you drinking enough? Hope you don't feel to...

Hi QG! How's tricks? Do you start the new job tomorrow? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Great loss and great mini target! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hope you are ok Harry xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

That poem is very good Mere. Hope you had a good week and are enjoying the weekend x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Sorry i've not been on ... I've have had a mad few days .... Shop by day then flats and customer inspections by Night! So tired! Plus last night I went to see Marti Pelio with my best mate at the Lowry Theatre and for a Few drinks after. (She sat drinking champagne and I sat with fizzy water...

I am similar Nikki, seem to get really bloated and hold my water round TOTM. I've not tried the vanilla shakes yet - placed a mix order today to try a few of the other products. I've been having bars, choc shakes and porridge up to now. Good luck with your WI Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hope you had a good swim tonight .... Won't take you long to get back into your daily session. Hope you are looking forward to WI Saturday ... Have you got a quiet weekend planned? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well ... Did he win???? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Great stuff! Great loss!! I'm just on that now - it's gone so quickly! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Alex! As Jael said welcome! It's well worth starting a diary - it's great because you get an amazing about of support and encouragement from people going through the same journey. I am sure within 8 weeks you can have a good weight loss. Good luck! Where is your holiday too? X Sent from my...

Arrrhhh Thanks time to go! :) I am feeling really good! i'm almost at the end of week 4 - this is the only type of diet where you can loose so much weight so quickly - almost a stone and a half in a month is so rewarding!! I hope that your journey is going well. I'll try and find your diary...

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Good on you ... I need to try the gym when I get a second to go! Enjoy the bubbles .... They only ones that we are allowed for now!!!! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Yeah i think turkey should be fine too. Good luck with pass over and visiting family. Do they live local to you? Will you have your daughter for it? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Gym kit? Like a PE kit!! He he! Report back what the DVD is like xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Harry! Have a good day and hope all goes ok at the match ... Hopefully No injuries this week! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

So I found this information about ketosis and foods that are ok for the low cal week, so thought I'd repost the info for anyone that might need to do 'low cal week' on the 4th week or plan on having some food over the Easter holidays etc : " Safe Foods (No Carbs/Trace Carbs) Beef, Steak...

Morning!! :) Feeling much better today .... Thanks for everyone yesterday. Well - scales are saying a loss ... 15 s 11.5, so thats a couple of pounds down this week so far. Official WI Monday! Woohoo!! I'm on low cal week so I am really pleased with that. I have found I feel much better for...

Thanks everyone ... What a day!!!! Glad that one is nearly over!! Only just got home - to cut a very long story short I have spent the full evening with a tenant and the police ... recovery trucks .... insurance ... because she had her car broken into outside her flat!! They took all her...

Thanks Ladies... Silly I know ... But when you are on a bit of a downer any nock feels bad! They didn't look great when I glanced up - so shouldn't have taken it personal. Roll on home time and bed! Be glad when today is over!!!! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thanks Jael, It's just been made worse when I stopped to get a bottle of cold water to make a shake from a shop ... That is on the edge of a building site ..the area is dead ... New apartments etc ... No one else about .. I am very dressed up, heals full face On ... There were guys up on...

Well how was spinning??? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Day 24. Feel a bit fed up generally today... Nothing major has happened. Just feel tired and pissed off with the world!! Sick of working all the hours under the sun and getting no where fast!! (Think I am tired and starting with a cold!!) Plus - it Looks like I am going to be working a good...

Hi Harry, That's great - well done on the total loss! You Must feel great!! i made the decision to do the advised 'low calorie week' as I am on week 4. Thinking logically about last time I did the liquid TFR 100% for 16 weeks solid, i desperately need to learn to 'eat' smaller amounts and...

That's excellent QG. I take my hat off to you. I bet you can't wait to start now!! Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I keep meaning to make of buy a bag of ice. I've been fancying one of those too today ... Maybe the sunshine made us think we needed an ice cream replacement! Ha ha. Congrats on the job? What industry/business are you in? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

So changed outfits ... dashed across town from the day job and sat waiting for my evening viewings to commence in half an hour. Really longing for my bed today ... Got out of the habit of bath and bed around 9/10pm!! (Itd Starting to catch up On me with the 6am get ups!!) I'm hoping this woman...

Oh I was going to ask about spinning! I'm thinking if going to the gym this week .... Said i try it once I lost a stone .... My gym stuff should fit me by now! Interviews are so hard to predict ... All I can say is if they don't take you on there are fools!! however if you don't get the job...

I wasn't keen either ... Think if you need to chew something the bars are the way! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I think that's ace - ironic!! He he. X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Day 23, Feel good - decided not to do daily weigh in's - going to go week by week and do the boots scales once a month. Didn't have a great nights sleep and I am working at the complex today and have viewings to do tonight. Sunny but cold day here today. Hope everyone feels ok & have a good...

Morning Jody, YOU CAN DO IT!!! I know you are a strong cookie ... Just think of all the turning heads at all your weddings and do's you've got to go too!! I can imagine that interview is always at the back of your mind too - I'm sure you'll nail it! Have a good day Xx Sent from my iPhone...

Hi If at 1st, Maybe try a 100% day on a day off or the weekend... That water can be a tricky thing to get in the pattern of drinking. Try small glasses or little bottles regular Throughout the day Before you brush your teeth, before your product, when you are driving etc ... When is your WI...

Morning QG, How are you? Sam x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Mere, Congrats on the new car ... All goes with your new look!!! Good luck with WI tomorrow and have a good day Sam xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well done!!! How you feeling? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi - evening all, So Having googled a lot of articles about ketosis and TFR tonight & re-read the exante web site again .... i have made the decision to do the advised 'low calorie week' as I am on week 4. Thinking logically about last time I did the liquid TFR 100% for 16 weeks solid, i...

Morning Jody, Hope you are ok and have a good week. X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Do you use the weights to a fitness DVD? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Have a good day Harry x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thanks Jael, you too! It's amazing how you feel so much better when the numbers are going down! How are you? Is today a work day? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

:) One happy girl this morning ... 15st 13.5 So I got my 3lb off on the end!!! I'm in the 15's woohoo!!!! Day 22 ... Start of week 4. Just heading off to work ... Will catch up with everyone late. Thanks QG!! Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Is that what you are on Carrie? Sam x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well that's week 3 over and 21 days. Here comes week 4 ... Tomorrow day 22 ... Eak!!! i am Hoping I see 15 S 13.5 in the morning for WI .... But I know it won't be the end of the world if I don't. Feel ok. Bit tired. Went to visit a few friends After work ....Avoided wine and other treats on...

I agree... I feel the same some days ... Tomorrow is the start of my week 4 & like I said I am considering some food at the evening. I think that is the wisest option for you right now.... Then periodically on days off or easy days you might want to do just 3 products to jilly you along. I...

Glad you are ok and the little one is on the mend!! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Try and avoid the carbs. Eat grilled white protein and green veg. Like you say you will only pay for it later. I'd avoid carbs at all costs. Eat fruit and salad. I know it is boring on holiday to do that but you will not gain weight or you might loose. Stay strong - have an amazing time!!! Xx...

Thanks everyone.... I appreciate all the lovely things you have said. Thank you. Info love this site for the support. Ed and I have had conversations about changing our mind sets and being prepared for what's next. I get really cross with myself because I know I am not stupid ... I know out...

Hi Harry, I hope you are ok and there was no trigger?? Maybe consider having 2/3 products and a 200cal meal of protein and green veg? You are so busy and maybe you need a bit more everyday... Might be a bit slower to loose the weight but it might be more beneficial long term for your health and...

I'm still in bed .... Feel like a naughty girl!!! Ignoring the house and my big to do list!! Watching tv. I do need to do some prep for meetings tomorrow but I am going to put it off till later. This site is very addictive reading everyone's stories!! Check you with the bike ride .... I had...

Yes it is rather a long message :s ups!!! Just started to write and couldn't stop!! Thanks for all your support Jody. This sites great for all round support and learning new stuff!! Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Sammtrose, How are you? How are you getting on? S x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Targeter, How are you? How are you getting on? S x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Flubster how you getting on? Are you well? Sam x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Did you try the biscuits Marge? I tried twice and didn't really enjoy them. Found them a bit of a funny texture cold and hot Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Morning Mere, Hope that you are well and are having a Nice weekend Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I know 10 weeks eak!! I'll be over halve way for stage 1!!! I did some pictures measurements last night to compare with those i did at the start and had a long hard think about myself. (Wrote a huge long post on my wall this morning to get it off my chest!!) I do feel all round better and in...

Well done Jules.... You must feel amazing!! How many weeks have you got till the big day and what is your target? How you finding it? What products are you having? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Welcome Dex.... Oh another wedding!! How exciting!! Good luck with your journey ... What are you hoping to loose between now and the wedding? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi QG, Ohhh new shoes and a top!! Nice!! I know what you mean about the alcohol - I could have murdered a G & T last night ... Had a stressful evening and didn't end up going to bed till 2am ... That's 2 days on the trot now! Woke up feeling grumpy today and tired. Had my shake and water for...

Still no budging on the sales this morning :( but I was pleased with the inch loss last night. i also found my weight lost cards from when I visited the diet/lipotrim consultant in spring/summer 2007 last night. So it was 6 years ago that I did TFR properly for the 16 weeks. It was purely...

So I decided to take some pictures and measurements tonight - in the hope to give me a boost. And In 3 weeks I have lost 3 inches from my waist, 3 inches from under my bust, 3 inches from my bust, and 1.5 inches from the top of my leg, all my other measurements have said the same! So that's...

Hi Project BR, Good luck with your journey... It will definitely be worth it to get a little bundle of joy at the end! Keep strong, it will be worth it...plus it will improve your general health and mood. I feel better as I am getting near to finishing week 3. I go through spells of really...

We had 2 holidays in Spain to see him last year. Then we had him here in England for 3 months in the summer and 3 weeks at Christmas. Costs a fortune to collect him/take him home as I have to fly out to collect him/take him home (to young to fly along and the airline chaperone is an arm and a...

Ohh good luck - what have they asked you to present on? Have you got a time span to work too? I'm ok, feel a bit grotty today. In the shop. OH little lads birthday (in Spain) today, missing him .... He's 10 ... And it's OH dads birthday (in uk) today too!!! So going visiting tonight! How did...

Day 20, Feeling ok. Bit tired, i had a friend round last night and we watched comic relief until the early hours. I'm in the shop today, it's very quiet and I have done my to do list! Hope everyone is having a good day x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thanks hun, yeah I know ... I can remember from last time having weeks where I'd loose 1lb then others I loose 7lb!!! You have to go with the flow ... It comes off. I was just hoping to see a 15 when I got on the scales that was all!! I know I am loosing inches because clothes are looser...

That's excellent!!! Well done you! You must be pleased! That hungry thing is a weird one, I go through days where I could eat my arm! How you feeling other than that? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Morning Harry! Oh i am So chuffed for you!!! Well done - all so positive, I think once you get in the 14's it will feel real and totally amazing!! I bet you feel great!!! I did my WI this morning (our wait till Saturday) and I am a little bit disappointed... on WI Monday i was 16s 2.5. This...

Jules you'll be fine don't worry. You have to think that a loss is better than a gain ... We all loose different amounts at different times so can't really compare. Stay focused and on track. Keep busy today and drink as much water as you can. Come on here and keep your fingers busy. Good luck...

That's a great idea Carrie!! Hope you have a beautifully clean and warm house Harry! Can't wait for weigh in tomorrow xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I always drink a lot normally ... Especially at work. I use to love my brew and coffees!! I could easily go through at least 6-8 hot drinks in the day, a few small bottles of water and then fresh juices and or fizzy pop. Never full sugar stuff but drinks were my big down fall. And alcohol of...

Hi Harry, When I would go to see the consultant for lipotrim she told me to take my products at the times you would normally have your meals i.e Breakfast dinner and tea and to have the products whole to allow the nutrients to go into the body etc and to try and have a normal gap in the middle...

Don't be daft, I don't mind ... It was with the vitamins and supplements Next to the diet bit.... in my store which is one of those huge super size Tesco that's near the chemist and medicines etc. Quiet low down the shelf ... it was on an offer 3 for the price of 2 ... Think it was £4-5 per...

Yes me too ... I have wondered about having the food week like exante tell you to have next week as it will be my week 4. Don't know about you but I am drinking loads of water (2-3lt) i I have 2-4 coffees per day, 1 peppermint tea, 1-2 stocks and 1-2 cans of coke zero or dr p zero. I've been...

I can't wait for Scales tomorrow!! I'll be pleased with 2-3lb by Monday my official WI day. As for the boiler - what type is it? Is it a combi - are you still getting hot water? A few Simple checks before you call a plumber (this is what I check at the properties i manage) : Is it switched...

Well done WC! You feeling ok? Sam x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well done hun! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well done QG!!! Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Jody, You ok? How's your week been? Feeling ok? Hope so xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I had to giggle at myself Ed!!! After that it encouraged me to try on a pair of jeans and top that I was given for Christmas - both a size 18 ... And they fit! (They didn't Christmas Day) I am wearing all my best clothes now every day as I don't know how long I will be able to wear them for...

That's funny!! If only we could pull and tuck!! He he xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Morning Harry! Hope all is well today and your injured solider is on the mend! How are you feeling generally? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Day 19. Was in bed early and woke before my alarm. In the shop today ... Armed with water and black coffee. Very cold and wet today .... Started to look at holidays last night for my birthday and gutted because it is so expensive at the minute to book flights and car hire for June!! I've been...

I feel bad because my tummy is like that and I can't say I've had a baby!! I have thought about having cosmetic surgery if I have excess skin this time. That's what made me miserable when I got to 10 stone last time .. I was 25 and a size 8/10 but had all this skin. X Sent from my iPhone using...

That story has made me laugh Mere! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Glad you are ok Harry. Night xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Just got home and threw on a pair of pjs while I got organised for tomorrow... Just nearly fallen down the stairs because my pj bottoms slipped right down! To my ankles!!! Heart pounding but had to laugh to myself ... I must be loosing inches!! Woohoo!! I don't have a particular big bum or legs...

How are you Harry? Any joy? I had something similar in week one - try not to panic and it will sort out I am sure. With the water, coffee and a over the counter remedy. Since then I have used the fibre every few days and have been ok. How was the football ? hope he won xx Sent from my...

Oh spa... I could really enjoy that!! My OH took me away to a spa for my birthday a few years ago and it was lush!! Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Morning Flubster, How is your little one? Hope you are both ok. Don't stress over eating in that situation - your child needs you to be well and you can diet any time Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Morning all, Back in dust central today to help OH! I have been enjoying my shakes with coffee in them this week. Just breaking with one for breakfast. I'm in the shop fri, sat and sun. Not managed to get house jobs done yet!! Eak!! Hope everyone has a good day ... Sunny but cold here...

Hi Harry, I bought 2 products in Tesco the other day One was this; You add a couple if teaspoons in drinks ... Has no taste and gives you extra fibre. (When I was on lipotrim the consultant said some people need extra fibre and I use to use a product called fibre clear which is the same...

I managed 3lt today ... Which is almost double what I would normally have!! It is hard remembering to drink it though the day normally xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Poor you Harry, that's really tough. Hope you feel better after a good nights sleep xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

That's amazing Fiona! Well done x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Jael, Hope you had a productive day? I'm still on the job with my OH ... It's sooooooooo dusty soI've drank loads to clear my throat!! Think this might be the key!! Ha ha! Sam x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

That's great Mere!! All nice little boosts to keep at it :) well done xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi QG, At least you are back on the wagon straight away and drinking like a fish!! :) the drop will be back. Harry, I hope you have had a good day too and managed the water xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

You too ... How you feeling today? Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Harry, on days where I know I am not going to get much water down me through working i try and drink lots in the morning while I am getting ready and putting make up on etc ... I have a little bottle in the car to hand driving to work and then little bottle in my handbag and try and sip some...

Well finally got to sleep at 2.30ish!!! Actually don't feel to bad. OH had me up at 6.30 to go to the job ... He's doing a kitchen and needed some fresh eyes to get it finished! (It is also a tip so think he is hoping I'll clean!! - I'm a bit of a Monica when it comes to clean and tidy! Lol!)...

I know ... Sod's law!! Got to go to the OH kitchen job tomorrow to get lads organised and then over see the work (it's at the quality control section!!) Having been shattered earlier I am now lay wide awake!!! So heading to prepare OH packed lunch and get my 'liquid refreshments' ready for...

Promise! I'm considering shakes only next week too for a week and see. I ordered a box of bars, shakes and porridge... Tend to have the bar for breakfast with a coffee to set me up for the day because my work can be quiet strenuous and the shakes don't seem to fill me for long. Shake mid day...

Hi Mere, Hope the headache and hunger have passed & you feel a bit better x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well just got home ... got called out to a property that I manage at 8pm ... Leak!!! I'm lucky my other half is a builder so he could come and stop it for me!so much for my relax and early night!!! Bath and bed. Hope everyone is ok and have had a good day xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

When I was on lipotrim I used shakes only, there wasn't anything else ... I had amazing results with it. You couldn't have anything at all other than water, Black tea/coffee or peppermint tea. I have thought about shakes only, Ed you have shown us that you have had great results on that. I...

Hi Jael, How you feeling now? Have you had a good day? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Because I tend to do this on my phone I can't see different treads unless i really search. I like to see how everyone is doing too for inspiration and tips! It's good to see everyone at different stages. X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Oh chick - hope your ok. I was a bit like that last week ... I do think it has an affect on your emotions. I felt very tearful and sad. I know what you mean about the petrol ... I started to pay at the pump when I quit smoking last October to stop the temptation of buying anything!!!! Yeah I...

I feel like this is harder than lipotrim when I did that 6 years ago. I still get a hungry feeling. Didn't on just the shakes of the lipotrim which is strange because I was on less that 450 cal's when I followed that. Your doing really well. Sam x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

So feel super tired and cold today. Just got home. Planning on having a shake, bath and a very early night!! Can't face cleaning and doing washing. OH wont be home till late. Got a day at home tomorrow so I'll get everything done then. I've been finding that I wake up really early (round 6)...

Yeah I get like that! I tend to weigh in the morning when I brush my teeth, and try not do it again. I ended up buying some new scales yesterday. Keeping busy and the water is the key. I tend to stay out of the kitchen as much as possible! Good luck with your journey x Sent from my iPhone...

Ah ha .. Found your diary!! Hope you are having a good day xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well done!!! What's your trick? Exercise? Sam x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

So my new scales said 16.1 this morning, so my old ones were out 1.5lb. Hoping to make it into the 15's for next week! I'm out working with OH today .... It's freezing!!! Eak! Have a good day everyone xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Mine seems to be when I have the chocolate shakes .... I am very windy shall we say!!! I'm looking forward to trying the new scales in the morning to see if my old ones are playing up (the top came off them last Week and have been temperamental since then!) Night hun x Sent from my iPhone...

Ahah - found your diary!! Can relate to your diary. I know what you mean about being frank - I guess we can be honest with people that can relate to us. Good luck with your journey. Sam xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Mere! Found your diary! Hope you have had a good day x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well done on the loss! How are you finding it? Sam x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

That's really tough on you honey ..: I imagine your parents are very proud of you and you sound like you have a lovely husband and kids :) Stay strong ... We are all here if you want to release any emotion or stress. Just think how you are improving your kids life loosing the weight and that...

Oh I'm glad for you ... That's a good amount of water too. I tend to do a 2lt bottle of still water a day and then a mixture of hot drinks on top. Made some fresh coffee this afternoon that was lovely! The smell was lush!! I'm sat watching the soaps... Can't have my normal bath as its leaking...

Thanks Ed - I'll look out for that. Jody - I feel ok ... Feel like I've got a huge journey ahead of me ... June feels like ages away and even though you know you loose on this plan you have no idea if it will be 1lb or more!!! It can be hard at times I think. I just hope I look a bit better...

Hi Jules! Welcome! Firstly congrats on the engagement!! Secondly i am sure you can loose 3 stone in 4 months! How are you finding the 1st week? Sam x

oh bless - all in the name of dieting hey!! Mines been off all afternoon .... trying to drink a bit more water. Hope you feel better soon too xx

Hi chuck, No - i forgot to email them .... found this fiber product in Tesco today when i bought some new scales. You add a spoon to drinks. I had something simular on lipotrim. It might be worth investing in a cheap set of scales- i am suprised how much your weight can change from day to day...

Oh no - but eating the cake will not help you find the money. It will make things worse. stay strong .... have a coffee or a coke zero .... hope it all sorts out xx

Thanks for the advise Blue Butterfly, I agree with what you are saying. That is the only worrying thing about this online plan ... Went on lipotrim I'd see an agent every week for weigh in and at least you would get proper advice. I managed 16 weeks last time following the rules to the last...

Thanks Harry. Had a bit of a dicky tummy this afternoon. So feel a bit tender. Some days this feels really easy to follow... then others really hard!!! Oh well it's a small price to pay for such quick results. Have a good evening xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thanks Jody, have you had a sneak on the scales? How are you? Feeling ok? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Oh Harry, You poor thing .... You were driven to comfort eat and drink by the sound of it. Please don't punish yourself further. What's done is done l, and only you has control over the future. You have to try and comfort yourself in another form. Whatever has happened with your sister and...

Has anyone had this stuff? When on lipotrim I used something called fibre clear .. This was the nearest I could find today Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thanks Mere. Very cold here today, so trying to drink hot water for a change! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Jael, Well done on resisting the chocolate cake! Glad you had a nice day. How you feeling today? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Just been in Tesco and thought about you ... Hope you are having an ok day and feel a bit better. I feel a bit brighter today :) xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

So I've just been to do the banking and send some money to Spain for other halves little lads birthday party next saturday and i went and bought myself some new scales ... I think there is a difference of 1-2lb, it's hard to tell till the morning because its mid day. I also went on the big...

Thanks Ed, Just hoping that I'm in the swing of it now. Planning to go to the gym at some point this week to see how I get on. Need to buy myself some new scales today Hope you have a nice day xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Harry, Hope you have a good day, like Jael says it will be water. Take care xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well week 3 here i come.... WI 3.5lb off (i wanted between 3-4lb! :) ) So i've lost my first stone!! Wohooo!! Good luck to everyone else who has WI today :)

Hi Mere, Hope that you are ok and had a nice Mother's Day Sam x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi R&B, I'm okay ... Feeling a bit glum tonight. All ok with the plan ... Just been a bit hungry today ... Drank an ocean!! Weigh in tomorrow... Fingers crossed! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Jael, How was your day? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

They are lovely gifts Harry... Love the picture xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thanks Jody.... Think we all have off days hey!?! I miss not seeing my mum as often.... Made me miss her seeing her this morning. (We have always been very close and worked together for 3 years.) Ohhhh good luck with the job front - it's amazing the confidence we get when we start slimming...

Hi Harry, Happy Mother's Day! Hope you had a nice one xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Evening Ed, glad you had a nice day and you got some nice presents. X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Day 14!! Struggled today and feel hungry. Drank lots. Had a bar mid day,Made a shake into hot chocolate for a late lunch and then just made another Into a custard pudding thing for tea. Did my work first thing. Ended up getting a sunrise visit from my mum, grandma and Aunty. Which was nice...

Well done WC - I'm just finishing my 2 weeks. X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

When you have a few days on WS what do you have? Is it just for one day? Does it pull you out of ketosis? Suffer any side affects? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Yes it was - ocean village. It was me around my target weight ... I put it up as a target!! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I'm home Harry ... Are you??? Hope so and hope you had a good day too. The card shop was busy with last minute Mother's Day purchases! I plan a bath and a night in front of the box! Hope you have a lovely day with your kids for Mother's Day tomorrow Sam xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Evening Ladies!! Jody - bloody hell... Where do you get your energy from! So glad you are reading purple! It can only mean a weight loss from here on in ... Hope you have a nice evening. Jael - hope your shopping trip was productive & that you enjoy Mother's Day with your daughter tomorrow :)...

Hi Jael, I know what you mean! I'm really tired today and the shops quiet... I want to be in my pjs on the sofa!! Hope all goes ok tomorrow and you have a good weight in this week Sam xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Can sympathise - been at work since 8 :( 6pm finish. Have a good day Harry .. Gosh you are tall! Sam xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Day 13. Seems strange as the 1st few days really drag and I now can't believe I'm approaching my 3rd week. For all those just starting ... Don't give up - it gets easier and becomes part of your life. You get a little routine and it adapts well to a busy life style. I am now starting to look...

Thanks Ed. I saw a loss on the scales this morning ... So hoping for 3lb on Mondays WI. Xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Morning hun, Try and not be too disheartened ... It's a loss and I am sure you'll have a big shed next week. Maybe your body has been a bit confused this week. I know it's really upsetting ... But you have done so well returning to the plan. Try and drink loads of water to curb the hunger. Hope...

Well done! Good loss. What a positive step ... Glad a sensible solution was sorted. How are you feeling generally? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Red&B, how are you? How are you getting on?sam x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi targeter, wow! Great results! How did you find the break and what did you eat? I'm sure you can easily get back into the total plan ... You've got the now how :) just think how you you feel when you hit target!!! Try and have a read of exanteDreamers posts - she has some great motivational...

Well done skinny Minnie!!! No 'wannabe' anymore!! How you feeling? Did you do any 'food' week? (Sorry can't rem what they call it) when you eat some real food with your products for a week Sam x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well done mrs blobby!!! Think you need to change your name now ;) !!! Sam x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Jael, Have you had a good week? I've not been able to log on much the last few days with work so not had chance to read everything? Hope you have a plan for Sunday that you are comfortable with. Night xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Evening Harry, Hope you are ok? Had a quick read on the diary and all sounding positive! Hope you have a lovely weekend Sam xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well done Noor! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi ProjectBR, I ordered a box on porridge, box of choc shakes and a box of bars .... Then I ordered the other stuff individually to try. I didn't mind the carbonara. The trick with the porridge is to boil the kettle, poor half the water in the bowl and mix with a folk, add rest of water and...

Hi Jody! Great to hear from you. Have you done 7 solid days on the plan tomorrow? How are you feeling? Hi everyone!! I've just finished day 12. I've done the test strips at different times and it shows different colours ... Tonight it said natural - no ketones ... today i have been at work...

Sorry not been about much today.... Not had a great personal day ...day started with a huge argument with the other half ... plus I had work etc ... Things a bit better now. Bath and bed ready for a long day tomorrow - I'm in the shop 8-6.30 have inspections at 7.30& 8 (I manage apartments)...

Thanks Harry. You too xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Carleypq, welcome!! At the beginning I found I got the copper taste in my mouth after the products ... I had something similar when I started lipotrim 6 years ago. I have had chocolate, strawberry and banana and enjoyed all of them. Heard good reports on the vanilla too. I enjoy the porridge...

Hi Quirky girl, If you stay in ketosis you should be ok - exante don't advise you have anything but your products for than reason .... But encourage us to have 'food' in week 4. If you use the ketosis testing strips you'll be able to check. A lot of people have a mug of veg stock or a can of...

Yeah Jael - it might be, I have suffered on and off with HF for about 18 years, not had anything for nearly 2 years ... I guess it could be that?? As for vitamins normally I do the same .... I'll email exante later and see what they advise x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Noor, Hope you are ok and I hope Meres words have settled your mind. Take care X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Good post red and blonde, sometimes we all need a bit of moral support and that's the great thing about this site xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I agree with everyone Harry, like I've said I might have 4 today as I am struggling working such long hours while I cover for my friend. Not feeling great - think starting with a head cold. Have a good day xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hey Jody, How did you get on yesterday? Did you get the sticks? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thanks Harry, I'm considering 4 products today too because I am struggling for energy with work and am working 15+ hrs a day at the minute, part of that time is in the shop and I don't stop or sit down for 9hours. I've had my 1st product and have 3 more with me to see how I go. Hope you have a...

Thanks hun, feel very teary today and emotional ... The mussy head is a bit like a hangover (haven't drank a sausage or had any cheats) I've drank an ocean so don't know what it is. I felt great on Monday ... So I wonder if I am getting a head cold as I feel sniffly. The shop is really busy as...

Well done for the loss people!! X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I've had a banging headache all night :( I worked in the city centre yesterday and it took me nearly 2 hours to get home because of the Manchester United traffic and Girls aloud on at the MEN!! I then had my own work to do, so it was nearly 111.30pm when I climbed into bed. Think it's the...

Hi Jael, I think the battle with the scales is a funny one ... we can't stop ourselves. Try not to stress over it ... i was 16.6 yesterday and i weighed this morning and i was 16.7 .. but then my girlie time started an hour ago and i know i hold water during this time of the month so that might...

Good for you and the main thing is you are back on it with a positive mind set. It will soon pass hun and try to drink the water when you can. The 'bad' feelings seemed to stop by friday for me ... felt great over the weekend ... just tired. Yesterday was day 8 for me and i now feel 'normal' if...

Hey, thanks glad your back Jody ... Wanted to hear how the weekend went? How you getting on? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

How are you Jael? Sounds like you had a peaceful weekend ... I know what you mean about staying away from everything a/it's always blooming expensive and b/ there is always food and drink as temptation!! I think my other halves family might do a Meal for Mother's Day this Sunday .... Not sure...

How have you got on redandblonde? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Tell me about it .....mortgage...bills... Car... Van... Motorbikes ... . Me And my other half are self employed so we aren't guarantee set money each month . He always needs new tools or repairs on the van! A 10 year old step son in Spain that we try bring over or visit as often as possible...

Tell me about it ... My OH Is a builder and eats like a horse! So the house is well stocked and I try and do his evening meal as he is shattered when he gets home. It doesn't really bother me shopping and cooking as long as I have a hot drink near by to sip when the smells start!!. I don't...

Just finished for the day ... What a day it was!! Half way through my pile ... But not working from home till Sunday as I am in mates shop all week covering while she's on her holi's! So need to switch off from it for now. Day 8 : Had all my products much later than normal today with the...

Hi Harry, I did something similar last time, I put £1 away for every 1lb and every time I hit a stone I put £50 extra in .... then i put £30 a week in (which was half of what i'd spend every week on a night out) ... & ended up with over £700!! Can't afford to do it like that this time ... Bit...

Its weight off hun ... so thats great! Are you drinking enough water? going to the loo ok? Sleeping/resting well? Doing any excerise? Do you have the bars - maybe cut them out? They say only 1 per day as it is. If you have any drinkslike the veg stock or coke zero etc maybe cut them out? x

Thanks you guys ... yes i am pleased ... just pi$$ed its been a really bad & stressful work day!!! I've just spent 8 hours cross ref accounts, invoices, remittance slips and bank statements going back to spring 2010 - huff puff!! I've still got a mountain more of work 'to-do's' to get through :( x

Great Msmmysqueak - good luck to you!! Yes 1st week is hard ... i'm on day 8 now and its got a little easier x

Heeeeeeyyyyy greeeeeaaaaat news!!!! Well done you!! Sam x

Well ... 1st weigh in and i've lost 10.5lbs!! so i am 16.6 wohoo!! Very pleased with myself. That takes me a to a total of 12lbs since i started "dieting" (a week before i started Exante i tried to reduce my portions and reduced carbs etc and loast 1.5lb in preperation for the restrictive...

How you getting on 'if at first'?? Hope you are ok? Sam Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

My understanding is as long as you are showing a colour not the natural 1st one you are in ketosis and that's great! I am ok thank you... Just having a bit of self pampering .... Long soak, scrub, brush and facial!! It's my week 1 weigh in tomorrow .... Fingers crossed!! X Sent from my...

Hi Harry, Good for you - a bit of TLC and family time is good. Don't worry about tomorrow ... It will be ok I sure. I have my 1st WI .... 1st of (hopefully) 16!! Was thinking about my 30th today and had a bit of a look online at dresses because a few of you said you had a goal dress. Night...

I'd agree with that - especially with such a great weight loss and the funny mouth taste. I also got told the sticks are not 100% reliable. I wouldn't worry if you feel ok and the scales are going down, well done!! X

I know ... I really want to get back into the gym (that I pay for each month and rarely go!!) but I keep thinking I look a joke next to the skinny Minnie's .... I tried my gym clothes on last week and they felt so tight ... So I am giving myself a bit of slack and decided that i will face the...

Do you like the peppermint tea? I've been making jugs of it, letting it cool down and putting it in the fridge or bottles to go into ice tea. I also drink a pint before a 'meal' and one as soon as I brush my teeth in the morning. Think of you try and spread it out throughout the day you will...

Hello everyone!! I was fast asleep by 10.30 last night and had a good night sleep. Spent the morning with the other half doing quotes ... That I now need to write up. Feel a bit tense as we did a bit of arguing about a customer. All ok now. Had porridge, coffee, cold peppermint tea from the...

Well think of the calories you've saved!! It will all be over in an hour or so Hun .... Not worth the stodgy feeling. You'll look fit and well for summer :)

Was it a good day Harry?? Mine was busy ... Just got home and want to go to sleep!!! House is quiet .... So I'm tempted!!

Stay strong .... A soak in the bath might help? Or paint your nails? I've just got in from work - knackered!!! I'd like to do a facial bit think I'll fall asleep!!!!! X

Tell me about it - I feel the total same!! Especially seeing people on 8wks plus ... With amazing results I might add!! It's wont be long and we are in the swing of it all! Are you just staring your second week? X