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Day 1 today. Dropped his lordship off to the base for his 10 weeks in the desert. Came home and cried into my strawberry milkshake. Now to focus on my 10 week/30 lbs target. I can and will do it!!

Hi! I am on day 2 and totally understand why you caved, it is hard. However, it really does get better, I did 11 weeks back in march last year and lost 1 stone 13! Day 3/4 is the turning point, after that you are there! My tips are.... Water, water, water and distraction. Paint your nails...

Oh smiler, I am so with you! I am on day 11 after my umpteenth restart. Got thru week one and this week I am struggling. But I take it hour by hour. If I am craving I drink a glass of water and say 'if I still want it in an hour I shall have it.' then, an hour later I drink another glass of...

Hi! Welcome and best of luck to you. This diet works and you see rapid results but it's determination that you need. I lost 2 stone in 8 weeks in April/may now going for another stone and a half whilst other half is away (generic middle east with rn). Good luck!

Weigh in day!! 12.2! That's 8 pounds gone. Gonna do a happy dance! :-D

Day 7 done, minor wobble last night, but overcame it. Actually looking forward to weigh in tomorrow. 12.5 or less would be ace!

I am usually a daily weigher but limit myself to once a week when on exante. That way I don't slip up as I look forward to seeing the loss each week. If I see I am doing well each day my inner demon starts telling me I could just have a little treat........

Well, I certainly wouldn't call myself an inspiration, my weight has gone up and down for years. 10 yrs ago I weighed 18 stone 9, my son was 10 months old. Lost 5 stone 7 on sw then fell pregnant with daughter. Tipped scales at 16 8 after she was born then slowly got down to 12.8. Maintained...

Good luck all! X

Day 3 almost done! I can and I will!

Thanks Darcy, it is so easy to slip off the wagon but like you said, just dust yourself off and try again. *deep breath* half way thru day 2, water being drunk on hourly basis. Get thru today and I know I have cracked it! X

Forgive me Miniminers, for I have screwed up. I am nearly 4 weeks into my original 10 week challenge. (Now 11 weeks thanks to the royal Navy) My total weight loss so far has been......... 1lb. After my first weigh in I have tried and failed daily to stick to the plan. This resulted in a little...

First official weigh in and I have lost 5.5 lb. Off to a good start!

Yes, 5 lb down so far and not official. Weigh in till Thursday morn! :)

Day 6 today and really back in the zone. Had a sneaky look on scales today and it's spurred me on. Keep going girlies, we will get there!

Bit, u have ages to lose it! Back on track today!

I am aiming for a stone, maybe a stone and a half. Have 9 weeks to do it. Day 5 no and actually finding it harder, psychologically. Keep saying, u can cheat a

I have an absolute shocker of me at a size 24...... My wedding day. Now divorced, engaged to my soulmate and looking forward to new wedding pics of a size 10 bride! Currently a 12 so a bit more to go but that's my motivation! X

Cold to the bone, mouth like a badgers bum, tremors like an alcoholic going thru dts and tasting your own breath. Who needs ketostix!

Well day 2 complete and onto day 3. All good so far, being so busy that my feet haven't touched the ground has helped!

Oh it was a fantastic reaction, he actually did a double take! So day 1 (take 2) has gone well, stomach growling like a goodun tonight though! Have consumed my weight in fluids but have not had the usual, constant trips to the loo so guessing i may be retaining fluids for a day or so. (Despite...

Soooooo....... Day 1, epic fail! My packs didn't arrive (or rather, an over zealous delivery dude didn't leave with neighbour as requested but took them away again). Clear instructions left for delivery tomorrow. Grrrrrr.....

Well I am starting day 1 tomorrow so we can both give it our best shot! Will check in tomorrow evening and see how you've gotten on. X

don't beat yourself up about it. I know it is frustrating and you get annoyed with yourself but just draw a line under it and start again tomorrow. You can do it! xx

Thank you! It was a total surprise, we have been dating for 3 years, both divorced and have kids but I didnt think he was even contemplating marriage! Long engagement ahead but I know what I will be doing to slim into my wedding dress, EXANTE!!! LOL. Good luck with your journey, I was so amazed...

hi all! So, here we go again. Anyone who remembers me from my first time round will know that I am doing exante ts when my other half is on deployment. He does 10 weeks away, 10 weeks at home, I do 10 weeks ts, 10 weeks maintaining and so on. So tonight I have dropped him off for his mammoth...

He knows I have lost weight as we both decided to do it while he was away. He has lost a stone and a half and is currently running 11k (he could manage 3 when he left). No pictures have been exchanged tho so it will be a total shock for both of us! I keep getting butterflies, like its a first...

Oh thanks girls, 9 days to go now, have invested in a treadmill and so for past 3 days have walked/run 2miles a day. Walk for 1 min, run for 2mins. I'm not a runner but I WILL shift these last 2lbs. Am challenging myself to build up to 5k, running the race for life next year. X

lol, well when my other half left I was wearing size 16 trousers and knickers, now down to a 12! I hope he notices!!!!

Stayed the same this week but happy with that, been a really bad week but turned it around on weds. 12 days to go and still 2 lb to lose. Got to keep fighting the demons for those 12 days!

I love them! I don't have spillage from the bra and the shorts just skim, I don't have a muffin top anymore (it was more gateaux than muffin). I do however have problems with excess, saggy skin. My stomach looks like chicken skin, not pleasant at all! I can see a huge difference tho, would never...

SO....... I LOST 5LBS!!!!!! 11.11 this morning! :D

Well, 20 days to go and another weigh in looming. Fingers crossed for 3lbs as then I will be in the 11 stones! Undies arrived and fit! X

It's actually 4 but weigh in on Saturdays and he is home on the Friday. Bought some pretty undies last night, size 12! Eeeek, I am one smiley frenchie today! X

Woohoo!!!! 2lb off, 1 and a half stone in 6 weeks! :D 3 more weigh ins to go and 7lbs to lose!!

Miss them like crazy and within a week of them returning they are getting under your feet and disrupting your routine! Between work and kids it's been busy and the time has gone quickly but watch it drag now! Hence this thread, I'm not one for a diary but it'll give me somewhere to post and...

This is my first long deployment, have only done a 4 week stint before. 6 weeks down now! We've been dating for 2 yrs so quite lucky really. Mind u, he is only back for six weeks then gone again for another 12!

The small weight loss could be attributed to not having much to lose, it always slows down as you get close to target, my first stone went in 2 weeks, this next one is gonna take longer. Dunno chick, keep chipping away x

Oh bless you, I really feel for you. Lots of questions though, are you ts or ws? How much do you need to lose? Are you due on? Are you constipated? Please don't give up I am sure you'll see bigger results soon .

Ok, we have hit countdown. Oh returns from his deployment in 28 days! Mega excited frenchie now! Still have 9 pounds to go to hit my 28 pound target. Motivation is at a high, determination even higher! Weigh in tomorrow and fingers crossed a loss. So the aim for him to carry me up the stairs and...

Been there, done that (see my epic failure thread last week!) well done for dusting yourself off and starting again! X

Oh my word! I stayed the same! Still 19 pounds down, 9 to go! Yayyy!!!!

I am so sorry for you chick, been there and got the t shirt. Do what feels right for you, diets can wait. X

Eat 3, no carb meals, small portions and drink your water. You obviously have the determination so just start anyway! Good luck! (failing that, I am in Cornwall, pop round and borrow a few? Lol)

Thanks girls, have had a bath and a good cry and have now given myself a kick up the bum. Man up frenchie girl. So....... 38 days till he is home so still aim for total weight loss of 2 stone. Will see how far I have to go tomorrow and besides, I have still lost a stone (I hope) since he left!

I need to confess. I have screwed up big time. This past week I have been off plan most days. It's been a " oh sod it" week. Now realising what a fool I am because all I have achieved is a weightgain that I have to overcome. Back on track from this very minute. Weigh in in morning and start...

Oh wow well done everyone! Fab losses all round!!!! X

The only people who know are the girls in the office, everyone else thinks I am back on slimming world. OH knows I am losing weight, he has lost a stone through working in 49 degree sun and working out in gym everyday. I am deliberately not putting pics of myself on fb so he can't see (not many...

Yes, I am 1 stone 5 lbs down so far. My original goal was 1 stone 7lbs but am aiming for 2 stone. (other half is in navy and overseas till June 11th so this gave me a 10 week opportunity) 6 weeks to go and 9lbs to lose. I always give myself the option of turning a ts day into a ws day if I feel...

Hi everyone! Just been catching up on this thread. 1st weigh in is looming for you all, I hope you are all getting excited! Good luck. I have just started week 5 and have not had a week off ts since I started. Exante put the advice on there but you don't have to do it, I don't think many people...

Woo hoo :D lost another 2!!! So 4 weeks of exante have helped me lose 19 lbs. That's 1 stone 5 !!!! Now officially the lightest I have been since I was 14! Size 12's fitting comfortably and even getting a bit loose in some of the trousers! Next plan, lose the 5 pounds to get me into the...

So, dreaded night before weigh in again. What will the scales say tomorrow?????

Hi trickshot, I lost another 2 last saturday, so 17lbs in 3 weeks. Not too bad this week, just plodding along! What about you?

Fantastic!! Well done chick! and Happy Anniversary for last week! :D

I found that the first couple of days I was constantly popping to the loo but it seems to have settled down now and its not so bad. I am a community carer and had to use the loo on most visits!

I think its in addition to the water you use to make up the packs. I always aim for 4 litres, it seems to help.

No idea on the technical bits but good luck with your journey! Xx

Thanks Kate! Only 4 more pounds till original target and 7 weeks to do it in. Might have to go for the 2 stone target instead! X

I lost 2lb! I'm happy with that, 17 lb in 3 weeks. :D

So weigh in tomorrow.... fingers crossed......

Hi Kate! Well done chick, keep chipping away, its all worth it! And wow to getting back into clothes, it feels like you've been on a shopping spree without the dent in your bank balance. This week has been soooo hard, I almost caved several times and I am not very optimistic about the weigh...

I'm just having a stressed week and trying to avoid my usual comforts.... maybe vodka is the way forward...... :)

well.... I caved..... but put the food away before I ate it. Just hoping for a decent weigh in on Saturday to congratulate my will power. This week is definitely a struggle! Thanks for asking though, I WILL SUCCEED!!!!!

Ok, so day 17 and been 100%. Weight loss amazing so why, tonight am I wanting to devour everything and anything? Have had my 3 shakes, 3 litres of water and 2 cups of tea yet my stomach is growling like a lion and I cannot distract myself! Help please!

Best of luck, you should easily reach your goal!

Good luck and stick with it! This site is brilliant for support!

6lb off! That's 15lb in 2 weeks! Omg Omg Omg Omg! :D

Ooooh, just realised, I am day 14, weigh in tomorrow! :D

Hi simone, don't worry about asking questions, we all help one another (i'm fairly new, day 13). The exante site says AAM (add a meal) up to 201 cals every 21 days. So 3 weeks 3 packs per day then 7 days 3 packs plus small meal. Good luck with your weight loss!

Fantastic! Well done Welsh, that's what I lost last week too! Fantastic feeling isn't it :) weigh in tomorrow for me x

Oh bless you, hopefully you've just jumped back on the wagon again today and you'll see good results tomorrow. Let us know how you get on! X

Fantastic! Well done! Sorry you aren't feeling too good, hope you shift the cold quickly. Good luck for day 2 x

Well done Kate, a stone in 3 weeks? Thats awesome! Think how you felt 3 weeks ago about how much you wanted to lose the weight, be proud of yourself for doing it! :)

Good luck today, will check tonight to see how its gone :) x

Well done on resisting the temptations! Day 5 already, well done!! Fingers crossed for weigh in for you, hope you get good results! I'm on day 11 now, still been 100% barring the big swig of coffee with milk that I accidentally drank whilst at work today. Picked up the wrong mug and gulp...

Good luck! It's really funny how often we turn to food as a distraction technique. I'm on day 11 and not in the slightest bit hungry yet still have to stop myself from turning to food! Keep fighting those habits and you'll be laughing xx

Hi lorrs, just to forewarn you, don't make the pasta as directed on packet, there is a thread on here about how to get it right! Have never tried it but hopefully you will enjoy it. Good luck with your journey!

Don't be disheartened about not starting today. Use this evening as time to write a list of reasons to stick with the diet. Your motivation is at its highest so write your goals and hopes. When you wobble you can refresh your mind of those reasons. Today I am pretending my bottle of water is a...

how you getting on welshlal? :)

oooh, good luck Kirsty!

good luck mumzy! Have you ever tried a vlcd before? I was a complete newbie (currently on day 10) and moshermum is right, get through the first few days and you're plain sailing!

Good luck for Wednesday! Been a beautiful day down here in cornwall except I have hidden under layers of clothes coz I have been Sooooo cold! The kids ended up in tshirts while I shivered. Anyhoo, day 8 almost over. Keep smiling girls! X

Thanks jael! Mega chuffed.:)

Thanks, i'm over the moon! One more pound and i'm back in the 12 stone bracket! Roll on next saturday! :D

9 pound off! :D

Omg Omg Omg! 9lbs off! *runs around house like a loon* Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy x

Of course I will, aiming to lose 1.5 stone by 9 weeks time. My OH is in navy and out in Oman for 10 weeks. Dropped him off last Friday, started exante sat. Weighed in at 13.9. Was 12.8 when I reached sw target (had lost 6 stone to get there) so...... Fingers crossed!

Well done resisting! I found after day 3 I wasn't hungry anymore. I even managed to avoid the big spread of goodies my boss brought in for "friday treats" today. I didn't even look and drool, just wasn't interested. Water, water, water is the solution and reminding yourself that you can still...

Well done on trying again! I am on day 6, never done any type of vlcd before. You can do it chick, the support on here is fantastic! X

Oh thanks Jael, I was reading other's diaries and thinking how on earth do they get through it. I guess I'll just keep positive and hope for the best for Saturday weigh in (I think breaking my daily weigh in cycle is taking its toll) Thanks for the support xxx

Well I have completed day 4, still 100% but all day I have had a little demon in my head. What's the point in doing this? You'l put it all back on as soon as you start eating normally! Why are you trying to lose weight, if he doesn't love you no matter size you are, he's not worth it! Go on...

Hello oh gorgeous ones! Day 3 complete! Still going strong and actually growing to like tea without milk! Actually got to 2pm today before I realised I hadn't had my second shake (Days 1 and 2 I was clock watching). Also managed nearly 4 litres of water today, manic morning at work so no time...

Yayyyy, day 1 complete!! Having never done any type of total replacement diet before I found it quite challenging but managed to do it! Weighed myself this morning (:O) and have had 3 shakes, 3.5 litres of water, 4 cups of tea (no milk... gonna take some getting used to) and a half glass of diet...

Oh he will notice.... We are both on a mission to lose weight! He is planning on hitting the gym when he is not fixing helicopters (he is in the navy). I want him to be able to pick me up and carry me up the stairs when he returns ;)

Thank you Trickshot. I'm aiming to lose 1.5 stone (2 if I can) in 10 weeks. I dropped my OH at the air base this evening for his 10 week deployment to Oman and so its my ideal chance to lose the weight... what a surprise for him when he gets back! Have lost weight on the slimming world diet...

Hi, I hope you don't mind me joining this thread, not only am I new to exante (starting tomorrow, complete exante virgin!) but I am also new to minimins! I have been reading the posts avidly for the past couple of weeks, having made the decision to give it a go. I so hope I get results like I...