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Hi, I bought the shake & bar bumper pack from Exante but didn't realise that the Red Berry & Double chocolate bars would be included....I tried both but I really can't stand either. The chocolate one tastes doughy and nothing like chocolate. I didn't want to waste them so i decided to try...

Hi, in April last year I went on Lipotrim but got sick of the limited options of shakes, I was on it for 3 weeks & then changed over to Exante (with no break in between). I didn't put on any weight in the initial change over & just continued to lose. After 12 weeks on Exante I'd lost 3 stone...

Hi guys, well I went for my meal and it was delicious...even more so because up until today I've been so strict on Exante. I went for this but substituted the mash for veg: Sizzling Chicken Tender garlic chicken breasts on a sizzling skillet of onions, peppers, melted Monterey Jack and Colby...

Thanks guys! I think we'll be going to TGI Fridays or somewhere similar so steak & salad or like you suggest hunters chicken would be good. I presume prawns (not coated) would also be okay? I think it's probably best to avoid places like Indians, Chinese, Italians because there is not much...

Hi Guys, I am back on Exante again after shedding 3 stone before my big holiday which was in August. However since being back & certainly over the Christmas period I've put 2 back on :-( I started Exante again on Monday and all is going well, however I had a prior engagement this Wednesday...

Well done you :-)) did you just have 1 meal then rather than the full week? I just don't know what to do. I am hoping to lose another 3lb this week which will mean I've lost 2 stone in 6 weeks & don't want it to affect this for the worse. I am then hoping to lose a stone in June & another in...

Hi, I was wondering if anybody knows how important it is to have the week on low calorie diet plan after 3-4 weeks on total solutions? I was on lipotrim for 3 weeks (they do not mention having a break of adding extra calories) and then moved onto exante total solutions immediately without a...

Fantastic...I have just made them as per these instructions and they certainly crunch :-)) x

Hi, so I've attempted my first batch of the porridge biscuits and they've come out lovely golden brown, hard on the outside...but a little soft on the inside! Do you think I made then to thick? Or has anybody else had a similar thing happen? X

Hi, stick with it it definitely gets easier. I am on day 24 (I did 3 weeks on Lipotrim and switched straight to exante on Monday). It has become habit and such a relief not to eat and feel guilty. My clothes are looser and i feel as if i have so much energy. I am not sure my weight loss ticker...

I was told that black coffee was fine, there was no mention of it being de-caff x

I actually like the carbonara. I've only tried the thai chicken soup which i wasn't keen on at all. I am pleasantly surprised by the vanilla and strawberry shakes though x

Thanks guys. I'll give it a try x

Hi all, I have changed from lipotrim to exante recently and had the pasta last night which I didn't find too bad, it was very small but wasn't expecting much and I was just pleased to be eating something. I had the porridge this morning , how odd! It was like a mix between ready brek and baby...

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Thanks...I am trying not to worry too much & just stick to the diet until I've had my scan and results. If I have got PCO then I will certainly message you for that essay :-)) it may explain the way I have been lately with tiredness & ups & downs of energy & craving certain things but we'll see x

I'll let you know when I've had my scan & results. I do put weight on easily although we must be very similar because I do live my food so I am to blame really. I am sticking to this 100% in the hope that I'll lose the weight which if I have got PCO then it'll help x

Thanks. I am not doing to bad, I got the expected bog standard reply from exante about not being able to comment on LT. I am just going to mix them and hope it doesn't do any harm, I think I'd find it difficult to go back to eating a normal meal ATM too. I've got 12 weeks to go and I keep...

Thanks guys. I tried the exante meal bar today and could only manage half of it for lunch & half for dinner...I found it very strange actually eating something (and a bit guilty too ha). Apparently my exante is getting delivered on Monday so it's not too bad x

Thanks mini. Do they not, is there a reason for that maybe something to do with nutrients etc. I just don't want to ruin all of my hard work. I considered having 2 lipotrim and a salad every day until my exante arrives but didn't know if that'd be any good either x

I was wondering what affect mixing exante & lipotrim would have. This is my 3rd week of lipotrim 100% but I have ordered exante & plan to change over however it hasn't arrived yet and I'm running out of my lipotrim. I do have the exante meal bars and wondered if I could have a lipotrim shake for...

Hi, I went to the doctors today and she is sending me for a scan. She said I could have cysts on my ovaries which apparently can be caused by prolonged use of some contraception. Also being over weight can be a cause too x

Chelly slightly off the subject of bowels (although I am currently having issues in that department too and don't know what to take. Senna doesn't work and as for dulcolax I get the awful stomach cramps). Anyway I came off my depo injection after many years in December 2011, I didn't get my...

Thanks, I didn't get any leaflets or the opportunity to watch the DVD people mentioned, I had to find it online. I am on my 3rd week now and have completely gone off the soup, which means I am just in the shakes which if I am honest are boring me. I had a look at Exante & groupon have a great...

Hi, I thought that muscle weighed more than fat until i was told that this is not the case. Apparently they both weigh the same only muscle is toned and fat is wobbly. I read up on it (because I have lived by this thought ha) this is what I found: Q:Does muscle really weigh more than fat...

Hi just to let you know my pharmacist did not stock either flapjack because she said nobody ate them and the last lot she ordered went out of date. She was reluctant to order me any and I wanted to try them for myself to see if I can build them not my diet so I e-mailed Lipotrim and explained...

Thanks Nikki, I feel as if I'd be cheating on my pharmacist if I swapped (but she's not been the best anyway ha) and I need to do what is best for me. I'm not at the distraught stage yet but am looking ahead thinking can I really have JUST the LT options until August. X

Thanks Killercurls, the choice of shakes & food make it quite appealing. I'd have to be very dedicated with having no official weigh in but I have this forum for support. Keep me updated with your weight loss, if I change over it will be after next week when I have finished my lipotrim x

Go for it! I am currently typing away with my fab new colour on :-)) Sad i know but I am already excited about my next colour haha! X

Thanks for this. I think i might give it a go :-)) x

Thank you, I think I have just read that. I am just concerned about moving from 425kcal on LT to 600kcal on Exante. Got a tight goal set for myself and wouldn't want to gain any weight due to the increase of calories (although if I did the recommended 20mins of exercise a day then maybe this...

Hi, I have been on Lipotrim for 2 weeks and am more than satisfied with the results, however I know that very soon I am going to get bored of the limited options. Has anybody else moved from one to the other and what do you think (do you lose at the same rate etc). I have noticed that on...

Thanks everyone. They only sell the maintenance products online so i have found a different pharmacy that may stock them. I'll check after the bank holiday and let you all know what i think :) X

Thanks for that. I've e-mailed lipotrim to see if they do samples, at least then I'll know and if the pharmacist does get them they won't be wasted. I'm thinking if I had it with a cup of tea then maybe it won't be sooo bad ha! If not I'll look online to see if I can get some x

Toasted? Is there just one flavour. I start my 3rd week on Monday & need something different. Wonder whether I can order them online. I doubt my pharmacist will order them for me to try as the last lot she got went off x

Wow well done you! Keep going x

Hi all, I wanted to know whether the Lipotrim flapjack/biscuit type things are worth trying? My pharmacist has told me that they are awful so she no longer stocks them. I was wondering if they are really 'that' bad because they'd be handy to keep in my bag when I am out and about. Thanks

I asked my pharmacists about the breath strips and she told me that she couldn't get them something to do with the supplier but Lipotrim direct sell them to the pharmacists (just not sure if she can be bothered). I'll be ordering mine off line i think x

My weigh in days are slightly mixed up because i work shifts, but i have been on Lipotrim for 12 days and had my weigh in yesterday. I have lost 14lb and i am super chuffed with that :-)) x

Hi slimdonna2b, i started lipotrim 12 days ago and also at 5'2 i was shocked and upset to hit the scales at 15.4 but now i weigh 14.4 and am feeling very motivated. Writing your goals & reasons down is such a good idea because when you feel weak you can look at and remember what your reasons are...

:( Aww i hope you're feeling a bit better. I haven't been too bad and haven't seen anything on lipotrim causing painful periods so i'll keep my fingers crossed that it is only a coincidence x

:-)) I have gone for a glittery orange colour today! We will definitely spur each other on x

I have been coming on every two months since December a year after i came off my depo & before I started any diets. Think it is just a symptom of coming off the depo but it doesn't help my weight twice a month grrrr! On the plus side my clothes feel a lot better too. Keep up the good work x

Sarah my target is August too so we'll be doing if together. Keep you head held hi I'm sure you're beautiful no matter what size you are but an more than to aware of what am impact being over weight has on your confidence. I don't wear make up daily anyway & am in work that much I tend to be in...

This may me too much information (sorry) but I think I may now understand why I have stayed the same. I do not have regular periods since coming off my depo injection and usually come on approx every two weeks. Today was the first sign that it may be my time again! Hopefully by this time next...

I'm not sure that my pharmacist does them (although I've heard that they aren't great). I'll double check tomorrow morning, it is my weekly weigh in although I don't start week 3 until Monday x

Hi, has anybody had any success with making the mousse with your chocolate sachet? This was my second time of trying and it was a fail!!! The first time I used the recommended amount of water 4oz and it was too runny, I ended up freezing it and eating it as a frozen dessert. This time I used...

I have just been shopping with the husband and not being the healthiest eater anyway (especially when I don't cook for him) he loaded the shopping trolly with cheese, pizza, crisps, ready meals, wedges, bagels, bread, bacon etc...I found it all very difficult considering I've not felt hungry. I...

Thats fantastic, well done you! X

How's it going Beccaferg have you tried your dress on recently? I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you, although I am pretty sure it'll fit comfortably. Good luck x

Well done sarahwillbslim, keep up the good work. I am on day 11 and can honestly say i am no longer feeling hungry and am not struggling sticking to it at all (I was that busy at work I even forgot my lunchtime shake tut tut....i have had it now & will just have my last one later). I have a...

This is so true, i remember being on slimming world and i'd be super chuffed with 2lb (especially as i knew i cheated along the way ha). Thanks for the encouragement x

Have you tried any total meal replacement diets? I am on my second week of Lipotrim and lost 12lb in the first week. Good luck with whichever you decide on x

My weigh in is tomorrow too & although I have been good I know I haven't lost anything grrrrr! If you haven't sneaked a peek at your weight on the scales before you go then like Emmy_lu said you might be pleasantly surprised. Good luck & keep us posted x

I was ranting about this today and a colleague who has been on the Cambridge diet before asked if I measured myself when starting the diet (which I haven't). She went through the same thing and although she hadn't lost any weight in 2 weeks she lost 6 inches off her waist. Come to think of it...

Thanks for the encouragement, i am getting weighed on Friday and although it wont be a full week i'll still get an idea of how much i've lost. August seems so far away but the way this year is going it'll fly by. Well done on sticking to it for so long x

7lb is a fantastic weight loss in a week but I know how easy it is to want more, sometimes it feels as if you a depriving yourself for nothing. In reality i know it isn't for nothing even with a little weight loss because every little helps towards my target x

At least you can now get over those blips & move on. I was wondering how i'll get on when it is my time of the month actually because usually about 4 days before i crave anything sweet and unhealthy and want to eat everything in sight. I'll keep you posted. Stay determined and remain positive x

That's fantastic, well done x

If I am honest i am not regular anyway (again tmi ha). I am more concerned that it might be the reason for my lack of weight loss. You are right though I need to avoid the scales as i do start to feel a bit down when i don't see the numbers falling & on a weak day this could tip me over the edge...

I've got a while yet before i get to that stage (maybe around 10 weeks myself) but let me know how it goes for you. I am very interested to find out how easy it is to control/manage any possible weight gain x

Great i weighed myself this morning (same as yesterday) so i'll just post my weight once a week mon/tuesday. Thanks x

should we post our weight loss weekly? Also does it have to be a set date or is it just from 1st May? X

you're welcome Emmy_lu I have also been using pepper and as I said curry powder etc to give it some taste, quite annoyed but never mind now we know. 10 weeks is fantastic :-)) well done you x

I went to my chemist and the normal woman wasn't in. She didn't want to sell me Ducolax without checking with the lipotrim pharmacist that they were okay to take with the diet, instead she gave me a free sachet of fibreclear....has anyone ever used it before and did it work? X

I have posted this on another post:- Hi All, I have seen a few posts whereby people are asking about adding ingredients to the soups or shakes. Only last week I myself was told by my pharmacist that I could add curry powder, hot pepper sauce, pepper & chilli's to the lipotrim chicken soup; in...

Hi All, I have seen a few posts whereby people are asking about adding ingredients to the soups or shakes. Only last week I myself was told by my pharmacist that I could add curry powder, hot pepper sauce, pepper & chilli's to the lipotrim chicken soup; in fact she told me that the spicy stuff...

Thanks (again) Louthlady...I am going to try to remain positive and stick to the plan 100%. I am very determined at the minute....maybe because I have my last big 'friends' holiday before my 30's and the need to grow up :-) x

Thanks I might stop off at the chemist on my way home x

That could very well be the case. I was told by the pharmacist to take sena as needed, but it isn't working. I was wondering if it isn't as strong as some other tablets due to it being herbal? X

Hi, This is now my 9th day on lipotrim and have been sticking to the TFR completely, I've been drinking the recommended water and haven't had anything but what I am allowed. I had quite a big weight loss in my first week but I have now stayed the same for 4 days (I weigh myself every morning)...

Natalie, your story was the first one i have been able to relate to (in relation to food). So sorry to hear about your loss & subsequent breakdown of your marriage but super happy that you have found someone who loves you for you. i am exactly the same when it comes to food, there are no...

So we are! Thanks for the encouragement this is my second week, finding it difficult when I am off work especially when my husband is sat eating all sorts and all I can have is my soups but I am unhappy at my current weight and need to remember that when i am having my moments of weakness. Have...

I love this :-)) x

I love this one....so true x

I will join this challenge :-) i am currently 14st6lb target weight by 15th July 12st6lb Good luck everyone

Hi, i would like to lose 14lb 30/4/13 14st6lb

So we are! Thanks for the encouragement this is my second week, finding it difficult when I am off work especially when my husband is sat eating all sorts and all I can have is my soups but I am unhappy at my current weight and need to remember that when i am having my moments of weakness. Have...

Well done on your weight loss so far. I haven't been sick but occasionally after a shake or soup I do feel a bit sickly, it soon passes though. Can anyone tell me what the name of the allowed mints or breath strips are? it is one thing I am really paranoid about. Thanks x

How annoying to be told different and possibly incorrect things. I will double ✔ when I go in on Friday but I have been adding all sorts to my soup (like the pharmacist said) just to make it a bit more edible x

Hi Sam, well done for starting the diet. Not everyones weight loss will be the same and you might find that one day you've lost several pounds that you weren't expecting to lose, keep motivated and remember why you started it :-))

I didn't get anything other than the shakes. I did enquire about the shaker but you can get similar ones in tesco/asda etc for a lot less x

Is mouth spray allowed? X

My pharmacist also told me that pepper, hot pepper sauce, chilli's and curry powder were all okay to add to the taste. She also said that I could add cinnamon to my shakes!! Hmmm i've still had a good weight loss but don't want to do anything to impede my weight loss x

Hi sarah, don't worry i know how you feel. I avoided weighing myself and use food as a crutch to my emotions (in fact i use it for every emotion). I got on the scales finally and was shocked that i weighed over 15stone, the heaviest i have ever been. This is my 8th day on lipotrim and i already...

Hi, i am new to lipotrim and started it last Monday. Due to working shifts my weigh ins at the chemist are not exactly a week apart so I am weighing myself at home once a week. In the last 8 days i have lost 12lb but am wondering how much this is likely to slow down (as this usually happens on...