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  1. annaphylactic

    Is there anybody out there?

    Hi Lynn. .. just logged back in under my original name (stupid me set up a new account rather than just getting a password reminder for this one!)... do you remember me!? I am 100% sure we were buddies when we did LL in 2008/9... in fact I think we ended up being friends on the book of face (if...
  2. annaphylactic

    Facing my demons...

    Welcome :)
  3. annaphylactic

    ProPoints My WW Journey

    Hiya, just stopping in to congratulate you on your losses so far. I start PP on Wednesday, first meeting tomorrow night. Am a seasoned weightlosser, having lost about 5 stone... but cannot seem to shift last two, plus learn my lessons about portions and healthy eating. I want to go from 12 and...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Hi! Well, needless to sayI haven't been sticking to the programme. Every single morning I have had an Exante pack, with the best intentions, but by the evening I am scoffing. Last night I weighed myself and was very fed up, so I'm really going to try and get back on it today. I'm just so...
  5. annaphylactic

    dispite my bad week

    Well done Jools! :) xx
  6. annaphylactic

    A bit worried?!?!

    Aww, bless you! Don't worry. Many doctors and pharmacists are against VLCDs, but if followed correctly and not abused they are life savers for many people. My GP was all for it... as was the nurse who used to do my blood pressure checks while I was on LL (it was a requirement). My old LL...
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    Gotta make this work!

    Sounds incredible! 10th December is my goal day too... my birthday! Want to look HOT in all the pics etc! We can do this! What amazing motivation... and remember... you've done this before, you know it works... so put your chatterbox in a shoebox, bury it, and get on with it :D A xx
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    OMG I'm so unfit.....never realised!

    You never forget? Really?! I got a bike last year... got on it, couldn't get used to the steering (backwards/forwards rather than roundy round like a steering wheel), did an almighty 360 and crashed into my garage door before dismounting sheepishly and scurrying back inside. Terrifying! Not been...
  9. annaphylactic

    Adverts...

    Phew! I never saw it, but felt like it might be lurking behind any click! Hehe x
  10. annaphylactic

    how do you celebrate yours?

    Jools, I was considering a tattoo as well... something permanent that says something like Never Look Back... a nod to my weightloss but also other things I've been through in my life that have caused a lot of pain and grief. Getting to goal will be my time to pit the old me away and move...
  11. annaphylactic

    Sun 10th -Sat 16th Weighers! PUT YOUR LOSS IN HERE

    -3lbs for me :D
  12. annaphylactic

    the scales moved the scales moved the scales moved!!!

    Well done, glad to hear the scales are moving again :) Makes it all worthwhile huh? As for fibre - do you mean supplements? If so, from my LL days the only ones that were recommended were Psyllium Husks... other things like Fibresure apparently contained things that can affect ketosis, but who...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Yeah, I wouldn't bother with AAM week - too hard to get back into it (as we all know!!). I will probs do what I did on LL if I was still on it... i.e. make my shakes with milk rather than water during week 13... but to be honest, the amount I have cheated has already covered this need to up...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Right, weighed in this morning and have lost 3lbs... so I have made up my horrid 2lb gain and lost one more. How the hell does this happen!? Until yesterday I have cheated everyday. Don't get me wrong, I haven't been eating non stop, and what I have eaten hasn't been too naughty, but it really...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    PS... Spyro, yeah could be something to do with that. I've decided I can always have an extra shake if it's really too hard getting back into the big K. Better that than a scotch egg :s A xx
  16. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Thanks everyone :) Oh, and just for the record... HONK!!! xx
  17. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Hey Toots, Yes, let's. I have adjusted my target from 10 stone to 10.5 stone... so that means I've only got a measly 19lb to go. WHICH IS NOTHING! Let's do this, once and for all. I have been good so far today, but am starving... had both packs quite early and am trying to put off having my...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Thanks everyone for being so supportive. Perhaps you're all right, maybe staying away is a bad idea. I have been ok today (well, apart from first thing this morning when I decided it would be a good idea to eat the pack of ham in the fridge, and finish those KP nuts and choc bar I started last...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Well the cheating caught up with me. BUT I CANNOT STOP! This is the exact reason why I said to other people not to let one lapse happen, because it turns into a massive ferocious triangle (worse than a vicious circle I find)... I would love to say that I learnt my lesson when I stepped on the...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Hi everyone, Well, had my Week 4 weigh in this morning and have lost another 4lbs!! Not entirely sure how as I have been eating for half of it (not constantly, lol, but more than I should be!). Really was planning to get back on the programme properly this morning, but then seeing that weigh...
  21. annaphylactic

    October challenge

    Spyro2008 - 14lbs Jools1986 - 14lbs Missbiker - 14lbs Julied - 14lbs Fattymcbigbum - 14lbs Aaliyah27 - 20lbs Lucy4loop - 14lbs Chrissie2108 - 14lbs Kaya3 - 14lbs Wairimu - 14lbs Shos - 10lbs Katie_x - 15lbs Berryred -14lbs Angie-bum 14lbs Toots - 7lbs Kenshin112 - 14lbs JoanneM -...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Right then, my second month of packs has just arrived. Here's to the next stone off and getting into the tens! :) A x x
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Right. Well. My one low carb meal turned into three (plus salted nuts and a couple of choc Freddos, couldn't stop myself). I kind of gave myself yesterday 'off' as I've run out of the packs I like and my new months packs arrive today - between 11:08-12:08, how specific!?! Annoyingly, however...
  24. annaphylactic

    pole dancing eeeep

    I've got a pole in the middle of my living room - it's great fun! Enjoy!! :) A x
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    In fact, I think - for my sanity - I am going to forgive myself a weekly meal, and keep it low carb, sugar free. If I have something to look forward to, I may not even feel tempted when it comes around to it. After all, we all want something we can't have. So - yes, Saturday nights for me will...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Meh. Ate. I can't really give a good reason. Just that I had a horrid day - well, not horrid, just damn stressful... had my speaking exam for the Spanish degree i'm doing... and opened my new theatre. Both pretty big things! So anyway, I kept my food low carb... cold meats and salad. I just...
  27. annaphylactic

    AHHHHHHH 3 Goals in one day!!!!!

    Three for the price of one! You must be thrilled :) xx
  28. annaphylactic

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honking like I mean it - HONK!!!
  29. annaphylactic

    advice please :)

    I don't know the INS and outs, but you shouldn't be knocked out of ketosis. Xx
  30. annaphylactic

    Poogatch's Diary - Day 13 Mrs P's Birthday :D

    Where are you!!! COME BACK!!! :) x
  31. annaphylactic

    Going the distance............here we go again

    Brilliant loss! Well done Toots x x
  32. annaphylactic

    Soooo Difficult to get back on track

    Oh Petal, sounds like you are having an awful time. Perhaps this isn't the right time for you? Trying to force yourself to do it never has good results, you need to be in the right mindset and then jump on it. Also, by telling yourself you HAVE to do it, for your health, because of your age...
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    Very first thread!

    Hey everyone... nice to have this thread during times of temptation, just to hide away and not be confronted with people talking about naughty things. Everyone mentioning how many days they have been VLCDing made me wonder... and I think I am probably on day 180 or so all together, although...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Nothing really to report apart from to say I am still here and still going strong. Got back on the wagon on Monday morning and haven't felt the need to fling myself carelessly from the tracks again - so far! The scales still aren't moving a massive amount, but they are shifting slightly. This...
  35. annaphylactic

    Sub Forum ideas....

    Ooh, not sure I like the diary sub forum... this is why I didn't set up a minimins blog, because I liked seeing newly updated posts from people on the main page... now feel like I've been hidden away :( Haha. Such a fragile soul. x
  36. annaphylactic

    Things that make me cringe about being fat...

    Trying on clothes and having to ask for the next size up - which seems fine when that size up is a 12, but not a 24... then you get the hideous response "I'm sorry madam, we don't stock those sizes." *Shudder* Being too unconfident about getting up to naughty business with the light on... and...
  37. annaphylactic

    Sort of Newbie...

    Hey Lucy, well done on your loss :) Here's to the second half... it's a nice feeling to know you're half way there huh? Xx
  38. annaphylactic

    Hello

    Welcome to Exante, Berry :) xx
  39. annaphylactic

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk!!! :) xx
  40. annaphylactic

    the journey of colly...no longer vlcd-ing.

    Oh Colly, what pr*cks. I'd have marched up to them and shoved a pineapple where the sun doesn't shine (well, in my mind at least!) You can lose weight, be full of self confidence and looking beautiful but they, my love, will still be gimps! Hugs xxx
  41. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Thank you all! :D Heidi- good luck tomorrow! xxx
  42. annaphylactic

    Going the distance............here we go again

    Hey Toots, Not been around for a while apart from to update my diary thread. Bit belated, but well done on your half a stone loss in week one! Brilliant! Try not to worry about your gain. It is heartbreaking when if happens and I have read they are quite often delayed after a lapse.... just...
  43. annaphylactic

    Hi there

    Good luck Kenshin!! You'll be at goal in no time xx
  44. annaphylactic

    Fatty McBigbum - Feeling rough

    OH WOW!!!! That loss is bleeping incredible!! Well done! Bet you're glad you avoided that pizza now huh? :D A x
  45. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Week 3 Weigh In Well, just weighed in... lost 1lb. Still not in the 11s, but only one and a half pounds to go until I get there! Had a conversation with an ex last night that has given me sone great motivation, so I have a renewed sense of vigour to carry on and keep on the programme...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Week three WI this morning but dreading it... was 12st 2.5lbs last Weds... Last night I was more than that... I'm preparing for a STS week for the first time ever on a VLCD. Which means no movement for 10 days. Grrr. Ok, here goes nothing... x
  47. annaphylactic

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk for yesterday and today :)
  48. annaphylactic

    day 3 of restart - feeling better

    Aww honey - sorry to hear you're feeling rubbish. Hot bath and early night?? :) I am REALLY peckish tonight. REALLY REALLY peckish. Desperately want to eat something.. going to have my soup and my bar and hopefully that will see me right. :) A x
  49. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Thank you Starlight! :) Today has been ok so far- but I know from the last couple of days that the evenings are my bad time... although saying that, it was a weekend where I had nothing on, so I'm hoping with all the stress of this week (my new theatre opening on Saturday, as well as spanish...
  50. annaphylactic

    confession time - restart today

    Hey honey, Seems we are both in the same boat today! I haven't had time off as such, but I have cheated on Sat night and last night (to quite a spectacular extent!) and so today is officially my first day back on the wagon properly... sat quietly, arms behind my back, mouth gagged and DAMN WELL...
  51. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Thank you! And just seen your losses... brilliant!!!!!!!!! A x
  52. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Thanks everyone. Well and truly fell off the wagon tonight. Feel sick as hell. Won't tell you what I've eaten, but it wasn't pretty. I am going to get back on it tomorrow. Really want to be another stone down by the end of October... and at goal by end of November... ready for my birthday on...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Hey - not too great to be honest. Had another slip up last night, and today really struggling. Just seen a horrid photo of myself on Bookface that has given me the motivation to get on with it and keep going. I think I've been feeling good about myself again, thinking I look good, slim etc, but...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    You didn't bang on at all Luc! Was all good advice! :) xx
  55. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Hey guys - sorry I've not been around. Had a friend over last night, then was up early for an ice skating hen do :) Just got home, absolutely shattered. Now getting ready to go out for dinner and drinks - but obviously I'm not doing the dinner bit - ho hum. Lol. Have been back on track since my...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    I'd love to say that I will do that - but I know what I'm like... DOH! >,< Day has gone ok so far, although feeling quite weak - willpower wise. I've locked the front door and about to run a bath. If there was a nice steak infront of me right now it would.. *oh hang on, I've eaten it*. Just...
  57. annaphylactic

    TMI but..

    Nope - I had it both times - with LL, then with Exante... both, weirdly, on day five! :) A x
  58. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Hello everyone, Having another 'meh' day today. Weighed myself again this morning and was 12st 3 again... I WAS 12ST 3 ON SUNDAY!! So that's six morning weigh ins with no shift... all because of a stupid bit of sliced chicken. Fed up with a capital EFF. Not going to stop, am determined to keep...
  59. annaphylactic

    My pack has at last arrived !!!

    Hey Heidi, I've been thinking about the Christmas party season stuff too - want to buy something to wear as a goal, but obviously just because I'm a certain size, doesn't mean things will fit properly - so might have to hang fire. I still think the LBD can't be beaten - something really well...
  60. annaphylactic

    Returner saying hello

    Welcome back!! :) x
  61. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Thanks guys. I just feel so disappointed in myself. I used to do this on LL, same stuff (roast chicken) and I got away with it once, then the next week I was kicked out of ketosis... not sure why, but I guess the packs are carefully balanced and anything additional kicks you out? I dunno...
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    I feel so dissapointed

    Aww Mel, not sure how much you've lost each week etc... how you lost the first bit of weight etc... but try not to feel down about 2lbs. It's 2lbs closer to your goal and hopefully next week you'll have a better loss to make up for the fact it wasn't a biggie. Just keep on and you WILL get to...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Arghhh!! What the hell is wrong with me? Left the house feeling really positive and happy that my weight was finally on the move - and what do I go and do? EAT! I had a choc shake sat in the carpark of Tesco, so I wouldn't go in hungry... managed to get around all the aisles getting what I...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    I'm on the rollercoaster again, and I love it! This morning I got up and weighed myself (I know, I know...)... and was confronted with the same number that showed on the scales on Monday. Felt really fed up. Felt I'd really plateaued, so sulked a bit and went back to bed. Just got up "again"...
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    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk for day 15 yesterday xx
  66. annaphylactic

    Fatty McBigbum - Feeling rough

    Yeah! That's the hardest day done... now you've just got to keep your head down, get into ketosis in a couple/few days and the rest is plain sailing (if you can keep you internal little chatterbox quiet!). Glad you're liking the packs - that def makes things easier!! :D A xx
  67. annaphylactic

    ive just swapped from lipotrim to exante

    Hi Spyro, I know we've "met" already but just wanted to officially welcome you to Exante and minimins :) A xx
  68. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Yup - when I think of it like that it is bleeping brilliant!!!!!!! :D A x x x
  69. annaphylactic

    My pack has at last arrived !!!

    Aww thank you! :) The smallest I ever got on LL was 11st 6lbs, this time I am aiming to get to 10st... or as close as I can without looking emaciated (can't imagine it!)... have taken some more underwear shots when I started Exante... and will take again when I get to goal... I love progress...
  70. annaphylactic

    BARS & KETOSIS

    I got mine from this place... but I think you can get them from lots of places: Ketone Tests Ketone test strips for urine dip testing
  71. annaphylactic

    what are your favourite flavours?

    Ummm - my order of preference is probs: Likes... Choc shake Choc orange Vanilla shake (with coffee) Veg soup Toffee, nut and raisin bar Mushroom Soup --- Dislikes... Strawberry Tomato Thai Chicken Banana A x
  72. annaphylactic

    My pack has at last arrived !!!

    Yey! You're now one of us - mwahahahaha *evil laugh*... You can probs now see my albums too - in which case, I apologise for the horrific underwear shots! :S Hahaha. Have a good evening x
  73. annaphylactic

    the journey of colly...no longer vlcd-ing.

    Was thinking of you today. *Hugs*. It's so hard, and I completely understand the feelings surrounding not seeing (great)grandchildren etc - I had the same feelings when I lost my dad and step dad... they got to see my brother and my sister get married and have children, but not me. Just doesn't...
  74. annaphylactic

    LL September Starters/Re-starters

    Hey everyone, Sorry I keep disappearing - the Exante board is getting quite busy, so I am finding it hard to keep up with threads!! Just to let you know that I had my second week weigh in this morning and I've lost anothe 2.5lbs. I wasn't that happy at first, but I've put it back in...
  75. annaphylactic

    My pack has at last arrived !!!

    WOW!!! 8lbs!!! That's amazing Heidi!! Well done!! How great is that feeling of disbelief when you step on the scale? I LOVE it, although not so much when I haven't lost as much as I'd hoped - ho hum ;) As for the Thanks box, it could well appear after 50 posts - so post once more and you're...
  76. annaphylactic

    Nearly there-change diet or stay on Exante?

    Hey, There is no reason why that last 10lbs should take you more than 3/4 weeks - I haven't heard of it slowing down the lighter you get - it could just be that you are having a slow week/few days and therefore you feel like you have plateaued. If I were you - which I am not, obviously - I...
  77. annaphylactic

    The stages of Exante

    Ah brill thread DietKitty - thanks for bumping it!! I am definitely on number 16, trying to get into the mindset of 17! :) xx
  78. annaphylactic

    Newbie to Exante and to MiniMins!

    Welcome Abbie! Keep posting (you will be able to do more stuff once you've hit 50 posts, add signature, photo etc)... and good luck with your first week! I am relatively new to Exante too, only done 2 weeks - but I did Lighter Life before for around 6 months so I know the drill. I can't speak...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Hmpphhh... well, I had my second week weigh in this morning and I was only down 2.5lbs. I am trying to keep things in perspective because I had such a great loss in my first week - I am only 2.5lbs off a stone in two weeks - I just feel like I've hit a bit of a plateau. I have been this weight...
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    My pack has at last arrived !!!

    Enjoy the antique auction :) Thank you box should be in bottom right hand corner of the main post box... it says Thanks on it! :D Ref citric acid, yep it knocks you out. I had heard about Coke Zero and Dr Pepper Zero that they are ok, bit I'd still go sparingly if I were you. Plus studies have...
  81. annaphylactic

    BARS & KETOSIS

    Bad spelling strikes again... 'aid have thought'? Lol. I'd. Although prefer 'aid', makes me sound like the Queen! :p x
  82. annaphylactic

    BARS & KETOSIS

    As long as you are only having one bar a day there is no reason why you should be kicked out of ketosis :) Obviously everyone is different. On LL we were told to avoid bars for first four days to get us into ketosis quicker, but if you've been on LT you are probs already in it aid have...
  83. annaphylactic

    Fat-Boy-Slimmin - through the hard times and the good

    Hey... just wanted to drop by and see how you're doing. Sounds like you're not having the best time. :( Miss you over on the Exante board... everyone is friends again after 'Cup-o-soup-gate', in fact the girl in question is now doing the diet as intended as it wasn't working - just needed to...
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Oi Toots! Shut that filthy mouth of yours hehe. Do I come to your house and put porn on the tele when you're having a nice cup of tea with the neighbours? Honestly... ;) Hehehe xx
  85. annaphylactic

    Ketosis!!

    Pilots style stuff!? Oh Anna, spell check girl! PILATES style lol x
  86. annaphylactic

    Ketosis!!

    Hehe, well we deserve an up side (oh, apart from the rapid weightless that is!!). The lack of food and drink is so chuffing boring, it's only fair we get to chill a bit hehe. In all seriousness though, I think regular pilots style stuff is good, stretches, etc. Good for the joints, heart and...
  87. annaphylactic

    Going the distance............here we go again

    Glad you're doing well :) No probs ref Boullion, I'd forgotten too until the other day, it's great in time of need! A xx
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Apologies for rubbish spelling, on iPod writing with my thumb... Doesn't bode well for good grammar or spelling!! Ooh, and I was auto-asterisked! Check me out and my rebelliousness :p X
  89. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Ooh lots of "well done you's", I like getting well dines rather that "oh you silly *****'s", so thank you!! No idea why I always crave meat. Maybe because you can talk yourself into it... Because it's protein common sense it shouldn't knock us out of ketosis, but sadly I know from a couple of...
  90. annaphylactic

    Ketosis!!

    As far as I know, but I'm no oracle! I think the recommendation is to do toning exercises only, or continue with an exercise regime if it's something you were doing religiously pre-diet, bit don't start anything new that is too strenuous, or push yourself to being sweaty, breathless. We are...
  91. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Hello all, I've really struggled this afternoon. I left work at about 6 and the whole way home I was fantasising about scotch eggs! Trying to convince myself that just one scotch egg would be ok - then realising it wouldn't - so I thought about buying a plain piece of steak instead - or a...
  92. annaphylactic

    Sort of Newbie...

    Crikey that's precise! :D Hope your packs arrived ok. What did you think of your first Exante pack(s)? I have to say I wasn't that keen following the LL packs, but they have grown on me and the losses are definitely enough to keep me on track :) xx
  93. annaphylactic

    Question About Bars

    Hey - apparently the bars contain a higher level of carbs, so there is a chance that having two in one day will be enough to knock you out of ketosis, but once in a blue moon I'm sure it won't have a major impact :) A xx
  94. annaphylactic

    Ketosis!!

    Woop! Well done mudbabe! Great feeling huh? Ref the exercise, it's actually recommended we don't exercise while doing a VLCD. Gentle toning exercise is fine (like pilates etc), but nothing cardio. The few calories we are getting are too busy burning our body fat, if we use them doing exercise...
  95. annaphylactic

    My pack has at last arrived !!!

    Hey! Well done getting into ketosis and glad you are feeling better. It is such a relief when the hunger goes and we start feeling more human, huh? Good luck with your first week weigh in, can't wait to see how you get on :) Just a little warning ref the diet coke - it can affect your weight...
  96. annaphylactic

    Poogatch's Diary - Day 13 Mrs P's Birthday :D

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS POOGATCH! Wow, it sounds like you've really been through the mill over the last few days; sorry I've not been online and have only just caught up now. You already know that what you've been doing is "wrong" and you know what you need to do to get to where you want to be...
  97. annaphylactic

    n00bee

    Hey Fatty (you'll be changing your name soon enough!), Enjoy your Exante adventure - it's a fantastic rollercoaster and you will love watching those scales go down, down, down... truly awesome stuff. I'm a Wednesday weigher too - got my second weigh in tomorrow in fact, so if you do end up...
  98. annaphylactic

    thank you all and bye

    Hey Nico, Good luck with SW, I have heard great things from people that have lost good amounts of weight doing it. Hope it's just as brill for you too! As others have said, doing a VLCD isn't for everyone; but you'll find what works for you and be a success doing so - keep in touch and let us...
  99. annaphylactic

    Oh hurry up!!!

    Hi Simples - have your packs arrived yet? Hope so. New start tomorrow, very exciting!! x x
  100. annaphylactic

    JoanneM's Diary - over 8 stone gone!

    Well done Joanne on your brill loss! Almost half a stone in a week, can't complain about that! Love the tip about the curry powder in the soup too - might try that later :) Oh and Heidi - stay strong, you'll be in ketosis in no time (if not already!) and will feel SO much better! Love to all...
  101. annaphylactic

    Elivira's on a mission to eliminate 100lbs!

    Hey sweetie, Haven't been about too much last couple of days but wanted to say well done on the 2lbs - I know it doesn't feel like much but it is a brill loss and 2lbs closer to your goal! :D Good luck with the flat and job hunt, it's always rubbish when you're in limbo but I'm sure it will...
  102. annaphylactic

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk for yesterday, day 13 :)
  103. annaphylactic

    the journey of colly...no longer vlcd-ing.

    Oh honey, just seen your news, been a bit useless keeping up with threads. Thinking of you angel. I'm here if you want to vent... Hope the funeral is ok on Wednesday. Celebrate all the good times with your grandmother and rock that fur coat as though you were on a catwalk. Big hugs xx
  104. annaphylactic

    Babystars diary-day 7....not well

    Aww, hope you feel better quick smart and good luck at your WI. I know it's hard to get the water down you when you're feeling icky - if you can get hold of some LL Forest Fruits water flavouring, it's gorgeous in boiling water - makes a really lovely hot ribena type drink - can almost convince...
  105. annaphylactic

    Newbie!

    Welcome and congratulations!! xx
  106. annaphylactic

    Sort of Newbie...

    Hey Lucy - aww, just read about the split. So sorry. I broke up with the man who I thought was the love of my life back in July, and I think part of my reason for getting the rest of the weight off now is all to do with claiming a bit of myself back - taking control again. Still finding things...
  107. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Hehe - sweeteners are my best friend at the moment, I have to say! Good luck with your first week of Exante... you may find you love the flavours - stranger things have happened ;) Just kidding. I know many people find them quite nice, I am just a fussy bugger. :) Good luck and keep in touch...
  108. annaphylactic

    Going the distance............here we go again

    Awww, well maybe you are going it the 'normal' way this time... and in a day or two things will click and you will stop feeling hungry. Just keep getting that water down you - maybe get some bouillion to use as extra meals? Fingers crossed things get easier for you - stay strong xxx
  109. annaphylactic

    ops

    Well done Nico!! Try not to think about the long stretch ahead - just take one day at a time, and the rest will take care of itself... and I know it's going to sound like a cliche, but looking back it will seem like a total flash!! I did LL for about 6 months and it seems like a blip now -...
  110. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Oh balls. Before I whinge, I already know what people's responses will be... and they will either err on the side of a) 'Well, what do you expect? You cheated!' or b) 'Stop weighing yourself so often you numpty!' ;) Basically... as you know, I had a little KFC slip up on Friday night. I was...
  111. annaphylactic

    How long does it take to be kicked out of ketosis?

    Thank you KD! I will probs keep testing now and again because I find it so reassuring, but if I ever stop showing the results I want, I will come back to this post and not worry. Thank you :) xx
  112. annaphylactic

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk for day 11 xx
  113. annaphylactic

    How long does it take to be kicked out of ketosis?

    Ahh, thanks KD. I wonder why my old LL used to do sticks before any meeting... pee, then weigh, then group meeting. If we weren't in it is because we'd lapsed, so it did tie in. Everyone losing and sticking to the programme always had pink sticks, although obviously the shade showed up...
  114. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Ooh good tip on the banana in coffee... will try that tomorrow :) Still not sure I'm brave enough to do the Thai Chilli or the Tomato - not a fan of chilli either, hot food/Indian/Thai flavours etc are not my thing :( Luckily I've got quite a few LL shakes left over - although some are out of...
  115. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    What is all the fuss about banana shakes? It's rank! Ok - I am trying to get along with the banana shake... I have chucked in a sweetener to get rid of the saltiness - but it's still flavourless and just icky. I have even had it warm as hot banana was my fave on LL... but EURGHHH! Choc is DEF...
  116. annaphylactic

    How long does it take to be kicked out of ketosis?

    As many of you will have seen on my diary thread, I had a bit of a blip last night... I did a ketostix test last night, still showed dark purple... this morning it was feinter, but still 'in'... have I got away with it do you think?? A x
  117. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    And it was all going sooo well... I am so fed up with myself. I was all set for another honking day of TFR... I had a bath running and my bar and a hot choc lined up for bedtime.... then the phone rang. A good friend of mine was in my hometown, all set to play a gig and then had a major...
  118. annaphylactic

    Poogatch's Diary - Day 13 Mrs P's Birthday :D

    Water wise... just think of yourself as a water wheel. You just need to keep dropping the water on all day to keep it turning. Top much water can be dangerous. People can die from essentially drowning their organs and brain so do be careful when getting into high numbers (over 4/5 a day). I...
  119. annaphylactic

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk for yesterday, day nine :) A xx
  120. annaphylactic

    Going the distance............here we go again

    Cool bananas! :) x
  121. annaphylactic

    LL September Starters/Re-starters

    Oh and forgot to say it could be for many reasons... either you were retaining as much water, or you weren't on a very high carb diet leading up to your start date etc - less body shock and less glycogen to get rid of... not forget that TOTM all of us ladies have the pleasure of. Our weigh...
  122. annaphylactic

    LL September Starters/Re-starters

    Aww Yoyo, don't be disheartened! 4.5 is a great loss... well on the way to a stone in your first month. It is horrid when you compare yourself to other people and see they have had good losses. I was that way the first time around when I did LL, and it was rubbish - but it did balance out -...
  123. annaphylactic

    Going the distance............here we go again

    Good luck Toots! Nice to see you again :) A x x
  124. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Ok - further to my goals from my LL days, I am going to add the following: 1) To be 11 stone by 9th October. Not sure it's possible, but going to go for it! Got a wedding that day! :) 2) One of my best friends is coming back from Greece in the first week of October, so I want to be able to...
  125. annaphylactic

    Hi all newbie here

    I don't mind the bars at all BtB.... they are a bit flapjacky, but not as sweet. The orange and choc one is my fave of the two - I didn't like the toffee, nut and raisin one the first time, but it's growing on me. They aren't bad - just soya nuggets and flavourings :) It is lovely having...
  126. annaphylactic

    My pack has at last arrived !!!

    The soups take practice to avoid the froth on the top. To avoid lumps I use a hand blender but I do have the froth to put up with, that some can't stomach! The shakes are easier... If I were you I would buy a shaker from argos or tesco or somewhere (sold next to protein shakes for...
  127. annaphylactic

    Babystars diary-day 7....not well

    Ooh, pack splitting... good work! I've never done that but it's a brill idea as I get ravenous in the late afternoon but don't want to have a full pack otherwise I'll want to eat at night. Thanks for the tip... and ref the tomato soup... euwwww! Thank GOODNESS I have some LL stuff left over to...
  128. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Now best friend has just text inviting me round for Ch*ck*n F*j**as... my fave. It's official... day 9 is fast becoming my day of little willpower tests. You will not beat me motherbleepers! A x
  129. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Lol! Having a hungry moment so have retired to the bath with my iPod to play some online pool with teenage Japanese people... thought I'd put my Fleetwood Mac collection on in the background. Submerge myself, lie back and what comes on the stereo but the sodding, bleeping M&S advert music...
  130. annaphylactic

    the journey of colly...no longer vlcd-ing.

    Oh honey - I obviously don't have the answer ref your OH, but some men are just useless during times of crisis. They think keeping things normal is helpful to us, where as all women usually want is to be allowed to cry, to vent and to take time to deal with things. He probably feels really out...
  131. annaphylactic

    the journey of colly...no longer vlcd-ing.

    Thinking of you honey xxx
  132. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    We really will! Lovely to be able to do this with you again. How much have you got to lose?? A xx
  133. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Goals and stuff... Hehe, if you could see the state of my kitchen you wouldn't ask that! :p Well, last night I went on a "date". Well, rather I went for a drink with a man... went ok and managed to nurse a big bottle of sparkling water all evening. Wasn't tempted to have an alcoholic drink...
  134. annaphylactic

    Poogatch's Diary - Day 13 Mrs P's Birthday :D

    WOW! Well done mister!!! That's incredible! Oh, and GetFitGirl... 8lbs is great too... first time I did a VLCD I lost 6 in my first week, and I remember feeling disappointed because others had lost more (who were smaller to begin with, grr), but at the end of the programme we had levelled out...
  135. annaphylactic

    HELLLLLLOOOOOOO

    Hi Emily... Welcome to minimins :) xx Good luck on your Exante losses, it is very cool watching the scales go down... down... down... :D Not sure about pack swapping but I'm sure someone in the know will be here shortly! A xx
  136. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Ooh Poogatch, you're speaking my language! Just PM me info so I can pay you :) Thank you!! I used to have the Fruits of the Forest LL water flavourings but all gone :( You're a star!! A xx
  137. annaphylactic

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk for day 8 :)
  138. annaphylactic

    LL September Starters/Re-starters

    Hi Bea and Laydeebug :) Welcome... I am a bit of a traitor over here, but still post now and again because I feel a kinship with LL from my time doing it in 2008/2009... A bit like you, I lost just over 5 stone.... came off a stone and a half before goal, then put on a stone and a half in last...
  139. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    THANK YOU EVERYONE!! Colly - it will be you running around in circles at your first weigh in result next! :) Very exciting!! Now the hard bits start... the slower weight loss, the peaks and troughs, the weeks where we stick to it 100% and lose only 1lb... this is where the mental battles begin...
  140. annaphylactic

    the journey of colly...no longer vlcd-ing.

    Wow!! Brilliant losses so far! I predict a biggie for your first week! :) A x
  141. annaphylactic

    I'm BACK for more slimming :-)

    Hi Susie, Just wanted to pop by and say hello and wish you a brilliant time in China :) Glad the scales are moving again for you... :D A xx
  142. annaphylactic

    No Froth No lump Soup??

    Aww, no idea how to get rid of the unsightly froth... I use a blender and just gulp down the froth in my first mouthful.. pretty grim though, I know. Maybe drink all your soups from a babies bottle tipped upright so you get all the good soup from below the froth! :D Alternatively simply scoop...
  143. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    First week weigh in... NINE AND A HALF POUNDS! NINE AND A HALF POUNDS! NINE AND A HALF POUNDS! NINE AND A HALF POUNDS! NINE AND A HALF POUNDS! NINE AND A HALF POUNDS! So happy can barely contain myself! :D xx
  144. annaphylactic

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk for yesterday!! One week down!! xxx
  145. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Where do you get the strawberry and kiwi stuff from? Which brand? A xx
  146. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Hey all... Just checking in. Had a good day today... had serious hunger this afternoon because I had my morning shake so early (well, for me - about 10:30am)... Typically had a bit of my bar and now feel ok - and still have to get the rest down me, and a soup! I'm learning I don't get hungry...
  147. annaphylactic

    Elivira's on a mission to eliminate 100lbs!

    Brilliant - the pics show a great loss!! :) Well done! A xx
  148. annaphylactic

    Babystars diary-day 7....not well

    Well done on getting back on the wagon and getting through your "first" day :) Watching Masterchef Oz? You're a braver woman than I... I started watching it last night and I had to have a cold shower. Food porn at it's dirtiest! ;) A x
  149. annaphylactic

    Gum, Pop & Ketosis - 3 questions!

    Oh last thing to mention, and I know this is contraversial to say... but are you sure giving up smoking right now is the best idea? I wanted to do it all at once, give up smoking and do LL (my last stint on a VLCD where I lost five stone). I just couldn't cope and something had to give... and...
  150. annaphylactic

    Gum, Pop & Ketosis - 3 questions!

    Hey... Right - I am afraid I'm the voice of doom and gloom. Chewing gum isn't allowed because it contains things that take you out of ketosis... can't remember if it's the citric acid or the flavours or what, but I remember that from my LL days. For freshening breath you can use breath sprays...
  151. annaphylactic

    Do you tell people about Exante?

    Haha, exactly! It's like the devil on your shoulder "Are you suuuurrre you don't want just one ickle wickle cake?" *bats eyelashes*. NAFF. OFF. :D A x
  152. annaphylactic

    Have given up on LT to try Exante!

    Welcome Pauline (if indeed that is your name!)!! :) Enjoy Exante. I have no experience of Lipotrim, but I have heard from other LTers that the Exante shakes are nicer etc - so hopefully this will be what you need to get to your Halloween goal! Keep in touch and keep posting - looks like you...
  153. annaphylactic

    New to exante

    Kenshin112 - I recognise that name! I think we crossed paths over on the LL boards? Welcome to Exante! :) I will be honest, the packs aren't as nice as LL, but I am a week in and have got used to them now. I do tend to add sweeteners to all the shakes, and pepper to the soups, but you will find...
  154. annaphylactic

    Do you tell people about Exante?

    Yeah, it's very easy for people to stick their oar in. Why they feel the need to announce their opinions when it comes to other people's diets, I don't know. If people were so forthright when it came to other personal topics, I'd slap them. "Ooh, I don't think that hairstyle looks very nice on...
  155. annaphylactic

    It's been great but my time has come

    Hope your Atkins journey is going well so far! Just checking in to say hi and wish you well. I did Atkins a few years ago, well, best part of ten years ago now I guess (yikes, time flies!), and lost three stone. Can't fault it. Eating food can feel weird, but we've all got to get used to it...
  156. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Day six done... one more day and I'm one week down! Had a good day today, tummy behaved and I enjoyed my choccie shake breakfast and veggie soup dinner. I did substitute my Exante bar for a rogue LL nut fudge one I found. Total bliss!! Had a few cravings today but nothing major... really feel...
  157. annaphylactic

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk for day six!!! X
  158. annaphylactic

    Poogatch's Diary - Day 13 Mrs P's Birthday :D

    Hey hey - just a quickie cos I'm running out the door. Is sucralose ok? I just know my LL used to say that anything ending in -ose was a sugar... i.e. fructose, lactose etc... It's obviously not knocked you out of ketosis so it's all good, but just thought I'd mention it. :) Right, off to...
  159. annaphylactic

    Poogatch's Diary - Day 13 Mrs P's Birthday :D

    Ooh, very fluky! :) In a sense I find that can make things harder... during all my little cheats I still managed to lose (not much, but still lose nonetheless...) and so my willpower was buggered then. Knowing I could get away with it was like the devil on my shoulder. Needless to say, I didn't...
  160. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Ah, you hate mushrooms? Well you might be onto a loser then haha. Personally I don't mind it... I add quite a bit of black pepper and it's almost tasty! The worst for me has been tomato and basil... A x
  161. annaphylactic

    Tummy and toilet stuff... sorry if TMI!!!

    Night all xx
  162. annaphylactic

    Tummy and toilet stuff... sorry if TMI!!!

    Just looked at day five on my old LL blog (lighter-life-journey.blogspot.com), and found this entry!!! I'm nothing if not consistent it would seem!!! Posted by Annaphylactic at 09:22 1 comments Friday, 29 August 2008 Day Five! Hmmm... so this is what the 'not so good days' feel like! I was...
  163. annaphylactic

    Tummy and toilet stuff... sorry if TMI!!!

    Yup, I'm at the end of day 5, weird huh? Going to try and find old LL blog and see when it was last time... A x
  164. annaphylactic

    Tummy and toilet stuff... sorry if TMI!!!

    Hi peeps, Just wondered if anyone else has encountered a bit of a dicky tum on these packs. Today I had a really bad tummy - certainly no, errr, blockages if you catch my drift (told you there was too much info in this thread!). Not the best half hour of my life, and ever since my tummy...
  165. annaphylactic

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Aww, such a brilliant feeling huh? Like you say, if you keep on with the packs it will work and the weight will come off... even if we don't believe it's happening, the baggy clothes and the remarks will keep coming :) A xx
  166. annaphylactic

    Elivira's on a mission to eliminate 100lbs!

    Aww, no replies, booooo.... sorry, I have been keeping up with your posts, but been a mad weekend so only just had a chance to have a proper catch up on posts. Sorry to read that you were struggling - it's so hard when the little devil on our shoulder starts rambling on and won't JUST. SHUT...
  167. annaphylactic

    Poogatch's Diary - Day 13 Mrs P's Birthday :D

    Ooh naughty Poogatches! ;) Glad you had a brilliant weekend. Onwards and downwards tomorrow. Good luck getting back into ketosis nice and quick smart :) A x
  168. annaphylactic

    honk if you were 100% today

    HONK for day 5 :) xx
  169. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    I had that for brekkie too, Poogatch. Yummy! I am opting for sweeteners in all the shakes too now... they are very bland and really weirdly salty - although I tried one of my sister's CD shakes once and that was 'salty' too. I think LL do the best shakes (soups are rank though)... I was a bit...
  170. annaphylactic

    AWOL

    Good luck Gil7044! You really sound like your head is in the right place to do it once and for all this time... :) I too am a restarter - although not Exante - I was a LLer until Jan 2009... lost 5 stone, 1.5 short of my goal (I just lost the plot!)... and have put on 1.5 in last 18 months so...
  171. annaphylactic

    LL September Starters/Re-starters

    Hey everyone, Just thought I would stop by. I am on day five of Exante, and it's going well. I am getting used to the flavours, although none are very nice!! Did a quick sneaky weigh this morning and I'm 7lbs down already which is just amazing - got to keep getting that water down me to see...
  172. annaphylactic

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk for day 4... although currently only still half way through my tomato soup and not sure I'm going to be able to manage the whole lot :S x
  173. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Totally pointless post, but just wanted to say I LOVE MY NEW TICKER! That will be all. Hehe. Off out tonight for my first night out in ages - hope the bar is stocked up with sparkling water and ice! :) Had the choccy shake for breakfast, quite nice! I did put 2 tablet sweeteners in it, so...
  174. annaphylactic

    It's been great but my time has come

    Good luck on your next stage of your journey. :) A x
  175. annaphylactic

    Babystars diary-day 7....not well

    You obviously know yourself better than I know you, and it's brill that you are so in tune with your limits etc - I am just such a weakling... give me an inch and I take a mile... and another mile... and just one more won't hurt... ;) Hahaha. Support is here, 24/7 - just shout :) A x
  176. annaphylactic

    the journey of colly...no longer vlcd-ing.

    Sorry - was I thread hogging? :( xx
  177. annaphylactic

    Babystars diary-day 7....not well

    Also, despite me caving at Xmas... I remember going back into my LL group and the other girls were SO happy and proud of themselves for getting through the Christmas week about half a stone lighter, rather than piling on over half a stone that people put on - on average - during the same time...
  178. annaphylactic

    Babystars diary-day 7....not well

    Hey Mandy, It sounds like you are in the perfect frame of mind. Realistic about what you need to do and fired up to get started. You may find that come Christmas you won't want a week off... after all, what is one Christmas in a lifetime. I was half way through my weightloss (first stint)...
  179. annaphylactic

    the journey of colly...no longer vlcd-ing.

    Ooh, I wasn't that keen... but then I have a really sweet tooth, and find all the shakes a bit powdery and soyary (?!)... glad you like it though, makes things so much more enjoyable :) A x
  180. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Just did another test and am in ketosis! Yey!!! Thanks for your messages girls... Happy about losses so far, be good if I could lose more before week one WI on Wednesday, but I'm sure it's gotta slow down now those pesky glycogen stores have been emptied! Happy Saturday everyone! I'm off to a...
  181. annaphylactic

    My head hurts :(

    Don't want to sound like I'm trying to make you look stoopid, but are you totally sure your order went through? Internet didn't crash etc? You got a receipt through on email? Etc. I've done this before; kicking off that something hasn't arrived only to discover my order was never verified...
  182. annaphylactic

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk for day three :) X
  183. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Well, it is 1.15am and I am sat cross legged in bed trying to drink this revolting concoction known as Thai Chicken Soup. Bugger me it's naaaasty. Not hungry and absolutely exhausted but know I need to somehow get it inside me first. On the upside I had another sneaky weigh and it's looking...
  184. annaphylactic

    LL September Starters/Re-starters

    No probs... it's £99 per month, plus delivery - so around £105... for a bumper pack of shakes, soups and bars. You don't get to pick and choose though - you can see what you get on their website. So, it works out around £25 a week, which is just brilliant! I do miss having my 'group', but the...
  185. annaphylactic

    LL September Starters/Re-starters

    ARE WE THE SAME PERSON???? Haha - everything you said is exactly the same for me!! Good luck. I'm not familiar with Optislim - is it TFR like LL? I'm doing Exante, which is the same except I am on 3 packs a day, not 4... :( Although saying that, they are no where near as nice as the LL ones so...
  186. annaphylactic

    first week over.. weigh in done????

    Well done on your loss. Try not to be disappointed - as Short and Dumpy said... 3lb a week is a stone a month... and it is three less than you weighed last week and at least 3 more than you will weigh next week! Keep going.... there will be average weeks and there will be AWESOME weeks... but if...
  187. annaphylactic

    What have YOU lost?

    It's a pound of fat!! Rank! X
  188. annaphylactic

    Exante TS back to the start

    Great loss!! Well done :) x
  189. annaphylactic

    honk if you were 100% today

    HONK!!!
  190. annaphylactic

    Poogatch's Diary - Day 13 Mrs P's Birthday :D

    Scuse spelling in previous post, on iPod. Also meant to say... when I posted about how rank the strawberry one, loads of people wrote back saying it was their least fave too. Oh, and the tomato soup has a bit of a reputation as a baddie; so probs not the best two to try first in hindsight!!!! Lol x
  191. annaphylactic

    Poogatch's Diary - Day 13 Mrs P's Birthday :D

    Wait! Don't give up yet! I too he'd the strawberry as my first taste of Exante and gagged the whole way through. Was VERY worried, but the others have been nice (vanilla with coffee, mushroom and veg soup all quite tasty!). Give all flavours a go first and remember your taste buds will change. I...
  192. annaphylactic

    Help needed! :(

    Never hurts to have some spare packs anyway, so I'd start ringing around :) No harm in it xx
  193. annaphylactic

    What have YOU lost?

    Haha, yup - I think so! Good luck getting rid of that flea ridden dog this week :) I'm aiming to lose best part of a human head or a newborn baby at the very least - but then, it is my first week. Hehe x
  194. annaphylactic

    What have YOU lost?

    I had lost an elephants penis, but then put on a sperm whale's brain when I came off LL, so I am now down to only losing an average human leg. Don't cha know ;) A x
  195. annaphylactic

    What have YOU lost?

    I love this... it's brilliant... puts stuff into a bit of 'silly' perspective! Enjoy! Anna x -------- 1 pound = a Guinea Pig 1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs 3 pounds = an average human brain 4 pounds = an ostrich egg 5 pounds = a...
  196. annaphylactic

    Help needed! :(

    Oh goodness! Fingers crossed your packs arrive early tomorrow... Failing that, do you know anyone else on CD that could lend you a few extra packs? Or any Exante people in Norwich?? I'm miles away I'm afraid, otherwise I'd throw you some of my old LL ones. Worst case scenario, you'd have...
  197. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Ahh missed your point ref the bars... Didn't do CD, but the LL were much nicer than the one I tried yesterday. They had a toffee one you could cut up and cook to make cookies. Yum! Let me know what you think of the Exantes. I find them quite dry and very soya-y. X
  198. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Thought so. Not sure ref bars, I got two varieties in my bumper box. LL there were 4/5 flavours. In fact might have some left over so should be ok to sub, d'ya reckon? Going to try my choc orange in a minute... PLEASE BE NICE!! Lol, Poogatch. Maybe you can find an adult nappy? A xx
  199. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Hahaha! :banana dancer: Day going ok so far... had a vanilla and coffee hot shake, that was yummy... can't stop weeing, so that's good! It's like coming home... haha. Going to try a nibble of the choc orange bar a bit later this afternoon with a cuppa... hope it's nicer than the toffee, nut...
  200. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Thanks Mandy... just got to keep my head down, hopefully by the weekend it will be easier :) X
  201. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Thanks Susie! Enjoy your day out :) Went to bed last night with a bad headache and woken up this morning and it's still here, grr grrr. Must up the water today! Working from home today so will be tough, might end up going into work just to flee temptation! Not had first shake of the day yet...
  202. annaphylactic

    Names? Ages?

    Hehe - well done MrsPoogatch, good work! Babystar - Mandy - 27 CaptainCollins - Sharon - 27 Starlight - Sandy - ? Kelly - Kelly - 39+2 :) Lisaberry - Lisa - 29 PrettyPaula - Paula - 26 Susie-slimmer - Susan 46 Elvira - Elvira Misstress of the Dark - sometimes known as Gem - 25...
  203. annaphylactic

    honk if you were 100% today

    Close to caving - but HONK! Hardest day done (I hope)... onwards and downwards, one day at a time :) A x
  204. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Right then, I have made it through day one. Got a slight headache, but nothing unbearable... not done too well on the water front - I am notorious for not drinking enough... I've probably managed a litre at most, plus my shakes. MUST do better. Don't want to get into any sticky situations...
  205. annaphylactic

    LL September Starters/Re-starters

    Hi everyone, Just thought I'd swing by to wish all the new starters luck! I started (again) today too... but on Exante rather than LL for financial reasons. Not a bad word to say about LL however, it changed my life... took me from morbidly obese and miserable to "normal" and nifty in five...
  206. annaphylactic

    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Hi again everyone... well, I've finished on a high. Didn't think much to the toffee, nut and raisin bar so was dreading the soup... but it's lovely!! Having a mushroom and it's delish. Very strange because on LL I couldn't stomach anything but bars and shakes, yet so far it's only the soup I...
  207. annaphylactic

    i want a takeaway.. help!!

    Don't do it!!!! You've done 5 days, so chances are you are in ketosis - if you have a takeaway you will be back to square one and have more days of hell trying to get back into the zone. Run a bath and fill it with bubbles... can't order a takeaway if you are naked and underwater! :) Hehe -...
  208. annaphylactic

    Shakers?

    I used to use a handblender, and you can't really beat them - however for portability they aren't ideal. LL used to provide a shaker that works brilliantly with the soups - and I have since found Tesco sell them for about £3-4 with their Sci-MX protein/nutrition shakes. They have an integrated...
  209. annaphylactic

    I'm BACK for more slimming :-)

    Well done getting through your nightshift! Busy-ness really does help get through tricky times, huh? I have had a manic day so far and only had one shake (yuck!), but things are slowing down now and I am getting really really hungry! Just got to hold out for another couple of hours until I can...
  210. annaphylactic

    New starter, switcher and returner all in one! :p

    Hi MrsPoogatch - nice to meet you too! And good luck with your weight loss - you'll do brilliantly! Are you doing Xenical, as per your profile, or are you joining your OH when he starts on Exante? Either way - onwards and downwards :) A x
  211. annaphylactic

    Names? Ages?

    Hi all - I'm Anna - 28 years old :)
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    Annaphylactic's Exante Diary - Week 6 WI

    Well, I am currently drinking my first shake of my new Exante adventure... and it is revolting :( It's a Strawberry shake - I was quite excited because it was my fave LL flavour - but it's really salty! :( Not sure I am going to be able to get this down!! Help! Are they are all like this? Anna x
  213. annaphylactic

    New starter, switcher and returner all in one! :p

    Hi Poogatch (what a name! I daren't ask...), Welcome to Exante! I started today (well, yet to have a shake, I'm holding out til I get hungry as evenings are my worst time, but technically today is my first day!)... I too am a returner to VLCDs, I did LL for 5 months losing 5 stone, but never...
  214. annaphylactic

    Newbie

    Hi Mandy, Good luck! I start on Thurs and also have 3 to lose, so we can support each other! :) I did LL for 5 months until Jan 09, losing 5 stone but stopping a stone and a half before my goal - but have put on 1.5 again in last 18 months so I want to lose 3 stone to FINALLY hit the goal I...
  215. annaphylactic

    Quick question regarding *Food Talk*?

    Onwards and downwards. (Nice to meet you all - *blush*) x
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    Quick question regarding *Food Talk*?

    Likewise. I'm not here to make anyone feel bad. I genuinely wish everyone the best with their weight loss. It's not about telling people what to do - but pointing out where things might be bad ideas as well as good ideas, surely? I would expect someone to step up and tell me if I was doing...
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    Helpline?

    Who said anything about Diet Police?!! People can do what they want, obviously. Offering these suggestions is simply a way to try and HELP people so they don't either a) fall out of ketosis, b) stop losing weight or c) get stuck on a 'well, that won't hurt' destructive cycle. I would want and...
  218. annaphylactic

    first vanilla shake with coffee mmmmmmm

    Nope, no limits! Phwoar, yeah with a sweetener or two it is just super 'mmmm'. :) x
  219. annaphylactic

    new to exante.. any advice??

    Aww, no - didn't want it to sound as bad as all that. There are some amazing results over here (including yours!) - hence why I have just paid £100 to join myself! I just haven't seen as much 'tweaking' go on before - yes, there were quite a few lapses going on over on the LL board (me quite...
  220. annaphylactic

    new to exante.. any advice??

    Just read your reply, so disregard the bit about suggesting it is a good thing.
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    new to exante.. any advice??

    Sorry to sound like we're picking on you Babystar, and you may find the advice condescending etc - but that is what forums are for - to offer advice, to air opinions and to work through things. It may seem like I've leapt onto the Cup a Soup thing in rather an OTT way, but I know what I am...
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    Quick question regarding *Food Talk*?

    Hahahaha. A pleasure to meet you, M. It is true - an extraordinary amount of shameless cheating going on! And yes, better to air it than wallow in guilt, but people don't seem to realise it's a bad thing in the first place! Yes - let's not mention those pesky Cup a Soups... *hiss, scratch* A x
  223. annaphylactic

    Helpline?

    Ooh, that's a good question. I don't think it matters. I tend to try and avoid caffeine though, so always made it with decaf :) x
  224. annaphylactic

    Milk

    Hey - I've just leapt to the end of this thread, so if this has been said already, just ignore more... but the reason Atkins say no to milk (working on ketosis principles too) is because of the lactose, which knocks you out. Cream isn't as bad (I assume, as it is allowed on Atkins). I wouldn't...
  225. annaphylactic

    Helpline?

    Oops - simultaneous posting again! Heehee ;) xx
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    Helpline?

    Personally I wouldn't risk it! Wait and see what Exante say but don't risk it until you know either way. I used to find mixing half of my vanilla shake with coffee make a nice latte type shake thing... and you can zap it in the microwave too. Stay strong! :) xx
  227. annaphylactic

    Helpline?

    Remember it's not the calories that make the difference, but the protein levels etc. I used to try and cheat with plain chicken as I thought (from doing Atkins many moons ago) that protein couldn't knock you out - but sure enough it did... :( Would be amazed if Exante said any extras/subs were...
  228. annaphylactic

    Quick question regarding *Food Talk*?

    Okey cokey, good to know. *Gulp* I'm such a weakling. Living on my own I go into total denial mode when I am SSing... I don't have ANY run ins with food. Don't know how people cope when they are having to cook for families etc. Saying that, my old LL group used to think my life was hard...
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    new to exante.. any advice??

    Yeah - precisely. You can clearly see the differences from those links. The Cup a Soups have bugger all protein in them, which is exactly what you need to keep you in ketosis (let alone the vitamins and minerals). Don't want to sound "holier than thou" as you have obviously served your time...
  230. annaphylactic

    new to exante.. any advice??

    Well done, you're in ketosis!! :) Now the fun bit! x
  231. annaphylactic

    Just spent £100!

    Hi Rimini! Sounds like we will be starting on the same day! I ordered my £100 bumper pack this afternoon, so hoping it arrives on Wednesday. :) I too did LL - lost 5 stone between Aug 08 and Jan 09... came off it when my BMI was normal (11st 6lbs)- but never hit my goal (10st). Have since put...
  232. annaphylactic

    Why am I so hungry today?

    P.S. If you really aren't sure, get down to the pharmacy and buy some ketone testing pee sticks, then you can find out for sure if you are in ketosis or not. P.P.S. Weirdly, thinking back and looking at my old LL books, it was week seven that everyone in my group really struggled with. Dunno why!
  233. annaphylactic

    Why am I so hungry today?

    Hi Lisaberry - Are you just having one bar a day? If so, you MUST be in ketosis. Also - looking at your losses, it looks like you are in ketosis. I had this on LL (hate to keep bringing LL up, but until I start Exante on Thursday, it's my only knowledge of VLCDs)... it's something LL called...
  234. annaphylactic

    new to exante.. any advice??

    You really shouldn't replace them. They Exante ones will be nutritionally balanced and at the correct carb/protein level to keep you in ketosis. You cannot just replace things with other options unfortunately. That could be why your first week weight loss was relatively low (don't get me wrong...
  235. annaphylactic

    Quick question regarding *Food Talk*?

    Helloooo everyone... Just a quick question. As an ex-LL'er, we were prohibited from 'food talk' in meetings etc. And over on the LL board 'food talk' is also frowned upon as it can tempt people that are trying to abstain and do full VLCD. I have noticed a few threads on here talk about food...
  236. annaphylactic

    Raring to go tomorrow! Wish me luck!

    Hi Sonya, Good luck for your restart tomorrow. We've not *met* before, but I'm starting Exante on Thursday. Did LL for around 6 months until Jan 09, so no strange to VLCDs, but that was based on 4 packs a day, so I'm not looking forward to having just three a day - plus what if I find them...
  237. annaphylactic

    I'm BACK for more slimming :-)

    Ooh and BIG congrats on the 3lb loss last week - you've already kicked almost 2 stone into touch - you'll be there in no time - just keep focused! :) x
  238. annaphylactic

    I'm BACK for more slimming :-)

    Hey - Not suggesting for one second that it is easy to get around social occasions, but it's just about weighing up what is more important. Will missing a few dinners matter in the greater scheme of things? Once you've got to your goal weight you can go out for dinners to your hearts content...
  239. annaphylactic

    I'm BACK for more slimming :-)

    Hi Susie, Just read through your thread... it seems the slippery slope has begun for you. I had the same on Lighter Life... starting with the odd tiny piece of plain chicken, ending up in a weekly take away Chinese. You really must try not to cheat - they may be "little cheats" but it means...
  240. annaphylactic

    Here we go again!

    Thanks Susan, You're doing brilliantly so far - well done! :) I'm really excited about getting started later this week... wish I could start now, but it's probably good that I get to prepare (during LL I emptied my kitchen and used it to store linen and towels and stuff - the stuff I try to...
  241. annaphylactic

    Here we go again!

    Hi everyone, I'm new to these parts - well, to Exante that is - although I have been skulking around Minimins for a very long time. I, too, was a Lighter Lifer - I finished in January 2009 after losing five stone - from sixteen and a half stone to eleven and a half. My goal was ten, but I was...
  242. annaphylactic

    (((((((((GROUP HUG))))))))))

    (((((HUGE HUGS))))) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
  243. annaphylactic

    March 2010 starters

    Hi everyone, Sorry I disappeared for a while back there. Had a good first week, lost 5lbs... then fell off the rails (although not willingly... went away with work for the day, ended up staying four days - packless :()... went to a pop in when I was back and had put on 2lbs. Grrr. Back on...
  244. annaphylactic

    Against all odds...

    Yey! Well done Preeti! Your day yesterday sounded horrific! Good on ya for not caving! x x x x
  245. annaphylactic

    Against all odds...

    Hi Preeti! Lovely to see you again - although sorry to hear you have been struggling too. Good luck today, you can do this! I think March is the month for us all to start kicking the last bit of weight into touch! WE CAN DO THIS!! Keep in touch! A x x
  246. annaphylactic

    Against all odds...

    Hi! Sean, good to see you! I still can't get over your pictures - I bet people that hadn't seen you since before you started didn't recognise you! I see from your ticker that you only have 1lb left to lose (if it's up to date), wow, I cannot wait until the day when mine says the same!! I am a...
  247. annaphylactic

    March 2010 starters

    Well done Sandrat, that's awesome! x
  248. annaphylactic

    Against all odds...

    5lbs gone!! Yey!!!!! xxx How is everyone getting on?? :)
  249. annaphylactic

    Against all odds...

    This is brilliant that we are all back (in a kinda bittersweet way)... So nice to hear from you all. I'm writing on my iPod so apologies for shortness... will respond properly later when I am at my pc... But arghhhh!! Struggling!! I'm on day six and while I know I must be in ketosis, my...
  250. annaphylactic

    Against all odds...

    Hi - Firstly, hello everyone. A few of you may remember me, but I would have thought the vast majority are newbies (to me at least!)... I have been a diet nightmare since finishing (well, dropping off) LL in Feb 2009. I moved onto Slimming World, then Diet Chef, then low carb, then...
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