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A lot better, thanks

Cheers Suzie, I have found the forums far less active these days. Plan is going will I have lost 41.36 lbs since January. Not done much running as I found my weight was a problem. Hoping to pick it up now I'm nearly 3st lighter!

No, I really enjoyed all the half's I ran. But the marathon was just a step too far. Hoping to be back up to running 13.1 by the end of the year.

Hi all, I am returning to help lose weight. I had great success following Exante TS and then continuing with a Low Carb diet in 2014. This cumulated with me running a Marathon in May 2017. Since then I have let my eating & drinking get out of hand. I stopped running after the marathon and my...

Well 2021 is a restart for me. More info to follow

Plus 2lb last week. Not looking forward to the run up to christmas, think there may be some hard work required in the new year. <a href="https://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wb3zury/"><img src="https://www.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wb3zury/blk-weight.png"></a>

How are things going?

Will WI tomorrow, felt a little fat this morning, belt just felt a little tight. Jumped on the scales in the gym and was 100kg in phys kit so not to worried.

Well starting to get back into a gym routine. Went twice this week so far. 3.66km in 19mins on Tuesday, and 5km in 25 mins today. Did a little bit of weights to strengthen my shoulder. DD today currently eating between 600-800 cal on a DD.

Sorry for the delayed check in. WI last Thursday. -0.5 lb. Well a loss is a loss.

TSing, was good but really hard to stick to. JUDDD is so much easier to stick to, it's so flexible if you have eating thing going on in your life. I found TS easier when MRS 8391 was doing it too. Now I can do my down days on days Mrs 8391 is at work.

TRF?

Well WI today and result only -1lb in 2 weeks but it's better than a gain.

Will be Weighing In tomorrow morning and will see how I get on. Was at the physio the other day and they used the body fat scales and were impresed with the improvement I had made since my accident.

Well been busy for a few weeks so not been online, was prodded by a lurked to update my diary. Cheers Mrs N-F. Stuck to JUDDD even with the distractions, I now tend to have two 600 cal DD, and one 800-1000 DD.

Just over a week since my last WI and -2lb. So still happy.

Another DD yesterday as I am out with work for a meal tonight, I had a banana shake for lunch and a 216g jacket potato with half a tin of baked beans, for tea.

Yup, to be fair I quite often added mushrooms to my meals when I was TS, and didn't count it as cheating. But this is so much easier to both stick to and fit in around a busy life.

Well after 3 pub meals in 2 days I'm lookinf forward to a DD tomorrow, Mrs 8391 thought about Tue, Thur as DD this week but I dont think I could manage another UD, to much food.

A weekend of UDs in Portsmouth visiting friends.

Another DD done, really enjoying this. Just need to get into a more structured gym routine.

Thanks TH And not really, the shop we bought from used to be really nice but I was dissapointed this time:mad:. DD today, not much in the house, so 3 x Exante pouches today.

Not sure Susie the Wii said -4lb since last Monday so 10 days. Will get a better idea next Thursday.

Well changed my WI day to a Thursday, Mon & Wed are always DD, lost 4lb:D. That means my existing weights in my Sigblock are wrong. as I'm now 101.5. I use the Wii fit so it tracks the loss and gives the weight. not sure where I went wrong. Pleased with the loss, wanted to show that JUDDD...

I just have it was fab. Grilled chicken in a nandos sauce for tea.

Yeah, I felt a little hungry, but just looking forward to bacon tomorrow.

Will do, I didn't find it as hard to get back into as I thought i might. Looking to get some nice runs in next spring when the weather is nice. Going to stick with the treadmill now and keep my fitness up then smash the miles both running and cycling next year.

Day 22 06 Oct 14 Week 2 Weight = 102.0 Kg

UD, The upside of JUDDD, a really nice sunday dinner. ready for a DD tomorrow. Feeling really good. Need to hit the guy tomorrow. Went on Thursday and did 6Km in 32 mins

Down Day today, chocolate/toffee shake with a spoon of coffee, Evening meal, Pasta carbonara with tuna & salmon.

Well today was a UD so had seafood pasta, really nice. Mrs 8391 is off tomorrow but working Saturday so I'm going for another UD with Sat as a DD.

Hiya, hanging head in shame. Ended up taking Fri, sat, sun off. WI Monday STS. Started JUDDD with a down day on Mon. So DD again today. Finding the hunger easier to deal with as I'm not missing tasty food as I can have nice health meals every other day. Had Exante shake pouch and meal on...

Looks like I'm jumping off the Wagon today, not going to say I fell of tomorrow aas that would be unfair. I have decided before hand to have a few drinks with friends tonight after an horrid day at work. Just not in the right frame of mind to sit and watch Mrs 8391 & friends have curry beer and...

Didn't get to the gym :'( still getting sorting out in work after the water leak on Wed. Guess I will need to pound the pavement tomorrow instead.

Day 19, Just been informed by Mrs8391 that we have friends coming around for a meal tonight. So I now need to come up with a 3 course meal plan at 400 cal and 40g carbs for me. I'm guessing chiken tikka skewers to start, prawn curry with cauliflower rice as main, everyone else can have proper...

Day 18, I resisted the urge to eat last night, so feeling good. Out the office all day today at a STEMNet event so having a bar for lunch, will grab a shake when I get in and have a meal late tonight. Unfortunately being out all day means I will miss the gym. On a plus not they were closed Tue...

Day 17, What a day, got to work to find there had been a water leak and the upper and middle floor had water dripping from the roof. not good in a building full of computers! Ended up having an emergency bar for lunch as no access to hot water. Had a strawberry shake when I got in and am...

The curry is ok, I need to add a few mushrooms as it is just a curry sauce. But the veg soup with a spoon of normal curry powder is really nice. I use Schwartz medium curry powder.

Not as bad as the meals, I don't mind mode meals but they all take some work to make them edible/enjoyable. The soups are fine as is, I just like to eat something now and again. If not I think I would just drink soup 3 times a day. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 15 Vanilla & coffee shake @ 11:00 6Km run in 33:04 @ 1450 Veg soup with Curry powder @ 15:47 (Now:))

Still doing well thats the main thing.:)

bad result run more! only lost 4lb so need to do at least 5km, but 4lb is not to bad, just remember last time losing more. Just need to remain positive any loss is good right?

Day 15 29 Sept 14 Week 2 Weight = 102.5 Kg

Soups are one of my fav, not had the mushroom, but the other 3 are ok. I add curry powder to the veg every other day just to mix the tastes up a bit.

Day 14, Shake for breakfast Soup for lunch Carbonara for tea with chives and paprika. Still going srong with iced Peach tea. 2 PG tips tea bags, 1 tesco leamongrass and ginger tea bag, 2 sweeteners and 2 teaspoons of peach powder makes 1 litre. Hitting the Gym tomorrow, how far I run will...

Cheers all Day 13, Feeling good again. Had shake, Bar and chilli. No running will hit the gym again on Mon.

Day 12, Feeling a lot more positive today. Made an effort and hit the gym did my 5km run in 27:13 so an improvement over Tuesday. Planning on Curry for tea tonight.

Day 10 Still feeling down, going to stick to the diet but will probably stay off here till I feel a bit happier.

Had carbonara for tea, just feeling really flat and low tonight. Don't know why the diet is going well as is the running. Here's to felling better tomorrow. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 9 Cont, Felt good so ran 5km in 27:37.

Day 9, Trousers felt a little loose this morning :D. So that cheered me you lots. 2 shakes today to try and even out the products I have left. (not enought soups for 1 a day:sigh:) Another 4km planned for the treadmill today, might push for 5 but that should be next weeks plan. Shakes for...

Thanks everyone. Sticking with it and hoping for another good loss this week.

Day 8 cont Ran my 4km in the gym in 22:26, Had my tomato soup, just need to put up with the Mrs and Kids eating pizza tonight.

Pleased to hear the running is still going well,

Well done Susie, pleased you got into the 12's for your hols.

Day 8 22 Sept 14 Week 1 Weight = 104.5 Kg

Day 1 15 Sept 14 Start Weight = 109 Kg

Day 8, WI done - 8lb:D. Was hoping for 12 like last time but certainly won't complain with 8. Todays plan 1/2 Vanilla shake with coffee Tomato soup Spag bol Some gym time See you all tonight.

Feeling even better today. Took the kids to church this AM, si had half a shake at 1300, watched the F1 cooked roast chicken for the family, had red bean chilli myself with half a bar as Pud. Had another shake at about 2100 whilst watching Barman begins with daughter No1. Looking forward to WI...

Well felt a bit better today, cold is starting to clear. Had 2 shakea today and curry. Plus 1 litre of iced peach tea. And another 1.5 litres of water

Enjoy your hols Susie, hope you hit the 12's. Sent from my HTC One X+

Took the day off work today as still full of cold. Strawberry shake at 10(first time and not too bad) Tomato soup Shepherd's Pie(still as nice as I remember) Still drinking lots so can't wait for WI on Monday. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 4 here too, well done for sticking with it.

Well no run but sticking to plan, got some painkillers today and some olbas oil. Just tomorrow to do then I can veg for the weekend. Really wanted to eat with the family tonight, but resisted the urge. Sent from my HTC One X+

Well done Katie, pleased you had a good run with TH.

Day 4, Up and about, full of cold, dont want to risk strepsils. Shirt ironed for me, trousers ironed for Daughter No1, About to jump in bath, then off to work. Chocolate shake today(Yeah my fav) Thai Soup Pasta Carbonara(will prob add a few mushrooms) 2 miles or 3k on the treadmill(depends...

Same here, I made a mascapone sauce yesterday and couldnt scrap the last of the mascapone off the spoon, no body wanted to lick it clean but it felt such a waste to wash it away. I was good and plunged it into dirty dish water before I got to tempted.

Can't find the sticks so cant check, felt hungry tonight whilst cooking for the family so not to sure will see what tomorrow brings. Had the chilli for tea, forgot how hard the beans are even after a good soak.

Good Luck with the restart, I restarted on Monday myself. Hope the blood results are good news.

Well done.

Pleased to hear the running is paying off. I know exercise makes me feel better when I am on plan.

Lincoln here too.

Sorted now, once I'm up I',m OK. Sat at work having the first half of my shake with a shot of coffee in it.:)

Sorry cant help with the sheperds pie as I only add a little black pepper and a little extra mint and find it quite nice. Good luck finding something to do with it. I know what it is like to have a product you dont like. (for me it is the toffee caramel shake, it has a horid after taste)

Forgot how hard I found getting up last time. Really can't be bothered to get out of bed. Legs feel sore from running yesterday, lets hope the ketosis kicks in soon I could do with the help. Chocolate Shake Veg soup with curry powder Red Bean Chilli I will split the shake in half again.

Having read your new diary I dont know what to do about WI, Mrs 8391 was going to join me but bailed on day 1, she felt rubbish all day and then TOTM hit at teatime which sort of explained it. I dont need the support this time I can crack on by myself. Just need to decide if I need to WI weekly...

Sounds like JUDDD is working out well for you mate, I need to decide what to do after my 4 week stint on TS. The 5:2 plan I did last time worked un till My OH ended up in hospital with a grumbling apendix. Pleased it is all working and you are out running again. Stick with it and you will soon...

Hopfully, still feeling quite hungry but just putting up with it. Will check the magic pink stick tommorow, but with the exercise it should be tomorrow or the day after.

Well, the only treadmill free in the gym was in miles so did 2 miles not 3 Km. ran in 18:22. Now sat at home eating the curry with 3 mushrooms. (whilst the rest of the clan eat the chicken and chorizio pasta I cooked for them).

Have a good day.

Day 2 Didn't want to get up thia AM, but dragged myself out of bed. Really want a coffee to kickstart the day but dont what my first 1/2 shake yet. Might try to quick chill some peach tea. Food for today is already in work (I left the split pots yesterday when I dashed of to save Daughter...

I hope so, I looked at my FB profile pic (taken in Vietnam) and it reminds me how good I looked.

Day 1 Week 1. Brekfast 1/2 Toffee shake with espresso powder. Forgot how much I hate the after taste of the toffee shake. (luckily I only have 4 leftover) Veg Soup for lunch made with a little extra water. OK not the best soup in the world but more than drinkable. No Gym today, ended up...

10 miles a day is really good susie.

Once the first 3-4 days are over and the hunger fades it gets easier.

Was on Pregabalin for the nerve pain which really didnt help with the weight, but just on Naproxen when need now so every few days when I have overdone the rehab exercises.

Shoulder is still painful at full extention, nerve damage is starting to fade slowly but I can run on the treadmill again so starting again today. I didn't find the 4 week stint to hard last time so here is hoping to a successful TS repair.

Hi TH, I'm back on TS thought I would say hello.

Well after progressing to "The Shoes" I had a major fall off the bike. Dislocated shoulder and nere damage to the arm. This was 11 weeks ago, and in that 11 weeks of no Running/Rowing/Cycling I have regained all my weight :break_diet:. Really annoyed, as the weight gain was not all due to lack...

I haven't progressed to "The shoes" yet still in trainers.

Here is a link to the photos from my Vietnam Trek. Had a fab time I would highly recommend it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/122775006@N08/sets/72157643688266714/ As for running I am still doing a little bit but have started to cycle to work 8 miles each way. I havn't really stuck to much of...

Vietnam was great, the trek went well. All my running paid off and I was one of the fitter members of the group. That made the walking comfortable and enjoyable. The people and the place were fantastic. I will post some photos over the next few days. Been back just short of a week and I have...

Well back from Vietnam. Weight loss nil. Weight gain 5lbs, guess that proves that running is better for weight loss than walking. Sent from my HTC One X+

Fly out on Sunday. Looking forward to it lots. Sent from my HTC One X+

Just a quick update for anyone who is still interested. I have stopped 5:2 since Mrs 8391 was in hospital. Now just on SW. Over 3 weeks I have lost 1lb. Not bad considering I'm back to drinking at a weekend and eating crisps and cheese. Sent from my HTC One X+

Hi all, Me and Mrs 8391 are both fine, just not had a spare 5 mins since she was in hospital. Between work, fundraising and the kids it has been manic. Well not been 100% on any diet since Mrs was in hospital but have still lost another 2lbs over the last 2 weeks. I find I think about what I...

Day 62 07 Mar 14 Week 9 Weight = 96.5 Kg Sent from my HTC One X+

Went for a run outside today as the weather was quite nice. 11.5k in 1:07:48 so I did my 10k in under 60mins:D:):D. My hips are very sore, I have forgotten that running outside can hurt more than pounding away on a flat treadmill.

Day 1. So here I am, after a hectic week with a poorly wife I am starting at day 1 again. Still going with 5:2 as I have sustained / has small losses over the last 2 weeks. SWRD Breakfast -: Muller light yogurt. Lunch -: leftover soups, curried parsnip & carrot and coriander. Evening Meal...

Just short of £3000 Sent from my HTC One X+

No cakes eaten and another £202.75 raised. Sent from my HTC One X+

Well £567.92 raised today, now to start baking cakes for a cake sale in church tomorrow. No rest for the wicked. Sent from my HTC One X+

Restart day - 1 Just had a coffee, (now taken with sweetener) Will have a yogurt before heading into Lincoln with my collection buckets for another day fundraising. Lunch will be whatever I can grab. Have fun guys, oh and will get some running done next week. Sent from my HTC One X+

Lost track of days whlist Mrs 8391 has been in hospital so going to start at Day 1 again on Sunday. Mrs 8391 is felling better and we both had a 1lb loss this week so thats a bonus. Not quite the fast losses I had on TS but far easier to follow long term. If I keep losing 1-2 lbs a week I will...

Day 48 21 Feb 14 Week 7 Weight = 97.5 Kg

Still a bit sore but feeling better. Sent from my HTC One X+

Thank you for your kind thoughts. Sent from my HTC One X+

Mrs 8391, was discharged tonight, will both be WI tomorrow so we will see how this week has gone. Sent from my HTC One X+

Well done TH you can see a huge difference. Sent from my HTC One X+

Hi all, Sorry not been posting recently Mrs 8391 has been admitted to hospital with suspected appendicitis. Will update my diary when thing are a little less hectic. Sent from my HTC One X+

Mrs 8391 had a better loss than me this week 2lbs Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 41 14 Feb 14 Week 6 Weight = 98 Kg

WI was STS, but I managed 10:05 on my mile and a half. I get 11:30 at my age and the best I have done in a long time it 10:27. So stuff the weight, I might still be fat but at least I am getting fitter. On a serious note I have still had to tighten my belt this week so think I my be rebuilding...

That's some adventure. Sent from my HTC One X+

Well another hectic day, not gym time so didn't get my 9k done, Good job really as I now have my 6 monthly fitness test tomorrow. Lets see how quick I can run 1.5miles.

Day 12 (SWGD) Muller light yogurt Prawn salad Butternut squash soup Gym best get 9k run done this week at some point. Sent from my HTC One X+

Sorry guys was really busy yesterday. Day 11 SWRD Had the steak and kidney pie it was lovely, worked out the pie lid was 10 syns so had my 1/4. No gym just to busy in work. Sent from my HTC One X+

Well done TH, that's a fabulous loss, both in weight and in inches. Keep up the good work and you will be at your 13.1 mile point soon enough. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 3 1m07s plank 30 crunches 3 * 10 twists Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 10 FD Cont, Thank you Susie & Twinkle. Evening Meal, Salad with fresh Mozzarella, figs & parma ham. Oh and the Gym went well. 5k row in 23:12 & 4k run in 19:59. tomorrow is a Red Day so we are having Steak & Kidney Pie, the kids will have to eat most of the pie lid but thats fine.

Day 10 Fast day. Breakfast -: Muller light yougart with extra fresh passion fruit. Lunch -: nothing Evening meal. Gym -: 5k row, 4k run Sent from my HTC One X+

Thank you, I'm really pleased, I had hoped that I could increase the distance slowly and maintain my pace. I had no idea that I would get quicker and increase the distance. Sent from my HTC One X+

Have a good day TH and I'm sure missing 1/2 a pack won't kill you. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 2 Plank 60 Secs 30 regular crunch 3 * 10 bicycle crunch 3 * 10 press ups

I really enjoyed week 4, I dropped my evening meal pouch(i know you don't get all the V&M) that gave me 400 Cal & 20g of carbs to make a meal with. It just gave me some different meals which I needed as I was getting very bored with the exante selection. Sent from my HTC One X+

Thanks for all the encouragement, I went to the gym, did 6k run in 32:18 so really pleased that a 3 min improvement since 20th Jan. Still need to push out a 9k run at some point this week. Breakfast-: 2 soft boiled eggs Lunch-: smoked mackerel salad. Snack Muller light yogurt with 9...

Day 9, SWGD. After a long weekend collecting, I'm well and truly knackered. I don't want to get up at all. Must drag myself out of bad and make a coffee. SW Green day today so having fried rice for tea. Just need to make some form of salad up for lunch now. Hopefully someone will drag me to...

Well up and about, back off the WestQuay to collect more money. Sent from my HTC One X+

I will join you. Day 1 Plank 41.8 Squats 28 & my knee gave in(always had a problem with squats/squat thrusts) think I will do press ups instead. 3 * 10 normal, 3 * 10 bicycle. Sent from my HTC One X+

Had a fab day, collected loads of money, but had one to many drinks, hopefully be ok. Sent from my HTC One X+

Managed to drag myself up at 0300, quick coffee and a yogurt then hit the road at 0330, just arrived in Andover to pick up a friend then off down to WestQuay. Hopefully we will have a good day collecting. Catch you guys and gals later. Sent from my HTC One X+

Makes sense to me TH, I need fit some strength work into my gym routine. It one of the reasons u picked the rowing machine as an addition to the treadmill. Sent from my HTC One X+

I have that with my two girls. The 9 year old is not a bad distance runner, she can manage about 2 miles with me. The 11 year old tends to run off to qui k and then have to stop, but she is getting better Sent from my HTC One X+

Cheers TH, I do enjoy it so it's not to hard. I have a few other lads in the office who all go so we encourage each other on the days when people can't be bothered. Sent from my HTC One X+

Welcome back, well done on the maintain, and good luck on future losses. Sent from my HTC One X+

Lunch -: chicken & Prawn salad. Gym -: 5k on the rower, 5 min warm up, 10 * 1 min sprints with 1 min rest, 5 min warmdown. Planned on doing some running but felt really tired after the rowing intervals. Afternoon snack -: Chicken breast with black pepper.

I split my packs all the time and had no problems.

Have a fab day TH, I think you are right. If the clothes fit better then don't worry about the numbers.

Day 34 07 Feb 14 Week 5 Weight = 98 Kg No real loss but I did put 6lbs on last weekend so overall a good week.

Day 6 SWRD, First 5:2 Weigh In and the results are STS( well after last weekend it's really a 6lb loss:D) not in ketosis so it is proper weight loss not just Glycogen. Finding the fast days quite hard as I do feel hungrey, I just focus on being able to eat tasty food the next day. I think as a...

Well done. Sent from my HTC One X+

Off to sleep now, new WI day tomorrow. Will see how I get on, I know I was +6lbs on Monday so lets see if I have offset any of the damage. I would be happy with a STS from last Fridays early WI. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 5 FD, Breakfast -: Muller light yougart. 100 Cal Lunch-: slice of pumpkin seed toast. 140 Cal Evening meal -: fajita chicken with onion & red peppers and 100g of couscous. 300 Cal No gym again today. Must go tomorrow. Sent from my HTC One X+

If a man says he will do a job he will. He doesn't need a woman reminding him every 6 months you know.:D Sent from my HTC One X+

I had a fantastic day, it was great to see what all the money goes towards. And why most of what they provide isn't government funded. It has made me all the more determined to raise as much as I can for this worthwhile cause. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 4 SWRD. Breakfast -: Muller light yougart. Lunch-: couscous salad with prawns(28g of dry couscous is 5 syns) Tea-: spaghetti Bolognese, using my healthy b for the pasta and my healthy a for some parmesan. Sent from my HTC One X+

Today will be fine, as it's a Slimming World Red Day (SWRD) Sent from my HTC One X+

Well done on the 5.5st good luck with TS. Sent from my HTC One X+

Struggled with hunger a little tonight. Had a pint of water and gone to bed, at least I can have something in the morning. Sent from my HTC One X+

Welcome back Minnie.

Dig in the Twinkle, and well done on resisting the roast.

Day 3 Cont FD Had an banana before I left the house @ 06:30 100Cals Exante porridge for breakfast once I got to work @ 0900 200Cals Nothing for lunch Gym @ 13:30. 5k on the rower in 23:45 4k on the treadmill in 20:04 2.4k(or 1.5 mile in old money) of...

What a price ding dong! Sorry to hear that Twinkle, it certainly doesn't make things any easier does it. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 3, fasting day. First fasting day of 5:2 how will I manage without ketosis to stave off the hunger? I hope I will be ok. Will be popping to the gym today. 5k on the rower, followed by 3-4k on the treadmill. Just having a coffee, then need to decide what to have for b-fast. Thinking...

Well done twinkle, you are doing so well. Sent from my HTC One X+

Your doing well with your exercise too TH. Stick with it. Sent from my HTC One X+

As for the running as I have increased the distance my speed has just increase naturally. I'm hoping to drop to one long run a week at 10.5 - 11 kph and two shorter runs at 12 - 12.5 , or even interval training. Sent from my HTC One X+

Yes came out deliberately so we could enjoy a few drinks to many. I have read to many articles about the dangers of drinking alcohol whilst in ketosis to take the risk. The plan was always to only do TS for 4 weeks. I could do it for longer now. But Mrs 8391 wants to do Slimming World again. I...

Gym went better than I planned, pushed out 8k in 44 mins. Getting closer to my 10k goal. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 2 of 5:2 Had a re-weigh this morning to see what damage the weekend has done and it's a 6lb gain:mad:. Not to bad really it's probably just the glycogen half of my firsy week loss, lets see what this week brings. Today is a normal day. Breakfast-: 1 Banana eaten @ 06:30 Morning snack-...

Yup, just don't know what to do. Im tempted to put the weight back on just to cheer her up. If me being fat makes her happy then I will eat lard. Sent from my HTC One X+

Having a fab night, biggest problem is it has now become apparent Mrs 8391 is jealous that I have lost more than she has. This has not been helped by all our friends commenting on my weigh loss. Sent from my HTC One X+

The pink sticks say yes to alcohol. Had a Starbucks salad for lunch 450 Cals (will be drinking enough Cals tonight) still feel full so hope I can get away with just eating less from now on. Mrs 8391 is in the shower, function starts in an hour, so lets hope we are ready. On a plus side I did...

Mrs 8391 got finished early in the end, so we hit Carlisle by 23:00. Kids are with grandma, and I am about to see if the 3 pouches 2 tortilla wraps and 150g of rice has kicked be out of ketosis, if not I think I might have to resort to a big bag of chips! Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 27 Cont, Had a 1/2 a shake at 10:00 Soup at 12:30 1/2 a shake at 15:30 About to get the Tux out the wardrobe and finish the packing. Will eat the curry with the kids about 18:30 then pack the car and go pick Mrs 8391 up from work then hit the road!

Day 27 31 Jan 14 Week 4 Weight = 98.5 Kg Weighted in early due to party weekend. Not bad for a refeed week that was 2 days short.

Did the Weekly WI this AM due to being away for the weekend. Only a 3lb loss but not bad for a short week including the refeed. will Re-Weigh on Mon morning as see what damage the weekend does.

Day 27, Feeling better today, tired but better. Going to get up and have a coffee first, decide on meals for today,( I'm thinking chocolate shake & soup.) Then chicken curry and 150g of cooked rice. Need to finish packing, and then pick Mrs 8391 up from work at 20:30. Will be gone midnight by...

Have a good day. Sent from my HTC One X+

Good plan Bee, better to stick to WS, than fall off the TS wagon. Sent from my HTC One X+

No she did a trek through Jordan in Oct 12, she loved it. It's one of the things that drove me to do mine. Sent from my HTC One X+

I'm off to Vietnam on the 30th of Mar, really looking forward to it. I fancy the GNR but need to up my training distance a bit yet. Will be weighing in weekly on 5:2, just to keep an eye out for any weight gain. I still have a bit to go till I hit my final goal of being normal weight, but part...

We have a friend's 40th up in Newcastle. It's a black tie event, so we are minus kids and booked into the venue overnight. We started exante with the party already on the calander, so picked a start date that worked for us. Mrs 8391 is the same as me, introducing real food and extra carbs...

Day 26 Still not feeling great, so had another day off work. Saw the kids off to school then climbed back into bed, fell asleep about 10:30, woke up at 14:30. Had a vanilla shake with 2 shots of fresh nespresso(the bonus of being at home) for lunch once I got up. Real Spaghetti Bolognese for...

TH, just ignore the comments, you know the truth, you are doing fab, and continually losing weight. If the other girl is losing weight, good for her, if not it's her loss. Don't let it affect you and your good work. Sent from my HTC One X+

Good for you TH, enjoy the gym. Sent from my HTC One X+

Yes lynne really enjoying it. It's the variation I am enjoying, the different flavours. I have noticed that I am eating far less now so if I can stay that way it's a good thing. Just need to see if I keep losing weight. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 25 Starting to feel better, had tandoori chicken with salad and 2 small pittas. Now sat in bed watching fat v sugar on BBC2. Very interesting program about high fat v high sugar diet. Sent from my HTC One X+

Good look Brendan, Sent from my HTC One X+

Not really feeling any better, 1/4 of my office have had the lurgy in the last week. Off work again today. Had a shake for lunch will have tea tonight, then something later on. Hoping to feel better tomorrow. Had a cheeky mid-week WI and I have lost 3lbs so as long as I keep going I will be...

Day 24 cont, Now sat at home, today was day 3 of the refeeding plan. So I have just had a 170g jacket potato with some chicken and bacon. In all a 400cal meal. Very nice. Feeling happier, but still bad head. Sent from my HTC One X+

Finished work early, still have a banging headache, hope I feel better tomorrow. Didn't go to the gym, and had curried veg soup for lunch. About to have half a chocolate shake now. Sent from my HTC One X+

:thumbup::D Sent from my HTC One X+

Hi VF, only just read you diary. I think the noodles are a great idea if you have a hungry moment. I used chestnut mushrooms in the same way. Added 2-3 chopped into large chunks into a meal pack to bulk it out / add something to bite. As long as it doesn't send you down the "oh well I've had...

TH, I think you mean Batfink, his "wing's were like a shield of steel" Sent from my HTC One X+

Well done twinkle. All the best for today. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 24. Trying to muster up the energy to get out of bed. Best get a coffee & paracetamol and see if that works. I think the gym will be mainly rowing today. Another 5k row followed by 2-3k on the treadmill at a quicker pace. Sent from my HTC One X+

One day at a time Minnie, one day at a time. Hope day 2 goes well. Sent from my HTC One X+

Have a good day TH, oh and get yourself back to the gym. It will make you feel so much better. Sent from my HTC One X+

Scuba diving is my big passion, so I won't be taking it up long term. But a cheap/free military course that's a different thing. Will see what I can get done through work for minimum cost. Sent from my HTC One X+

I've wanted to do it for years but I have been over 100kg since at least 2001. Feeling like I will manage to get there so using it as motivation. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 23 cont. Had tuna steak for tea, again with salad. Will have a bar later on. I've also added an extra goal/reward to my list. Freefall parachuting I need to weigh less than 96kg to do the first jump. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 23, Gym, 7km on the treadmill in 39:47. Lunch tomato soup. Sent from my HTC One X+

It was lynne, Finished the day with a bar. Looking forward to the gym tomorrow. See if I can manage 7k on the runner before I get bored. Sent from my HTC One X+

I use my Wii fit to do my WI. It's nice that it records the weights for you. Sent from my HTC One X+

Chicken with cheese and bacon, normally with BBQ sauce. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 21 cont, Breakfast, full chocolate shake with coffee @ 12:30 Main Meal -: homemade Hunters chicken without the BBQ sauce, with salad, (pea shoots, basil, baby gem, 4 cherry tomatoes, 1 chestnut mushroom and a little shaved carrot) Main meals planned for the week.

Phil, Just think about why you want to lose weight. Pick a goal and concentrate on that, instead of the trifle. Good luck.

Day 21, WI I have lost 4.5 lb and Mrs 8391 has lost 3lb. Looking at moving from TS to WS(using the Lipotrim Refeeding guide for the WS meals) throughout the week to come out of ketosis slowly for a friends 40th next Sat.

Day 22 26 Jan 14 Week 3 Weight = 99.5 Kg

No problem Lynne, I will be using exante on the 2 days so will continue my diary on here. Mrs 8391 has other plans for her fast days. Sent from my HTC One X+

I feel your pain Minnie, Mrs 8391 had the scales out this morning as she can't manage a full week without weighing. So I jumped on, WI should be tomorrow. And the result -1 lb. 1 measly lb. I best loss another 1 by tomorrow or I will be in a bad way mentally. Good luck with the restart. Sent...

Yeah, I guess so. Only one more week to go then shifting to 5:2 Sent from my HTC One X+

Cheers Darcy Cheers Lynne Starting to struggle a bit now. Just bored with the food choices. Sent from my HTC One X+

Got the cholesterol results back and the letter said problem :eek: book doctors appointment, booked in for 14:00 on Monday. Guess I will find out more then. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 20, Feeling better this morning up and about. Just about to make coffee for the Mrs and myself. Then off to work, should be able to fit in another gym session at some point today. I have covered 26 km so far this week. So might pop on a buck and see if I can smash out another 14k. Sent...

Day 19 cont. Evening Meal -: curry with some mushrooms. Tucked up in bed with Mrs 8391 and the kids watching Mr & Mrs Smith. Sent from my HTC One X+

Day 19 Update, Breakfast - : 1/2 chocolate coffee shake Lunch - : A&C porridge Gym - : 2k row in 9:43 5k run in 28:33 Afternoon snack - : 1/2 chocolate coffee shake.

Day 19, Just getting up, about to have a coffee. Feeling better than yesterday morning, just have a really dry mouth today. It feels like I had 1 to many pints last night.(and I know that didn't happen) Will get some water inside myself and see how I get on. Sent from my HTC One X+

Just as an update. I am now day 18 on exante TS I have been running on average 6K 3 times a week burning anywere between 500 - 750 Cal per run. I have yet to feel light headed. If you enjoy exercise give it a go.

Well done twinkle, you are doing really well.

Day 18 cont, Felt better once I was up and about. Breakfast 10:00 -: half chocolate shake with coffee. Lunch -: Thai soup 300ml water. Gym -: 5k on the rowing machine in 24:34 2k on the treadmill in 10:15 Afternoon snack -: 1/2 a toffee/coffee shake Evening Meal -: Shepherds Pie...

Day 18 Really can't be bothered today, just want to stay in bed. Must get up hopefully coffee will start my day. Not sure if I will hit the treadmill today might have a day off and use the rowing machine instead. Will let you all know later. Well best drag myself out of bed, have a nice day...

Well done TH. Keep up the good work. Sent from my HTC One X+

Don't know if they are allowed, but I have had 2 smints on the odd day and not come out of ketosis.

It's always nice when other people notice the weight loss.:)

Well done Jade, bet your glad you stuck it out.

I have had to shout at my 2 to make sure they throw any leftovers straight in the bin. Not a bad thing anyway as it saves my time when I come to do the dishes.

Yes quite easy, I think its the years of eating mil rations." It's the food for the day so eat it and be thankful it's hot!" Mrs 8391 is finding it harder, we are only doing TS for 4 weeks as a kick start to the year. We have a 40th birthday on Day 28 so coming out of Ketosis for it. Planning on...

Day 17 Cont Breakfast-: as planned had half a toffee/coffee shake at 10:00 Lunch-: had the A&C Porridge Gym-: headed to the gym late as I got caught up in work. Ran 6k in 34:45 again so happy with that. Afternoon snack-: missed due to delayed gym, I will probably have half a bar later to...

Day 17 cont, Well that's Mrs 8391 off to work, just got to get the kids up now. Peach tea is chilling in the fridge. I have 1/2 a chocolate shake with coffee & 1/2 a toffee shake with coffee measured out and in little pots ready for work. Plus an A&C porridge for lunch. Another 6k planned for...

Morning TH, hope the supervision goes well. Sent from my HTC One X+ using MiniMins.com mobile app

Day 17, Early start as Mrs 8391 is at work. About to make is both a coffee. Washed my gym kit last night but forgot to put it in the tumble so best do that now. If I'm lucky it will be dry before I leave for work.

Day 16 cont, Evening Meal - : Had the chilli.

Day 16, Lunch - : Spag Bol - eating to of the meals a day at the moment as Mrs 8391 doesn't like them so I swapped out some of my soups and shakes. Gym - : 6k on the treadmill in 34:45 followed by a 500m walm down in 5 mins it felt really good. 740 Cal burned. Afternoon snack - : Vanilla...

Wasn't hungry but forced myself to eat half a bar. Night all, see you all tomorrow for Day 16.

No problem pleased I could help.

Yes, half and half

Day 15 cont, Had the curry for tea, added a little ground ginger, some fresh corriander leaf & 6 button mushrooms. It tasted divine, also had some orange and blackcurrent water. looking forward to getting back in the gym tomorrow.

As long as it's not a single ferrero rocher, I dont want you to have to become the "ferrero rocher killer" again.

Hope all is OK Minnie,

just echoing what Lynne said, 24lb in 3 weeks is phenomenal, I would need another 6lb next week to match that, and if I do I willbe very pleased

Well done on the WI Susie.

Watching it in the house to be honest, but I do enjoy taking them to the cinema.

Day 15, No breakfast, didn't have time before church. Lunch, shepherds pie. About to watch monsters university 3D

Day 15, 6lbs lost this week & I am STS with yesterday so no harm done by the week 2 treat. Mrs 8391 lost another 4lb. good luck for your WI this week Guys & Gals.

Day 15 19 Jan 14 Week 2 Weight = 101.6 Kg

I hope so Lynne.

Sat enjoying the cheese now. Trying not to think about WI tomorrow.

Its my nemesis on a normal low fat diet. I decided that as it is low carb I would have a little tonight. I tried to find a low carb pudding in the supermarket but could only find WW yougart, but it had Citric acid in it so I didn't want to take the chance.

I normally made mine up with 100ml not the 150ml recommended. However the other day I was making it for Mrs 8391 and added 150 by mistake (kids were arguing). As it was to watery i put it in the fridge thinking I would just put up with it later. I had it for lunch the next day and it had thicken...

Thats a shame Susie, hope you get to see it soon.

Evening meal eaten, Mrs 8391 and I really enjoyed it. Pleased I decided on the menu and amounts before hand, as once the food is in your mouth you just want more,(or I do anyway:wave_cry:) Stuck to the plan, feel full, will save the cheese for later on once kids have gone to bed. Thanks for...

Day 13 Cont So the evening meal Starter 35g of smoked salmon with light philadephia and 4 prawns Main 150g fillet steak. with a green salad, some asparagus, 4 cherry tomatos and 30g of fresh mozzarella, served with a tiny amount of homemade cream and peppercorn sauce. Afters, 50g of 5...

Hi Kara, Hope all goes well with the diet, just focus on your wedding when you feel low and I'm sure you will get there. Good Luck on your Exante journey. I look forward to reading your diary.

Day 13 Cont, Had the A&C Porridge at 12:00, Lazy day doing jobs, was meant to be collection money for my trek in town today but due to two protest marches I decided to steer clear. Luckily the council were very good and have allocated me a different day. Off to the supermarket soon to buy...

Thank you Lynne, Day 14 A&C porridge that I didn't have yesterday. Shake for lunch. A 400 cal low carb meal for tea. Mrs 8391 and I are having an end of Week 2 treat. I will update you all once I have been to the supermarket and know what we are having. Might even try and fit in...

Just realised it's only 10 Weeks till I go treking in Vietnam :help2:. I have added a link in my Signature for anyone who is interested in what I am doing. Guess I best add some walking to my exercise routine on top of the running.

A bit of both really, spent a nice 1/2 hour with daughter No 1. She has just started to enjoy playing on it with me.

Spag bol for tea, 500ml of juice, made with 1 spoon of blackcurrent and 1 spoon of orange. Very nice.