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Well I've been hiding from this site for a while. Whenever someone tells me "I tried a VLCD but stayed the same" I have to admit I never believed them. "How can you live on 800 calories a day and not lose weight?" I used to think to myself. Surely it's scientifically impossible? So I jumped on...

Hope you've dodged the bugs Susie! Xxxx

Hi Susie and giggle! I'm doing okay-ish. Have been picky again this week. Nothing too serious as stuck to ketogenic foods. But still it could effect my losses. I've been 100% today though. Hope you guys are okay. My office at work is full of cakes, crisps, sweets, etc. it's like murder but not...

Not weighing sounds like a good idea actually. Good luck hope it works x

I guess I used a naughty word there as it has been replaced by a row of stars........ (Oops)

Yes Susie, I guess we just need to fight them cravings (wherever the ******* come from, lol) xxxxxx

I'm going to start calorie counting and see how many I have. I'm about the same height as you mooples so it'll be interesting to see if it works xxxx

Hi Katie, your losses are amazing! I don't blame you for having that cake either! i think that dress was fate. You'll be in it in no time xx

Hi Susie. You're exercising is very inspirational. That's something I don't do and damn well should. I'm having a load of trouble with my knee (suspect its arthritis) - but it shouldn't stop me from at least having a walk! I too have had a naughty few days (weekend) but tried to avoid carbs...

I'm exactly the same Susie. If I try something on that still doesn't fit I lose all my will power and motivation. I've bought a couple of lovely dresses off boohoo (who Ive discovered now do plus size). Prices are great, I've become quite a fan. They fit me now, but if they become a bit big...

Gutted this morning. Only lost 2 lb this week. It just shows how a small blip can effect the outcome so much. i am quite gutted. Sometimes a "blip" for me can be a pizza and loads if chocolate. But I haven't done any of that (good job as well!). I had some crisps with homous one evening with...

Hi Susie! My day hasn't been bad thank you. I've been at work, I find it much easier on work days. Have you had a good day? I'm definitely on holiday countdown!! xx

LOL! Love it. You're right I'll have to adopt more than one distraction technique, or the results could be tragic :8855:xx

Absolutely Susie! I'm back on it now, was 100% yesterday and was back in ketosis this morning. Holiday is a BIG incentive. I was feeling a bit nibbley yesterday evening (boredom), so went upstairs and did a fake tan to distract myself. So I'm a slightly better colour (even though I smell a bit...

Thanks Susie! I struggled yesterday too. Breaking diet is never a good idea. So will try to be 100% today. I can't afford mess about. Less than 4 weeks to go xxxxxx

I got weighed yesterday and that's another 3.5 lbs off!! :innocent0002: I'm so pleased because Im still on target for my holiday. However I soon lost my Angel status because yesterday evening I invited the girls round and caved and joined in with the crisps and dip......:break_diet:(god they...

OMG that sounds a bit depressing. Not sure i can survive on just 2 packs a day! let me know how it goes........

So you can apparently get low-carb "chocco balls" from Exante now. Has anyone tried these yet?? They look delicious on the picture. But I fear that they might have a questionable taste and texture (low carb chocolate??!!). It sounds too good to be true to me. Has anyone been brave enough to...

I'm not sure that the citric acid thing has been completely proven. I believe that there is some research that suggests that it may take you out of ketosis which is why you are always told not to consume citric acid containing products. It's perhaps an individual thing. I've done VLCDs more...

Hi Helen, I'm struggling today! I don't know why though because I was so motivated this morning after my weigh-in. Mental cravings not physical (which I think I find worse)! well done for making it to ketosis and lol about bat cave breath!! It's not the most glamorous diet is it. 5lb is...

What a horrendous story Helen. So sorry for your loss of a good friend xxx

I've lost count of how many times I've successfully dieted (and then successfully undone it all!!). But I'm not dwelling on it anymore. I'm back on it because I almost reached my heaviest weight (yet again) and a holiday is looming. A holiday that I am dreading because of my weight. Sadly I...

I can get very depressed, although I'm not good at getting help so not on any treatment like you. I find that I really struggle on this diet in the first week, because food is my crutch and distracts me from the issues that make my mood get low. Taking my comfort food away leaves me feeling...

Hi Daniel. Yes I'm in week 2 and lost 10lb in first week. WOW your losses are amazing!! I really hope Saturday morning weigh in will be as positive for me. keep it up! X

Thanks Helen! Pleased to know I'm not the only one that undoes their hard work! Holidays are one thing, but generally feeling better is definitely a bigger incentive anyway. Good luck to you too xx

Thanks chuck, I'll look into it x

Hi guys! I'm not a fan of Exante bars, so no longer buy them. But god bars are easier when you're out! i used to use tesco ultra slim bars instead but they've stopped making them. Never tried biggest loser ones but I don't think they are available any more anyway. And apparently asda used to...

Thank you for that! You're right the holiday is a great focus. Well done for your losses too, you're doing great x

OMG when will I learn to stop emotional eating? Yet again after a successful loss on exante I've managed to put it all back on. Well I'm off on holiday with the girls in September and currently am dreading it. So I've set myself a little goal. 2 stone 2lb in 7 weeks. Is it possible? Who...

I think your being very brave! Don't forget that you will get side effects starting a VLCD. Plus side effects from nicotine withdrawal that can also make you feel a bit sick and dizzy! If you believe you can do it then go for it. But if it's too hard don't give yourself a hard time. I'd say...

Harry we're all on here to help each other and to get help when needed. You haven't let anyone down, just hope you get things sorted out and that you're okay xxxxxxx

Yeah, mine have tended to come quickly which is why I know that it isn't going to come. I did Exante a long time ago and swapped to slim and save when Exante cocked up 2 of my orders (the final straw when they sent me 1 weeks supply instead of the MONTH I paid for). They corrected it after a lot...

I'm so annoyed. I've been doing so well on this diet I ordered another months worth 7days ago. It never arrived. So I tried to email with them (which was impossible because the website just sends me round in circles); so eventually gave up and rang them. They will not even investigate this...

Cheers Harry. I wouldn't have put that on though if I'd read your diary first. I hope you're okay xxxxx

Good luck Harry! I'm pleased you're feeling more positive xxxxxx

The only reason loosing weight will help us with such comments is that if we feel better about ourselves then we will be less inclined to let the lower life-forms of society get to us! Don't let the b?stards get you! x

Oh I'm sorry to hear that chuck. It sounds even worse than what happened to me! At least there was no-one else overhearing. The woman in the shop probably really felt for you, but people just avoid getting involved. But where do these scumbags get off?? Who the hell do they think they are...

Hi Harry, just seen your posts on here. So sorry you're having a rubbish time; You've had it all! 5lb weight gain is nothing when you take into account water weight. It's easily shifted when you feel ready! I'm sure you'll have a fab time once family comes down and you're sorted. I think...

Oh we'll, we're only human :rolleyes:, lol xxxxx

OMG that's an amazing loss, well done you!! :worthy: I've managed 3.5 lbs, which I didn't think was bad considering Monday's mis-hap with a sticky-toffee pudding! good luck for this week xxxxx

Oh well done you! Hope you have a good week, I'm sure you will xxx

Wow you've done so well. Your loss is inspirational! You know you can do it, you'll be fine! You just need to get into that mind-set again. good luck xxxxx

I find total solution easier because the rules are simple - no food! But it's personal choice. I wouldn't recommend that you start with working solution if you intend on doing total eventually - I think it'll just prolong the agony, lol! If you want to do total solution, prepare yourself for...

Hi everyone! I completely forgot to weigh myself yesterday because Friday is my "official" weigh-day. So I think I'll have to stick to a Friday weigh-in because 2 weigh days a week is obviously too complicated for my small brain to handle! My current weight is 16st 5lb: So that's 8lbs off...

Awww, I'm fine thanks Susie, how are you? I've had a better week. Although diet-wise I spent the day with a long-lost friend on Monday and ended up eating lots of naughty stuff. I'm subsequently dreading weigh-day tomorrow, lol! i haven't been dwelling on things. I've actually got a job...

Thanks for your comments everyone, you've all made me either smile or giggle! xxxxx

Good luck chuck! It'll be worth it at the end of the week when you hop on the scales. Keep going xxx

Oh dear I hope you've made up now! Nobody is perfect, but if she hits the gym tomorrow to make up for it and is usually eating sensibly - then actually I think that she should have the pizza, lol! We all need some normality , it's not a slip up if you maintain your loss I guess x

LOL! Not yet. But if every man on the planet was like the vermin in that van; I might be driven to it :giggle: x

That's really inspired me demeister! I always come off it then put all the weight back on (completely my own fault). But good to know its possible to keep it off if you try harder. I so hope I can so that myself when I have my "break" in May. Your GF is my idol, lol x

YEY! Well done, keep going you're doing amazing x

Thanks for the support everyone! Appreciate it xxx

Hi there; Firstly I must thank you for the walnut whip comment; it did literally make me LOL! :8855:And also thank you for your positive words. i must say that they can keep their wolf whistles though. Regardless of how much weight I lose, I'd rather snog a farm animal than go anywhere near...

Thanks Sarah, I think the term "pond life" is a very appropriate. I can't say that it hasn't dinted my confidence; but to be fair it was pretty non existant anyway! thank you for your support; it wasn't something I fancied sharing with my friends so it was nice to vent it on here xxxx

I drank more water and look at the difference!! 4.5lbs this week!! Thanks for the support and advice everyone. Up yours bathroom scales! lol x

PEOPLE CAN BE SO CRUEL! I decided to go for a brisk walk yesterday to see how my knee handle it. I had walked about a mile and came to a main road so crossed at some traffic lights. A transit van with3 men in it stopped - one leaned out of the window and called to me. When I turned around...

Hi guys, When I weighed yesterday it was only 6 days after my last weigh (my weigh-day is usually Friday). So I jumped on again today to see if my true 1-week loss was any better, and it was! I've lost 4.5 lbs in a week, so I'm so much happier. i still want to join in, so can weigh on...

Yey!! Good luck chuck, you'll be fine xxxxx

I've had this dilemma so many times! Want to quit after a binge / a disappointing loss / an upsetting experience. Although Ive stuck to total solution 100% I haven't had the losses over the last 2 weeks that I wanted. So as I figure that I have 2 choices; 1) Stay on track and hope for more next...

I'm gutted. I've been 100% for last 4 weeks. Last week I only lost 2.5 lb; so I reassured myself that I'd have a big loss this week to make up for it. But nope - 3.5lbs. Not good enough when you're this heavy and in ketosis as far as I'm concerned :sigh:. But there we have it, I can't do...

Do you know what? I'm getting nervous lol, especially after the disappointing loss last week. Hopefully all the water I've been downing will have helped! Good look everyone xxx

Im pleased it helped you. That's kind of why I shared it. Believe me, 9 times out of 10 I'm feeling guilty for giving into food too. But we do all need to learn from experience. We're in for a bumpy ride, but at least we're in it together. Chin up, tomorrow's a new day xxxx

Aww thanks guys, it's really good to get moral support from people who understand xxxx

Hello! You've got to get into ketosis! That has to be your aim for first 4 days or so. Once you've done that, aim to get to the end of the week being 100%. The big losses are what then keep me going. I think I stick to it because 1 naughty nibble can kick me out of ketosis and I don't want...

Thank you you so much! I am quite proud of myself, and also learned a valuable lesson about the uselessness of emotional eating. long may the willpower last xxxx

Had a horrible day yesterday. I took my elderly guinea pig to the vet and she didn't come home:cry:. Not the worst thing that can happen in life, but certainly depressing! When I got home I immediately thought "I need chocolate and wine!". I was so close to going to the shop to buy said junk...

Yey! Well done and good luck. You'll be fine xxxx

Thanks Darcy! You're right, I guess my body just wasn't aware that it was weigh day lol! Gonna try drinking moe and hang in there for next week! (I'm not sure I'm patient enough to wait a whole month lol). xxxxx

Hello, thanks for your support! Yes I used same scales. Water, Im not sure? I drink a lot (because I seem to get dehydrated quickly); but perhaps I need to measure it just in case I'm overestimating what I have. I'll try that :) xx

I'm going to join the list too! Lol; :) Start date 13th March 2014 Harry m = 15s 6/1.2 Start date 14th March 2014 Lynne = 12st 12lb (target loss over 4 weeks = 14lb) Start date 14th March 2014 Susie = 201.8lb Start date 14th March 2014 Allie = 16st 13lb (target 14 lb in 4 weeks)

I'm in Harry! (I need to get some group motivation). My personal challenge is a stone in 4 weeks from today (gulp) xxxxx

2.5lb for eating nothing all week?!! :mad: I can live with 3lb at a push (in the hope that I'll lose more next time). But at my weight I do expect about 4lb. Suddenly my goal of being 15st by May 10th looks completely impossible. Think I'm going to struggle now, as I'm off work and do not...

I don't think so love. If you do end up with a bit of fluid on board; you should still lose weight. If it does effect your loss, it'll only be water, so you'd probably see a better loss the following week. It doesn't seem to make a lot of difference for me. It's my weigh day tomorrow too...

Thanks everyone! I must admit that I am doing a VLCD so you do tend to expect bigger losses. My plan is to get another couple of stone off and then switch to healthy eating to slowly lose the rest. I need to loose the recently gained excess weight ASAP because I have got new problems with my...

Wooooaaah. That's an incredible loss! It's obviously working well for you. I hate the savoury stuff. I stick to shakes, bars and original porridge. It's funny how tastes differ, but as long as it works! xxx

Hello! Yes the first 3 days or so are horrible. What I'd worry about is that the extra half a bar could prolong how long it takes you to get into ketosis. I did the same as you this time (had a small bowl of shreddies to make me feel better for the first couple of days) and it was soooo the...

It's surprising you haven't lost. I wonder if its just a blip and you'll lose loads next week? Even if the milk kept you out of ketosis the lack of calories should still have caused you to lose. I've done VLCDs in the past, been perfect and only lost a pound. Was gutted but then would lose...

3rd weigh day today and another 5.5 lbs off! Really pleased. But god it's so hard being motivated when you still just feel so fat! Something happened to my knee about 4 weeks ago (which kicked my ass in gear to get on a diet again!). It's swollen, incredibly painful and I've got muscular...

I'm great relieved to say I'm now in this category after being in the one above. Desperately sprinting to the 16's, lol x

Do you not like coke zero? You could have a glass of that for your caffeine hit. That should pep you up! X

I have 2 sweeteners too I'm my coffee too. Yes they're fine - so don't suffer coffee without milk AND without sweetener - bleugh! :-) I don't think you can have granulated though. Go and get another black coffee and slap some sweeteners in it, you deserve it. Good luck with your first week x

Don't worry - Not everyone experiences the same symptoms, so I think you should feel smug that you've not felt like pure death lol! Well done for being 100%!! - Im sure you'll see the results on the scales with or without the symptoms. Lets face it, its hard enough whether you feel ill or not...

Well I made it to Friday as was my aim. Phew! I'd weighed myself 7 days ago and had lost 5lb in 3 days using packs but not doing it 100% (kept nibbling!) So not in ketosis - I was dumbfounded that I'd lost that much in just 3 days! Anyway got on it 100% and decided my new weigh day would be...

Oh thanks for that. Please let me know how you find the promax ones. I don't like the chewy-type bars at all so I wonder what type they are. Gutted about the Tesco ones. For some reason I can't stand most of these bars, but I was more than happy with Tesco ones :-( Xxx

I might be over-reacting; but I have done exalted before and did not like their bars. However, because tesco ultraslim meal replacement bars have the same ingredients and i (in my opinion) are far nicer - I have these instead. My local Tesco only sells the chocolate flavour ones, so my diet...

Good luck chuck! First week is tough - but the boig loss at the end is usually worth it!! (I'm still on my first week too. what you have is personal preference. I've tried a lot of different things, but I find that porridge / bar / shake is best for me (for some reason the savory options make...

Wow Darcy that's amazing! Well done x

Hee, hee - I'm sure I am a little bit crazy ;-) But yes, avoiding scales for long periods of time is just burying your head in the sand. I've done it far too many times to my detriment. That's what I love about this site though. Realising that you are not the only one to get into bad habits xxx

Hi chuck, I too am a binge eater and have clapped on an astonishing amount of weight this year. I've done VLCDS a few times and have tried breaking myself in gently and going at it "cold turkey". This time I did it for a couple of days but still picked to take away the cravings; but in the long...

I find weighing myself really stressful. In the past when I was particularly phobic of the scales, I took the batteries out and stuck them in the back of the wardrobe so I didn't have to look at them!! (Yes I believe that makes me a bit of a nutter). But I have to force myself to get on them...

Thanks Tinky

Oooo, well done, good loss! Hope you managed okay on your shopping spree? Be careful with weighing yourself more than once a week though. Weight can fluctuate from day to day, and if you don't see what you want to see it could have the opposite effect on your motivation. If it works for you...

Definitely no nibbling!! I've been an angel ;-) (I wanna look forward to getting on scales on Friday rather than dread it) xxx

Thanks Chez, I saw this thread and decided that it definitely the way to go this time xx

I agree that VLCDs have not been a long term answer for me either. I'm using it to kick start but then want to do something similar to you.. Well done for today, a great success!

Yes I can't wait for it to kick in! Not long hopefully xxx

Thank you, I'm certainly gonna try xxx

And now that I've moaned, I of course now have a profile etc!! Lol. Stick with it Charley and just get posting! (It's a good way to meet other people on here anyway) x

Well, I finally got to 5o posts, and still it says I only have 20. I wonder when I'll be able to have a profile etc, grrrrr? It's a frustrating rule for newbies :sigh: x

I feel a bit rubbish but dong okay. I had a couple of blips in the beginning which has prolonged getting into ketosis. Never mind! I'm behaving today (so mentally feeling good, physically feeling like death) haha xxxx

Hi Chaz, Im going in holiday to Cornwall in May, so hope to stick to it until then. I then hope to lose weight on conventional food, although not feeling particularly confident about that! Ive done a few VLCDs, and one thing Ive concluded is that I cannot bear soups or the savoury meals -...

Oh I might try the mint choc one for my tea tonight! Lol about your obedient hubby. I'm pleased you enjoyed some cheeky chicken, sometimes we have to adapt this diet to make life bearable and maintain an element of normality ;) xx

Well done for still being on track Alison xxx

I am so with you there! I definitely eat out of boredom. The physical hunger is hard, but I feel like I've lost my psychological crutch no being able to comfort eat! At least we are able to recognise this now. Stay strong x

I am still in my first week, it's horrible isn't it! I really hope ketosis kicks in soon! Well done though, sounds like you made a better start than I did xxxxx

All the best! I'm doing a completely different diet but we all have the same goal. Hope it's going okay xx

I love this idea of recording small goals towards a long-term result. my first small goal is to get to Friday (first weigh day) by sticking to it 100%..... And hopefully losing something as a result!! 4 days encounting.......

Hi Lupin, hope you're doing ok? X

Im not sure Im the person to advise you. I keep doing VLCDs because my food choices are so bad, lol! But maintaining a reasonable weight on normal food is my ultimate goal. Your plan really inspired me, I really hope you do it xxx

Starving! Not yet in ketosis (own fault, kept nibbling!) But as this has definitely not made things easier, I am now on track and following it to the letter. I hate this bit! Trying to think positive thoughts (well, when images of forbidden foods don't float in and out of my subconscious at...

Hello and good luck! You have even more of a challenge with the diabetes also. I'm sure you will find the support invaluable xxxxxxx

Hi there! Welcome. I'm new too but have found the support here really useful! Good luck xxxx

Oh thank you so much! You're absolutely right, very wise words. Having support from people like you I'm sure will make a big difference xx

Good luck chuck xxxxxx

Good luck. I'd love to lose weight that way! So difficult, but if you manage I definitely believe its the best way to maintain long term. You've go the attitude so I'm sure you'll succeed! Look forward to seeing how you do xxx

Well done! Not only for your recent loss but also that you maintained (the bit that I always fail at) ;-) xxxxxx

Thank you xxx

Well done and good luck, I'm sure you'll do great x

Well done, sound like you've got a good plan xxxx

Well done. What an extreme way to lose weight - but gosh it seems to have been worth it xxxx

Well done xx

That's amazing we'll done, thanks for the inspiration xxx

That's an amazing loss in 2 weeks. Well done!

Very wise words Darcy thank you. You're absolutely right! I'm on it ;-) I'm so pleased I've got this place for support this time xxxxx

I've done it before, so I can do it again. In 3 days time I WILL be in ketosis!! Thanks again xxx

Hi Lynne, Thank you for that! I broke yesterday (ate a small rebellious bowl of cereal). It didn't help that I was using old packs that I had left over, and not particularly ones that I fancied. I got my new delivery yesterday so have started with more conviction today. I just have lacked the...

Thank you Lynne, I will definitely do that. Sound like a really good idea xxxx

Thank youxxxx

Thanks for this list. I'll be having a tipple of coke zero in a bit then ;-) xx

I think yours sounds like a good plan too. As long as we get in the wagon I guess it doesn't matter how we get going, lol xxxx

Cheers chuck xxxx

Good plan,I like it! Thanks xxxx

Well done. Gives me hope! x

He looks like a different person! Thanks for sharing, amazing x

Day 1 for me today. I've done VLCDs before but first 3 days never get any easier :-( x

Day one today and starving. Think Ill make a cup of it now....

The only thing that makes me think I can get through a VLCD is the knowledge that I am getting all the nutrition I need. I don't know how anyone could stick to a homemade one....

Thank you for sharing your amazing story. So much of it struck a chord with me. Thank you and a huge WELL DONE. You look fabulous xx

Hope your first week is going okay. I'm day one today (gulp) Good luck xx

Thank you xxxxxx

I've done VLCDs a few times and the most I ever lost was 6 1/2 stone. I've struggled to maintain over the years and had to go back on these diets to get me back on track. But this year has been a bad year and I'm now the heaviest I've ever been. I've had a couple of failed attempts. I think...

Starting today too! Good luck x

Hope you're doing okay Lilly. I'm just starting too. There's some very inspiring losses here!

That was a really good choice in a difficult situation! I'd like to think I could be that disciplined in your shoes. Well done! I actually found this inspiring - sometimes life doesn't allow us to do these things 100% of the time xxxx

The last time I did a VLCD (long time ago) I'd stuck to it religiously for 3 months. I decided I'd treat myself to a night out with friends (and alcohol), so decided to have a normal healthy meal beforehand. I then drank 3 white wine spritzers over the course of the evening and was a drunk as a...

I too am waiting for mine to arrive but have started with a couple that I had in from the last failed attempt :sigh:.We'll do it this time!! I'm going on holiday in cornwall in May and am determined to get 3 stone off by then. Sick of feeling like this. Good luck xxxxxx

I'm starting properly today. I've done VLCDs before but have recently ruined it and put it all back on. I'm kicking myself and struggling with motivation. But that loss is amazing and has given me a little bit of positivity together me through day one :-) x