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Hi Yoyo, I'm okay. Still off the packs, but juicing and eating really cleanly. Not weighing myself anymore as I'm just listening to my body and eating what I need, but I'm down another dress size since I stopped the MRP packs. How are you doing? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins.com

Hi all. I hope you all had a good week! I've decided to stop the Exante products altogether as I feel so much better just concentrating on nutrition & whole foods. I have a LOT (about 3 months worth) of Exante packs left over, and am going to eBay them, but if any of you want to buy some from...

Glad to help. I don't know if you listen to podcasts, but there is a really good one called Cut The Fat Podcast... It's really informative and debunks lots of weight loss myths. It's all about cutting fat healthily. Give it a try if you can... It's very motivating to listen to whilst exercising...

Tummy ache, cravings, sore boobs, jawline spots, swollen up like I'm pregnant... PMT is in effect. I'm not going to weigh until it's been and gone as my usual PMT weight gain is 7 - 10lb :( Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on...

Well done on 10% Cate! That's a really big deal. I bet you're feeling so much better! Big congratulations x Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2: 17.2 (-7lbs) 80% on plan Week 3: 17.2 (STS) Week 4: 17.3...

Definitely possible to build muscle under fat. You've been doing lots if exercise. That muscle burn you get is them getting damaged and then repairing themselves, which makes them stronger (as well as some lactic acid). You'd be surprised at how muscly us overweight folk are under the fat... our...

Hi Yoyo, Thank you! So are you, with all the exercise you must be getting super toned! I've been juicing for years (although not solely), so don't really have recipes, but I follow some golden rules to ensure a good range of vitamins: 3-4 x 500ml of juice per day Each juice a different...

Thanks Cate. I didn't end up doing anything last night. Was too tired in the end. Have outdoor plans for today, though. Soak up some vitamin D! I hope you are well. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2...

Hi Arya, sorry for the late reply. Thank you for your message. I agree, exercise does help, although I was in one of those 'can't get out of bed or open the curtains or eat or wash or watch TV' moods. I'm feeling much better now. How is your diet going? Xxx Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13...

Hi Ginger. Sorry for the delayed response. Thank you for your support. I hope you are finding being here helpful. I'm having a break from Exante but have switched to juicing for a bit, so still not eating proper meals. You are you finding the diet? Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs)...

Thanks Katie! I am feeling a lot better. The juicing is doing wonders for my mood, although I've never been able to stick to a juice fast for long, but doing Exante has made it really easy. I was catching up on your diary yesterday... It looks like you had a lovely time with your boy! Well...

Hello all. I have been using the Paul McKenna weight loss CDs on and off for years. I find they work well for a time, then I stop listening and get out of the habit. I haven't started to re-listen yet, but am currently doing a juice cleanse (I was doing Exante, but i couldn't cope with just...

I'm feeling fantastic today. After just 2 days of juicing my eyes are more sparkly and my skin is so clear. I feel really healthy. I'm still under 900 calories a day but feeling so much better. I don't feel at all hungry and I'm not having any cravings... like my body is getting everything...

Good day today. Had 2 STW shakes and 1.5l fresh juice. I stayed full all day, but it does play havoc with your bowels. It feels a lot better to be having the concentrated nutrients from the juice. I have my fresh produce arriving tomorrow, so tomorrow I'll just do 100% juicing 80% veg with...

Well done, TH x Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2: 17.2 (-7lbs) 80% on plan Week 3: 17.2 (STS) Week 4: 17.3 (+1lb) not dieting

Hi Believer, Don't worry about 1lb. It could be that your muscles has built up. Try measuring yourself if the scale goes up. I have scales that measure body fat/water/lean muscle ratio, which really hopes when the scales go up. Were looking to lose fat, not weight, so don't be too disheartened...

Hi Bexi, How are you doing? Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2: 17.2 (-7lbs) 80% on plan Week 3: 17.2 (STS) Week 4: 17.3 (+1lb) not dieting

Hi Katie Well done on the gym stuff. I never used to do weights, just cardio - even though I hated it. I'm converted to resistance training now. Strong, not skinny! X Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week...

Hi Cate, Glad your food tastes have changed. I feel the same. I think the packs are so processed that you start to crave fresh, healthy food. Whatever the reason it can only be a good thing! I had a massive junk binge on Friday and felt so awful and sluggish all weekend. I got my juicer out...

I'm back in diet mode. Still struggling with the head stuff, but feeling in better control of food. Im going to do a mixture of MRP shakes and juicing. Yesterday I made 3 big juices: Green; Savoy cabbage, lettuce, spinach & mint Orange; carrot & red, orange & yellow peppers Fruit; red grape...

Weighed in, plus 1lb this week. I expected more really. Body fat percentage up 0.7%. Not too downhearted though, as I threw on a pair of cropped chinos this morning. I pulled them on without undoing them. They are the trousers that were a good 4 inches from even closing when I started a few...

Hello. I had a massive binge on Friday. I ate a chicken & red pepper sandwich on white bread, 3 Chelsea buns, an entire lemon cake loaf, 2 bags of Haribo, a cheese cucumber and crisps sandwich, 3 salmon fillets with salad and a whole block of Feta. I also bought a pack of fags, after not...

I've not been on here much lately. My depression has worsened and I'm finding it hard to focus on anything. I've just seen my doctor and had my medication increased and been referred to therapy again, so hopefully that will help. I can't remember the last time I had more than 3 hours sleep. I...

Well done x Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2: 17.2 (-7lbs) 80% on plan Week 3: 17.2 (STS) Week 4:

Weigh in day. Stayed the same this week, but I've been eating lots of fruit, so carb weight was expected and I'm not too disappointed. I'm going out for curry tonight, but will steer clear of meat and rice, but will probably have a bit of naan. Hope you all had a good Monday x Start weight...

Hi Annie, I'm getting on okay. I'm losing fat and maintaining muscle, but I can't handle doing the packs 100% as too processed for me. I'm just adjusting it to suit me and my needs. A bit disappointed as I was very motivated to just give up food for 4 months, but as long as I can avoid sugar...

Hi Yoyo, if baldly posted those DVDs. They should be with you tomorrow. Sorry for the delay, I just kept forgetting to take them out to the post office. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2: 17.2 (-7lbs)...

So, after the carb & fat-fest of yesterday, today I'm just having fruit, veg and protein before getting back on the shakes tomorrow. I think I've settled on having one or two packs a day and a real (non starchy carb) breakfast and/or dinner if I need it. I'm losing weight at a fast enough...

Thanks. You're going really well, Katie. I'm inspired by your weight loss! Although, the Exante plans don't suit me, I'm glad I've managed to find a mishmash of things that are working for me x Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only...

Fell off the wagon BIG TIME, last night, to the tune of a Chinese. Steered clear if the rice & noodles, but had veg spring rolls, honey so are ribs and 2 steamed char siu buns, so pretty carbtastic. Feel rotten today; like a greasy boulder has taken up residence in my guts. Never mind. Back on...

Back down to 17.3 today, but body fat% is down to 30.5, so -1% from last week. Not much but I'm glad it's not just water weight I'm losing, and my muscle isn't reducing either. At the moment I'm having a real breakfast then packs the rest if the day. Calories are still within 800 for the day...

Hi welly, 50 squats is still good. I'll be starting sit ups next week... I'll probably only be able to do 5 at a time, so I'll be doing about 15 per day. I've always had really strong legs but weak upper body. Good work with the tins of tomatoes. I'm going to start using weights once I've...

Ugh. I appear to have gained 3lb overnight. I think it's just water retention as I've not drunk much over the last couple of days. I've filled 4 x 1 litre bottles to drink today to try to get things moving again. I'm really craving fruit at the moment. I might give it a couple of days then have...

Aw, I'm sorry you've been finding it tough. Maybe once you've weighed in you'd be more motivated to continue. It will get better once you find your groove. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2: 17.2...

Weigh in day. Total loss this week is 7lbs, so I'm down to 17st 2lbs. I'm really pleased. I know I've been fading around with my plan, but it's good to know that tailoring it to my needs is still producing decent weight loss. Yesterday I tried on some of the summer dresses that were a bit too...

Hi Susie, Hope you're enjoying the BH weekend. You've inspired me to try to clock up some miles on my FitBitOne. I only managed 8,500 steps yesterday, but will try out some walking routes around my area's green bits. I could do with a dog, though. I might see if anyone in my locale needs a...

Hi D, Thanks for the suggestion. I think I'm better just trying to stick to packs, but then having a real meal if I need it. I think it makes me feel like I'm in control and gives me some flexibility. I'm staying within 800 cals on most days and only eating protein and veg. If I just do it my...

Hello. Just checking in. Not much to report. Had a crazy craving for red meat so had some grilled lamb and salad on Friday, and yesterday made a lamb and spinach curry with grilled aubergine. Back on it 100% today. Weight still 17.4, but I have been constipated, so I'm hoping it'll be less once...

I'm hoping being in this diet will change my relationship with food, too. I'm usually quite healthy, but have PCOS and insulin resistance, which makes it hard to lose weight. I also suffer from depression, and when that hits I binge eat for comfort, so removing real food from the equation should...

Hi Susie, Yes, I think it'll help. I'm not ready to give up on this plan. I'll stick at it in some form or another for 5 months, then switch back to a healthy diet. Well done on all your walking, your legs must be super toned! Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill...

Hi Bexi, The STW shakes are really nice. I much prefer them. I only got banana and caramel flavours, as vanilla and chocolate are not flavours I enjoy anyway. I think the flavour of the protein powder in the Exante products is what gets me, but I'm sure I'll be able to deal with it better not...

Morning. Feeling lots better since I switched shakes. No change on scale today, probably the effects of the carbs on weds night. Today is a week since I stopped smoking, though, so that's my achievement for today. I've set myself a challenge of doing 200 squats today. 10 sets of 20, spread...

Congrats on the job, Yoyo! Xx Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2:

Have a nice day, Susie. I hope your new trainers help your walk. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2:

Thanks Katie. I hope so. I reckon I'll stick mainly to Exante with an occasional s.t.w day in the middle when it gets too much, and a low carb meal when necessary. I'll make it work. How are you doing? Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9...

A ha. Just had a Shake That Weight banana shake and it was much easier than I found the Exante ones yesterday. It has a different aftertaste, so, whilst probably not 'better' just the difference in the underlying taste should make it easier to stick to packs instead of relying on real food when...

So, I've been having a mixed experience on Exante. Some days I'm fine, but other days the thought of eating one more pack of weird powder-food makes me physically sick. Anyway, I'm down to 17st 4lb, so 17lb off since I started, so not too bad considering I've been on and off the plan. Start...

I was really sick last night. I was feeling weird and shaky so I went to Tesco to get some Coke zero, but had to run out if the shop because I was so nauseous. I managed to get home before I was actually sick, thankfully. I decided to eat last night. I had half a chicken breast with shredded...

I've eaten half an iceburg lettuce and feel a bit better... Like the vitamins and freshness were pouring into my cells. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2:

Thanks Cate. I'm going to try to stick with it. I think it's just that visually eat only fresh food, so going from fresh fruit, veg and meat/fish to packets of processed powder feels very unnatural and my body doesn't like it. I'll just try to drink more water to flush out the salt and other...

Urgh. I'm struggling today. I'm not hungry and I haven't eaten anything off plan, but the thought of eating the packs today is making me heave. Thinking about living on these packets of powder for any length of time is just depressing me. Maybe I'll feel better about it tomorrow, but today I...

Hi Bexi, I'm doing well. I like all the shakes and all the soups, but I'm not keen on the meals and I can't bear the cereal-type bars... I can't stand the feeling in my mouth. How about you? I just use a scoop of MyProtein flavourless powder to my shakes, as 20g protein and 1.5g carbs. I have...

No loss today, but finally weighed on my posh scales. In November, before I put everything into storage, I was 19st 8lbs and 49% body fat. Today I am 17st 6lbs and 31.6% body fat. I'm surprised, as I hadn't been exercising much, but it's definitely put a smile in my face. Start weight: 18.7...

Don't beat yourself up over today, just try again tomorrow. Even with the extras, you'll still be well under a 'normal' amount of calories and carbs. I hope tomorrow is a better day x Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan...

Hiya. Just subscribing to your diary! Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2:

Thanks Determined! I got 48 packs for £48 on Gr**pon. I've tried the thicker ones from Japanese shops, but the texture was too 'rubber band' like, but these ones are really good. Glad I stocked up while they were cheap! Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan...

I've had done zero noodles with stir-fried (no oil) cauliflower, broccoli and mushrooms, with a bit of laksa paste. 64 calories. I'm stuffed. It was delicious. I think these noodles will be a godsend. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9...

I just had a delivery of Zero Noodles, so will have a go at adding them to some veg and the curry pack tonight. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2:

Hi Snooty, just here to subscribe. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2:

Wow. I weighed this morning and I've lost 3lb since yesterday... Down to 17.6 It's very motivating when the scale moves so quickly. I'm going to weigh daily until week 3, then will switch to weekly. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9...

Well done Katie. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2:

Thanks TH. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2:

Thanks Susie. It'll only be water weight, but every little helps, right? Your diary makes me want a dog to walk so badly. I'm not working at the moment, so having a little four-legged mate to walk with would be perfect. I'm not allowed them in my building, though. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week...

Thank you, Lynne. I'm a bit disappointed in myself for not managing a full week yet, but I'll get there. Congrats to you on being in the 12s x Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2:

Hi Arya, Welcome, welcome. How are you finding it so far? Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2:

Hi Bexi, Well done on making the decision to change things, if you're finding your original plan difficult. There's no point trying to stick to something that doesn't suit you. I was doing TS, but now I add a scoop of high quality protein powder to my morning shake, and fresh veg to my meal...

Zero noodles are fine, they are made from glucomannan, which is purely non soluble fibre and has no carbs or calories. All it does is act as a bulking agent so you feel fuller for longer, but is totally indigestible. As for the packs, you can have whichever you like within your 3 a day, but...

Good day today. I stuck to my TS+ (sort of) plan of a shake for breakfast with a scoop of protein powder, a shake for lunch then the pasta carbonara for dinner, but I removed the pasta and added a spiralized courgette and a couple of mushrooms. Stayed under 800 cals and 65g carbs in total. I'm...

Well done, Cate. You've avoided the dreaded week 3 plateau. On to 16st x Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2:

Weighed in. Down 4lbs. Was only on plan for 3 days, so I'm pleased with 4 lbs off. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1.1: STS, ill, off plan Week 1.2: 17.9 (-4lbs) only on plan for 3 days Week 2:

Thanks guys. I'm back on it since Friday. Have a cold as well, which I think has helped me not feel hungry. Weigh in tomorrow. Not holding out much hope, but here's to a new, hopefully successful, week. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

So, another false start. I went to a friend's on Monday night and have only just got back... Obviously, I didn't have any food packs with me, so restart AGAIN tomorrow. I did think about waiting until Monday, but I think starting again ASAP makes more sense. My new resistance bands arrived...

Hi Moonlight, Trying to get back into it, bring on ketosis! Good luck with your weight loss, apparently it's easier after day 3. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Hi Believer, Welcome, welcome. Nice to have you here. I'm feeling lots better, thank you x Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Hi Susie, Thank you! I feel like I've lost a bit of that dogged determination, but once I've got a couple if days under my belt I'm sure it'll be back. How are you? Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Hi Yoyo. It depends on the veg... The TS+ allowed foods lost is here http://m.exantediet.com/diet-plans/total-plus---vegetable-list.list. You can have 100 cals but no more than 5g carbs. Most veg you'll reach the carb threshold before to reach 100 cals so I'll use a mixture and top up with...

Wow. Katie, that's amazing. You must be so proud of yourself. So, so many congratulations xxx Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Ah. I've just found my posh scales in my unpacking. I'll wright with them later. I'll be able to see % fat, water, muscle and bone so can tell when fat is being lost, not just the water from the muscles. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

I'm back at my pre week 1 weight. I did drop to 17.7 during my couple of 'on' days, but the munchage of all the toast has, expectedly, resulted in that water weight being gained. Restart today, but on TS+ ... I can't cope with the texture of the meal packs by themselves. I have portioned up...

Thanks Katie. How's it going for you? Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

I don't get that, it just says I 'don't have permission to do this'. I can't even add a photo. Never mind, I'm fine using that email address publicly. Thanks for your help, though... I think I'm just too new. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Ah, I'm not on Facebook, but you can email me on [email protected] Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Thanks Lynne. How are you? Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Thanks TH. How are you doing? Are your bike crash injuries better? Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Back to it indeed. I think in going to stick to shakes and soup for a couple of days... Easier on the tummy. How are you doing, Cate? Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Hi Yoyo, Yes, that's fine. I'll just need your address. I'm not sure I can send/receive private messages yet... Do you know if I need to do it via PC? I'm usually just in my phone. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Also... I don't have a DVD player (or telly even) so have 4 Gillian Michaels DVDs that are going spare if anyone wants them (30 day shred, 6 week 6 pack, fat burner something and metabolism booster). I'll just be giving them to charity, so if you want them let me know and I can post them to you...

Hi Believer, just popping in to subscribe. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Hi Crazy, just here to subscribe. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Hi Bexi, Just here to subscribe! Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Hi guys. I moved this diary to the Exante diaries bit, but didn't know how to delete this one... My diary is here: http://www.minimins.com/showthread.php?t=340420 Had a bit of a blip as got a horrible bug, so had to abandon diet after just 2 days, but back on from today. I hope you are all...

Finally out of the sick bed. Unfortunately, the only things I could eat without feeling worse were brown toast, seafood sticks, shredded cabbage with vinegar, prunes and Greek yoghurt. So much for my 'low carb' promises, but the body needs what it needs, Anyway, I'm feeling loads better today...

Evening all. I'm still ill. I think it must be a bug as I've been in bed for the last 2 days. I'm not really eating anything, but when my appetite comes back I'm going to eat normal food until I'm better but limit carbs and stay under 1000 cals. I hope you are all doing well. I'm going back...

Hi Susie. Sounds a lovely day. I love St P's. I don't think I've ever been in either. Considering I work nearby and used to commute to and from St Paul's station, is pretty poor form. I'm always planning on doing a Tourist a Week in London, but, of course, there's always something else to do...

http://www.minimins.com/showthread.php?t=340420 My diary is here, if anyone's interested. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Hi Yoyo. Thanks for stopping by. I'm getting my life back on track, slowly but surely. Thanks for the info re the Facebook group. I'm not on FB (was an early adopter then hated it by 2010) but might set up a profile for diet stuff. The pancakes sound great. I will get some next time I order...

That sounds a very encouraging plan. I won't join, this time, though, as I'm only on day 3 of my first ever VLCD and am just taking each day as it comes. I'm not sticking to a strict plan as if I can't get this to work with my life I'll just end up giving up, so I have a clutch of contingencies...

Thanks TH. I've just woken up, so difficult to say. I'm not a morning person. I hope you're feeling better after your bike-fall x Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Urgh. Had a horrible day today. After only 3 hours sleep I was okay this morning, had a shake but was feeling really weird, so went and bought a bowl of salad (45 calories, 1.3 carbs) and a tin of tuna in spring water. I are it Kate afternoon but it was the opposite of what I needed. Cue 3 hours...

Oh, TH, I hope you're okay and not to bumped and bruised x Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Hi TH. Thanks for subscribing. I'm making sure I stay under 800 cals per day, and less than 65g carbs. If I lose a bit slower then I don't mind, but I feel like I need the extra protein or some fresh veg. Usually don't eat much processed food at all (only soya milk because I'm too lazy to make...

Making up my first shake of the day, I found myself saying "Dust. High in fat? Low in fat? Dust..." Like the Fat Fighters character from Little Britain. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

I didn't go back to sleep. After I got up to go to the loo it felt a bit lazy to go back to sleep, so I decided to do the washing and do more unpacking. I've been craving Steamed broccoli and gravy all morning, so I think I need to add some veg to the meal packs, not a lot, but just enough to...

Hi Susie, I will try that with the shep's pie mix. If that's not to my liking either I will mix the rest of the turkey packs with chickpea flour or akra and make some little patties with them. I'll stick them in the freezer for emergencies or food week. I like the sound of porridge pancakes, as...

Hi Cate, I have tried all the meals except chilli and mushroom risotto, and so far the turkey one is the only one I can't stomach, which I was quite surprised about. I hope you're having a good day! Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Morning. I had a bit of a tough night, not falling asleep until after 5am. It usally happens if I haven't eaten much. I just lay on my bed, watching Netflix and dreaming about food. I think I need some more sleep before I can face the day. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs)...

Hi Cate, just subscribing. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Hi Lynne. Just subscribing to your diary. I'm only on day 1, but see you are just back after a break. Good luck! Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Hi Katie. Thanks for dropping by. I think I'm going to be experimenting quite a lot to make some of it edible. I think I subscribed to your diary this afternoon. I look forward to supporting each other. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

It happens sometimes, just get back on it. Are you on MFP? Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Hi Chezz, Thanks for saying hi! I'm only on day 1, but feeling positive. I have my diary over on the Exante group, but should really start posting elsewhere too. What diet are you doing? Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Well, the turkey dinner is disgusting! One mouthful and I knew I couldn't eat any more. I hate the crispy bars too, weird, powdery texture, like gluten free bread products. With the bars I have crumbled them up and left them to dry, like crunchy granola, and I'm having a bar's worth of...

I've just had my 2nd product of the day and feel really full! I had the tomato & basil soup, but after seeing that most people hate it, I added LOADS of water and a teaspoon of Marigold, blended it, then heated it. It was perfectly fine. I managed to make it last an hour. To keep myself busy...

Hi Bev, just dropping in to subscribe. Your emotional eating mirrors mine almost exactly... I also overate and built a wall of fat protection from a need to be sexually unattractive, and also for comfort, in my mid twenties, and still get stuck in that cycle when stuff gets hard. I wish I knew...

Hello. Just here to subscribe. I'm new here but have caught up on your story and your weightloss is amazing. You look great. You must be so proud of yourself! Congratulations. Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Hi Susie, I have read that a lot of people find it harder the second time around... Perhaps it's a subconscious thing, knowing you can lose the weight makes it easier to become complacent. I think that's what happened to me after I lost weight a few years ago. I'm just going to take each day...

Hi. Just subscribing Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Just subscribing Start weight: 18.7 Prep week: 17.13 (-8lbs) Week 1:

Hi PrincessSparkle, congrats on your loss! I started on Exante today, but spent last week eating only low carb and when I weighed today (I always weigh on Monday mornings, even when not dieting, a throwback to when I had big weekends and planning the damage limitation) I'd lost 8lbs, which has...

Halfway through day 1 and feeling okay. I've just had my first product, having had 3 litres of water to keep me going through the morning. I've had the toffee caramel shake, but I added Beanies caramel coffee, more water, ice and a 25g scoop of high quality protein powder (96 cals, 20g protein...

Congratulations on your loss. 8 lbs in a week is brilliant, even if it is less than you expected. Overall, I'm sure the people who have a 14 lb loss in the first week don't lose faster than those with an 8 lb loss in week 1. Just concentrate on the long game, but feel proud that you've done...

Thanks Cate. Well done on getting through the first week. I've never done a VLCD before, so looking forward to some big losses. I'm trying to hold off on taking my products for as long as possible, as I'm generally hungrier in the evenings, so I've already drunk 1.5 litres of water. I'm in...

So, today is the first day of doing TS or TS+. When I weighed last Monday, before I started my prep-week of Atkins style eating, I was 18.7 stone. I weighed just now and have dropped 8lbs, so am now 17.13 stone. It's a positive way to start and will give me a psychological boost to get past...

Thanks Denise, and thanks for saying hi. 4 stone is a wonderful loss, well done. You must feel like a new woman. In general I do make good food choices... It's the subconscious 'I need that to feel better' foods that trip me up. I'm hoping that this break from actual food will break me of my...

Wow, you look great. Well done!

Thanks Theria. I haven't told anyone in RL about doing this diet, as I know they'll try to talk me out of VCLD, as I probably would have in the past, but I think it's difficult for thin people to understand how hard it can be when you're faced with such a lot of weight to lose.

Yes. I bought a meals & bars bumper pack, a winter warmer bumper pack and also got a 6 weeks for £109 pack from a daily deal website. I've been having the odd product over the last couple of weeks just to try them out, and I can cope with most of it. I'm hoping switching from this week of Atkins...

Thanks Susie. I'm sure I'll be on here quite a bit. I'm not telling anyone about this diet, so will need somewhere to talk about it. Luckily, I'm a big water fan and usually drink about 4 litres a day, so I'm hoping it'll help with the inevitable headaches and yuckiness of the first few days.

Hello. I'm usually a blogger, but I'd promised myself is never do a weight loss blog, so I thought I'd do a diary on here instead. I'm 35 and 18.5 stone. I'm so annoyed with myself for letting myself get this fat AGAIN. I've always been overweight, but until my mid twenties it was a couple...

Hi. I've just joined this site and this group seems like just the place I need. I'm 18.5 stone and need to get to 10 stone. I have bought 14 weeks worth of M&S meal packs from Exante, so am banishing real food from my life from tomorrow. I have to lose this weight... I really mean it this...

Hello. I'm usually a blogger, but I'd promised myself is never do a weight loss blog, so I thought I'd do a diary on here instead. I'm 35 and 18.5 stone. I'm so annoyed with myself for letting myself get this fat AGAIN. I've always been overweight, but until my mid twenties it was a couple...