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  1. Aryathebrave

    Arya's Take Two - 5:2 Journey

    So it's time to start my brand new 5:2 diary in the hope of making me a bit more accountable. I lost a fair bit of weight on Exante before making a switch to 5:2. The losses continues, but stalled before Xmas and after a month of indulgence, I've put a couple of kilos on. So here goes, it's time...
  2. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Hello, hello! I'm still in the background, but teaching started and now I've got no time for anything... I'm still doing intermittent fasting and still losing, albeit more slowly than on exante, but with so much more pleasure! Hope all you lovely ladies are doing fab, I will try and read the...
  3. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Hello, me again! Super busy the last few days, so no time to update anything or read any journals. I hope you are all doing marvellously! I have continued 5:2 and eating normally on the other days. Yesterday was my first fast of the week and it went really well! No food (other than some soya...
  4. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    So I'm back here to report that I only put 2 lb on while eating everything I wanted on holiday (including bread and cakes). I have now lost the gain and further 1lb by following the 5:2 way of eating. Today is my first fast of the week (I even got hubby to join in)! Hope everyone is well, I've...
  5. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    A quick update after going AWOL ;) Just over verb a pound down, introducing a bit of low carb food as holiday next week and super busy at work and home. No carbs yet, I'm scared to go near them to undo all the good work... Looking forward to attempting fasting soon. Hope all you ladies are well. X
  6. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Evening, ladies! Just a quick update - the gain was gone this morning and the official loss for last week shows as 2lb. Not too bad, considering all this blinking yoyo-ing that was going on! I had 2 packs today and 2 slices of ham, 2 small slices of lean, trimmed bacon, some mushrooms and a side...
  7. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    I really understand how you're feeling. I love running and cardio workouts, but I can't really do either at the moment due to having Achilles tendonopathy. I hope the foot gets better soon and you can get on with working up a sweat. :p
  8. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    So the weekend is nearly over and I haven't updated... Saturday was a super struggle for me. I was all over the place mentally, feeling angry, snappy, fat (gain on the scales again and even bigger today), craving food and feeling sorry for myself. I was nearly 100%, apart from a few slices of...
  9. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    What a gorgeous pic! I'm glad you had a lovely time. X
  10. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thank you, ladies. Today has not been a 100% day! but I was prepared for that. I'm expecting another crazy massive gain tomorrow! I had a vanilla shake with a coffee for breakfast. We went out for lunch as our manager is leaving, so I had to join in. Thankfully, it was at a local Organic Cafe...
  11. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Excellent food choices there, well done. x
  12. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Evening, ladies! Exhausted central here again, as hubby was away in Amsterdam on business all day yesterday and today I was at the zoo all day with students. Diet wise, it's been, shall we say, interesting. So you all know that I've been struggling lately with the whole powdered food for space...
  13. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    I'm sorry about your foot and really hope doctor can help. Please don't feel bad about eating 'real food' - you need to get better and that's all that matters. Hugs. X
  14. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Evening! Hope everybody is doing well? It's really hot here, so I'm feeling sluggish. On the food front, I've had a banana shake with coffee for breakfast, an Atkins bar and a cup of caramel flavoured coffee for lunch, half a spag bol pack and small side salad made with rocket, radish, gherkins...
  15. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Roxi's Ramblings - I will get there!

    You have done so well, I hope to follow in your footsteps, whatever means! x
  16. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    What a lovely place! Have fun, you deserve it. x
  17. Aryathebrave

    Back to finish what I started!!!!!!

    Great loss, bride, keep going! x
  18. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Well done on the loss and the loose fitting coat, great feeling, isn't it? I hope you have a lovely day x
  19. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Really sorry to hear about your foot. I kinda know your pain - I suffer from acute tendonitis and it gets painful at times. And please do not beat yourself up about eating, today is a new day! x
  20. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Abigail's Diary.

    You're doing fantastically, Abigail! x
  21. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    So today was the official WI for week 5 - following the silly gains on food week, this week I have lost over 6lb! Not only that, I have lost 2 stone in 5 weeks! Very happy with that, cos boy, did I have some major wobbles yesterday (hence no update). As I mentioned before, I've been thinking...
  22. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Too tired and hot to update, suffice to say it's been another 100% day. X
  23. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    I hope the holiday is lovely and yay for last day at work! X
  24. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Day 33 and on the positive note, I'M IN THE 12s!!! Only just, but it feels good. I managed another 100% day, though I did have a couple of mushrooms with my exante eggs omelette and a teeny sprinkle of cheese. Made it taste so much better. I also had a strawberry shake and coffee for breakfast...
  25. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thanks again, ladies. X So day 32 has been another 100% one. I'm still feeling rotten and very tired as for 3rd night in a row Olivia decided to wake up around 3.00 and stayed awake for over 2 hours! After an hour of listening to her chatter I decided to turn down the sound on the monitor so I...
  26. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Just a quick update, as Knackered Central here as Olivia decided to wake up at 4 a.m.! Stayed 100%, plodding along though feeling a bit dizzy (weather)? Hope you're all well. X
  27. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    4lb is nothing and the way you're going, you'll lose it in a tick, inspirational woman! X
  28. Aryathebrave

    No More Excuses!

    Glad you're feeling better today, Hun x
  29. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Roxi's Ramblings - I will get there!

    Jumping cheese, I'd like to have seen that! :p
  30. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Just draw a line under it, no point in beating yourself up. You're still losing weight, which is all that matters! X
  31. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thank you all, it means a lot. As you can probably imagine, I've had a crap night and even crapier day... I did go to work after sleeping maybe 4 hours and when I got there, I realised that I couldn't face a whole room full of teenagers and was sent home. Managed to speak to dad briefly today...
  32. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Just got some devastating news - my dad is very ill (prostate cancer)... Getting through tomorrow will be hard...:cry:
  33. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Fantastic that you're losing the gain and I hope you enjoy being a mrs! X
  34. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Dress looks gorgeous and I'm sure you'll get there in a flash! X
  35. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Abigail's Diary.

    You're doing fantastic, chic! X
  36. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    I'm off to Poland, Susie. Hubby was going to come with, but he's starting a new job, so can't. I'm probably going to stay for 2 weeks now, since we were going to come back only because of him (I'll be on summer holiday back then). Day 29 and back to TS for me. I thought it was going to be...
  37. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    I had the choc mint today too and liked it as well. Hope you've had a lovely day. X
  38. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Roxi's Ramblings - I will get there!

    You're doing fantastic and 3lb is a fab loss! 4.5 stone, I take off my hat to you!x
  39. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    So food week is nearly over. I must say, I really enjoyed eating food again - all these lovely textures and the crunch of fresh veggies! I'm gonna miss it... I had pancakes for breakfast with a cup of coffee, mint choc shake for lunch with hazelnut flavoured coffee, snacked on a few olives and...
  40. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    The pesky 3lb gain is gone this morning! Yippee! I finally feel like my mind is in the right place. Pancakes for breakfast this morning and I managed to get them just how I like them - thin and crispy on the edges. Some 0 kcal pancake syrup and voila! Here they are (I already had one by then)...
  41. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Welcome back and congrats to your daughter! X
  42. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Hello on this warm evening and day 27 for me (the penultimate day of food week)! My gain from yesterday is still there and I'm getting really antsy! Have been trying on some clothes and unfortunately many are still tight, I was expecting (naively) to be lots slimmer by now... I had vanilla...
  43. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thank you ladies for all the support, it means a lot! Day 26 today and scales showed an even bigger gain today! I was feeling really fed up, but then realised what may be causing it! I don't think the gain is actually from the low calorie food I've been eating - I'm ovulating at the moment and...
  44. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Facial sounds amazing! I could do with one now. Have a lovely evening x
  45. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thank you for the wise words ladies. I know you're right, but still feeling fed up... Will just plod on and maybe feel better soon. No cheats for me and this cheesy mushroom was my dinner. Still need to have a shake and do my abs challenge while watching football. Sone of my neighbours thinks...
  46. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Fed up, fed up, fed up!!! The scales show a gain of over 2lb this morning! I haven't even eaten 2 pounds worth of food! I don't know what to do, continue with the food week or go back to TS? Feeling rubbish at the mo...
  47. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    You've been so strong and made great choices. Enjoy skating, I'd probably break both my legs in 10 seconds if I ever tried :D
  48. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Great loss and well done you. I'd love a bit of cheese right about now...x
  49. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Day 24, 3rd day of food week. No problems diet wise, though I was feeling faint and a bit dizzy early afternoon. No idea why. Had vanilla shake with coffee this morning, half a bar at 11.30, the other half for lunch, bouillon and a cup of tea. Two cups of flavoured coffee and this lovely thing...
  50. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Well done you!x
  51. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    You are so right! x
  52. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    We all will occasionally have a blip, but life is for the living and you've done so incredibly well so far! x
  53. Aryathebrave

    No More Excuses!

    Fantastic!
  54. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Abigail's Diary.

    It's great when other people notice your weight loss. You're doing great x
  55. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Roxi's Ramblings - I will get there!

    Size 12 sounds great to me. Hole you've had a fab day! X
  56. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    So, day 23 and the second day of food week. The above lovely loveliness was my dinner and it was super yummy and so surprisingly filling! I had a vanilla shake with coffee in the morning, half a bar with earl grey at 11.30, bouillon with the other half of the bar for lunch followed by another...
  57. Aryathebrave

    No More Excuses!

    You certainly can!
  58. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thank you Cate, I'm ok with not losing or a small loss, it's all about retraining my mind, too. x
  59. Aryathebrave

    No More Excuses!

    Cate is right, Calabria! We can find excuses every minute of everyday for every wrong choice we make. Just remember why you are here and power through. Dig deep is what I say, I have to do it every day, too. We are here for you. x
  60. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Well done on the loss! I'm so with you on the fresh, healthy food. Had my first salad in three weeks today (food week) and it was sooooo yummy! X
  61. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    The end of day 22 and the first day of food week. It's been good, though having milk in my coffee this morning was weird. I might even have black coffee from now on! I had strawberry shake for breakfast with a latte, bouillon at 11.30, half a bar with a cup of tea for lunch, the other half...
  62. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Abigail's Diary.

    Well done you! X
  63. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    You are doing so well, I hope I can be half as determined as you. X
  64. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Welcome bob and thank you!
  65. Aryathebrave

    No More Excuses!

    Welcome, Calabria! I hope you stick with us, the support on here is amazing! x
  66. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    So day 22 and an official WI - haven't lost anything for 2 days (or rather gained yesterday and lost again this morning), so the official stats are: weight 84.7 kg, loss this week: 2.1 kg or 4.10 lb. Pleased with that. Food week this week and probably won't lose anything...
  67. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Day 21 , still 100%. The weather has been lovely here, but I haven't even managed to get out today :sigh: So busy sorting stuff out for the week, cleaning, cooking for Olivia, clearing my wardrobe. Food wise I've had a strawberry shake and coffee for breakfast, bouillon at 12.00, half a s&s...
  68. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Barbecue food sounds yum. And congrats on the loss x
  69. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Roxi's Ramblings - I will get there!

    You are just smashing it! Well done, hope you've had a lovely weekend x
  70. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    I hope you have a lovely time in Norfolk. X
  71. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    You look beautiful and really happy. X I'm currently using some Saints & Slimmers bars and they are (in my opinion) much nicer than Exante ones. They are so much cheaper and you can pick your own products in the monthly bundle.
  72. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Glad you've had a lovely time. The pounds are mostly water, so will come off really quickly. X
  73. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Barbecue... Yum! Feeling jealous here ;)
  74. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Abigail's Diary.

    You're doing so well Hun, keep going! X
  75. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thank you Abigail. X So day 20 is nearly done. I've stayed 100% and noticed that I'm developing a sort of 'immunity' to other people eating lovely food in from of me. My hubby made eggs and bacon this morning and even though the smell was gorgeous, I wasn't even salivating :). It's been a...
  76. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Roxi's Ramblings - I will get there!

    You're sounding positive and definitely in control! I'd love to be in size 14s... Have a lovely day, it's pouring down here.x
  77. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    And now he's eating an 'ice cream' cupcake that I GOT HIM! Help!!!
  78. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thank you ladies! Day 19 and our 5th wedding anniversary. It's been quite a good day, lovely weather and the start of weekend and I managed to get my hair coloured! I did, however, have a slight wobble a couple of hours ago. As it's our anniversary, hubby got himself a sushi takeaway (my all...
  79. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Gorgeous lady! You're looking happy and slim x
  80. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Roxi's Ramblings - I will get there!

    Well done you, you're smashing it! x
  81. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Have a fantastic day! Congrats to both of you!x
  82. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Well done you! It's been an easy day for me too. I know what you mean, though, why can't all days be like that? X
  83. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Welcome Sonic (cute name)! One day at a time is how I roll as well:D Good luck with your journey!
  84. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Roxi's Ramblings - I will get there!

    They look yummy! Hope you've had a lovely day.x
  85. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Day 18 is nearly over. Another good day diet wise with no cheats and not much struggle. Vanilla shake and coffee for breakfast, saints & slimmers bar for lunch with another cup of coffee, bouillon and half banana shake for dinner and I have just finished eating half a Maxitone Sculptress...
  86. Aryathebrave

    Jane's Journey

    Welcome! One day at a time is how I take it. I'm on day 18 myself, it does get easier and even if you have a blip, just get back on it.:)
  87. Aryathebrave

    Emilie's Starting Xante Diet Diary

    Good job so far, keep at it!
  88. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Fed up of the fat; Exante diet

    I'm sorry to hear that you've not been well. I also suffer from depression and find that physical exercise help a lot. I hope you feel better soon, you've done so well so far!x
  89. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    They're another VLCD site and they're so much cheaper than Exante. Here's the link: Diet Plans & Weight loss meals from Saints & Slimmers. You can also pick up your own monthly bundle!!! So if you don't like the meals, you don't have to have them! Monthly bundle is £79.99 :D
  90. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Just wanted to put it out there - Saints & Slimmers salted caramel bars - so much nicer than any Exante I tried! Lunchtime saved!:D
  91. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Roxi's Ramblings - I will get there!

    I agree that the meals are super salty! I made a tomato soup 'bread' and it was ok, but super, super salty! Such great news about needing smaller uniform! Have a lovely day x
  92. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution The Banana diaries

    Congrats! Same happened to me, more weight came off a day AFTER a WI. At least it's coming off! X
  93. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Gorgeous! I had false eyelashes (the ones you glue on) for my wedding and they lasted all night! Looked good in the pics too! Enjoy the last day of freedom, lol! X
  94. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    So, day 17 is nearly over. It has not been the easiest day but not really due to hunger... I had a strawberry shake for lunch and a coffee and a cup of bouillon mid morning and it was all good until I tried to eat the mushroom risotto again. I couldn't stomach it! It tasted so vile and it made...
  95. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Have a lovely time and do whatever feels right! I could murder some bacon!
  96. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Day 17 and I'm currently baking tomato and basil soup 'bread'. I shall be back to report what it tasted like...
  97. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Agree with Susie, at least you've got the carbs under control, I could eat carbs only all the time! Hope the rest of your day has been good as well.x
  98. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Well done on the loss and sticking so long at it, I take my inspiration from you! I hope you'll have a lovely time with your daughter. X
  99. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    So with you on the cleaning with kids! Since Olivia became mobile, I can only do a proper clean once a week. Hope you've had a fab day.x
  100. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    I know what you mean with regards to feeling hungry. I have days when I'm not bothered by food at all or days like today when I just WANT TO EAT! You are doing so well, keep it up! X
  101. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution The Banana diaries

    They look interesting! Please report how they taste, I'm a bit scared to experiment...
  102. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Evening everyone. So the scales have finally moved this morning -1.8lb since yesterday! I'll take that as mentally I've been struggling a bit. Hubby's been bringing all this yummy food from work and I just have to smell but not lick :sigh: Day 16 is nearly over. Day 16, I really can't believe I...
  103. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Good luck with everything, Sheridan, and congrats on passing year two! Can't wait to see your photos! x
  104. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Downwards again, brilliant stuff!x
  105. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Love gherkins! Hope your days been good. X
  106. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Well done on your loss but OMG what a drama with washing machine! We had ours flood us a few months ago, not fun!
  107. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Knackered after 1st day back to work so just a quick WI update: scales haven't moved for 3 days, so in week 2 I lost 1.9 kilos or 4.3lb. Could be better, I guess, but a loss is a loss!:)
  108. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    One day at a time is how I do it, too. Hope you enjoyed your dinner :)
  109. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Hope you enjoy the gig, have a lovely night! X
  110. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    So I can't believe I've done two weeks 100%! Day 14 today. The weather's been glorious and we've had a nice family day. I definitely felt less hungry, which is good, but I think I'm coming down with another cold. Food wise, I've had a shake and coffee for breakfast (banana, of course)...
  111. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution The Banana diaries

    Well done! Hope you've had a lovely weekend.:)
  112. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    I know what you mean, Katie, I'm also scared I fall of the wagon, but for me this journey is also about developing a 'normal' relationship with food and learning some portion control. I'll probably start with milk in coffee on day one and then have lean protein (chicken, fish, prawns, eggs...
  113. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Day 13. I can't believe I have been on this diet for nearly two weeks! Still 100%! The migraine I suspected yesterday never really materialised, though I had a dull headache for most of the morning. It has been a difficult day, food wise... I started with a banana shake and a coffee and then...
  114. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Busy days ahead for you! Good luck with it all!x
  115. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Great news on the 1lb down! Hope your foot is better. Have a lovely day x
  116. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Day 12, still 100%. Had maple syrup pancakes and coffee for breakfast after making a mountain of regular ones for hubby and Olivia. Le sigh... They made a nice change from shakes, but the regular ones smelt (and most probably tasted) so much nicer... Had quite a busy day today as we took our...
  117. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Well done on making the right choices, I'm sure the scales will move down ASAP x
  118. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Glad you're feeling better and made up with h2b. I remembered how stressed out I was before our wedding and kept snapping at my hubby. You've done really well and 2lb is a fantastic loss! X
  119. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Roxi's Ramblings - I will get there!

    Here to subscribe :) Sounds like ikea great plan, I'm sure if you stick to it, it won't impact the diet.x
  120. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Day 11 (and still a 100%)! Had a banana shake for brekkie and a coffee, bouillon mid morning, forest fruit shake (still not a fan) for lunch and another coffee, spag bol with 2 dry fried cloves of garlic, chives, basil and Tabasco for lunch (loved the garlicky taste of it)! Now having my 1/3 of...
  121. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    It's lovely when other people notice the change, it strengthens the resolve! Have a lovely evening, Susie.x
  122. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Of course you will do it! X
  123. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thanks Sheridan! Though according to my ticker, I'm still obese :mad:
  124. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Just weighed myself and I am officially overweight and no longer obese!!!! Yay!
  125. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thanks for all the info, Sheridan. Did you do a food week? How did you find eating food again?
  126. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution The Banana diaries

    Another pound off that's fantastic! Hope you feel much better soon x
  127. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Well done on not giving in and the weight loss, superwoman!:)
  128. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    What a lovely gesture!
  129. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution The Banana diaries

    I was wondering about these bars, good to know they're not that tasty. Actually, I don't like any of the bars, so hot rid of most of mine. Hope your day's been lovely.x
  130. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Hope you've had a lovely day, Cate x
  131. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Day 10 (I can't believe I'm still 100%)! Started with a coffee and a toffee and caramel shake. Had a cup of bouillon mid morning and a banana shake for lunch. Curry for dinner (jazzed up with dry fried garlic, chives and of course Tabasco - really enjoyed that)! Since my little experiment with...
  132. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    5 stone!!!!! Gosh, you must be so proud! :happy096: (You can see I discovered extra smilies)...
  133. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution The Banana diaries

    Wow double wow! Doing great, girl! :happy096:
  134. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thanks for the reassurance, Susie. I haven't tried the eggs yet, I think I'll have to jazz them, too! X
  135. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Hole you feel less tired tomorrow and reach your weekly goal. And even if you don't, a loss is a loss and you've done amazing so far!x
  136. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thank you Roxi for the kind words. So day 9 has been, well, interesting... Started with mint choc shake for breakfast and a coffee. Lunch was half spag bol and water, half banana shake at 4.00, dinner a repeat of lunch and I've still got half the shake to have later. I also had a cup of...
  137. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Road to recovery

    What a great loss! Keep strong, you'll get there! X
  138. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Great that you got straight back into the swing! How exciting must you be fir 6th June!x
  139. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Sounds like you've enjoyed today! :)
  140. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Don't be down about the 2lb, a loss is a loss! Hope you have a lovely evening :)
  141. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Fed up of the fat; Exante diet

    7lb is great, hope you're proud!x
  142. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Road to recovery

    Well done for staying strong!
  143. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Sounds like a nice day! I love when cinemas are almost empty and you can pick best seats. And less of the annoying eating, slurping and talking :D
  144. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thank you ladies for all your kind words. X So day 8 is not over yet, but food wise it has been almost a repeat of yesterday, apart from a chocolate shake for breakfast this time. I haven't struggled as much, but found myself irritable (even snapped at my baby for refusing to eat fish and...
  145. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Day 8 begins. Official WI this morning and the stats are: 13.13.6 stone - 13lb lost or 88.7 kilos and 5.9 kilos lost. Still, a lot to loose in the weeks ahead, but very pleased with that! :D Happy BH Monday everyone! X
  146. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Cheeky kitty! Hope you enjoyed the pictures. :)
  147. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    :DFour day weeks should be standard!
  148. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Day 7 is nearly over. I can't believe I lasted TS the whole week! After my great loss this morning, I have to admit, I struggled a bit (a lot) today. Don't know why, I just wasn't feeling the Exante food today (apart from the banana shake). I felt really tired the whole day after a night of...
  149. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Well done, Katie x
  150. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Handsome boy! It must be so hard to be the wife or mother of a soldier fighting abroad.
  151. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Morning, morning, morning! So I know that my official WI is not until tomorrow, but I did weigh myself this morning and in one week (almost) I managed to get into the 80s (kg) and 13s (stone, but only just)! Wow and wow! I'll definitely raise my breakfast banana shake to this! :D
  152. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Stay strong! Thankfully, I don't like Chinese. If it was sushi, on the other hand, I'd have to be restrained! :p
  153. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution No more yo yo-ing!

    Good luck for the morning, hope the scales are kind to you
  154. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    She'd have loved that, she adores animals (especially chickens and cows - we often go to a city farm)! I shouldn't really complain, Olivia is a lovely child but I think she's going through terrible twos and really asserting herself and does occasionally scream... So day six is nearly done...
  155. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Sounds like a successful shopping trip. Here's to a 100% day!:)
  156. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Day 6. The weather is horrible here. My lovely baby woke up around 6.00 so no lie in for hubby and I... Started the day with an espresso and caramel/toffee shake (ok, but banana is still my favourite). Decided to take daughter to soft play and she behaved like a possessed child there:eek: She's...
  157. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution The Banana diaries

    Muscles weigh more than fat and you look great. The inches speak for themselves.
  158. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Looks gorgeous!
  159. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    I also think I'd like to do intermittent fasting when off Exante. Hope the shopping trip is nice:)
  160. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Road to recovery

    Not done any exercise yet apart from walking but planning on squats and some other resistance ones. Can't do much cardio due to tendonitis :mad:
  161. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Well done on all the exercise!
  162. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Sorry you're feeling fed up! Hope you can get through that somehow, two weeks will fly by. Could you freeze some of the leftovers? I'm lucky that my hubby cooks most of the time and when I'm at work, my daughter's nanny feeds her all the meals. It's half term next week, though, so I'm dreading it...
  163. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution The Banana diaries

    Looking hot!
  164. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thank you for all the support, ladies. So, another TS day for me. Started it with the forest fruit shake and espresso, cup of bouillon mid morning, shepherd's pie for lunch (struggled a bit with that one, though I liked it before), another espresso and a banana shake for dinner. At lunch time...
  165. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution The Banana diaries

    Fabulous!
  166. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Well done on resisting temptation! :clap:
  167. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thank you Katie, trying my best. x
  168. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Road to recovery

    Hello and welcome. I'm at the start of this journey myself (day 5) and feel that writing a diary really helps. I took me about 3-4 days to feel better (ketosis?)feel excellent now (and still 100%). Good luck resisting the Friday temptation - I am off the whole of next week and will probably...
  169. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Certainly busy! Hope the weigh-in goes well and hope you have a great day :)
  170. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution No more yo yo-ing!

    Congrats!
  171. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Pesky pound, be gone!
  172. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thank you ladies x. Here I am at the start of day 5. Forest fruits shake down and a cup of espresso and all ready to go to work. Hope it's a good day for everyone! :)
  173. Aryathebrave

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk.
  174. Aryathebrave

    Susie58- 2014 the year of my success

    Well done on your loss! Hope tomorrow is a fab day for you.:)
  175. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thank you Katie! You're inspirational!
  176. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    You so deserve to feel fab!
  177. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    So here I am, with day 4 under my belt (while hubby is sat next to me munching monkey nuts, which I love). It's been quite good day! Started with my favourite shake (banana) and a double espresso. Had a cup of bouillon mid morning and spag Bol for lunch. After a long day at work (interviewing...
  178. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution This has to be it!

    Hope you've had a great day today! :)
  179. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Banana shake (really like this one) and double espresso down plus at least 2.5 glasses of water. Been feeling a bit 'out of balance' since last night but it may be the sinus infection I'm currently fighting. Contemplating having a shake for dinner, instead of a meal...
  180. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Sorry to hear about your friend's dad. I recently found out that my cousin (who lives abroad) is fighting stomach cancer... She's only 34 and has two young children... The good news is that the tumour is very small (5 mm) but there are changes in her uterus as well. I think of her every night...
  181. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thank you ladies! Bring on day 4!
  182. Aryathebrave

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk.
  183. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    So day 3 is almost done. It's been another 100%! Started off with a strawberry shake (really nice) with a cup of espresso, followed by my customary cup of bouillon mid day. I had mushroom risotto for lunch (not bad, though the consistency was weird) and red bean chilli for dinner (quite liked...
  184. Aryathebrave

    Katie-x's Ketosis Journey....

    Katie, your losses are amazing! Thanks for visiting my diary.:)
  185. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    I sure hope so, Katie! X
  186. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    So day 2 is almost done. I am proud of myself - still 100%, though caught myself salivating a few times today, especially when walking past TGI Friday's (and I don't even like their food that much)... I'm still feeling empty, tired and 'foggy' and find that the hardest time to get through is...
  187. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Been good, still 100%. Still feeling 'foggy' and tired but at least I got through! Off to update my own, measly diary.;)
  188. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Glad to hear scan was fine. And honestly, you're doing fantastically!x
  189. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    So just had the curry for lunch with a splash of tabasco for extra kick. Really enjoyed it! So far, I'm finding the savoury meals more pleasant than the sweet (barring the yummy banana shake). Off to swap the rest of porridge and bars, methinks. ;)
  190. Aryathebrave

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk!
  191. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Fed up of the fat; Exante diet

    Thanks for the welcome. I'm only on day 2, so still plenty positive and I'm finding that keeping a diary myself helps. Feeling a bit light-headed and 'empty' and super tired in the evening, but hopefully when ketosis kicks in, it will get better. I really NEED to stick to it. Hope your day is good!
  192. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution No more yo yo-ing!

    Fab! You've done so well!
  193. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Five this year. Have a great day!
  194. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    Thank you Susie. Day 2 started with banana milkshake. Yum yum super yum!
  195. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    BTW, you're getting married on my wedding anniversary! Great date!
  196. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    You're right there, it will be great to be even half way there!
  197. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Feeling your pain... Hubby cooked a lovely stir fry for himself and DD and I had to leave the room :(
  198. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    So here I am, day 1 nearly done. It's not been too bad, apart form feeling light-headed and tired the whole day. Food-wise I've had: Porridge oats for brekkie (vile) and a cup of espresso Black Americano mid morning and 1/3 of a toffe&nut bar (edible) The rest of the bar for lunch plus a cup...
  199. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution No more yo yo-ing!

    Just read the whole of your journal and wanted to say you're doing great! I'm on day one (almost done now :)) and hoping to last TS as long as possible. Will be checking on your progress!
  200. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Thanks for the tip. Plodding through the day so far, but still not cheated (or thought of cheating)... :D
  201. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Fed up of the fat; Exante diet

    I hope it's OK if I follow your diary? I'm new myself and started just today!:eek:
  202. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    So porridge (well, most of it) down. Tasted weird and towards the end made me gag... Not good as still got 5 left! Having a cup of black coffee helped. Must be strong!
  203. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Sheridan's Pre Wedding Blitz!

    Just read your diary in one sitting - well done you! I hope I'll be as strong, starting tomorrow. Can I ask you which body wraps you're using?
  204. Aryathebrave

    day 1

    Well done, it's my first day tomorrow and really hoping I can do it, too!
  205. Aryathebrave

    Before. After. And back again!

    Really inspirational pics!
  206. Aryathebrave

    Working Solutions Woo hoo, parcel has arrived!!. Starting exante tommorrow!!!

    Good luck! I'm in a very similar boat :)
  207. Aryathebrave

    Total Solution Aryathebrave's fighting the flab

    So here goes... A little background on me. I'm 37 (soon to be 38) and have never been able to call myself slim. Lost quite a bit of weight a few years back (was lovely to fit into size 12 for the first time) but put it all back one (and then some) during and after pregnancy. DD is now 18...
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