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Hey, you have done brilliantly so far! Sorry to hear you're not feeling very well :( There must be something in the air at the moment because I have been struggling the past day or two too.. although I am only just starting week 4, lol. You could try 3 packs and a meal for a day or two? You'll...

I have been so busy the last few days. I have a lot of catching up to do! One thing I will say is that I have really struggled with food thoughts the past few days! I really don't know what it is about me and the mind games when it gets to this point in the diet. I have tried to think about...

Thanks Poppy! Glad you like the site too :D

Just a quick update.. I will be back later for a more in-depth one, but end of week 3 today and another 4lbs off! :D Here's to previously unexplored territory.. WEEK 4!!

That's great, I love it too! Preparation is definitely key! I hadn't noticed tiredness had such an impact on my appetite.. I am a poor sleeper at the best of times so this is definitely something to make note of and being more aware of it while on this diet will hopefully help when I...

Sounds like you have had a brilliant and motivating few days Katie.. compliments, fitting into clothes, running progress and the weight loss!! Well done!! :D

Well done on getting back to 100% that is such an achievement in itself :) and the fact you were able to make good choices is fab!

Good luck! I am a shake only person too, lol, whenever I took a chance on something before this time I usually couldn't stand it! Although I have just ordered a couple sausage and egg packs to try at some point :confused:

Good luck Matt! I hope today isn't too hard for you. And your avatar is fab, lol!

Well done on remaining 100% and resisting the chocolate thoughts!

Good luck! The first few days can be tough, but like you said just concentrate on getting through each one at a time. :)

Such brilliant news all round Miss Mac! Congratulations!

I haven't been around for a couple of days, but I am still being good and 100% :D I started working on a list of things to work towards to keep my focus (and I plan on getting back to doing that). One of the things was learning to drive :o (better late than never, haha). So I am currently...

Hi Missmoss, I honestly do think that getting past day 3 is more of an achievement that getting to the end of week 3.. I know that sounds silly but the number of times I started and didn't get past them. Once I am into the swing of it, like now, and it becomes a routine I find that I can cope...

Thanks Sleek_Chick! Still a long way to go but it has become so much easier now! Hi Goose, to be honest I haven't been near goal in a long time, lol, but I know what you mean. My biggest regret is not getting a grip on things sooner and letting things creep up.. so you're a step ahead of that...

Here's the link to the site: What will I look like? Thanks Miss Mac, I'm hoping that having a record of me feeling so positive and determined will help if any wobbles come along!

Good luck! Writing a diary has definitely helped me this time around so hopefully it will help you too :)

Well done on the successful race Katie (and TH :D)! And your complimentary start to the day sounds great, hehe!

Now that I am into week 3 the 5 week countdown I have on the fridge (4 weeks 100% 1 week AAM days) is starting to look better. I started this worried that I would fail after week 3 again, but I know now that won't happen. I know I'm not there yet but this time is completely different! I have a...

You are absolutely right. That was the mistake I have made in the past and ended up not getting to goal. I was looking on the Exante site today and ventured into the Forum and someone had posted a link to a site called 'What Will I Look Like' and you can change the settings depending on gender...

Thanks Susie!

Well done on the weight loss and the run time! :D

Well done, that's brilliant!

Here's to plenty more days in those smaller trousers.. well until the next size smaller!! :D

Wow, well done!!

Hey, first up well done on giving it another go. This isn't my first time, but this time I feel it is different. It doesn't matter how many times we get up and start again.. we only have to see it through to the end once (and stay there) for it to be worth it! What you said about not...

Well done, your losses are brilliant. Glad you're feeling better too! I have read people having the mixed leaf salad with chicken at Nandos so that could be an option?

Thank you both :D It feels like things are finally starting to click into place! I have applied for a few jobs too so fingers and toes crossed that something comes out of that too so I can breathe a little easier. My mind is really in this right now. I have always been 'all or nothing'.. it's...

Well done on the loss Susie!! Hope you have a brilliant time!!

Hi guys! Day 14/28. I changed my weigh day to today, so week 2 and I have lost another 3lbs - so 13lbs in total! A bit disappointed I can't say a stone in 2 weeks ;) lol, but pleased! This week coming up will be the hardest, I have never made it past week 3 and it's usually because of the mind...

Only one more work day after today! :character00238:

Wow, well done Miss Mac.. two brilliant things to celebrate! :D

Sounds like a perfect day!

Beautiful dress!

5 sleeps will pass in no time, how exciting! Well done on what you have achieved so far! Your plan sounds great. Looking forward to seeing how it all goes.

Hi Lynne, no real recommendations as I have only just started looking for more info on weight training for women too. I am also a long way off putting any of it into practice! I came across 'Thinner, Leaner, Stronger' on amazon and I saw on Sleek_Chick's diary she had mentioned weight training...

Strange question, but when the egg pack is made up is it the same sort of texture as real eggs? I am thinking of using it as a base to make a meal on my 'add a meal' days - say use the pack to make an omelette but then add things to it to bulk it out? I think I am going to struggle with 3 packs...

Day 11/28. Things are still going well, although I did find last night I had a period of feeling really hungry. I think it is because I didn't sleep very well the night before. Whatever it was I woke feeling pleased that I didn't give in to it. I guess it's not always easy, but that feeling of...

Thank you! I think this started out in desperation with everything else seeming to fall apart.. but you're right it is determination now! :D It definitely does feel good. I am also drawing a line each time I go into the next stone or half stone - one that I will never cross again by going up, lol!

Thanks for the tips! I am definitely going to do the C25K at some point, like you said it's about building up to things - I didn't know about an app so I will look into that. It has been great reading through and seeing how much others have been able to achieve! Thank you! It definitely feels...

Hey Emily, you should be proud that no matter how frustrated and down you feel you're determined to not give up! I have done diets like this before and when I have been disappointed I have convinced myself that I could be losing more on a different diet etc and given up.. only to regret it...

HI MsMJC, things are ticking along nicely for me at the minute.. trying to make the most of this focus I have right now. I am breaking down the journey into 4 week chunks at the minute, but the Christmas countdown is in my head too!

Day 9/28. Woke up today feeling great! I have a habit of jumping on the scales in the mornings, which I have been trying to combat by making sure I drink first thing, but this morning I couldn't resist the temptation of possibly seeing the 16s.. and I did :D It feels nice but I am really looking...

I'm going to treat myself to a bubble bath, candles and a book session tonight with a hot shake before bed. It's funny because I am appreciating having the place to myself this week. After my ex walked out a couple of months ago I doubted I would ever think like that. But hey, the upside now is...

Thank you both :D I am feeling pretty positive. It also feels different this time, I think I am more aware of where I could fall down.. I just need to hold on to this feeling. Part of me wonders where I could have been now if I had just stuck to it before. And I know that sort of thought...

For some reason this really struck me - it is such a healthy way to look at things! That's exactly the attitude I hope to adopt as I go through this - instead of thinking it is the end of the world or a start place to continue to go mad (which is what I used to do).

Day 8/28 - 1st weigh in: 10lbs lost :D I am pleased with that. I am changing my weigh day to Monday from next week so I will have a day less, but that's nothing in the grand scheme of things! It is probably also worth noting that I started this diet last Tuesday but I tried to start it on the...

Definitely agree on the psychological side of things.. it has been the idea of food that has tripped me up in the past rather than hunger! My head is totally focused at the moment so I am able to remember how sick of food I was getting before I started. I didn't really even have a 'treat' food...

Good luck! Like the others have said the first few days are the hardest. With having 3 bars a day just bear in mind you're taking in less fluid than if you were making up shakes etc so you'll have to up your intake. There used to be a limit on how many bars you could have, that has been lifted...

Just read through your diary, wow, 17lbs in 2 weeks is amazing, well done!!

I'm tempted to buy that dress now to see if I like how it looks and then re-order one in a size 12 for an event I have in February.. hmm!

Getting your record changed like that is definitely something to aim for, what an achievement! I have been guilty in the past of getting too hung up on 'I need to lose xlbs by __' but I find broad calculations on a diet like this are definitely helpful. And you're right, it is motivating...

Thank you! How are you finding it so far? The first few days can be rough, but it is surprising how quickly it changes and becomes easier.

Day 6: I didn't get on to post yesterday but it was another 100% day! I was worried about having a busy day ahead because I had been feeling so lethargic but my energy is definitely on the up! I also had to have 2 shakes a lot closer together than I usually would because I had forgotten my...

Thank you Katie! The smaller chunks definitely help. I wanted a long term view of where I was going to go with this but on a day to day basis I am doing countdowns of 28 days. I think I have to mentally breakthrough the 3 week barrier I have struggled with on previous attempts! Breaking the...

Thank you Darcy! I am a sucker for a plan, lol. I love your signature with the chunks and the bigger picture!! Hi Poppy, It is definitely getting easier. I have had a busy couple of days and I was dreading it because I had been feeling really tired, but I have found the more I have done the...

Oh, and a Caribbean cruise as a target, wow! :D

Congratulations on the stone! I have been looking at slim and save as an option in the future because I have read that the food packs are better and there is more choice, your run down on the products was really helpful. Looking forward to reading how you get on :)

I've been thinking of getting one of these and this is definitely a push in the yes direction!

Day 5 today. I had a vanilla shake with added coffee for breakfast, yum! I have opted this time to do the first 4 weeks as shakes only. I like the taste of them all really, but vanilla with coffee is my favourite! Came to bed early-ish last night and struggled to get to sleep (that's normal...

Thanks for that, I'll check out the forums :) 3.6lbs is great! You definitely sound like you must have been in control and made good choices, which is fab. Eating may also give you a boost in your next loss. Well done!

Thank you :) Feeling please that another day is done. I wish I could bottle this feeling.. the one that comes after the mind has been full of food thoughts and you push on past and suddenly it doesn't seem at all important. It would be great to open up the bottle and have a sniff at those...

Saw your update over on the pic bit and followed the link to come over to read your diary.. so I guess some people do :D hehe! Looking forward to reading as you head into this final push. I am only just starting out so I have a long way to go yet!

Hope you don't mind me joining in :o but that was great advice Blondcat and Hez! Looking forward to reading your diary and your maintenance when you get there Goose!

So that's that. Third shake down and 4 liters of fluid - drinking a mix of still and sparkling water, peppermint tea and one can of Asda Cola Zero. I thought the can would be a nice change in an evening but I found it a bit too sweet tonight and it isn't really the treat I thought it would be...

I love the picture you have at the side MsJMC!

Wow, just read some of your diary Susie and you're doing great.. all that exercise is fab! (Hoping that means this exhausted feeling I have on this diet really will pass, lol)

Thank you Susie! I definitely plan on posting regularly! I am hoping that change, and my new found focus, will be the difference between getting back on it straight away and not. :fingerscrossed: Worrying about adding food again is partly why I have added the meal days.. I know that sounds...

You look fantastic!

Saw this thread and went off looking for something to wear at Christmas.. this will probably change a million times before then (and be honest I don't know if Christmas would give me enough time), but:

Well done on your achievement so far! I am a long way off getting to this point, but I am trying to look ahead by reading posts and prepare in my head. I am all or nothing and have found previously I have gone off the rails when I have introduced food. Let us know how you get on :)

When I have done this diet previously I have managed 3 weeks and then something has usually come up and 'one meal off' has led to weeks / months of trying to get back to it. My first goal is to get past that and complete 4 weeks 100%. I know Exante say about having a food week after 3 weeks but...

Hi :wavey: I'm currently on Day 4 of Exante. This isn't my first time on the diet but it is going to be my last! I am 5ft 7in and I weighed 17st 10lbs when I started. I have done a number of diets over the years and while I lose weight it usually goes to pot before I reach my target. I have...

Hey, I have just read through your diary and I wanted to say you're doing great! There are so many things that you have said that I feel like I could have written myself! I have just started Exante again and I am trying to make sure that this time is different by looking at a long term plan...