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Day 32 - Cals 1197 Net Carbs 12g Cals burned 198 Day 33 Cals 1198 Net carbs 10g Cals - 316 Feel like I've really settled into keto now, but tbh I'm finding it very expensive. my shop used to be £50 a week and now it's £70. Gonna have to try and find a way of getting the costs down. 11st 11.2lbs...

Day 30 Cals - 1240 Carbs - 19 Cals burned 197 - pee sticks still light pink :oops: Day 31 Cals - 1194 Carbs - 19 Cals burned - 240 Set myself a target of a 3lb weight loss this week but ive actually gone back up to 11st 12.2. So I doubt i'll be on target for 11st 10 let alone 11st 9 :(

It affects some people I think, I cant drink any squash with it in but some can tolerate it.

Went a bit over last night as dry January officially came to an end for me :eek::) Day 28 - Cals 1193 carbs 10g Cals burned 144 Day 29 - Cals 1505 carbs 23g cals burned 245 The pee sticks are only pink now so I'll scale back to 1000 cals if I can now and keep the carbs low. I'm using new carbs...

What squash are you drinking? If it contains citric acid that could stop you getting into ketosis.

Friday weigh-in! Lost 2.2lbs this week. I think it would have been more but I'm very constipated at the moment :oops: Did my measurements though and i've lost 6 inches all over since week one weigh in. Waist - 33 (still got to get this down!!) Hips 41 Chest 41 Thighs 22 Calves - 14.5 Forearm -...

Been neglecting my diary!! Down to 11st 12.4 now 0.2lbs off my lowest weight during Slim&Save. I'm now 2.4lbs off a healthy weight Day 25 cals 974 carbs 35 cals burned 293 Day 26 cals 1178 carbs 15!!! cals burned 133 Day 27 cals 1060 carbs 27 cals burned 419 The symptoms of the electrolyte...

Yeah I take a daily multivitamin, iron supplements and a calcium and magnesium tablet. I've had two rehydration sachets and my headache and sickness has disappeared! So it was electrolytes I was low on, so I'm gonna have to drink a daily cup of boullion to top up my salt levels. Only problem is...

Still feeling really rough with sickness and headaches. Even though i'm drinking a lot of water I don't think I'm drinking enough so I'm having rehydration tablets at the moment to see if that helps. Its starting to feel like every time I diet I get sick! It happened last time and scuppered my...

Day 23, felt a little better today but still got a headache, sickness had passed until about half hour ago. Made keto pancakes today, they were quite nice, like normal pancakes just a little more eggy. Got a party with a buffet tomorrow so I'm hoping for some keto friendly snacks! Cals 988...

Day 22, think ive missed a day out somewhere!! Either caught a bug in the hospital or jut run down but ive got the worst headache and feeling nauseous in between meals. Cals - 827 Carbs - 33 Cals burned 70. Did myself a low carb version of a swedish bircher today, cottage cheese, summe fruits...

Exactly 2lbs off today, which is fab for week 3 but ever so slightly annoying as it takes me to 12st 0.2lbs :rolleyes: wouldve loved to crack th 11's this week but still a good result. 1stone 7lbs to go til goal.

Day 19 & 20 bit chaotic as we ended up in hospital with my son for his asthma. When they wheeled in the breakfast this morning I nearly caved to toast but luckily I had an atkins bar with me so I ate that. Just going to record my stats from now on so I'm pretty much eating the same things now...

Day 18 Breakfast - porridge and jam mmm Lunch - Bacon and omelette Dinner - chicken and swede wedges Snacks - babybel, sausages and atkins cookies, chocologic chocolate Cals - 1000 Carbs - 36g Cals burned - 131

Not too bad if you only have a couple. I think 4 have about 5g of carbs in and that and a bit of cheese are a great snack to keep you full. I'm loving Atkins so far but keep at the VLCD it's a great way to lose a big chunk of weight in a short space of time :)

Day 17 Had a bit of a sweet tooth today so a bit of chocolate was in order, cheat chocolate though so don't feel too bad! Had some banting bread with jam and a squeeze of lemon and that was really nice, could've kept on eating it. Breakfast - Bulletproof coffee....wasn't overly impressed but...

Very low carb! Have a look.... http://madebymargie.co.uk/magic-microwave-carb-free-bread-and-the-amazing-breakfast-sandwich/

Day 16, held off from the scales another day, must be a record :D Today's food Breakfast - 3 egg sweet omelette with low sugar jam Lunch - pastrami, sausage, cheese, banting bread and pickled onion Dinner- slow cooked beef caulimash and veg Snacks - low sugar chocolate Cals - 952 carbs 24 ;)...

excellent work well done!!! :0clapper:

Thanks Babyace! I avoided the scales this morning. Going to try and not weigh till Friday as I won't lose every day from now on so don't want to feel disheartened. Day 15 food Breakfast - porridge and Jam Lunch - pastrami eggs and olives Dinner - sausage caulimash and green beans Snacks -...

Ok week 2 weigh in results! 3.6lbs off this week :woohoo: 1st 9lbs to go till goal and closing in on the 11's Day 14 food (yesterday) Breakfast - Porridge and Jam Lunch - Cheeseburger Pie and Spinach Dinner - Chicken, cucumber and swede chips Snacks babybel, cocktail sausages atkins bar Cals -...

Hi ladies, stopping by to follow your journey. I lost 3 stone on Slim and save last year and am back doing a mix of that and a low carb diet to lose another 2 stone to get to goal. I remember being on the packs and it's tough so you're all doing so well. I suppose the best thing is that it's...

You've had good results too well done! :D

Day 13 nearly over! Not a great day, my son started nursery (2) and he hated it, cried from start to finish apparently. Had to collect him after 2 hours...will try again tomorrow:( weighed in at 12st 3.2lbs today. Today's food Breakfast - porridge and jam Lunch - Bacon eggs and guacamole Dinner...

Day 12 and I'm down to 12st 3.6 obviously I'm chuffed with this and the 11's are getting closer :D Today's food Breakfast - Chocolate Shake as I was off on errands Lunch - Bacon and a cheesy omelette Dinner - Chicken topped with smoked cheese and fried onions and green beans Snacks - Atkins...

Day 11 and the scales are saying 12st 4lbs..What am I going to do with myself after the first gain on this plan :rolleyes: it's gotta be coming probably tomorrow :mad: Today's food Breakfast - porridge and jam again Mid morning -cheese and sausage Lunch - onion and parmesan omelette with some...

I've only tried the cookies and cream one but I love it, I get sugar cravings on these diets and it hits the spot! Day 10! Scales saying 12st 4.6 and if I remember rightly from the last time I used to lose about .4 of a lb about 4 or 5 days a week so that's OK. Food - Breakfast - Protein...

Day 9 scales saying 12st 5 to me, lazy day for food! Breakfast - had to finish off the breakfast casserole so I had it with some spinach and then again for Lunch, probably won't make it again for a while. Dinner was lush king prawn stir fry cooked in half a tablespoon of coconut oil. Snacks...

Thanks Katie! Day 8 Breakfast - Chocolate Shake Lunch - Breakfast casserole, spinach, tzatziki so nice I had it again for... Dinner! Snacks reduced sugar jam on banting bread mmm Cals - 967 Carbs 40g Calories burned 354

First weeks weigh in results are, 9.2lbs down :) and 2 inches off the waist and 1 off the hips. Good start, hoping to lose another 8 by the time I go out on the 5th of feb with my friends and hopefully be lower than when I finished the vlcd last time.

Hi Katie, I've just moved my thread over to this board as I'm low carbing now..gonna have a mooch through your thread! I'm on day 7 now. Sorry to hear you're not feeling great and hope your daughter is feeling better today.

So I've decided to swap my thread over to the Atkins forum as I'm not doing a meal replacement diet anymore, it's more lchf/keto, albeit with quite restricted cals depending on how slow/fast i lose weight. Food Breakfast - bacon avocado and banting bread Lunch - bacon (had to use it up!) egg...

Day 7, 12st 5.6 this morning, can't quite believe it but with TOM looming next week I'm in for some slow losses. Not a great day already. My son is poorly so taking him down to the Dr's in an hour. Not even hungry a mixture of worry and keto!

Day 6 Food Breakfast - 2 rashers of smoked bacon 1 scrambled egg and a slice of banting bread. This was amazing. Lunch - Chocolate shake Dinner - Chicken and caulimash another success it actually tastes like normal mash! Snacks Cocktail Sausages/scratchings nature valley protein bar. Cals 950...

Thanks slim1day. I'm starting to feel quite bunged up and a bit nervous that my weight loss is going to slow down so much I'll be disheartened. I've not been lower than 11 stone since I was a teenager, I've got to beat this :(

Day 6 here and the scales say 12st 7! Can't quite believe it i started the diet at 13st 1, I never thought I'd lose this much in reality as I'm getting closer to goal. I haven't had the headaches either so maybe that's down to eating more real food? Anyway the downside is I haven't been for a...

:0clapper::0clapper::0clapper::0clapper::0clapper: We'll done!!! Just the motivation you need to keep going. So happy for you cos you seemed quite down about it all.

Day 5 Food Breakfast smoked salmon, spinach & banting bread Mid morning scratchings Lunch - Protein Porridge Dinner - chicken salad (not to self buy different meat!) Snacks Protein Bar Cals 900 Carbs 31g Exercise Cals 201 Ate a little more today as I did some walking. Feel good about the...

Good for you and a great loss so far :0clapper:

Day five, jumped on the scales and i'm down to 12st 8.6 today. Thats 5.4lbs down in 4 days. Just a reflection of how much I ate and drank over christmas really. Don't feel like its real weight loss so I'm not taking anything from it until i'm into my second week. Got a night out at the end of...

Day 4 Food Breakfast - smoked salmon, scrambled egg, avocado Midmorning - scratchings Lunch - Shake Midafternoon - Mini Babybel Dinner - Chicken, spinach and brocoli Snack - Nature Valley Bar Cals - 865 Carbs - 32g Calories burned - 100 walking

Don't give up! Just give it a while longer, as long as you stay on plan it will work.

Well done Pandora, hope the headaches shift soon. Maybe you're low in salts.

I agree with the above! keep going x

Well it's purely water at the moment I would imagine. I'm sure when you get into it that it will be dropping off you.

I can't be in keto I'm sitting here thinking how much I would love to get stuck into a greggs mince pie. They coupled with prosecco and cheese are the main reason I'm here. Damn they taste good though.

Hi missblueeyes! Where do you study? I'm at the OU and I graduate 2018. It would be nice not to look a mess in cap and gown! What products have you gone for? Have you done keto/a vlcd before? Stick with it for the first few days as they are tough. After that it gets a lot better!

Day 4 pt 1 According to the pee sticks I'm in ketosis :):):) And down to 12st 9.8lbs today :woohoo: Hoping for less hunger today fingers crossed.

I found bars to be much more filling than the shakes.

Sorry I meant keep going slim1day :(:D

Hi good luck to you! Keep us posted on your progress.

keep going Pandora x

I liked the porridge and oatmeal, the chilli, spaghetti, curry and cottage pie and most of the bars. I could only drink the orange but after one tub I never bought it again and now I drink sparkling water and coke zero. You can have boullion it's in the meal planner just fit it into your cals...

Day 3 Down 2 lbs overnight o_O:) 12st 11 now, I know it's just water but I love seeing the scales drop! Food Breakfast - Protein Porridge, whisked it with 2 canderel and a pinch of salt and it was OK, looking forward to some slim and save oatmeal though. Mid Morning - 15g of pork scratchings...

Hi slim1day, that's a shame but we all do it, well done for getting back on the wagon straight away. If evenings are bad could you have a bar with a hot drink about 7? They always kept me full especially the mint/dark chocolate/chocolate orange truffa's.

Hi Anglouwoo, you should be into the next stone quite quickly then! I've found the salt in a hot boullion drink has stopped my headaches. What packs have you gone for?

Good for you Pandora, a day closer to keto

Hi Pandora, have you started yet?

Hi slim1day! well done on nearly completing the first day and doing a dvd! you're braver than me.

Hi anglouwoo, I'm on day 2 now and yeah it's tough but I feel a lot better than last week when I was sat on the sofa stuffing my face with a sinking feeling of guilt! Good luck for tomorrow, hope it goes well, just remember it's the first 4-7 days that are awful, after that it gets so much easier.

Morning! Well afternoon now...Yes I did, just! 12st 13.8lbs Day 2 Not feeling great today, hungry and COLD no headaches though I think the last time round I wasn't getting enough salt and the boullion is taking care of that. Today's food Breakfast - Protein Porridge made with soya, not great...

Coming to the end of day one, not been too bad but if memory serves me I know days 2,3,4 are the worst. Doesn't help we're stuck indoors due to bad weather. Been sipping on herbal tea and boullion today, been a bit of a life saver tbh! I will be jumping on the scales tomorrow morning...I need...

So.........here we are again!!! Decided to start a day early as this morning I tipped the scales at 13st 1 :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: This is the damage...... finished Slim & Save on 5/06/2015 Weight - 11st 12 lbs Waist - 33.5inches Hips - 40 inches Chest - 43 inches Thigh - 21...

Hi ladies it's good to know there's someone else here starting in January! I'll be here to motivate you

Hi slim1day! I get my whey from bulk powders. They are also on ebay. I get 1kg and as it's only 20 per shake that goes a long way. Good luck though, let me know how you get on. So, 12st 11 this morning It's OK though I'm not going to panic I'll just probably lose more water weight in the first...

12st 8, 5 ft 8, 16 chest and tummy probably a 12 arms legs and hips....hence I look rubbish in clothes.

12st 8.8lbs this morning. 12 days till d day! Trying to enjoy Christmas without the worry of piling in too much before the restart...surely this time of year is meant to be fun

The asda meal replacement is similarly fortified with vitamins as the s&s shakes are as all products that are marketed as meal replacements are required to be. I also take iron, calcium and magnesium supplements. The thing I worry about with this diet is the muscle wastage. I felt quite weak...

Hi splodge, it's the milk you use that give the big carb number, that nutritional value is for the powder + cows milk, if you substitute for soy instead of cows milk then it's only 13g of carbs. Soy and whet contain almost no carbs. Asda won't give a break down for the nutrition if you make up...

Hi girlsbig98 :) I think I might be knocking the door of 13 by the time I get back on track :eek: You are right, Slim and Save are fairly cheap as far as meal replacements go but I've found a sneaky way to make my own shakes. I prefer chocolate so I use Asda's chocolate meal replacement, made...

Wow Minimims is back and just in time!!! I'm restarting Slim&Save on 2nd January, just got too many meals planned the Christmas and new year so I'm going to make a fresh start in 2016. Slightly happy to say that I've only gained 6lbs since the last post, currently sitting at 12st 8 but end of...

Me too! Prefer the old one in the white pack to the green one.

OK Monday morning is here again and the first gain for 3 months :cry: 3.6lbs on taking me back to exactly 12st 2lbs but a nice 1.7 inch loss on waist and thighs. Not sure how though as I feel HUGE. Plan for the week is to get back into keto. So as I said back to basics. Going to stick to...

Thanks I made it worse by going to Hungry Horse today :( was nice though and really enjoyed the family time. I had a kind of refeed in week 13 anyway by the looks of it so I'm going to take tomorrow as a new start. Want to start losing 2-3 lbs again, it felt so good!

Fat bird is back in town :mad: Had a curry and wine last night. BANG 3lbs on overnight. Back in the 12's. Got to own up to it because if I hide. We're out for food tonight too :rolleyes: So plan of action. Just ordered 25x SnS shakes, got loads of bars and breakfasts left so am going to go back...

Weighed this morning. 11st 12.6 so I haven't really made much progress since I got poorly, not gained any really though so not too bad. At a bit of a crossroads with this diet and my eating in general. I'm in a funny place where I can't decide whether to stop now and resume a normal diet or go...

Been neglecting my diary. Still recovering from the food poisoning. I think eating so little for such a long time left me with nothing in reserve to fight off the nasties. Back on track now but I do have a night out on Friday so may go a little off. Have to say I'm not as strict as I was on this...

Hope you have a good result today x

Any reason why you are just having shakes? I found the bars and meals a great help in the first week when you are the most hungry.

Right then. Back to basics from today. I haven't been able to stomach the packs so I have eaten the odd slice of toast and biscuit over the last few days as nothing else would stay down so even though I've stayed well within my carbs it's definitely had an effect. Still feel nauseous but ive got...

Good luck for your first week, it's tough, but once you're through it you will be fine so just keep going. Let us know how you get on.

Well done! 4lbs is brilliant work for one week, good motivation to smash this week too!

Well Monday morning weigh is here! Was poorly again last night and I feel like death warmed up this morning. This week I've lost 2.2lbs and 0.4inch off my upper arms. Considering I've had minimal water all week and not ate a meal for 5 days that's a bit strange but nothing can be gauged from a...

I can't face the packs or bars at the moment. All too sweet, I've had some porridge so far but I'm gonna try and stick with that for now. I've gained back 2lbs overnight so must be better!

Thanks sweetheart! I've woke up this morning and I think it's passed. Phew. Back on it!

Well another day of food poisoning..tried to eat a bit tonight and it all came back up. Hoping tomorrow will be the day I'm feeling better.

If you're under 50 most of the time you'll be fine. You're body's just fighting back at the moment, wants food. but keep going and it will start coming off.

I've gone over carbs a couple of times now and it's not knocked me out of keto. I think you'll be ok. Don't get down just get back on it!

I can't see how it would but I don't know how you stomach them! How many carbs do you have a day?

Glad you had a nice meal out, had to cancel mine tonight but we are going to try tomorrow instead, I've looked at the menu and there's a fair bit I can have. Hate having my teeth cleaned, the sensitivity! Just wish you could achieve it at home!

I lost 9 or 10 in my first two weeks and was disappointed, it just depends what's going on in your body, there's been no rhyme or rhythm to my weight loss I'm sure you'll have a few big weeks coming up.

Thanks both. Thought I was getting a little better last night but turns out no and I was poorly again so I've not really ate for 4 days now. Luckily the kids just had a little diarrhoea and that was it so hopefully just a coincidence and mine was food poisoning. Had a coffee so far this morning...

Thank you. Kids have both got it now though.

Yeah that will be crazy as not that long ago I was into the obese category! Sick as a dog today!! Not been able to face any food since chucking up my oatmeal :-( lots of bugs going around I just hope I'm well enough for my mom's birthday meal.

Thank you! Took as long as the 12's edging towards goal.

Thank you hun x

I couldn't get on either! How do you make the base? Or is there a link?

The 11's!!!!!! *puts knickers on head and runs around screaming*

Hi Emma just found your diary and wanted to say hello! Whatever you decide I've subscribed for support x

Emma I did Saturday night. I think I just got away with it. Had fairly low carb and drank a couple of dry white wine spritzers. Felt dog rough the next day though.

Well done on the lbs and inch losses! You're gaining on me ;)

I've got to try this flat bread it sounds amazing! When we come off plan I've found that the lowest carb bread is Burgens Soya and Linseed and a fairly low GI value bread is Stoneground Wholemeal which they do at Tesco. Another good one is wholemeal tortillas and chapatis. That awful about your...

Just won a 950g tub of meal replacement porridge from Bootcamp Body on ebay for 7.00. Its probably going to taste like utter ***** but at that price I had to give it a go. I'll let you know how it tastes....eeek.

I know what you mean about spending the money to gain it back. If you feel that way, why not go low carb till you go? Maybe buy a few shakes and bars on ebay and have two low carb meals, use my fitness pal to log. Then when you come back from holiday start on simplicity or lifestyle. It's not...

I'll have another look, you're right though I am saving money on food! I thought this would be an expensive diet but I've saved so much.

I have heard of it thanks. Think it might be a little pricey for me though.

Thanks ladies! Well I'm back on track and I've made more of an effort today and made a proper dinner, Turkey burger and salad. It was lush. Going order some different meats in my next shop.

PS if you do, make sure you start a diary so we can support you x

Hi Emma I agree with everything the girls have said. Try S&S it's amazing. Only wish I'd done it sooner. I'm in week 12 now and nearly 3 stone down.

It's a 'world' buffet so hopefully there will be something I can eat :sigh: So! results are in. 3.4lbs off this week, even with my little time off plan! Could be a mixture of poorly tummy and being due on last week but either way, i'll take it! 0.6lbs off the 11's so that will be a nice one for...

Just look at it this way. You've done it before and you know you can again, because you've found the magic solution. No plodding along on Weight Watchers or Slimming World, breaking your back to lose half a pound, you want the weight off? You do it quickly! And every time you do it, hopefully...

You really are an inspiration, all the exercise you manage to fit in! I get tired so easily on this diet, just walking around with the stroller and chasing after my little boy, you are going to be slim and fit soon! I love the sound of the cauliflower flatbread, one of the plus size models...

4lbs is a great loss! Well done.

Well done on your losses! X

Well done on the 10's Sammy!

Thanks, I'm hoping it will be gone by tomorrow morning because (TMI alert) it's given me a right poorly tummy :o it really wasn't worth it in the end but next weekend I'm off to Jimmy Spices for part of my mom's 60th celebrations so that will be another test! But based on last night I think I'll...

Hi all! So, last night we had an impromptu night out to a birthday party (with buffet) and I officially went off plan! I had two glasses of wine and some 'fairly' carb friendly bits off the buffet table. Wasn't really worth it for the poorly tummy, worry about drinking while in keto and coming...

Thanks! I could have a little cry at that! :( Sorry i'm being a moaning Minnie, and the turkey burger does sound nice and the fish, think I'll try those. I think the key is making a bit ore effort with my food because I just haven't bothered lately. Nearly cracked and bought steak and wine today...

I'm having a bit of a wobble. Not gave in yet but I have to say I'm sick and tired of this diet now. Can't face any real food still, was going to do a stir fry tonight but I'm just gonna have Oatmeal instead for the 3rd time today :( can't wait for goal!

I know, I just wish it was more, you've done well type of thing. Good news is TOTM is finally here so I can chill the F out :D Next week is week 11. Can't quite believe it! I'm getting quite bored tbh, but also full of trepidation of what is to come. I'm surviving on Oatmeal, coconut bars and...

:0clapper:Yay! well done x

I was the same about MMFD! I think it was the 90's tunes too, bought it all flooding back.

Hey how are you doing hun, what was your result for this week?

This one has been a killer. I've had all the symptoms for a week and I've still not come on yet. I've been craving sugar so much it's silly, so till I do actually start I'm going back to shakes bars and Oatmeal to satisfy the cravings! So ive started to look a bit different and a few...

I am SO hungry, I wish TOTM would hurry up and come.

She has a bout of thrush poor thing :( Are the slim and save forums working for you?

Well done Happy Bunny! Keep us posted x

So, weigh in day is here again! So it's a 2.6lbs loss this week which seems to be pretty average for me, but the real loss this week is in inches - 5 INCHES OFF! I had to re-measure everywhere to double check as I couldn't believe it. Only 0.5 off on my stubborn belly though! 1.5 on the bust...

Yeah they were far too sweet for me too. Plus I like something fizzy and all this coke zero is too much caffeine. I'm sure there was some citric acid free flavoured water knocking about. Can't find it now. Not sure how I feel about it really. I think all sizes should be represented but...

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Thanks for thinking of me chick, but I'm not a fan of the cartons, they taste different to the cordial for some reason. I used to make it up weak with sparkling water. So I'm a bit of a newbie to *********, but after watching the plus size wars programme I started following a few of these plus...

Ew I have one of those left. Don't think I'll even bother trying it.

Can't believe how much exercise you do! Very inspirational. I get knackered with just walking. Maybe just running around after my nutty kids is enough. My lifting comes from picking up my not so little boy, all 30lbs of him. Will have to sneak in some squats while I'm holding him :D

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So when I said I was only going to weigh once a week :rolleyes: I jumped on today and I'm down to 12 4. Can't believe the 11's are insight :D I seem to be losing even though I'm averaging at 750cal/50g carb and it feels more doable so until I plateau again I'll stick with it for now. Going to...

Lovely! Bet you've lost again today.

Looks like a good day to me. Carbs are amazing. Once my truffa bars are gone I'm gonna have to give them up if I ever want to achieve 30 something carbs a day. They just push you up too high.

Oh dear the dreaded mother in law!! I'm lucky mine is lovely but hardly around. Unfortunately you are between a rock and a hard place. Most men a mummies boys at heart and you will find they will fight your corner with anyone except mother!

I'd like to try the milk chocolate bar and the new praline so let me know how you get on. Glad you had a nice break!

Hi Sammy, good to see you back :D you've still maintained a decent weight, well done. I'll be here for support xxx

The carbs are brilliant and i'm sure you more than worked off the calories so don't worry! Just think 3 months ago how would you feel if you ate 900 in a day. STARVING that's how. Glad you are having fun x

I've bought 25x but I looked again and couldn't see them so I think they have gone. I've got 30, to be honest I'll be coming to the end of my diet by the time I run out of them. Can't find any alternative that are so low in cals and carbs. Don't understand S&S the tried to say they had been...

Well this morning I went into communion and next door is a weight watchers meeting. An old lady called to me when I walked passed are you going to the meeting? Obviously still some work to do

Slim & Save have discontinued the coconut bars...

Hey well done, you're doing fantastic! :0clapper:

Love the positivity Happy Bunny! I'm kid free today and the carbs are calling :D Good luck for today, you can do this. Think about where you will be in a months time!

So, I was feeling a bit hungry today. All this talk of bars has had me craving an Orange Truffa!!! So to try and offset the cravings I've just had my 'don't fit me wardrobe' out and I fit back into all of it comfortably bar 2 items!!! NSV!!! Can't believe it because a couple of them I only tried...

I don't think you've come out ketosis. I still have hungry times in between breakfast and lunch and the dreaded lunch to dinner. I find a coke zero keeps me going (sorry repeating myself :o) I was told you will still get hungry times and I've found it to be true. I wish I could send you some...

I agree and the bars can make the difference. I don't have more than half a truffa bar a day now unless I use it as a meal substitute. At nearly 18 grams of carbs they are far too high for this type of diet, the coconut and praline bars are a lot lower but obviously not as nice. I'm on the hunt...

That's a shame about Ireland! Scarborough is lovely though, I've got family nearby. Will be nice to get out and do some walking too. I think staying low carb is the right way to go, you won't go out of ketosis if you stay under 70g, personally I try not to go higher than 50g. When's your order...

I've been craving the mild curry for a while, think i'm gonna have to order some now so I can try the bhajis.

Wow! Well done you!! :D

Hi Happy Bunny! Good to see you back! A fresh start is what you need. We are here to support you so try and get on every day and we will keep each other going! Don't worry about your start weight, you will be going through the stones soon.

Thanks hun! Feeling so motivated at the moment. Good luck for tomorrow, but I don't think you need it. There's nothing stopping you now x

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Right, Monday morning is here again and it's my 9th weigh in! Can't believe it, it's going quite fast now. Better result than last week with exactly 3lbs off and 0.7 of an inch off, made up of my upper arm and calves which are fairly slim anyway so I was really happy that! No wonder really, the...

Thanks :thumbup:

I've been doing some research and the break after 12 weeks is based on NICE guidelines and the reason is they tested vlcds over 12 weeks so they have no data passed that point. In week 14 I've got 2 nights out so I'll be taking a break anyway but I'm going to go on how my body feels and carry on...

I've been meaning to ask you, are you doing the break at week 13? Or are you carrying on till goal? I've read that you can follow the diet until you reach a BMI of 22. I wasn't sure how important that break was. i'll probably still have over a stone to lose at that point.

That's good as a Primarni 14 is a 12 everywhere else! I'm firmly in a 16 there. Sounds like a good day, it's great to end on a truffa bar they are so filling and yummy.

No I don't think it will especially as I've already broke my vow of not going on the scales and im probably on for 2.5 loss this week. Over two weeks I'm averaging 2 loss a week which is good but a bit depressing when you look at other people's numbers. I knew I'd lose slower though and now I've...

You have a few things working against you. All the research I read for PCOS tends to suggest a low GI diet so I've bought a few books and will generally try to follow that once I'm at goal. I'm between 5'8 and 9 so I'll be happy with 11st but ive set my goal at 10 7 just for a buffer. Congrats...

Hi PCOS is different for everyone. As long as I'm controlling my weight I have regular, average periods but the pill does not agree with me at all either. I start having panic attacks when I take most types. Did you take an iron supplement in the end? You are losing so much blood I'm not...

This week I've managed not to weigh myself yet, I can feel I've had inch loss but I instinctively know I've not lost much weight. It's ok though, if I carry on and lose 1.5-2 a week I'll be happy. Age isn't on my side and pcos also kicks your arse during weight loss so I'm just going to accept...

5 weeks! That's crazy. Do you have any medical conditions that cause that? You need a scan so they can give you some answers on that. When I switched over to lifestyle I felt like that. The protein sits on your stomach and makes you feel very full. I got used to it after a while though.

I don't manage to fit in my milk allowance, I just take a calcium supplement, maybe that will help if you are struggling. Those cals are precious!

Thanks for the words of encouragement! I've just read that if you plateau for several weeks and manage to carry on and not give up, you're more likely to lose more weight and keep it off. Sounds good to me. I have been trying a few new foods and more protein, I wonder if that's the reason. I've...

The twelves took so long! I think I'm plateauing :banghead: the scales really haven't really shifted in nearly a fortnight and I don't feel like I'm losing weight at the moment. How is that blooming possible on 700 cals a day! Gonna plod on but not happy.

I do solemnly swear to stop weighing daily. From tomorrow! :D

That's a brilliant result! (Not leaving the lunch obviously) All the hard work you've put in is paying off. Well done you xxx

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I'm a long term constipation sufferer unfortunately losetheduvet! TMI but during pregnancy my bowels shut down and I only went once a month with a suppository...another gem of pregnancy they don't tell you about ;) I am struggling with the water since ribena plus was discontinued. I'll look at...

Well Monday weigh in and it's a disappointing one this week but I suppose we are all due them at some point! 1.6lbs off :confused: I've stayed under 700 cals a day and 50g of carbs so it must be water retention and the ongoing constipation issues. Just 0.6lb shy of the 2 stone loss so that's in...

Well, weigh in tomorrow and i'm not holding out for much more than a lb loss.....:cross: for a whoosh! Tried the savoury cheese biscuits, they were heaven, just what I've been missing, crunchy cheesy food! I'm going to order 2x boxes of 10. Also tried the peanut caramel bar, very very nice and...

Oh I've got one of those! Will have to try tomorrow. I've tried a few of the keediet bits, very nice, will update on my diary.

Tom Hardy :heartpump:

I think it's fine as long as you are staying below 50g of carbs. If you think about it you are creating enough of a deficit for a 3lb loss with your cals there anyway.

Sorry diet lingo :D it means stay the same. I feel like I haven't lost weight this week, hopefully I'll have some inch loss.

Well I thought I was having a good week but by the looks of it I may STS! I could just about take that on a normal diet but on a vlcd it's a bit of a kick in the knackers! Ive has stir frys the last few nights and this new soy sauce I've ordered is incredibly salty so I'm hoping it water...

Hi, that's the problem with this diet, it works like a dream when you have no plans but once you do it's decision time. You are looking at it the right way. As long as you stay below around 60-70g of carbs you will stay in ketosis. Only carbs will bring you out so meat and veg for meals and...

So, not updated for a while as I'm just totally in the swing of the diet and I have to say, it's whizzing by! I've got about 2 weeks worth of meals left but I'm getting a bit bored of S&S. I still love the breakfasts shakes and bars but I need a bit of variety so I've ordered from the keediet...

That was very thoughtful of him! You will have to share the recipe. Today I've ordered some things from the keediet website i'll update on my diary what they are like. I found I needed a snack on lifestyle so I've ordered some of theirs and a few of their bars to try. I'm 5'9 my hips are 41 at...

Wow 32 inch waist lucky you I'm still at 37.5, my 16's are all baggy on my legs and bum, bit loose for waist but I've tried on the 14's and couldn't get them done up, isn't it funny how different people's shapes are.

Hey well done you! That's a great loss xxx

Dress didn't fit. Another half a stone I reckon.

3.2lbs off this week and three inches off around the body, 2 off the hips :confused: I'll take it though. Gonna try the green Closet dress on later, wish me luck :fingerscrossed:

I've just seen and replied :thumbup:

My daughter loves that song :) my weight has gone up and down a fair bit in my life and it's funny because when you fat you are invisible and when you lose weight people suddenly start worrying about you! If you are going to take iron I would advise Spatone, it's a liquid iron and a lot better...

Don't worry about 3rd weigh in, it might be lower than you want, but for me it was the 4th week where I got into my stride. Reading other diaries too this was the same for others too. My monthlies haven't lasted longer they have just been fairly heavy. I spoke to a lady I know who lost 5 stone...

So, it's a new day and I've decided, sod them! I won't talk about my diet or weight loss with anyone other than on here. I've felt like this week more than any other that I've lost weight, people are noticing and paying compliments so I'm going to take the positives instead of negatives from now...

Thanks Sammy. It's also backed up by studies, we know when we come off these diets and out of ketosis that we will put on certain amount of water weight but the rest of the weight going back on is down to that individual. No diet makes you regain weight it's utter tosh.

Feeling a little bit deflated this morning. So called 'friends' following normal healthy eating plans treating my weight loss as if it's cheating :mad: as if we aren't putting in as much effort as they are because the weight comes off quicker. Also comments about the weight going back on quicker...

Sounds nice have you tried the mousse maker?

Thanks Sammy x

Thanks :D So I'm planning on cheating on Slim & Save! Found a website called keediet and the snacks on the online store sound lovely. They do cereal with red berries to sprinkle on yoghurt, new bars and crisps, lots of desserts along with the usual staples. So I'm going to spend half and half...

Ahhh not a million miles away then.

Where are you based Happybunny?

FINALLY! Hello 12's :clap::character00100::bunnydance::party0011::woohoo: 0.6lbs off overnight. 12st 13.4 this morning.

I sold mine and they will never darken my kitchen again :D

Ugh the carbonara is filth and the four cheese pasta isn't much better! I'm having a chocolate orange bar I love them, but the kids are taking ages to go to sleep :(

What do you do for a living? I don't like chocolate but the mini eggs are calling to me :( I've felt hungry this week which is strange as I've stuck to plan.

Tiny whoosh of .4lbs so I'm officially 2 stone lighter than when I was at the start of the year. Hoping to see 12 stone something in the morning :)

It's amazing to think that you are shifting 3lbs of pure fat a week. Compared to weight watchers or slimming world when you bust a gut all week to lose a lb or half.

Wow what's a great result for week two!! Inch loss too, well done you must be chuffed :thumbup:

That will be amazing :D still stalling at 13 St 0.4 this morning. Was hoping for a 'whoosh' overnight dammit.

Yes! I had that. It stops after a few days. Must be the body reacting to having 'real food'. I also had crazy dreams and headaches till I started being really consistent with my water.

My week 2 and 3 were disappointing, I could've easily given up there and then. Good luck for tomorrow I'll be checking for your result! Glad the puppy is on the mend.

I was like that for the first week but on the 8th day it lifted and I've been fine since. You seem to know your limitations and are very.realistic. This is good because when you set the bar too high you fail, if you can fit it into your life then you can do it, better to be on a plan most of the...

Hi! Sounds like you have a plan! For me I can't stick to it unless its 100%. If I'm not in ketosis I get hungry and moody and fail. I'd rather take some time out and work on my weight, but I am in the time of my life where I can do that. Good luck and keep us updated!

27lbs in 20 days is amazing though! To be honest I was hungrier on ww than this diet. Do you think that you never reached ketosis and that's why you were always hungry? To stick at it whilst not in ketosis is unbelievable! You've done so well.

I agree with the anti social part. I'm just turning things down at the moment. Sad really buy I've got a busy june/July and will be out a lot then. The smoked salmon salad sounds lush btw!

Yeah I've fallen into a rut really and it's all down to preparation. I am going to stick with Lifestyle but i need to try some new vegetables and meats. Prawns and chicken breast are getting a bit dull. I'm also going to try the S&S protein snacks because I'm sick of ham and eggs....I'm sure...

Weekly weigh in is here again! 2.2lbs off this morning. Not bad considering it was TOTM but would've loved to see 12st something this morning - not gonna lie! Another 2 inches off the waist which is 7.5 in total since I started. In all honesty I am getting very bored of this diet but with...

Easter has been hard so far and im not even a chocolate fan! Today will be funny when I'm weighing my lamb and veg out at my folks....much eye rolling expected!

Well done for staying on track at the restaurant!

Yes I'm fine thanks. Just didn't have the energy for it so we went for a short walk instead. Saw a few people and two mentioned I'd lost weight, nice NSV! Had the vanilla ice cream shake hot with coffee yesterday, it was lovely. I can safely say I'm done with the S&S meals, once I'd had a...

I love the latte, I have my shakes hot with coffee now.

Tried 30DS. Not happening, nearly passed out. Will stick with the weights.

Yeah I try and stick with the coconut bar for my treat as it's the lowest in cals and carbs and a boiled egg is low in cals for a snack to bridge the gap in the morning.

I feel more empty than hungry. But you know you need food. Yes the mint bars are lovely!

I've got to get round to trying them too. I'm a big Oatmeal fan, think I might carry on with them after the diet. Are you well into ketosis now?

It's a disaster as there is no alternative and the blackcurrant cordial was lovely with sparkling water. Really tasted like normal Ribena! Oh you have a gym bunny too! My OH is a weight lifter so it's slightly different, he has no interest in cardio! Yeah the consistency in sizing is shocking.

I've done 30DS before but never stuck to it longer than 2 weeks. I'll stay with the low intensity work out plus my full body workout with dumbells. I find weights and HIIT better for me than hours of cardio. I used to go the gym befire work 5 days a week and hardly lost a thing. I've stopped...

Decided I'm going to start 30 day shred tomorrow. If I can do 5 weeks of this I can do 30 days with Jillian. April 1st is a better day than any to begin!

Wow that's amazing!! Well done! I'm sure you'll have inch loss if you tot it up. I'll have to look up the cherry picker.

How's it going BikiniBody?

I'm not doing an extra exercise. I walk places and have 2 under 5 to chase about so don't find it have any extra energy. I suppose I could add in some weights, I had planned to because I'm.hitting decent protein levels to sustain it. Also considered yoga and pilates. Now I just need to find the...

I'm not sure what figure I've got, it's hidden under 3 stone of fat at the moment :D it's a mystery to me.

You will start feeling a lot better this week. The hunger will lift and it's such a relief when it does. If you can't swap the bars they always sell on ebay. Not sure about the steak topper, if not make your own with oxo and garlic powder? I like the curry too, hated all the pasta dishes. You...

Thanks I needed a good result!

Not a fan of the honey nougat, I like coconut and orange/mint/dark truffa.

Looking forward to your first weigh results! Have you tried the bars? Love them.

5th weigh in result..... 4.8lbs off this week :flirt2: Happy with that! Didn't have a great inch loss but last week was good so I can't expect that every week. Over the two weeks, it evens out quite nicely and hoping to smash the 12's next week. Comfortably in the size 16 jeans too so that's...

Thanks, I carry the majority of my weight around my middle so it should be easy to see it drop off. I can definitely see from the profile shot! Will take another at 12st 7

Bit down today, caught a bad case of conjunctivitis from the bambino and am on antibiotics for it which are knocking me sick/giving me bad stomach cramps Today's food Oatmeal Chocolate Shake Chicken stir fry Coconut bar. Hopefully the antibiotics will kick in tomorrow.

My first go at posting pics. This was 23/02/2015 14st 9 This is today 26/03/2015, 13st 4lbs

Little whoosh of 2lbs this morning so that's my 3 for the week done. Must maintain!

I wonder if you tried cottage pie then you were sent cottage pie with spring onions. It's not as nice.

I pop in a qtr of a oxo cube and some pepper. It's one of the few meals I can still stomach.

Chicken, pepper, onion and mushrooms. Sprinkle with garlic chilli and paprika and grill.

To be honest I wouldn't attempt that on this amount of calories. But of course it's the nursery run and you have no choice, maybe a bar before you go? How many full days have you done?

I wish I could be so disciplined Sarah! Today's food Oatmeal Boiled egg with Ham Caramel Shake Chicken Kebabs Coconut bar Stayed under 40g of carbs today, think this is the way forward for me.

I'm glad it's not just me then. The pitfalls of daily weighing i suppose.

Thanks for the kind words Sarah, I appreciate it x Today's food Oatmeal An egg Cookies and Cream Shake Chicken with bubble and squeak made from swede mash cabbage and onion Coconut bar. Had my usual little Tuesday morning whoosh and lost 2lbs overnight....it must be the stress of weigh in?

Well I've got one better and one still quite poorly so we are getting there! Oatmeal Mint bar Chicken and veg Coconut bar Snacked on ham, going to substitute that for an egg tomorrow as too much processed can't be good.

That sad realisation that you will be eating tiny portions. Forever. :cry:Haven't read your diary yet Sammy, going to have a nose for inspiration x

Bad night with the bambino :sigh: 4 th weigh in result, 2.2lbs off, I've basically maintained since last Tuesday, BUT 4 inches off waist, bust and thighs :clap: and total inch loss for the month is 17.20 inches so I'm quite happy about that, it seems a lot but I do retain heavily round the...

Fresh start next week will be good x

Hi Sarah it won't always be like this. No one would stick to it if it was. Very soon this tiredness and hunger will lift I promise, it took a full week for me.

I have PCOS so I lose weight very slowly, hoping a bit of exercise will help.