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Hi Cerii, I'm really surprised as I know of someone who has done a case study with them and is very happy. If you reached the agreed goals whilst on Exante, I do think it's worth getting in touch with them again.

She might also want to look at other companies too - I've seen on the Exante website that they are also looking for consultants. From my point of view, a good consultant is helpful, informative and motivates me to stay on track. I don't necessarily expect them to know the answer to every...

Why not email them re; becoming a case study - you never know, they might be flexible on location and as for being a consultant, if you feel you'd like to be considered, why not register your interest? I'm sure they must be able to keep a list of people who are keen but still have a bit of...

I've just been on the Exante website and I've noticed that they are looking for people to become case studies in exchange for free products. Might not be for everyone, but looks like a good offer. I see they are also looking for consultants and seeing as there are so many people who offer...

Yes Total Solution puts you in to ketosis.

Oops! I copied info from their website and now I can't remove the links - sorry to the mods but I tried to edit them off and I don't know how to - perhaps you could do this for me if it's against the rules...............sorry

Hi Shep, These are the plans from their website · Total Solution which is a very low calorie diet (VLCD) choose 3 or 4 products for total food replacement (600kcals – 800kcals) · Working Solution (1000kcals) choose 3 products (600kcals) and another 400kcals are available...

I personally love the products. You can order over the internet. I would recommend their variety oack which you can try for a week and see which soups/shakes you like the best. oh and they are the most natural ones on the market - no aspartame etc. - if you want support, I suggest you look on...

I had the same problem after several weeks on LT. It was such a shame as I'd been doing so well on it. I switched to Exante (www.exantediet.com) and couldn't believe how much better the shakes, soups and bars are. You could try ordering a few off the internet to see if you like them before...

Hi Jonesy For me (weak willed, fed up with trying to make the right choices, busy) I found that meal replacement was the right answer. It made sure it was easy for me, geve me full nutrition and ensured I didn't waver. You can do meal replacement for some of your meals or all of your meals...

Good luck Pete - stick with it over the weekend and let us know how you get on with this fab diet!!!

I had exactly the same symptoms as you a few years ago - the most agonising pain and it often occurred at night. Nothing eased the pain. My GP suspected gallstones and I had all the tests. I even spent an evening in A&E and the Dr knew I was in agony as he could feel the heat where the pain was...

I wonder if your orange squash is the culprit? You're probably using the sugar free version; if not, the sugar will knock you out of ketosis as will the citrus. I would steer clear and drink water - a minimum of 2 litres a day drunk cionsistently throughout the day is always needed on VLCD...

What a wide variety of interesting jobs! For those of you who are interested in becoming weightloss counsellors, I know that Exante are actively looking for people right now. They are a young company and it might be great to get involved now with so much potential. Register your...

I agree they both have their merits (I've done both in my time) and lost weight on them equally well. I recently switched from LT to Exante (www.exanteinc.com) where you can order a variety pack off the internet for £37 for a week's supply. I'm on this now and it's absolutely great - I much...

Hi Pete, Have you tried Exante? (www.exanteinc.com) I switched from Lipotrim to Exante and I'm getting on really well with it - in fact I much prefer it. You can order a variety pack online for just £36.75 + P&P. The flavours are great and there are no artifical preservatives, colourings...

I didn't mention my diet until other people started to notice. When they did I said "I'm on a medically approved diet wich doesn't suit everyone but it really suits me. It's working fantastically well and gives me all the nutrition I need. I've never felt better, now would you mind passing...

You look fantastic!!! Well done - you must be very pleased. What a difference. Stick at it and keep posting those photos.

Well done Dreamingmaid and Naturalblue!! What brilliant and consistent results. Keep posting these as they are so inspiring!

You could also try Exante (www.exanteinc.com). The real bonus is that there are no artificial ingredients, no GM and no aspartame which is why I chose them. They are delicious too. Not too sweet, which is what I like. You can order them individually for £2.38 each. 10.3g of carbs per...

Exante recommends no more than 1 bar per day because they contain more carobhydrates than the shakes & soups so could take you out of ketosis. They also contain more fibre so could have a laxative effect! I find them so more-ish that I have to cut them in half and space them out during the...

Hi Demi and welcome! I don't know whether you can go to the office direct but if you wanted to order online, they are extremely quick at getting the packs to you. I think that if you order this evening, the packs should be with you some time on Friday. I would recommend the Variety Pack so...

Hi Emily, well done to you - another 7lbs is fantastic!!! Keep it up and keep us posted!

HI KD, Your reply is really interesting as there's so much comment about "starvation mode" and I've always wondered whether this is just a commonly-held myth or real fact. Particularly as this is so often used as a reason by detractors as to why VLCD diets are "bad for you". Could you point me...

Hi Gina and welcome! I would personally do total solution for a couple of weeks first but that's because I find total abstinence far easier than moderation! I think the discipline is particularly helpful if you're getting bored as you say you are. Your goal is very realistic and as you've...

8lbs in your first week - that's amazing!! Well done you! I'm sure this has given you the motivation you need for the second week. Stick with it and you can look forward to consistent losses each week. Good luck!

Hi Sonia, Welcome to the site - I'm sure you'll get on really well. If you can reduce sugar, bread, potatoes, rice, pasta and alcohol in your diet before you start, tha will help you get off to a flying start. I'd also recommend you up your intake of water on this diet. it's recommended...

Hi, I'm moving from Lipotrim to Exante at the moment. I'm in my 11th week on LT and have lost 2st 7lbs so far. As I still have some LT left, I'm combining them with Exante during the day as I also don't want to upset my system which is now quite accustomed to LT! By then end of next week I...

Hi Lilly, Just remember that actions speak louder than words - I'd just started LT in April and a friend came over and I showed her my "thin" wardrobe - lots of lovely things in size 10 etc from my old days (some of which have never been worn!). She said "I know you're dieting but you'll never...

My Goodness, that's fantastic MiniB!! Well done you and what an inspiration you are to the rest of us. I'm sure you'll love your holiday and you deserve every second of that wonderful feeling you're going to have 7 stones lighter than you were. Have a great time.

"I think I read somewhere on here, where someone said they take just the sachet with them then get a bottle of water, pour the sachet into it and mix it up in the bottle" That may have been me. I find this easier than the shaker because you can buy some water on the way - the shaker's a bit...

I teach people to make money by setting up their own business. It's great fun, very rewarding and I work with fantastic, positive, motivated people. I love what I do and it's flexible so I work when I want sometmes from home, sometimes across the UK at our training centres. I can do as...

Hi Slinky, -4lbs for me this week - after a bit of a slowdown I hope this will continue! Thanks

Alison & Bev Congratulations on 6st - that's an amazing achievement and you've earned every ounce of it. Thank you for posting this as it keeps the rest of us going when we feel like we're struggling. My loss has dwindled to a miniscule amount but with your inspiration, I'm not giving up...

A measly 2lbs for me this week (that's after a small 3lbs last week, sniff). Oh well, better off than on I suppose but it is a bit dispiriting when you see others making much better progress :sigh:. I'm sticking to the plan absolutely rigidly (I even clean my teeth with Listerine mouthwash!)...

(((Hugs))) Go and have a glass of water, then make yourself a mug of hot chocolate from 1/2 of one of your sachets (if you don't have the choc shake, then vanilla's also good). Should take the edge off things for you. Brilliant loss in your first week. Keep it up and yes, it absolutely is...

Every day for me too (sigh!). If there's a plateau or gain, I want to be able to do something about it straight away. Oh and I'm also obsessed enough to track it all in an Excel spreadsheet which has a chart so I can see the rate of loss over time. I update it every day there's a change but...

Moonlight, what a brilliant post. You have articulated really clearly what we all go through and struggle with. Thank you. I've found some inspiratonal videos which are free to watch on the following website (please let me know if this isn't allowed by the way) - I have no affiliation...

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I recommend you ask your pharmacist for a sample of each before committing to them. They are an acquired taste!

.............like doing the 5.30 at Kempton!!! LOL :p

I use a standard liquidiser at home and a small-ish bottle of water when I'm out. Makes me drink the water so the bottle's half full then I empty the powder into the bottle (the most tricky bit) then I shake the living daylights out of it. Gets rid of all the lumps and if the shake is too...

That's fantastic - just how great does that make you feel? Well done you!

I split all of mine and have 1/2 vanilla in the morning (I've never been much of a breakfast person anyway). The time varies depending on what I'm doing; if I'm out during the day, then I have it before I go. If I'm working from home, I try to have it later as evenings are my problem time...

6lb is a great start - well done you. No more eating, drink loads of water ("drinkers are shrinkers" as someone else said on here) and stick with it. I "only" lost 7lbs in my first week and I stuck to the rules rigidly. For me, anything above 3lbs a week is a bonus so as Tasha says, don't...

Very well done!! You're on your way.

Hi Cli Looks like you have a winning attitude. The first week is tough but if you can make it through that, then you can go all the way. After all, you've seen that the weightloss on LT can be stunning and very quick but that doesn't come without some sacrifice and the hardest bit comes...

I agree that you've been treated appallingly and Lipotrim should be aware of how unprofessional your pharmacist has been. I really cannot understand why they are ordering just 2 weeks supply for one person. That doesn't give you any choice if you decide to switch the flavours you want and...

Well done - especially for resisting in the face of temptation. "Friends" are strage aren't they? I wonder if there's a touch of the green-eyed monster here. Because they are struggling to stick to the plan, they seem to be encouraging you to fall by the wayside too.....odd thing for...

Nearly 4 1/2 stone in 13 weeks is brilliant!! Well done you.

Wow, what a fantastic result!! You should be very pleased with yourself. :)

Just 3 for me this week. All adds up though.

Well done! Remember that every journey starts with a single step. Keep it up girl!

So blooming maddening isn't it. I've just been told by a relative stranger that I shouldn't be on a diet but should just do a bit of exercise instead. Yes, and guess what, he's a skinny fitness nut and I'm guessing that he's never carried a single extra pound in weight and can eat what he...

It took me a while to get accustomed to both the shakes and soup but after a while I found myself actually looking forward to them. I tried the coconut flapjack and struggled with it. Have also tried the peanut one and found that a little better. I think that persistence pays off and...

Absolutely fantastic!! That should really spur you on. Well done.

I've found myself going to bed early many, many times since starting on LT. I find that total removal from food or being anywhere near it really helps. I'm sad enough to take my laptop to bed and catch up with everyone here! I don't think I've slept so much in years.

Hi Everyone, This is my 4th week on LT and I've saved a fortune. Our food bills are much lower (just £36/week for me) and we no longer buy wine etc. which is savng us a lot of money! No more snacks, readymade sandwiches, meals out or chocolate bars. I know that some people have to pay more...

Well done - you should rightly feel very pleased with yourself and what a great reward for your willpower!

Hi Jan If it's of any help to you, here's a really comprehensive US site which lists just about everything. All you need to do is search for the food you're looking for in the search fields at the top. http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2395/2 It's a...

Hi Everyone - have been a bit busy so haven't managed to keep up with you all. Another 4lbs off for me please -more tortoise than hare but getting there. Just over 1st in 3 weeks. Just managed to resist eating my furniture this week!

What a fantastic result. Well done for all your hard work. It's so inspiring for us early Lipotrimmers.

Hi Alison, 4lbs for me please. This is my second week and although I haven't lost as much as many others, at least it's going in the right direction.

Can I have them? Oops - naughty corner for me. Note to self I must be good, I must be good.........;)

Me now!

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We're all with you. I'm a comfort eater/bored eater/nibbler eater/stress eater - you name it and I have the excuse! Don't be hard on yourself. You're back and that's what matters. Good luck

You must be really thrilled with 8lbs. Well done. There's hope for all us new people yet!

Well done for getting back on track before piling all your lost weight back on (something I think most of us fear). Good luck and let us know how you get on.

Welcome! I've found the support here invaluable. I was reading the posts before joining in. It feels like a big happy supportive group and you'll get loads of help and ideas from people who are further down the track. Keep posting and let us know how you get on.

Hi Miss Nelly - what are you finding the most difficult? I'm on day 10 and the past couple of days have been a bit easier. I certainly struggled to begin with but found the stories of the people on this site to be a real inspiration. I still crave munching on something (particularly...

Welcome!

Yes you CAN do it girl, and when the going gets tough, you'll have lots of wonderful support from your friends here. Good luck!

8 sausages LOL! :giggle:

Well done! Your baby is beautiful and so are you.

Water's my Nemesis too - I've never enjoyed drining the stuff and so far I've had to force myself. I can see this becoming a bigger problem as time goes on. To help, I've got a small plastic cup of about 150ml and I mark it with a pen each time I finish a cup. For me, this is much easier...

Hi Sarah, We started on the same day and have similar results so far. It's nice to get of to a good start - well done you!

My goodness, that's amazing! Well done to you. Keep up the great work - you'll be a skinny minny in no time at all.

I'm afraid I've failed with my shaker as the top doesn't seem to fit very well so it makes a complete mess. I use an old liquidiser for shakes and soups at home becuase you can whizz up ice cubes. Having covered a hotel conference room in vanilla shake by using my shaker, I now use an...

Bev, Thank you for such a lovely and inspiring post. It's so valuable for those of us just starting out (and tempted to eat the furniture!) to have more experienced people to show what can be achieved. I'm sure this will help all of us keep on track. Well done and have a lovely day

Hi I'm new here but love the idea of a challenge so please count me in! I'm aiming to lose 18lbs in 6 weeks. Good luck to everyone.