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Rachy - thats brilliant :) sounds like things are going really well at your end! Well done :) Keep up the good work!

Pinky - Yeah the banana is a similar shade to vanilla. I know! I'll need to try the banoffee bottled shake, I don't usually spend the money on the bottled drinks but I'll make an exception lol, it sounds lovely!!!

Sainsburys or boots always have the banana tins in near me. We don't have a Wilkinsons, possibly an English brand?

mondayclubber - Let us know what its like, I like trying new things too :) Stirky - Mmm might give that one a go too!

Lol Stirky I thought you meant actually cycling to cancel out calories till I read that article!! lol Thanks very much, very interesting! I really want to give skipping a go now.. I'm just not motivated enough to go to the gym. And it would be light exercise not to damage my ankle again...

Hi all, went on the scales again this morning. The drinking on Thursday was clearly the reason for my extreme weight loss yesterday, definately dehydration! So Stirky can you put me down for 7lbs to lose and 1lb down! Thanks :) Determined to do it.

What you said for your mind just not being in the right place Stirky, isn't it so annoying! Thats what frustrates me the most, and I'll be saying oh i need to lose some weight and get told, 'well go on a diet then' usually by some skinny minnie!! But all I want to do when I feel like that is...

I mixed strawberry and vanilla in my blender with ice today.. yummm!

Isn't it so strange that happens? I have a few 'plateau' points that I find really hard to break past. At the moment its the 11 stone mark.. and then its 10 stone 6. I wonder what it is that causes it, is it something in our bodies or something in our minds? I often see under 11 stone as being...

That makes a lot of sense actaully! Well done for finding it :)

Hi everyone, hope I'm not too late to join in. My June goal is to lose 7lbs :) have lost 2lb so far :D Sass - Grr its so annoying when you've tried so hard but it hasn't paid off on the scales as much as you'd hope. Maybe your body is like mine and your weight will 'catch up' with you next...

Stirky - woo hoo! well done on the weight loss :D fabulous!

lol I hate those weigh ins, kind of like you look with one eye shut lol! Well done hannah!!

All I can say is MMMMMMMMMMM! Had my first shake with ice today and I'm never going back to the simple old jug and whisk way. Absolutely delicious, and made me feel like I was getting more than I was :) Thanks for the tips!!

Morning all :) was not surprisingly feeling rather rough this morning! But went on the scales and I'm down 2lbs since monday and am now 11 stone. Woo hoo :) Possibly dehydration after all the boozing last night tho! :party0016: How are you doing today Rach? I had a yoghurt when I got...

MrsMe - Dont worry, you've just not found whats right for you yet. But it will come don't worry. As you said before, just watching what you're eating might be right for you, and if that means you allow yourself a takeaway a week then so be it, its something for you to look forward to. Had 5...

Rachy - Ha ha ha! Ahh you could always promise extra sweets for anyone who watchs hannah with you! I've actually never seen the show or the movie but the dance is amazing lol. Whenever I feel like doing a bit of exercise I just get up and do it. Think I've been singing 'boom clap' in my sleep ha...

I tried it a little while back but don't really like any of the tesco range of 'shakes'. Does anyone remember when the slim fast brand used to do hot chocolate? It was years ago, and it was awful!! lol no wonder they've stopped it now!

Mel, I've been puting off setting up my mums blender to do it because of the time it would take and the clean up.. but I think I'll def try it now!! Been using a jug and whisk for the last 3 weeks and I'm def going off the banana shake so maybe the ice would 'shake it up' for me, so to speak...

Yeah you're absolutely right Mel. But TBH, I think its a good way that they work it out because it means your body is getting a bit of variety.. some days you might not have the full 600 cals for tea.. other days you will. I think it confuses your metabolism so it doesn't come to expect a...

Woo hoo well done Mandy, fabulous milestone :D

Mel, glad it worked out to be less than you thought. And I think pinkyfluff is right, on snacky days its best just to get it out of your system rather than spend the day thinking about the treasure in your kitchen cupboards!! Stirky, sparkels right, you're doing amazingly well! All of you are...

Hi ladies.. glad to hear you're all doing so well.. and Sass don't worry about those pancakes. Thanks for the Angel delight idea.. oh yummmmm! I've had a bad day... ate 300 cals over and am very disappointed in myself :copon: But have been learning dances and teaching them all evening and...

Hey Rachy, aww poor you hun! Well I think you're being really sensible about it, you just know if its not right for you. We'd never want to kick you out Rachy! You're too lovely!! Hopefully the calorie counting will make you feel happier in yourself too, because as you said theres absolutely no...

Hi everyone! Had a great day today, despite being bored out of my mind in the house! lol Well done to you all for having another excellent day! And Holly, well done for having a great first day - just call yesterday a practice run :) Stirky and Mel, you're making me feel hungry with talk of...

Hello again Rachy! Feels like ages since I've typed to you on here lol Sounds like this morning was just a flukey day! Def best to wait till tomorrow for the recorded WI I think! Especially if you were the same after lunch, it just doesn't make sense! Lol sounds like you're getting right...

Bubbles - Absolutely fantastic! Im so so jealous! Well done :)

Stirky - Thanks for your post it cheered me up, I felt a bit guilty after yesterday. But you're right, as long as I stick to a plan and don't go off on a feast like I did last week then I'll be ok. Well done for getting through the weekend 100%! Yeehaa! :clap: Mel - Well done for resisting the...

Holly - I totally get what you mean, I always feel more motivated about doing exercise when I'm slimmer.. I wonder why that is?! Maybe its cause gym wear is oh so tight! grr!

Aw MrsMe, sounds like you're doing the right thing. You just know if something isn't right for you. At least your bf is there for you to chat to and sounds like hes pretty supportive :) You walked well! Especially with all that on your back!! My weekend was really good, was working Friday...

Stirky - Woo hoo! Thats brilliant :) Well I'm a waitress so I've been walking and carrying plates/glasses and mugs for 9 hours today.. think thats my exercise all done lol :)

Hi guys, sounds like you're all doing well! I unfortunately had to have 200 cals over my limit today because I've been working for 9 hours waitressing. I was on my feet from 11am till 8pm and my stomach was rumbling for ageees! Had to eat a couple of extra snacks to keep me going or I think I...

Sorry to post again but had to share, weighed myself this morning again and I've lost 1lb of my 1.5lbs gain! Woo hoo! Rather pleased :) now to lose some real weight! Working all day today so should be quite easy today. What are you all up to today? Is it really good weather in Germany too Rachy?

Good morning Sass! Woo hoo 100%! Me too! Yay! Here's to another 100% day! I just watched Britains got Talent then hit the sack. I'm working all day today so I think it'll probably be quite easy to go 100%.. I don't get a break till 3pm tho and I had my breakfast at 9am :S rumbling tummy! lol...

Rachy - well done you did really well on the takeaway front! And the ice cream too! Well done :) I dont think that will have affected your weight loss at all.. just get on the green tea lol Ha ha my exercise has been pretty non-existent too! That dance things does sound amazing tho, I'm...

Sass - I can totally relate.. had a major binge on Wed and Thu because was away with the girls. I managed to put on a pound and a half over just two days. Utter madness! But we can do it! Go go girlies!

:roofles: Mel your skipping story made me giggle! I used to have the same problem on our trampoline, if I jumped for too long I used to have 'mini' accidents, just a little bit came out but it was still really embarrassing knowing it was there! So I've started doing kegel exercises - I tighten...

Thanks guys! Just had my tea, a burger with curly fries.. but all weighed out and calculated.. dead on 600 cals. A bit more than I usually have but oh well, still got 100 cals for my snack tonight woo hoo! Sass - Well done for just sticking with the plan even tho you wanted to have something...

Good for you bubbles! Enjoy the BBQ, have a few diet cokes and enjoy the sunshine :)

Thank you :) well today I've had: Breakfast: Vanilla Shake (206 cals) Snack: Gold Biscuit (115 cals) Lunch: Yoghurt (125 cals) and... Homemade soup (20 cals at the most! just carrots, veg stock and corriander! My mum made it and I just couldn't resist.. not sure if this was bad not sticking to...

Mel - lol! Aww well you could always do a virtual hula hoop? I'm considering that because my sister is refusing to let me on her wii fit.. she said I would break it :( what a little ray of sunshine she is indeed! Its such a gorgeous day! I wish we had an outdoor swimming pool lol

Rachy - Lol go you! Are you feeling a bit worse for wear today or all ok? Thats absolutely fantastic! Well done! I'd be weighing myself everyday if I was losing it like you too!! lol yeah I'm 20! And I'm def making the most of it.. its quite empowering to know I'm not planning anything serious...

I think it will be fine bubbles. I have semi skimmed milk for my shake and thats 33 cals more, but I don't think it makes any difference. So the hot chocolate is kind of the same thing, and if you really enjoy it, its totally worth it. You're getting a choccie fix without falling off the diet...

Hi everyone, I was wondering if I could join in your challenge? Sass I just noticed what you said about the BBQ.. I totally would have went for it too. I can never resist a good old BBQ!

Wow! You all do so much exercise! At the moment mine is limited to once weekly visits to the gym because its all I can fit in with my job.. I've got to have a day off in between the gym and shifts because I tore ligaments in my ankle last year and it hasn't been right since. I work as a waitress...

Hi everyone! Feels like forever since I've been on here.. I deliberately stayed off yesterday because I was feeling so guilty about not sticking to the plan lol... I weighed myself this morning and I've put on a pound and a half... its actually amazing that I didn't put on anymore becuase we ate...

Hi :) sorry I've not been on today! Strange for me! Ive been getting everything ready for manchester... and.. I went on the scales this morning Rachy, I'm still the same :( glad you went down a lb tho! Woo hoo :) And glad you're feeling much better today - was worried about you yesterday...

Oh no :( thats not good at all Rachy. Do you think you'll be ok carrying on with it? That sounds awful that you're starting to feel like that already. Sounds like you need a nice relaxing bath right now! Poor thing :( you need some proper TLC! I'm here if you even just want to let all your...

Aww well done for drinking the tea even though you felt ill doing so! lol thats dedication! :greenapple: I had a cup earlier and I just waited till it had cooled a little then drank it while I was chatting to my friend... I didn't even realise I was drinking it! lol do you have the bags or the...

Hi again Mel :) I agree with Stirky, if you want to make sure you're counting the calories spot on then get a ready meal. I like to have pasta some nights and I just weigh it out before I have it.. I usually have about 75g which is about 270 cals. Then I add green beans and chopped up tomatos...

The third off on slim fast products at tesco ends today everyone!!

I think we should have a delayed WI.. tomorrow will be the one we count after both our excessive weekends lol. I'm just about to have my first cup of green tea now :) I wasn't drinking much water yesterday so I'll get that intake up today too. You're right.. 3lbs this week no excuses...

No bother :) and welcome to SF! :)

:( I went on again today and I'm only down half a pound from last week. I know Friday night I had a few drinks and things but I didn't think it would slow me down THAT bad!! My mum thinks its because I had such a late dinner last night because I got in from work later. I'll weigh myself again...

Hi redmel, I use semi skimmed milk and I don't think it will make that much of a difference. Semi-Skimmed only works out as being about 33 calories more per serving of SF than skimmed milk. Not a huge difference! Hope that helps :) Emma

Ahh at least you were quite happily surprised with your weight this morning.. and if you're not expecting much tomorrow at least you wont be disappointed :) I had a sneaky look on before my shake this morning and am down 1lb from last week.. I suppose any progress is good but I was hoping for...

Hi pinkyfluff! Well done on your weight loss even after a not so slim-fast week! Thanks for the heads up on the superdrug and boots deals.. and just so everyone knows the Tesco third off SF deal ends on 25 May - thats tomorrow!! My weeks been ok.. but I've had exams so I've been eating a...

Aw Rachy, poor you! That doesn't sound too good at all. I think you're right about the calorie 'up-intake'. I've been eating about 1500 cals in total while I've been revising and although I think its going to slow my weight loss more than if I was on 1300, its been making me feel much more...

That sounds like a brilliant idea blueprints :) and can I just say, I'm jealous, I wish my grannys would cook for me. I usually just get abuse from one of them for eating too much!!

Rachy - Oh definately! I feel like I'm much fuller after tea.. I've been filling up on spinach leaves and lettuce :) although the spinach does have some... gassy.. side effects lol I can't wait for green tea next week! I feel so motivated to do this diet now the exam is gone. I'm going out to...

Thank you :) I just got back from the exam now. It started off ok, but I ended up spending a whole hour on one essay and had to write the other two in an hour! My hand was nearly falling off lol and I was thinking ideas too fast for the page.. I just hope I've done enough to pass! Thanks again :)

BluePrints - Hi, I'm no doctor, or dietician! But I think you might be eating too LITTLE! Especially if you're burning that much in the gym. My estimate is that you're eating less that 1000 cals on the days you're not at granny's. Eating too little may slow down your metabolism as your body goes...

sjn - lol I know! Bread is so tempting mmmm Rachy - Ha ha well you never know! He'll come back to a lighter you, no matter what though :) I was feeling a little drained so I've been eating 200 cals extra over the last couple of days just because I want to be able to stick with my revision...

Rachy - Well done on getting through it :) hows things going today so far? Hm that sounds like a good idea on the choccy bar front. I've not been eating any of the slim fast snack bars, I just have a drifter, a yoghurt and a packet of walkers baked as my treats... sometimes replacing one for...

LightRaven - Thanks for the words of wisdom. They definately make sense, especially the one about having what I WANT instead of what I SHOULD. That was how it started yesterday and it just went on and on and on. I find myself hiding the wrappers of things I've eaten so no one else knows as...

Rachy - I think an early night is definately the best way to tackle it. You'll wake up feeling refreshed tomorrow.. and you'll have no guilty feelings tonight. Missing out on the exercise for one day won't do you any harm.. at least you've recognised that you're having an 'off' day before its...

Sjn - Oh definately!! The vanilla one especially... but I love sweet things so I'm quite happy about that. What I'm not so happy about is the fact that I've got spots popping up on a daily basis. I've been using neutrogena 'visibly clearer' spot gel, it usually works, but not this time. So now...

I've only been on it for a week but my mum did it a few years back for a month and lost over half a stone. And from reading other's stories, it does seem to work long term. I think a lot of people us it as a step down from the CD so I do think it can be used long term to lose a lot of weight.

Hannah - woo hoo glad you stayed the same :) bet it will have done your metabolism some good having an 'off' week. It'll be dazed and confused.. and will prob run faster as a result!! (I'm still not sure of the science behind this theory, but it def seems to work!!)

Mandy, if its any consilation (so spelt wrong!!) I had a binge last night :( a full on one! Felt really down and angry with myself, but I've reminded myself its just one day and I'm back on the wagon today. Well done for controlling your binge! Wish I'd done the same, I just need a good kick...

MrsMe - I think that sounds reasonable enough. And it'll confuse your metabolism - shake it up a bit so it doesn't get used to you eating the same thing and slow down. Ahh so Friday's your day for craving? I usually get what I call the 'mid-week munchies' for some reason. So weird - it always...

Sparkel - Thanks for the advice.. I am considering coming off but I keep thinking.. its just two more days till they're over :) PennyJane - Good luck tomorrow :) Italian is a lovely language :)

Thanks PennyJane, I really needed someone to speak to about it tonight! But you're right, I just need to get over the mental hurdle past binging. My exams for psychology on Friday.. I'm totally dreading it :( what are you studying for? Thanks again :)

I've been totally stressing about my exam on Friday so today I decided to stop revising at 4pm, have tea at 5pm and then go back with a fresh mind at 6pm. But then 6pm came.. and I started looking for excuses not to revise. So I had a drifter. Forced myself to go and study and hit a topic I've...

Rachy, ha ha butt crunches, I started doing them as soon as I read that lol. Ohh yess! A man in uniform is always good, there was a suspected fire across the road from us last week (turned out not to be real) and there was two trucks full of firemen milling around on the street. I was in my...

I'm embarrassed to tell you all.. but I've just had a complete binge. I've eaten probably over 1000 calories over my daily allowance. I feel like its been a step forward and two back. I've only been on SF a week and I've binged already :( When I started I just couldn't stop and now I feel...

sjn - Glad to hear I'm not the only one, but hang in there, we can do it!! I'm craving chocolate right now.. probably because I had carbs for tea.. it always leaves me wanting more lol Rachy - woo hoo! Thats brilliant news :) are you feeling even more motivated now? Well done on the exercise...

Woo hoo well done MrsMe! 2lbs loss is fantastic considering you've been having t/a's :) I'm doing ok! Was down a pound and a half yesterday :) only thing is.. I'm starting to feel a bit sad after breakfast, its really quite pathetic lol. I look at my finished glass of shake and think 'well...

Hi Lady P, I came across your post on a little board lurk lol. I find it hard to 'go' on most diets. I'm not familiar with the 'allowed' foods and drinks on alli.. but if you can have it, the best solution I've always found is coffee. It has to be good black coffee though, like from starbucks or...

Good for you! And I totally agree, pink and purple are the way forward lol. I've seen a purple skirt in river island that I really like.. so tempted to buy it! I'm going out on Fri to celebrate the end of my exams so I might just treat myself :) Ahhhh! I see! Wow, that's even tougher for you...

Hi Moonpig, I know exactly what you mean. My body shape usually takes about 3 weeks to catch up with the scales.. (its the same for when they're going up the way too!!) its almost like its saying 'right, i'm going to make sure this weight loss/gain is for keeps before i make any extreme...

Mandy, don't worry.. its just a little blip in your plan. Look at it this way, you actually could have gone for the special + medium fries + mcflurry. And you didn't. Although you did have a McD's at least you cut back on your usual, and thats progress in itself. As you say, just take it as an...

Rachy - Thats probably it!! I know that when I was on the pill my weight went shooting up, but my measurements around my waist and bum stayed the same... I did, however go up 2 cup sizes. I bet that's what it is! Ooh it sounds nice... but is it weird that I instantly thought of food when I...

Thanks for that Sass! I might just give it a go tomorrow. I love coffee... and the stuff from the coffee shops always helps me when I'm a bit 'bunged up', for want of a better word! lol does anyone else find that? Or is it just me being weird?!

LauraP - Woo hoo well done on the weight loss. What a great start :)

Rachy - well at least we're both going down, even if its not by as much as we'd hoped for! Maybe our bodies just need to 'catch up' with the weight loss. I always find my weight runs one week behind. Good plan on the fruit and veg front. We will do this! And we already are! Woo hoo one week...

Well... I've weighed myself... I'm only down a pound and a half since last Tuesday. Lol 'ONLY', at least I'm actually down! Finally down! I'm hoping I'll be down more by next week because of the whole period thing!! Ahh I got woken up by builders next door this morning.. at 8am. For a...

Lol Rachy, I must admit I do prefer a little boogie to running, but its a great way for me to have some time to myself and just think along with getting in shape... well that is when I can finally get my time up. Reckon I'll only manage 20 mins at the most on Friday because its been so long...

Aww Rachy, thats good then, at least you're finding it ok then :) I know what you mean, I'm really nervous for tomorrow too! But thank you for the advice about the bloating. I just REALLY want this to work. Roll on Friday.. I'll finally be able to forget about exams and start going out running...

Ahh temptation! Well the baked are only, what.. 100 cals? Thats your snack allowance for after lunch, so you could always have that? I like to fill up on diet pepsi if I'm ever feeling hungry and want to delay my snacks till later :) Well done on the walk! Go you!! :happy096:

Sass - It wouldn't affect the calories at all because coffee granules have 0 calories in them :) however, I'm not sure if the granules would readily dissolve in the cold milk. You could try dissolving them in hot water, letting the coffee cool and then pour it in with the milk to your shake...

Stirky - Why don't you try eating two normal meals and one meal as a shake to try and get yourself back into the swing of things? Your immune system is probably just trying to build itself back up again and craving energy to do so. If I was you, I would go for a week having just one slim fast...

What a brilliant idea!! I hadn't thought about doing that!! I might try chocolate and banana together.. or chocolate and strawberry. They'll either be absolutely delicious or completely disgusting together lol. I've got a tub of choocolate tesco branded slim fast that I'm not very fond of so...

Rachy - I know I'm quite excited about the big weigh in... although I'm feeling really bloated at the moment because I've got my period. I always put on weight during it... just hope it doesn't show too much tomorrow!! I don't want to be disheartened.. Thanks for the advice about the eating when...

Rachy - That sounds like such a good idea :) lets do it!! This week is hardcore SF for sure :) I'm glad you've had a good day :) mine hasn't been too bad. I split my tea calories in half and had half before my shift and half after.. plus probably about 200 more. I was just so so hungry! MrsMe...

MrsMe, that's terrible news. It must be awful for you both. That was so nice of you to do that for him, at least hes got a nice gf.

Rachy - I've had similar effects with green tea!! Its def an acquired taste but it does work I think. I might give it a go again too! We could do that at the same time.. and compare notes on how well we're getting used to the taste of it again at the same time lol You're right, we CAN and...

Rachy - it sounds like you're totally run off your feet!! I wouldn't worry about the whole rounding and educated guessing on the calories front. As you've said before, I think the fact you've reduced your intake will make a difference as it is. And with all your running around you're probably...

Ah yes the dreaded weekends!! I'm not too bad with the weekends at the moment because they're just like another normal day for me just now. But Rachy, I totally get what you mean!! I think its just the fact that its the weekend, everyone is in a good mood and so for me that=more food! We usually...

Rachy - I can't believe that about pears!! I'm going to stop eating them for definate! I had one of them AND an apple the other day for a snack! MrsMe - Thanks for that about satsumas.. they're my new fruit of choice lol. And I agree with Rachy, I like to eat my snacks spaced out. But I don't...

Rachy - your baby is sooo cute! What's his name? I do psychology, im in my 2nd year. The exam is next Friday... I'm so scared I'll fail!! I had a weigh in today, I'm down one pound. I had hoped it would be more but I keep telling myself - its a step in the right direction. And I only just...

Light Raven - I know what you mean about the Paul McKenna book, I tried it for a little while and I just felt so silly puting down my knife and fork all the time... and I just hate the thought of wasting so much food! lol MrsMe - They sound like good reasons. I think we can all relate to at...

Mmmm custard creams! Well I had my first blue ribband yesterday.. I like them but not as much as drifters!! And I discovered a delicious yoghurt by Tesco, its the low fat fruity mango yoghurt. Think its £1 for three but at 100 cals each its def worth it :)

Sorry I've not replied sooner.. been soo busy revising today! Thats brilliant on the weight loss Rachy, and don't worry, I know how hard it is to have a cheeky wee weigh in! Thats really good on the milk front too, although that completely boggles my mind! Good for you getting stuck into the...

Pinkyfluff.. sounds like the perfect reason! Slim fast really is the quick and easy way forward :) what does your healthy eating nvq/vrq involve? Is it similar to a dietician course?

I'm feeling ok, but I was working tonight (I work as a waitress) and when I got in I had my 100 calorie snack.. plus a taste of my dad's tea.. I'm guessing that'll be 150 calories :( I'm hoping work will have burned that all off! How old is your baby Rachy?

Well done Hannah! You're doing brilliantly, a true inspiration story :)

Hey Mandy :) the single packs of two are much higher than if you buy a multipack of single fingers. You get 7 single fingers in the pack and they're only 99 cals each. Fabulous!

Mmm I'll definately try the mint ones.. and maybe the brownies too! Oh and I do like ice cream so I'll give the tesco pots a go too :) I was thinking this morning, one of the reasons I must find slim fast so much better than other diets is because I've got such a sweet tooth. And most of...

Sounds like a good idea Rachy, I like the idea about the water too. How much are you planning to drink a day? I'm going for 2 litres at least a day. I have a bit of a confession... I weighed myself today!! I just couldn't help it. Good news tho.. I'm down half a pound. I'm trying your idea...

Raven - quite right! Those pretzels sound delicious :)

MrsMe... Poor you, sounds like you've had a hellish day!! It's so hard to say no, I know that, it was takeaways with my ex that got me here in the first place. Maybe you could still have the takeaway but without the guilt? Have a look at: Find out which takeaway is the most healthy | Food |...

It'll make it so much easier I think! I've been a bit of an obsessive weigher in the past and have done it every morning. But from now on I plan to do it on a Monday and Friday... Its going to be hard, at one point I was weighing myself 3 times a day hoping for a miraculous drop!!! How about you?

Hi Amy, I just started on SF again after doing it last year. I found it pretty easy to do last year but I wasn't in the best mind set for it. But I've restarted again today and although I've had the usual first-day-on-a-diet stomach rumbles, its nothing unbearable. I went to Tescos today to...

Hi Rachy :) I just started today so I too am buddy hunting! Hope we can both help each other through our weight loss. We can do it!

You've not gone way over, don't worry. As long as you can just accept it as a little blip and move on with the plan you'll be alright. I've been on loads of low calorie diets and I find that if I have one blow out day even every week it always helps to kind of 'confuse' my metabolism which...

RachyD - I agree, it really is good to have a 'plan' to stick to, where your calories are pretty much already counted out for you. And I'm loving the meal replacement bars! When my mum did SF back in 2007 they hadn't been brought out yet and she wasn't a fan of the soups. She always used to...

Hi everyone, I'm very new to Slim Fast and the forum and I've just been thinking about my reasons for changing diet YET again and my reasons for choosing Slim Fast. I tried it last year for a week and lost 3lbs, but my heart just wasn't in it and I ended up puting the weight back on again...

Hi there :) I started slim fast today and am looking for a buddy too. I've put on 8lbs in the last month alone and it's really getting me down. I've now put on 18lbs over a year, which seems a lot considering the number of diets I've been on trying to lose it! I work as a waitress so I've...

I've just got back from shopping. I bought drifter bars - they're only 99cals too - what a calorie bargain!! lol I've never tried blue ribbands tho. Might give them a go. I was going to get the WW desserts from the frozen section, but they were £2 and over. Is that right? Also, are you...

Thanks hannah, I'll go and add the Mikado sticks and pink n whites to the tesco shopping list! Mmm walkers baked too yumm! This slim fast will hopefully be easier than I had thought!

Thanks Hannah. What sorts of snacks do you recommend? I've got a really sweet tooth and I'm a total chocolate fiend but there doesn't seem to be a lot of options out there for chocolate bars 100cals or under...

Hi helen! I too am starting slim fast tomorrow. I've got 18lbs to lose and would also really appreciate the advice. I really hope this works, I've been trying to lose weight for over a year now without success.