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It is funny how everyone differs! I didn't order any oatmeal so might get a couple in my next order! In the meantime I'll need to shove another 3 *delicious* porridge sachets down my throat!!!

I've swapped from Exante to Slim and Save due to the broader range of products in Slim and Save. I never tried the Exante porridge but love porridge normally with a bit of cinnamon... Literally had to hold my nose to eat the sweet porridge though! Certainly nothing sweet about it! Anyone else...

Well done KatHmum!

Hi! I'm doing WS and still have [skimmed] milk in my coffee and I'm in ketosis (POAS this morning and I'm second darkest). I also had a glass of milk yesterday as I needed to take ibuprofen for a headache, so I think in moderation on WS it might be ok! Good luck, I'm a restarter too!

I think TS would get easier, although haven't done exante TS. I did lipotrim in 2009 (yes, I'm a serial diet offender) and lost 42lbs as well as about 2/3 of my hair. So can't do TS on exante and risk that happening again. Would definitely be doing it if it wasn't for the hair loss! You can...

Hi! I'm doing WS and did it last year. I lost [edit] 18lbs doing it =) As long as you stick to no/low carb you will still get good losses! S x

I have been having horrendous mood swings too, really snappy and b*tchy!!! Can't seem to help it! =S

Hang in there! I'm a re-starter and on day 4 and the first 3 days are always the worst. Hopefully ketosis will kick in for you soon! Did you start a diary?

I agree with Cybill, for some of us it definitely does fall out. Hair has three phases and when on a VLCD your hair is the last place that receives nutrients so the hair is "killed off" too early. I did lipotrim for three months in 2009 with no hair loss and when I came off, within a month I...

I'm doing working solution and have had the most awful leg cramps. I was going to go and see the doctor this week if it didn't go away. I'm drinking about 3l water a day and I don't add salt to any of my food normally as I can't stand it, so not keen on doing that now. =( Strawb x

Yeah I love the strawberry shake too but hated the lipotrim one! Strange! Strawb x

It's just vile isn't it! Strawb x

I love the mushroom soup and all shakes but can't stomach the Thai chicken flavour. BLEURGH!!! I have 7 from the bumper pack waiting to be forced down this month *sob sob* Strawb x

I do WS - 3 packs and a high protein meal of approximately 400cals. Strawb x

Good luck WW_horror! Sounds like you're doing great! I see you're from East Lothian, I'm from Edinburgh :) Didn't think there were that many Scots on Exante so it's always nice to find others that are close by! Hope your first weigh-in shows what you want! Strawb x

Good luck, Andie! Strawb x

Catt, WS = Working Solution! Strawb x

Good luck! Strawb x

Hey everyone, I have been on the pill for aaaaages and never get a period. But since I started exante I have had a constant very light period. Has anybody else had this? And will it go away? I remember when I did LipoTrim that I had spotting for about the first week then it disappeared...

Lozoo, Sorry for delayed reply - had such a hectic week. How has this week been for you? I have felt so bloated this week too. Weight went down in the middle of the week then back up again and only lost 1.8lbs this week - raging. But stood on the scales this morning and have lost 3lbs...

Aww thank you :). I suppose it is quite a lot now I come to think of it! Haha, I would be in NYC if the funds/visa allowed! I'm from Aberdeen then moved to Edinburgh, then through to Glasgow, down to Hull and back up to Edinburgh 2 years ago. Reckon I may settle here for a while! Strawb x

Happy Birthday, Catt! Enjoy your day as much as you can on a VLCD! Strawb x

Ah right! You've moved around a fair bit then! Me too! England is exotic enough ;). Sounds good, glad you are feeling the motivation! Long may it last! Sometimes I can't really be bothered but once I get there it's all good! S x

Where did you move from, if you don't mind me asking!? Yeah Murrayfield do Learn to Skate on a Sunday and it's really good. And they do group lessons too, which is what I started off doing. Would highly recommend! Haha I am just as dangerous with mine on ;). S x

Haha I'm sure you would!!! Ah that's so cool, I love Morningside! I live near Granton Harbour actually, but it's not me who does the roller lessons! You should definitely give it a go. So much fun and great for burning the old calories off! Strawb x

Hi Mrsb2b2012! Welcome! You'll definitely get the support here =) Good luck on your Exante journey and with your WI in Tuesday! I'm sure you'll be delighted with the results if you've stuck to Exante 100%. Strawb x

Yeah I've been doing that too, was just wondering as I'm trying to figure out what is knocking me out of ketosis. I've had nothing with citric acid or anything with a high volume of carbs at all *sob sob, weep weep* Strawb x

Thisisit! - I've just noticed you're from Edinburgh! Me too :D. Strawb x

Homemade chilli sounds amazing! How did you make it? I'm such a bad cook! I'm sure you won't have gained by tomorrow if you just had that! Strawb x

Yeah, it is ice skating I do. Do about 6 hours a week usually but have only been doing just over half of that since I started exante as have felt like I don't have the energy :(. Still, it will hopefully all be worth it in the end! You'd never catch me in those slinky sequinned outfits at the...

Aww Catt. Tomorrow is a new day, so you need to pick yourself up and start afresh. You have identified that you haven't been eating for enjoyment, and that is a start. Try not to be too disheartened by last night and this morning. You CAN do this! You had a fantastic first week =) Strawb x

I skate so I think it's better that I eat a meal a day, and also I lost most of my hair after coming off LipoTrim so need to get nutrients to my hair as I've spent loads of money on appointments. Your protein meal shouldn't knock you out of ketosis - what are you having? I don't know what it...

Thanks, Shanny! Strawb x

I know the tesco strawberry water is ok to drink but is the apple one ok too? The ingredients are: spring water, malic acid, natural flavouring, sweetener (sucralose) Strawb x

It's going ok actually! I'm going in and out of ketosis though, which is a bit annoying! But am still losing so not complaining... =) Strawb x

Amazing! Well done you! Strawb x

Thanks, guys! Carly - I am doing WS, you were right! :) Strawb x

Well I only lost 2.2lbs this week. :sigh: A bit pee'd off as the scales have stayed the same since Tuesday, but never mind. Hoping for 3 off next week! Strawb x

Rachel! You look absolutely bloomin' fantastic! Well done for losing 7 stone! I love the balloon idea too. You're doing an absolutely amazing job - keep it up! Strawb x

I would probably like to lose another couple of stone I reckon! Strawb x

You're right, it is so yummy and also surprisingly filling :). 12lbs is still a great loss, even if it was slowly! :D I think that's a good idea to alternate between TS and WS. I reckon the key to ketosis unfortunately is definitely the carbs! I am the biggest carb addict, that's where my...

Good luck, angelcake! How are you feeling today? Strawb x

Are you doing WS too? There don't seem to be that many people on here doing it but I desperately need the protein because I lost most of my hair when I came off LipoTrim. That's the only reason I'm doing WS. Sounds like you've been doing really well. I don't eat meat so I've been eating...

I think day 2 was worst for me. Although in general I think the first 3 days are the worst. Feel alright at the moment (day 9)! Strawb x

Erm, a bit of both really. I try not to make it go over 400cals, but I really just make sure it is as low carb as possible. If it's slightly over 400cals, I don't stress about it. I also eat sugar free jelly throughout the day too. Strawb x

I weigh everyday :sigh: but only record my weekly losses. Strawb x

Thanks, everyone! :) Strawb x

Thanks, lozoo :) Strawb x

Well, I weighed in this morning, and after doing a week of WS, I have lost 8.4lbs! :D Dead chuffed, but know the losses will slow down now! Strawb x

Amazing! Well done you! =D Strawb x

Cool. Well I just checked my ketones again and am out of ketosis again - eek. Think I'll give the milk a miss tomorrow and see if that affects me! Thanks guys! Strawb x

Does anyone know if we can have a dash of skimmed milk in our tea/coffee? I'm sure I read somewhere that somebody does this and stays in ketosis! I had a dash in a couple of days ago and am in ketosis and I only started the diet on Friday. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! :) Strawb x

Good luck! You can do it! Strawb x

Wow! Well done, Starlight! Bloomin' marvellous! You should feel really proud of yourself. Have you got long to go until you reach your goal? Strawb x

I have thin hair anyway, so it was really noticable for me. :( Plus it's blonde and I wear lots of black clothing so you could see it everywhere on my clothes! It only started falling out a couple of weeks after eating normally again after stopping the LipoTrim shakes. I suppose everybody is...

I felt really weak when I first started Lipotrim. Hope you are ok, though and that you don't need to go to the doctor :(. I have a hunger headache big style at the moment! Strawb x

Good luck, Keely! You can do it! :D

Hey everyone! I'm new to the Exante way of life so thought I would say hi :). I've been lurking in the background reading a few posts about Exante before deciding to purchase and have to say how helpful the majority of the posts have been. I did Lipotrim in 2009 and lost 42lbs but have slowly...

Hey indie. Mine has started to grow back - it's like little sprouts, kinda like baby hair! So fingers crossed it grows back. Take care :)

PS. She also told me to take iron, folic acid, cod liver oil and omega 3 supplements every day. Also to avoid spinach?! Haha!

Baby shampoo is the worst thing to use - don't do it!!! I went private and saw a trichologist (hair specialist) and she said baby shampoo is absolutely the worst thing to use... can't remember why but she did (I'll ask her next week when I see her again)! She said there is nothing you can do...

Has anybody else experienced hair loss since re-feeding? I'm not talking one or two hairs coming out, I'm taking CLUMPS on my pillow in the morning, all over my clothes/carpet/floor etc. Really scared as I have pretty fine hair already and can't really afford to lose any more and go bald...

Thanks again guys! I didn't start up on LT again as the day I started I was really sick and was ill the whole weekend. Didn't think it was a good idea! I am now on placement (I'm training to be a teacher) and feel I need the energy to cope with the little horrors so I'm going to hold off at...

Anne-marie: I don't know if I will be happy at 10st either but I'll see! Jayla: Well done for maintaining a size ten for three years! Thank you for your concern but it's all about losing it as quickly as possible. I'm going on holiday in six weeks and know I will feel happier if I lose a bit...

It was just tops and a jacket I got in the New Look kids sale! I reckon their kids clothes must be quite big!? I just thought I would try them on because they were cheaper and my mum said they looked like they would fit and lo and behold they did! I'm a size 10 on top and 10/12 on bottom! x

You will grow to love the shakes and will actually look forward to them! I didn't like them at first either, but our tastes change as the time goes on! Best of luck!

YES! I get that all the time! I just bought age 13-14 clothes [insert embarrassed face here] the other day and then look in the mirror and because they're not totally baggy I feel like I've lost no weight at all. It's weird what our mind does to us... x

Wow you both look amazing! Congratulations to the both of you! x

Well done, 7lbs is amazing! I think the losses slow down the less you have to lose and you're doing so well! You'll be at target in no time! x

9lbs!!! AMAZING! Well done and good luck for next week! x

Great weigh in result! Makes up for STS last week! =) x

Best of luck with your LT journey and well done for starting on your birthday! Belated birthday wishes and take care! x

Thanks anne-mariep! I hope it won't kill me either haha! The lowest weight for our height in healthy range is 8st 5 I think? And I'm currently 10st 11 so I'm a long way off being underweight! x

Let me tell you... I've been eating for three weeks now... I have not gained a single pound, I lost three in the first week and stayed the same the next two. And it was my birthday so had lots of rubbish junky stuff and loads of alcohol... got back to salads and steamed fish as soon as I could...

Thank you for all the lovely comments everyone :) I know a few of you think I'm mad going back on TFR but I'm sticking to my guns and going with it. :o I'll keep you all updated though! I think someone asked what height I am... 5ft 6, and someone was curious about a before photo... I never...

Hoping this is going to work... if it does and you can see the picture, it is a picture of me taken on Saturday (17th October).

Hey everyone! So I reached goal about three weeks ago, then it was my birthday and my family have been over from South Africa, so I wanted to re-feed then anyway (it just so happens I reached my goal the week that I wanted to re-feed). I've NOT gained at all, in fact I lost 3lbs on the first...

Liz, you are doing so well! You're day 4 menu looks fine! I know it seems like a lot but that is totally correct! It is amazing how our tastebuds have changed... I was the same with the baked potato - used to drown it in butter and have it with beans and cheese but now I love it with FF...

I was more than cartwheeling, let me tell you! Haha! It means I won't feel so bad eating on my birthday as I know there is a bit of room for a small gain! I still want to lose about a stone, so I'm going to do one shake and two meals a day and see how that goes for the meantime! I still have...

Thanks guys, really appreciate the replies :) Went to get weighed today and have lost 3lbs this week despite the eating?! x

Hey everyone... I started re-feeding on Saturday and am finding it really hard to eat enough. :( I get full so quickly and feel guilty that I'm eating? Has anyone else felt like this? I just feel like I really hate eating =(

Well done, Taff Lass! You are doing so well! Not long til goal! =D

You've made the right choice coming back here for the support, just think of the weight losses you will see on the scales. Best of luck x

Well done! I'm hoping to get into the 10's on Saturday! =D x

Congrats, Jodie. You have done so well and should be really proud of yourself. You seem to have your head screwed on so I'm sure you'll lose that 7lbs with healthy eating and exercise! Well done again and take care! x

My family always used to make comments that I needed to watch my weight and not have dessert etc. Then now I've started to lose weight they want me to stop/don't approve of lipotrim! Luckily I live alone so don't have anyone forcing meals down me. Another thing that sticks in my mind (and...

Well done, Jenny! Great losses so far! x

Good decision! You're right - it's about the company you have! Have a great day! x

Well done! You'll definitely make that target of yours before the Christmas Challenge is over! =D x

Best of luck with your target, I'm sure you'll make it judging my how much you've lost so far! Take care! x

Well done, cj! It's hard! I've been to two weddings and done the same thing! Take care x

Wow, congratulations Betsy! Your losses are absolutely amazing! Keep up the great work - you'll be at goal in no time! x

Well done, Sarah Lou! That must feel amazing, you should be so proud of yourself! :D x

Congratulations! Best of luck with everything =) x

Congratulations, that's great news! All the best! x

Well done, Jools! Great results! x

Well done, that's really good! =)

Congrats, Suzy! That's amazing!

Wow, 1.1lbs is absolutely nothing! I've got a bit of hope about re-feeding now as I'm petrified about eating again...! Good luck getting to your goal, you'll be there in no time at all, I'm sure! =D

8lbs is nothing to be disappointed about! What other diet would you lose 8lbs in the first week?! It's 8lbs in the right direction and you should be pleased with yourself! As other people have said, everybody loses weight at different rates, so try not to compare yourself to others. Best of...

Welcome to the forum Kerry Gold! I echo what Doirin has said about being pretty in pink next July and coming on here as often as possible! Best of luck with your journey! =D

Wow, that's amazing! Is that from using the powerplate? I just got one and can't wait to start with it :D

Congrats Betsy! You are doing so, so well! Was laughing so much at your post... especially the small puppy bit ;-) You've made my day! x

Thanks guys! Uni is going great but it's really hard work! I go for my first placement introduction day on Friday and this is only my third week on the course!!! Good news is I'm managing to get through a 9-5 day on the shakes... I was worried that I wasn't going to have the energy! =)

I'm doing a PGDE Primary Teaching =D x

Well two weeks after moving into my new flat/starting uni, I've finally got the internet! I missed this place so much! 7th WI today and 3lbs lost :) Happy girl!

Glad you're being positive about it! As you say, at least it is another lb gone, and in the right direction! Well done and take care :)

Well done on the 10lb loss! It makes everything worth it =) x

Well I went to get weighed two days early as I start uni on Monday and won't be able to get to a chemist, and was pleasantly surprised to learn that since Monday, I've lost 4lbs :D I was thinking maybe 1 or 2lbs but when he said 4 I had a big *cheeeeesy* grin on my face! Being cold all the...

Well done on the 4lb loss and I bet you look great in your LBD! x

Glad you're feeling so positive today! Long may it continue! X

WOW! You look fantastic! Well done! x

Hey Kerry, Glad you've decided to stick to TFR - it will be worth it in the end, and you're doing so well! Have fun at dance class! x

Hey, I don't have kids so don't know what it feels like having to cook for other people, but it does get easier when you hit ketosis to start sitting around other people eating without getting hungry. The only thing I can suggest is trying to spread your shakes out a bit more so that you can...

Happy Birthday Jools! Amazing willpower! :D

Sorry to hear that you're not feeling so good. I echo what Becki said about making sure you drink plenty of water. Hopefully you will fall into ketosis soon and will feel fine. Take care x

Good way of putting it, Elle-Emm!

That's so bizarre that they want you to prove it! I'm sorry but I've got absolutely no idea what to suggest. I hope that you can think of something. Let us know how you get on!

Well done, Liz! Amazing losses =D x

Hey! Yeah I am cold pretty much ALL the time. Good job I've got an endless supply of hoodies! My lips and nails go blue too and my feet sometimes go numb because they're so cold! Don't know if anyone else gets that?! I get the good old slipper socks out when I'm at home to try to warm them...

Sacred - I love your childrens' names! I'm in Scotland or else I would have definitely been up for that! x

Hey Emma! Glad you're feeling better today! Good luck for Friday's weigh-in!

Hello Determined Girl! Welcome to LT and to the forum! You'll get so much support on here so anytime you see those dancing food images, get yourself on here! Personally, I found days 1-3 the hardest and since then I've not been hungry at all. Hopefully you'll be in ketosis soon and won't be...

Welcome aboard! I'm sure you'll do great on LT! :)

I agree with everyone else - those lbs will come off in no time! You look fantastic in your photos by the way chick! :) x

Aww thanks for adding me as a friend tafflass! My first LT friend *cheesy grin* x

Great loss, jellybeans! =) Stick in there!

Hello pinkhearts, and welcome to LT! You will get used to the shakes and thinking about your first weigh in should keep you going through the first week! It is hard at first but things do get better! Best of luck! =D

Congrats - great loss! Best of luck with week 2!

At least you didn't gain! And you have realised that the worst thing to do is pick, so you've addressed the problem. Just don't do it again! Good luck getting back on track =)

Aww - you guys looks so cute together! Glad you both had a good time!

Hi Pineda! It's better to stay off your home scales just incase you give yourself false hope. It is possible to have already lost 8lbs, though - so well done! Getting into ketosis varies from person to person, but I believe I was in it on day 4 as I was no longer hungry/tired etc. The more...

At least it is 1lb in the right direction =) I usually find when I'm dieting that a small loss one week means a greater loss the week after when I'm sticking to it 100%. Try not to be too disappointed hun!

Hope this feeling passes and that you are able to continue! Think of the week one weigh in and this should keep you going! Take care and drink lots of water!

I didn't know you could add friends either! How does one do this fine thing?!

I'm going to order one too - I can't wait! Where did you get yours from? You'll need to keep us updated! I'm hoping it will be amazing at toning me up haha =D

You CAN do it, as you've done it before. Just think of the results that you had last time and maybe this will help. Stick in there!

Hey. Well done for getting through day two! I found days 1-3 the worst and it all got easier from there. If you're finding you're hungry in the evening I would definitely push the time of your shakes back. I normally don't have my first one until lunchtime anyway. As for the carb count, I...

Well done hun, you did really well to not comfort-eat etc. You should be really proud of yourself! :) Take care x

Hey, Well done with the 4lb loss! Glad you stuck to it and hopefully the fibreclear and/or senokot will help relieve you!

That's so good! I haven't tried on other clothes yet but can't wait until I can fit into smaller sizes! Well done you!

Oh my goodness... what a nightmare =( Hope you're ok now! x

Thank you, howdy! Just about to have my last glass of water before bed, and no doubt need to pee in the night... the usual! ARGHHH! x

Thanks Jodie =D

Best of luck. Just think of the results that you will get and that will keep you going!

Amazing loss! Well done!

Janelegs... how did you end up on crutches?!!

Aww yay there are a few Scots =) Donjon - I've been in Aberdeen for the summer so have been doing LT while I've been there! There's apparently loads of people in Aberdeen on it, as I asked the pharmacist! But I'm moving back to Edinburgh for uni so will be going to a different pharmacy -...

I've wanted a dog for so long and when my friend said she was away Monday-Wednesday I offered to walk him! So will take him out again tomorrow and Wednesday =D Yeah, I've heard of pharmacies just giving the shakes and that's it, so I am quite lucky! I'm changing pharmacy as of next weigh...

When you stop feeling hungry ketosis has apparently set in. Do you get your ketones checked at your pharmacy?

Fantastic loss - well done! =D

Betsy, yes I felt superb after the walk, even though it started raining about 15mins before I got home! I got in and had my well-deserved shake! Also... a sweaty sock tasting mouth - delicious! As for the ketones, I can't believe some pharmacies don't measure them! I thought my pharmacy was...

Wow, excellent news! After reading Elle-Emm's comment I had a little spy at your "start date" and had a chuckle to myself - too funny!!!

8lbs is still really good! Try not to be disappointed - at least it's 8lbs in the right direction and 8lbs closer to your goal! Chin up =D

Amazing loss! Well done! All the hard work is worth it ;-)

Well week four weigh in and I lost 3lbs :) I also just took my friends dog for an hour long walk. :cool: My pharmacist says my ketones are too high every week, despite me drinking about 3 litres of water a day! Anyone else get this?!

Aww no! Hope your hand is ok and you managed to save at least some of the soup!? I found days 1-3 the worst and have pretty much felt fine since. Hope it's the same for you and that the dizziness/weakness passes!

WOW! A year! Congratulations, that is amazing and your weight loss is so inspiring! =)

Well done, great loss, you're doing so well!

Lol @ Howdy and Elle! Hey Nicole! It's too busy with the festival AND the tram works at the moment - nightmare.com! How's the CD going?

Definitely counts! =D

That book sounds good. Might need to pop onto amazon and buy a copy!

Hey Hannah! WELL DONE! You're doing so well, and what a good feeling it must be fitting into those jeans! How do I look at the pictures? Still not really figured out this forum yet!

I've not told many people about this "plan" but I was staying with my aunt for a while and had to and she kept trying to feed me. "Oh, just have a bit of fruit, a cherry, an apple" etc but I resisted! It's annoying but as you said, when you declare National Bikini Day, they'll be sorry!!!

Carbs... I am an addict! I could live on cereal, bread and baked potatoes! They are the total devil though and I'm determined not to go back to eating them all the time when I'm done with TFR. The way I see it is... we can go this long without ANYTHING, so why should we eat all the rubbish...

I love coffee in the chocolate shake, so glad I found this forum and read all the suggestions! I'm a Starbucks-a-holic BUT am not missing my frappucinos and mochas quite so much now that I add coffee to the chocolate shake! As for the flapjacks, I felt horrendously sick during the night after...

Hi Akra, Days 1-3 were the worst for me and after that I think I went into ketosis as I have not been hungry since. My stomach sometimes rumbles but I never actually feel hungry! I'm 22, so round about you and Hannah's age =) Everyone on here is totally amazing and so motivational... it took...

Hey everyone! Thanks for the warm welcomes to the forum! I'm glad I plucked up the courage to post, you're all so lovely!!!

Well done, you're so close to your goal - lucky thing!

Well done resisting! I went to the cinema the day I started and the smell of food nearly killed me! I was sooooo hungry! Managed to resist like you, though! =D

Hey best of luck! The first three days were the hardest for me, but you just need to think of the numbers on the scale going down and it should keep you going!

Love it!!!

Lol I'm not offended by that at all! Hopefully they will come out of hiding so I'm not the only Scot around!

I definitely need to get me a powerplate! My bingo wings are simply vile!!!

I think I need to get one of those things and start toning!

Hang in there, it gets easier! Hopefully ketosis will kick in soon for you!

Thanks, everyone here is so motivational, it's amazing! Well done with your losses too, it's such a good feeling!!! x

Well done finishing week one, it gets easier from here!

Congrats, it's such a good feeling fitting into smaller clothes!

Gotta love compliments! I've started getting them too =)

Hey, I've been lurking in the background of this forum for the past month and my 4th WI will be on Monday. I decided it's time to post! I've not noticed anybody else from Scotland on here... is there anyone? Also, can I not out a picture up until I've posted 20 times?! :)