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Yeah I've always done shift work, it's impossible to maintain a healthy diet I find! Having a sandwich at 3am in the morning can't be good for you!! Lol! But thankfully this diet has worked wonders!! It's great when people tell you how good you look, great confidence boost! My OH is so impressed...

You sound like you're having a really tough time at the moment :( I can't believe a bite knocked you out, I also stress out about ketosis.....I'm pretty sure I haven't been knocked out cuz I haven't had a headache since week 1 day 4 but I've got to load on the carbs on Friday as I'm planning to...

Wow!! That is some burn you must do!! I used to be a carer and was on my feet all day and that's when I was slimmer....since I switched jobs to a well known NHS call centre, I've been sat on my bum and have got fat!! Luckily I'm leaving to a more hands on role in the community next week so...

I've had 2 bars in one day before for the convenience of it cuz I was out and about all day....I think as long as you didn't do it everyday then in shouldn't affect your weight loss too much! xx

I wouldn't have thought so bozz, so long as it was just a bite??! I had a couple of pieces of my boyfriends battered sweet and sour chicken and that didn't knock me out but i guess every one is different!! I wouldn't worry too much anyway, hope everything is ok xx

I'm a daily weigher too!!! There is no way I'd be able to wait a week to see whether the torture is working!! :p

You're meant to have the 3 packs to get all your vitamins and minerals for the day.....but when I've been out for lunch with the girls or OH, I do tend to miss a meal out but its not recommended!! Its your diet in the end, do as you see fit! But if you do miss it, have a multi vitamin perhaps? xx

Sahra I mean, damn autocorrect!!! :)

I do the same as you Sarah, when I feel a bit peckish I munch a bit of chicken, cheese, egg or meat! It possibly may have slowed down my weight loss a bit but its kept me on the straight and narrow by having a little bit of normal food!! Still love the bars and shakes but the meals repulse me...

Hope you feel better after a good nights sleep!! :) Good luck with your weight loss....I don't need to tell you how good this diet is as you already had amazing results!! x

I didn't have that much to lose really....started at 11st and have got down to 10st in 3 weeks and I'm hoping to get down to 9st 7lbs! So I'd say anything is possible but you've just got to have the will power to do it because the first week will make or break you! x

Forgot to put my weekly weigh down on here....it was on Friday!! And I'm happy to say another 3lbs have gone so that stone has miraculously disappeared!! My boyfriend has been away for 3 weeks and said Ive even lost weight off my face....I do have chubby cheeks, lol!!! I was naughty and had a...

I've got the toffee caramel one for my tea tonight! Just had the mint choc one and that was lovely, just found it a bit thinner than the normal chocolate one! The first days are the hardest, but just think how you'll feel when that weight is dropping off and your getting compliments all the...

Total solution hasn't stopped my period....but in fact made it a whole lot worse!! I have heavy bleeding every couple of weeks now whereas I never used to get a period at all (a side effect of the implant) However I think everyone's body is different and it depends how yours reacts to your...

Tried the mint chocolate exante shake today....it's lovely and a nice change from the other flavours!! I've found it to be a little thinner than the other shakes though as I tend to put the 250ml but think ill use less when having this shake again!! Trying the toffee caramel shake tonight while...

Ohhhh dear, just a read your post....it's so hard when people are eating nice yummy food around you! My boyfriend is the takeaway king...but he's been away for 3 weeks so I haven't had that temptation around me....however he's back Friday and I know he's going to want takeaway for tea and I'm...

I had a chronic headache for 2 days during week 1! Take paracetamol and ibuprofen and drink plenty of water and it will start to feel better soon xx

I've totally gone off the meals....the only thing I can stomach is the shakes and bars!! I've wasted a lot of money and have loads left over but id rather have something I enjoy than something that makes me want to be sick!! x

How far into the plan are you? I had a bad stomach and nausea at around day 4 and 5 and apparently it's your body reacting to the vitamin and mineral content of the packs, but I've been fine ever since! x

Omg, I love pot noodles!!! I know they're full of crap but I find them so tasty, especially with extra soy sauce!! I made sure I ate them all before I started this diet otherwise I would have caved myself by now!! x

You should be really pleased with 9lbs.....that's a brilliant result!!! Well done!! :)

Hey!! I had 17lbs that wanted to lose in 4 weeks and I'm already down 13lb in just 2.5 weeks!!! I can't quite honestly believe it!! It feels great!!! If I keep at it, there may be a possibility ill get down into the 9st category??! I didn't think I'd ever see that again!! Currently 10st 5lbs...

I purposely haven't brought the mousse as I've read lots of people have disasters with it!! Lol! x

The ready meals taste better if they are cooked on the hob in my opinion as I've found some of the meals boil over in the microwave if you follow the packet instructions! X

Wow!!!!!! Well done you :) feels great doesn't it!! xx

I've currently got ribena plus blackcurrant which has no Citric acid....I think the red apple flavour is the same too but just make sure it's the ribena plus range!! Hope you feel better soon x

Yeah I'm doing a full week of 100% to hopefully lose as much as possible as I know I'm going to put some weight on for that weekend! There's the 3 course meal, buffet and waffle stand to contend with!! Arrgh!! So eat some carby meals a couple of days before, say the Thursday and Friday....like...

Hi all! Well it's my boyfriends sisters wedding next week (14th) and I'm going to enjoy a few wine spritzers and a glass of champers to toast the bride! I know this is a big no no when in ketosis so can someone tell me the best way to gradually bring me out so I don't get poorly!

Welcome sarosa! Hope you achieve your goals and the support here is totally invaluable! Good luck :) x

Wow!! Well done! Chinese buffets are one of me and my boyfriends favourite meals out (hence why I'm overweight!!) So I'm apprehensive about going again but as long as you stick to meat and things not in sweet sauces or batter then you can still eat out and enjoy it!!

Yeah I thought it was the best thing to choose, just steak and salad! Really enjoyed it! I weighed myself this morning and hasn't made a difference so I'm happy with that, will just be really good this week and hope for a loss!!

Yeah I'll let you know they're like....they should be coming tomorrow and with some more free elderflower drinks mix, yum!! Had a few cheat days the last couple of days so had things like steak and gammon, still no carbs, but I'm definitely going to be 100% this week to make up for it in case...

Just put an order in for a mixed pack of the new shakes! Mint chocolate and toffee caramel, as well and some more strawberry, banana and vanilla ones!! Also, tried the elderflower drink mix today, tastes really nice!! Took it to the pub with me this afternoon and mixed it with some sparkling...

Ooh I love shammi kebabs!! Yeah I'm preparing myself for no roasties or mash :( but I'm going to treat myself to a drizzle of gravy and then I've got all week to sort it out if it causes a problem!!! :)

9lbs is brilliant John, well done! I started to add some exercise in yesterday as well so went swimming, wasn't as bad as I thought it was goin to be be apart from I could only manage 30 mins instead of up to and hour and half as I used to!!

Well ive jumped on those scales this morning after completing week 2 (its seems like its gone on forever!!) and ive lost another 4lbs! Yay!! So only another half a stone to go until i get down to my target weight! Not sure if ill do it in the next 2 weeks like id hoped for a wedding im going to...

Mmm sounds yum!! Will be trying that one of the days! :) thanks! x

Ooh!! I will be trying the biscuits in the morning :) thanks!! x

Mmm chocolate cake! How did you make it into that??! x

How did you make them into biscuits? x

Strange how it effects people in different ways!! It might have something to do with that I haven't had one for months now which is a common side effect of the implant. It's starting to slow down a bit now, but I am still bleeding, might have to ring my GP if it doesn't stop in the next few days...

I have a glass of coke zero a day, I'm not sure if this is technically allowed but I struggle to drink plain water and hate tea!! It hasn't affected my weight loss from what I can see....(10lbs in 11days) Hope this helps xx

Glad you've posted this! We like going to pizza express for a treat some times and didn't think I could go again cuz of the carbs! The ceaser salad looked yummy but it came with 4 breadsticks on the side and I wouldn't be able to resist eating them if I ordered it!! That sounds yum though!! x

Still need to try the frappachino! Got some hazelnut coffee so will have it tomorrow!! I love the shakes more than anything from exante, yum!! If you think you've lost, I personally wouldn't bother delaying the weigh in....it will just mean a greater loss the week after!! Well done for losing...

On day 5, I felt dizzy and sick and was actually very close to throwing up! I've had a couple of days like it since (I'm on day 10) and had a omelette made with just 2 eggs and 2 slices of ham instead of one of the food packs! It made me feel so much better and hasn't done any harm as I've lost...

I've had a browse on google and it seems like a lot of people have it so I guess it's just another unwanted side effect to go with the bad breath!! Lol! x

Hi ladies, Since about day 3 of this diet, Ive had heavy menstrual bleeding....now I've been on contraceptives for years but recently changed to the implant so I haven't had a period for about 2 years now ( a brilliant side effect!!) So I was just wondering if anyone has had any change in...

Oh...and I like all the shakes.....but I hate the tomato and mushroom soups....yak!! Don't like those flavours in normal soup to be fair!! x

Yeah it's always best to follow what's working for you and that obviously is!! I must say I've added a few actual foods into my diet in place of a pack but just eggs, ham or chicken and will stick to the calorie and carb guidelines! I think it helps me to stay on the straight and narrow and...

Thank you! I really hope I have!! I must say that I've cheated a little tonight and made an omelette with 2 eggs and 2 slices of ham for a little well done treat to myself, lol! Hope this hasn't altered anything for me!! Here's to becoming fabulous :) xx

Yeah i used to eat a massive bowl of fruit and fibre every morning!! lol! No wonder im in this mess as its full of sugar and carbs :P I just think my bodies trying to adjust, i feel great today so maybe ive finally managed to reach ketosis!! Wont know until my ketostix arrive for definate though! xx

Yeah i used to eat a massive bowl of fruit and fibre every morning!! lol! No wonder im in this mess as its full of sugar and carbs :P I just think my bodies trying to adjust, i feel great today so maybe ive finally managed to reach ketosis!! Wont know until my ketostix arrive for definate though! xx

Sorry Kelly, been at work all day so havent picked up your posts! I cant believe they havent got the goods in stock.....surely it would make more sense to send an apology email out and offer an alternative that is in stock? There are so many weight loss meal companies that you would think they...

Hey! Im on Day 7 now and ive felt loads better today! I struggle with feeling nauseas in the morning for some reason but as soon as ive forced one of the meals and water down me im fine for the day! Havent had a headache today either so hopefully its getting a little easier!! The 7lb weight loss...

OMG!! Im quite lucky because my partner is away on business so ive got no temptation in the actual house! I dont know how id cope with people eating chinese in front of me.....its my favourite!!! You must have some amazing willpower!!! Woohoo, well done to us! xx Thanks Kelly!! Has your stuff...

Thanks charliemae! Day 5 was the absolute worst for me as well!! I dont know how ive managed to get to day 7 with all the tempatation i have where i live. In the same street there is a greggs, 3 pizza shops, 2 indians, 1 chinese, 3 chip shops and 1 carribean takeaway shop!! Its like torture but...

Well ive finally reached Day 7 and im so proud of my little self! Ive stuck though feeling absolutely rubbish and am now reaping the benefits with a half a stone loss today!! Still not sure if im actually in ketosis yet as im waiting for my little sticks to arrive in the post but im sure ill get...

No I'm on day 6, and my head is fine this afternoon! I've just take the dog for a 20 minute walk and it made me go a bit lightheaded but now I've got back and had some water I feel ok! Still haven't got much energy though, I was walking for about 4 minutes and could feel my calves and knees...

Yeah I normally take ibuprofen and had been at the start of the diet....but I'd ran out and there was no way I could walk to the shop the way I was feeling!! Glad you're feeling better today :)

Even high strength cocodamol didn't help my headache yesterday.....in fact they probably made me more lightheaded!! Feel better this morning though! No headache and don't feel as nauseas but dreading eating for some reason! Most of the packs I've got are so full of flavour that I don't think my...

Yeah I'm not going to give up!! I feel like I've got an awful hangover without having the fun of the night before, lol! Feel better after eating a bit of chicken! Hopefully will feel less sick to eat my meals tomorrow and I'm sure it will get easier as time goes on! x

Ohh I forgot about eggs being ok, think ill have to buy some tomorrow to keep in for times I feel like this! I can't stop shaking! Had a couple of slices of chicken instead of my third meal this evening, just couldn't stomach any of the meals! Hopefully will feel ok tomorrow! Ooh brill...

I've come to bed in the hope I feel better in the morning. Couldn't manage eating or drinking an exante meal cuz of feeling so sick so just had a few slices of plain chicken instead, hope this wont effect anything! I'm just so bloated, my stomach is about 3 times the usual size and I can't do up...

Hi Kelly! I've been doing well up until today!! Have really felt awful today, feel like I'm gonna throw up and feel shaky!! But it's my day off from work so I can suffer in silence!! Had a cheeky look on the scales this morning and it says I've lost 6lbs so I'm very happy with that! :) hopefully...

Hi all....well today has been the worst to date....I feel so nauseas! I've had the porridge this morning but I feel light headed! The thought of eating anything else makes my stomach churn and I've got a bad stomach too. Went outside to take the dog for a walk and could only manage 10 mins as I...

Good luck :) The results you get will outweigh the dislike for some of the products! I've naughtily had a sneaky look on the scales this morning and I'm 6lbs down and I'm only on day 5! Just keep at it xxx

Clarissa, that's quite a strange symptom to be honest?? I'm not sure whether its got anything to do with the diet or not but I'd phone nhs direct/111 to make sure?? I'd be wanting to speak to a doctor if I'd got that xx

Yeah it's really weird!!! I've googled it and people have had the same thing with the smell only being in your nose! Some people say its to do with ketosis but some people say its your body burning muscle, and some say its using up excess protein! So I'm no clearer on what it is but at least I...

I'm on day 4....headache, dog breath, bad stomach, wind....oh, and I'm starving!!!! Lol!! Still determined to get this jelly belly shifted though!! :) x

Hi all! Well I'm on day 4 of the plan and I've just taken my lovely cavalier King Charles for a 30 minute walk in the sun, we weren't walking particularly fast as we have to stop a lot of the time for Charlie to have a sniff!! When I've just come back in, I've got a really strong ammonia smell...

I'm not keen on the chocolate ones....but I'm not a massive fan of chocolate anyway so that's probably why! Love the strawberry ones though, yum!! Going to take one to work tonight...but have to keep it hidden as I can't be bothered with people questioning me what is it? Why are you doing that...

My goal is to be able to wear a dress I've brought for my boyfriends sisters wedding and not have to wear spanx to keep my belly in!! Can't bare those pants, I always feel so restricted and hot!!!

I've taken a dreaded before 'selfie' photo!! I'm hoping this diet will rectify the back fat issue that's apparent on them :o Bad times!!! I'm lucky in the fact I've got slim legs but then I'm like a barrel on top, lol!! Ahh well, half way through week 1 and I'm feeling good :) x

Yeah I do them on the hob and stir them the whole time but I'm still not sure about them!! Possibly because ive never been a big soup fan anyway!! probably just need to add more water to make it thinner! Like the Thai chicken one though! I think it's just trial and error with making a lot of the...

It's yummy! Was torn between which one to buy but I'm happy with the hazelnut, goes down well black!! It's still £2.50 though, same price as on exante website x

Thanks all! I only put the tiniest dribble in the glass just enough to colour the water! To be honest, it still tastes like water but must trick my brain into thinking im having normal squash and makes it easier to go down! :)

Hi all! Just wondering whether I would be able to add some Ribena plus, blackcurrant flavour to some of my water as I'm struggling with just plain water? It's got no citric acid in it but I was wondering what other ingredients I need to look out for as a no go?? x

Brill!! At least it's a change from plain water, getting so fed up of it!! Treat myself to a glass of Ribena plus every day though, I think it's ok as it's got no citric acid in it! x

Hi Rachel! I'm only on my 3rd day but I've got to say I'm enjoying it so far! Had some bad headaches but nothing a bit of water and some paracetamol doesn't cure!! Also liking all the food....apart from I'm a bit doubtful with the soups as they have a slight milkshake texture but ill eat it seen...

Brilliant! I'll have to turn into a fish and swim swim swim my little heart out as you can't walk about much in Tunisia seen as there's a civil war going on!! x

Yeah had it black with 1 tablet sweetener! When I have coffee normally I make it half coffee and half milk but because of the tasty nutty flavor it was really enjoyable having it black!

Had the spag bol for lunch and it was nice....very Herby,! Got the choc shake to take to work for tea but think I'll add some coffee to make a mocha!! x

Wow, Louise thats amazing! Me and my fella are going to Tunisia for 11 nights all inclusive so I'm hoping I will get the same results as you as I don't want to take any shakes away with me!! I'll try and avoid carbs like the plague but can t promise I'll avoid the dessert section ;)

They've started selling this in sainsburys if anyone fancied trying it! I've brought the hazelnut one and its beautiful :) x

Had the same disaster with the carbonara this afternoon!!! Luckily I'd only just cleaned the microwave so i tipped it back into the dish!! Lol! Will defo be doing the hot food on the hob in future! :)

I've had mine this morning and it went ok! I put less water in though, about 180ml as when I made it yesterday it was far too runny for my taste!! And I increased the time in the mic, 2.5 mins and stirred every 30 seconds with a fork! x

Well I've stuck to it and have been 100% today! It's been hard...even though I've enjoyed the food, my belly wants more! Lol! Got a little problem with drinking all the water though, I'm a health advisor on the phones and have to stay at the comp with my headset on.....you're allowed comfort...

First day....honk!

Yeah I did that yesterday!! Pizza express :) a carb laden feast!! Lol! I had the apple and cinnamon porridge this morning which was ok just very sweet! And the Thai chicken soup for dinner which I was very impressed with, it was gorgeous!! I'm working late tonight so will be taking a shake with...

No citric acid free waters in tesco....livid!! Had to stock up on the coke zero instead!! I tried so hard to drink plain water this morning but I nearly chucked it back up!!! I can't stand it, probably cuz I only ever drink squash!! I think coke zero may be my belly's saviour.....but not my...

Hey! I'm a new starter too, day one is going well so far! Ive sat here while my boyfriend has eaten lots of yummy stuff and even though I could have devoured the lot, I've stuck to my exante meals and they've been nice :) I'm sure you'll get to your target goal with support and added willpower!! xx

My email said it wasn't due until Monday and it came yesterday so there is some hope it may turn up sooner for you?! X

I'm hoping so!! He says that if I'm still enjoying it and losing when he gets back that he'll buy me my next bumper pack for sticking at it!! His sisters wedding is on 14th sept so I'm hoping to look good in my frock for then! x

Well my big box of goodies have arrived this afternoon, impressed at how quick the delivery was! No point in starting yet though as I'm going out for one last carbolific meal tomorrow with the other half as he's going away on business to the Philippines for 3 weeks and leaving just me and the...

Hi Kelly! Good luck with your journey....looks as if we'll be starting around the same time so will be good to keep in contact to see how we're getting on....and perhaps for some moral support? lol! x

Thank you :) Cant wait to get started and see some results! Going to be strange to not have to go shopping for food though, lol!

Hi all!! My names Claire and ive ordered a 4 weeks starter pack to see whether i can shift a few(and more) pounds!! Have used minimins before in my last weight loss (slimfast) and did really well, i find the support you guys give is invaluable!! Will be reading through your success stories...

It was really nice actually!! Very thick and creamy....not as nice as the milkybar ones but im sure that shows in the calorie amount, lol!! Nice for a little white choc fix (my fave!!) x

Tuesday 5th Oct B - Cheerio crunchers (228), Skimmed Milk (35) L - Warbutons seeded batch bread (164) Flora light (35) 2 slices lean ham (144) Colemans mustard (8) Shape White choc dessert (108) D - Morrocan style Burgers (364), Mange tout (20), Baby corn (40) Volvic TOF (40) Total Cals...

Thanks chick! :) Im gonna weigh myself on Friday instead of Sat this week because of going away for the weekend.....hopefully at least a little pound will have shifted!!! x

What sausages do you use hun?? Cuz they seem pretty low in cals!! Yum! :) x

Mon 4th Oct Exercise - Crosstrainer (-310) Cycling (-100) Treadmill (-65) B - Belvita Biscuits (224) Skimmed milk (35) Yoghurt (96) L - Warbutons seeded batch bread (164) Flora light (35) Lean Ham (144) Colemans Mustard (8) D - King prawn chop suey (425?) Boiled rice (200) Volvic TOF (40)...

A stone in a week???!!! Is that physically possible?? Im sure its just a slight little blip and it'll come off pretty sharpish once you're counting again....god help my girly weekend this week...ill end up putting the 6lb back on!!! x

I use this website Calorie Counter - vegetables and also there's Calories in Fruits and Fruit Juices for your fruits! I find that website really helpful!! Hope you do too :) x

Aw thanks guys! Thats made me feel a bit better! Ill be really good during this week and just start again once the weekends over!! :) x

Hey everyone!! Well its been a very very bad weekend for me as ive been out for 2 curries for bday parties and then did lunch with the girls after we'd had our bridemaid dresses fitted! Theres no point me writing down what i had because it was all bad...veeeeery bad, lol! Although i was sober so...

Hey Jellybaby! Yeah ive been good today...had a busy day at work so only managed to eat 400cals and then went to the gym and burnt 450 off, lol....i was close to passing out but needs to be done! Just come back from my first curry night of the weekend....i did well, had a dry main course with...

Aww....hope you feel better soon luv! Well done on the weight loss though!! :) x

Woop woop!!!!! :D I think somebody definitely deserves their curry tomorrow!!! well done chick, really chuffed for ya!! :clap: xxx

Thurs 30th Sept Exercise - 40mins swimming B - Belvita biscuits (224) Skimmed milk (35) Orange (35) L - Mushroom omelette - 2 Eggs (178) Can of Mushrooms (20) Nectarine (50) D - 2 Cauliflower cheese grills (394) Brocolli (20) Cauliflower (20) Volvic TOF (40)......Also...couldnt resist...

Mmm im really looking forward to Christmas now then!! Hmm dont think ive ever tried soya milk??? Whats it like?? I made the switch to skimmed a long time ago and theres not too many cals in that anyway!! x

That sounds like a good plan which i think ill copy!! Christmas is all about buffets and lots of drink and theres no point having a miserable time avoiding it all!! Plus i have to work all over christmas so i think i deserve to treat myself with a few chocolates and sausage rolls :) Mmm....all...

Hello and welcome to the CC page!! I agree with the above posts and eveyone is really friendly here and we all have a bit of a laugh and share our highs and lows with each other.....great for that bit of extra support cuz we're all in the same boat!! Im sure you'll do great!! :) Good luck and...

Wednesday 29th Sept Exercise - 30mins Cross trainer (-300) 30 mins exercise bike (-120) B - Belvita biscuits (224) Skimmed milk (35) Nectarine (50) L - Warbutons seeded batch bread (164) Flora light (35) Lean Ham (144) Colemans Mustard (8) Skips (82) Orange (35) D - Tomato and herb pasta...

Ohhh pate!! I love pate....but only really eat it a christmas for some strange reason!! Oh god....ive forgot about christmas!! How am i going to diet over christmas!!? lol!! Maybe i should just save for some lipo instead :D

Well thats one curry i cant stand thank god cuz its the worst thing you can have, lol!! But i do like its evil twin.....the chicken tikka masaala!!!! MMMMMMMMMMMMM!!! lol!! i could just eat one now!!!! x

It isnt just the curry though is it....is all that comes with it!! I normally have garlic fried rice and a cheese naan when i have a curry, lol!! I miss it soooo much!! I think ill never be thin you know cuz i don't think ill be able to calorie count the rest of my life....just far too many nice...

Thanks Shanny, same to you too!! We'll be skinny minnie's in no time!! :) x

Yeah im getting on ok i think!! Im just really struggling with my weekends :( This weekend its my Nans birthday and we're going out for a curry....Saturday ive got my bridesmaid dress fitting and then doing lunch with the girls and then out for another curry for my mates 30th birthday!! So its...

Oooh i see you're counting calories now too :) I find i can see if ive had a good or naughty day if i do that!! x

The hiking must have cancelled SOME of the stuff out so i wouldn't worry bout it too much hun....just hope you enjoyed it!! Sounded bloody lovely, lol! :)

Haha, ive had an options white choc drink for 30 odd cals and i think its sorted the cravings out!! They're really yum!! :) The chicken was well nice to be fair...really hard to find calories out for pub meals tho!! x

Tue 28th Sept B - Belvita biscuits (224) Skimmed milk (35) Nectarine (50) L - Warbutons seeded batch bread (164) Flora light (35) Lean Ham (144) Colemans Mustard (8) Skips (82) Orange (35) D - Went out for a pub meal for tea so not sure what the cal values are!! Half roast chicken (errrm...

Monday 27th Sept B - Cheerio crunchers (228), Skimmed Milk (35), Yoghurt (96) L - Sweet chilli noodle salad (182) Orange (35) Skips (82) D - Chicken chop suey (425?) 125g boiled rice (200) Volvic TOF (40) Total cals = 1323 :)

Hello and welcome to calorie counting!! I think most of us would agree that CC is really easy to do and to stick to and has produced some good results so far!! I also have around 1200 - 1400cals a day and have so far managed to lose 6lb in 3 weeks so it definitely works!! A lot of us do food...

STS is ok for your first week, well done!! (im praying for one this week how naughty ive been the weekend! lol!)

Don't worry bout the gain this week chick....at least you enjoyed yourself!! Ill be dreading next saturday weigh day now as i drank my weight in vodka last night!!! Never mind....tomorrows a new day!! :)

Im still laughing about your obsession with apples, lol!! Hope you've a good weekend Lozzy! Im enjoying reading your diary! :)

Hey everyone!! Well, this weekend has been absolutely awful for the diet!! Ive had various bad things to eat like cornish pasty, chicken tikka biriyani, chocolate, trifle....etc! All washed down with 10 vodkas last night and cheeky vimto (yes, my head hurt a lot this morning!!) But as my weigh...

Hey all! Just a quick message to say its my weigh in today and to my shock ive lost 2lb :D I thought id definitely STS this week but my good efforts are obviously paying off!! Yay! x

Friday 24th Sept Exercise - 30 mins cross trainer (-320), 30 mins exercise bike (-180) B - Belvita biscuits (224) Skimmed milk (35) Nectarine (50) L - Bread (164) Flora (35) BGTY egg mayo (81) Skips (82) Orange (35) Volvic TOF (40) D - Chicken and mushroom pasta and sauce (455) Can of...

Hey chick....awww gutting you put on 2lb :( But never mind, least it was worth it if you had a good time!! My weigh in tomorrow....sooo scared!! I will enjoy my night out but hopefully in moderation (because im going to eat so little in the day, it won't take me long to be hammered, lol!) :D x

Do you not get fed up of apples?? Lol! :D

I wish i could eat nothing when im hungover :( I always seem to crave Mcdonalds strawberry milkshakes, sausage and egg mcmuffins, pizza, chocolate, cake etc......Oh and orange lucosade....its the most amazing hangover cure!!

Hey Jellybaby! Thanks for the comments :) I really like the belvita breakfast biscuits, taste a bit like nice biscuits and you get 4 of them! You are meant to have a dairy product and some fruit with them too so i normally dunk them in my morning coffee and have a piece of fruit too!! I dont...

Thursday 23rd Sept B - Belvita biscuits (224) Skimmed milk (35) Yoghurt (96) Orange (35) L - Warbutons seeded batch bread (164) Flora light (35) BGTY egg mayo (81) Skips (82) D - 2 Cauliflower cheese grills (394) Lots of salad (50) Volvic TOF (40) Total - 1236 cals :) x

Well done!! You're doing brilliant!! I think id be terrible doing uni life again....so much drink and takeaway temptations but you seem to be coping really well!! Congrats!! :D

My favourite foods were :- Chicken fried rice with gravy from the chinky Any kind of thick based pizza Toblerone cookies and mini sugared doughnuts Full english breakfasts with hash browns Pints of lager, vodka, shots.....and then a kebab after Clotted cream cheesecake Crispy sweet chilli nuts...

I have around 1000-1400 on average....didnt choose too but when i add up my cals for the day it always falls between there! I went on a website called food focus and it told me i should be having 1800 cals a day??!! Thats probably going back up to what i used to eat before dieting so i got all...

Wow! Well done on the weight loss!! :) Well ive guessed that 15g should be about right because you're dropping it by a quarter of the daily recommended amount! Its obviously doing the trick anyway!! Congrats again!! :) x

Wednesday 22nd Sept Exercise = 40 minutes of swimming B - Bowl of cheerio crunchers (228) Skimmed milk (35) Small orange (35) L - Warbutons seeded batch bread (164) Flora light (35) 2 slices lean ham (144) Colemans mustard (8) Skips (82) Yoghurt (96) D - Chicken chop suey (425....i...

Hey Princess! You're right to watch the saturated fat amount as well as calories.....some people dont realise that something that can be low in cals may be high in sat fat (the bad fat!) Daily guidlines show that a womans sat fat amount is 20g....but because im calorie counting i make sure i...

I'll also have the same problem in 2 weeks time as im going to Cardiff for a girlie weekend away!! Ive already said im trying to lose as much weight and be extra good before i go so whatever i put on, won't upset me too much!! My problem will be the calories in drinks.....i looooove my cheeky...

Tue 21st Sept B - Belvita Biscuits (224) Skimmed milk (35) L - Brown Bread (164) Flora light (35) Lean Ham (144) Colemans Mustard (8) Skips (82) D - Morrocan style Burgers (364), Tomatoes (31) Lettuce (10) Onion (10) Cucumber (10) Nectarine (50) Volvic TOF (40) Total - 1206 cal :)

Awww thanks very much!! I am proud of my little self!! Ive just worn them around Sainsburys as ive done the weekly shop and they were really comfortable too!! Oh well, gotta try and get into all the other things yet as i still definitely am a size 14...not gonna kid myself!! Lol! x

Definitely!! A lady at the gym who was getting changed next to me yesterday said 'I wish i had a flat stomach like you!' I had to do a double take as i didnt think she was talking to me but i had a peek in the mirror and actually, there is a definite change with my stomach tone!! Just need to...

Hey all....had to just write a quick post to say that i felt really good about myself this morning so decided to take the big step and try my favourite size 12 jeans back on that i haven't wore for 8 months....and to my absolute shock....THEY FIT!!!! :eek: Haven't even got an unsightly roll that...

Good luck happyhippo (love the name!! :) ) x

Yeah i like to be nosy and read peoples too :) Good to get some tips and ideas of what other people eat!! x

Good luck with reaching your goal weight!! :) x

Yeah that does help thanks!! I suppose its just finding the right cal intake for yourself and what exercise you do to see if your weight loss stops or speeds up! I just really dont know what else to eat to bump my cals up though!! Suppose i could eat more fruit but i havent been shopping this...

Monday 20th Sept Gym - 30mins exercise bike (-160), 30mins cross training (-310) plus a few weights and crunches. B - Cheerio crunchers (228), Skimmed Milk (35), Yoghurt (96) L - Tomato and herb pasta n sauce (242) Can of mushrooms (20), Can of tuna (105) D - Havent had this yet but im...

Well done with getting back on track! :) We all fall off the waggon sometimes! x

Woop woop!! Well done on the weight loss!! You'll be your goal weight in no time!! :)

Blimey....thats gonna be hard work!! Id make sure you drink plenty of water during the day time and try and have something light for lunch, maybe salads with fish or lean meat!! Im guessing there's a pool there so try and do as much swimming as you can to allow yourself a few extra calories...

Thought id keep track on here of all my daily eating habits and exercise!! Sunday 19th Sept B - Belvita biscuits (224), Apricot Yoghurt (96), Coffee with skimmed milk (35) L - 2 Slices of turkey (90) 2 small potatoes (125) cabbage (35) Parsnip (68) Stuffing (60) Gravy (50) Mustard (16) D...

Hello and welcome Nicki!! Congratulations on making the step to becoming a healthier you! We're all here for you if you have an questions or need a bit of support :) x

Definitely first thing in the morning stark bol**ck naked!! Lol!! Think its the same for everyone!! :)

Ah thanks Lindsey!! In the end i had a chicken tikka shashlick which came loaded with onion tomato and peppers and 1 chappati which was really dry, no oil dripped all over it! Made myself a little kebab with a bit of mint yoghurt! Was quite nice actually but i could have quite happily have ate a...

I go swimming at my gym now and i was a bit self concious at first that people were looking at me and all my flab...but to be honest, everyone is just interested in themselves and take no notice!! Im sure you'll be fine!! I tend to do around 40 mins but alternate breast stroke and front crawl so...

Hey everyone!! Going out for an Indian tonight with the family...nooooo!!! Any ideas what to have that is relatively low in cals?? And what do you normally have when you go?? I love chicken tikka masaala but i know thats totally out of the question!! :p

If you're a fan of pizza, try having the pizza express ones that you can buy from supermarkets! The sloppy guiseppy one that i love (spicy beef, onion and peppers) is only 612cal! Its soooooo nice!!! :)

Im skint as well to be fair but ive HAD to become a gym member otherwise id get no where!! My diet is never really that bad to be fair, ive always ate healthy but my downfall is a weekend with takeaways and drink!! Some exercise dvd's are good....i remember doing a Davina Mccall one years ago...

You've done crackin!! As i said, im very jealous compared with my 1lb loss this week, haha! At least its going in the right direction!! Yeah i do keep a food diary! On average i have about 1300 cals and 10g of sat fat a day!! Urrm, breakfast wise i have a bowl of cereal...normally cheerios or...

Well done on the STS!! Im so jealous you lost 7 pounds in the first week!!! I may have done if it wasnt all the shots i poured down my next last weekend....im actually staying sober this weekend though *shock horror!!* Lol!! x

Ahh yeah that really helps if you've got somebody doing it with you!! Means you can just rid the house full of all the junk and get the healthy stuff in! That good if his BM has come down though....it can only get better with a bit of weight loss!! Yeah wish all the thin people would sod...

No problem!! I love it but a lot of people say it tastes too artificial but i don't care so long as im drinking more!! Sounds as if you're doing really well :) Keep it going!! x

Haha, im lucky cuz my sister is a little bit bigger than me but we're both trying to lose weight ready for her wedding next May (Im bridesmaid and reeeeeally want to fit into a size 12 dress!!!) My work collegues are the worst though....constantly talking about food, constantly eating food...

I struggle with my alcohol intake every weekend!!! I can quite easily polish off 2 bottles of rose wine and then start on the vodka! I cant go to the pub and not drink though....and i dont want to not go to the pub because i see all my mates...grrrrr!!! And then there's always the after session...

Hi Jellybaby! About you wanting to try and drink more water....ive been buying the 1.5l bottles of volvic touch of fruit (sugar free ones of course!) And make sure i drink at least one of these a day before lunch time....really fills you up!! :) x

I feel your pain!! I go to the gym for 90mins, 6 times a week and still no weight loss....been told im not eating enough or im building muscle but i dont want to turn out like a big body builder!! Just wish those pounds would start coming off cuz im trying really hard :( x

You really need to be careful eating those very few calories! You'll start burning away your muscle instead of fat as you're body will think you're starving which will mean when you start eating normally you will just build up your fat stores again leading to a higher body fat percentage...

Well done on your weight loss Joh! It takes a lot of motivation and stamina to start an exercise program so you've done really well!! Congratulations! :) x

Only around 100 cals in my snacks.....kitkat comes in the most at 107 cal!! Just had me a drifter now, soooo yummy!! x

A bitesized drifter, blue ribband, toffee crisp, breakaway, kitkat, french fries, skips or squares!!! I luv my little snacks!!

I feel your pain! I stayed the same for 2 weeks even though i was eating around 1200 cal a day and exercising 4 times a week for 90mins! Turns out i wasnt eating enough so i started adding more protein to my diet and drink about 3 litres of water a day and its finally started shifting!! Keep on...

I had this same problem....turns out i wasnt eating enough! *shock horror!!* Because i was exercising and burning up to 450 calories per gym session but only taking in around 700 during the day, my body went into starvation mode so wasnt letting the fat go anywhere!! So im eating quite a fair...

Same to you Taz.....I find i stick to a diet much easier if i have people around encouraging me like on here cause unfortunately most of my friends are those horrible people who eat and drink for England but are still stick thin!!! Grrrr!! Good Luck! :D

Hey everyone! Haven't been on this forum for a long time....used to do slimfast but suffered a chronic leg problem so had to eat normal for the skin to heal! So, id lost 11lb using slimfast but results were short lived, my body fat percentage had actually increased so i must have just lost all...

Hello again!! Had to go to hospital today because the wound wouldn't stop bleeding! I had an emergency referal done to the derm clinic who apologised for not seeing me earlier as id previously contacted them to get me a sooner appointment but they refused to see me! Swabs have come back...

Thanks guys for your kind words!! Im not getting any better as of yet but ive got another appointment next week to see a specialist to see if they can find out what it actually is because nobody still seems to know :( Oh well, hope you're all doing well and ill check back in soon! Claire x

Hey everyone! Sorry i havent been on for a while...seems i have developed some kind of unknown skin infection in my legs which has caused me to not be able to walk cuz it makes my legs weep and hurt :( Im so upset because my doctors have told me i must not use a meal replacement diet so my...

I love my crosstrainer!! Think its loads easier than any other piece of gym equipment! I can do 30 mins on it....but then only managed 30 seconds of skipping the otherday as i thought i was about to die, lol! Just depends what you get used to i reckon!!

Ahh well im glad some people have had the same experiences, lol! I was starting to think i was really abnormal!! I only drink the coffee shake occasionally but still get 'the coffee wee' all the time! So strange!! Luckily because i work with the elderly, they can't hear when i let out a few...

Hey everyone!! Well i might as well go straight out and ask these questions!! Lol! Anybody else suffering from really bad wind?? I seem to do nothing but fart ever since i started slimfast, lol!! Perhaps im a bit lactose intolerant?? Also....my urine smells really strange!! Like sweet...

Hey!! Things aren't going too bad thanks...weight loss seems to have halted though! Lost 11lb overall but only lost a pound last week and have stayed the same this week! I can understand it though because I have to do shift work so completely mucks up what time i have my shakes...especially on...

Woop woop!! Well done :) Keep it going!!! x

Lost 2lbs last week :) Weigh in tomorrow....hoping for another pound! Feelingfat ~ 7lbs FattyMcBigbum ~ 10lb -1.6lb ~ 8.4lb to go!! Kes ~ 8lb x Alex x ~ 7lb Goreygirl ~ 8lbs Chan x ~ 6lbs vickynixon ~ 8lbs Biggirl86 ~ 10lbs + 1lb ~ 11lbs to go clarkey ~ 7lbs Jubean ~ 6lb crazyasadaizy ~ 6lb -...

I think its completely normal for most dieters to have a relapse and then feel absolutely terrible for it!! I myself have had a bad day on Friday at work so binged on a kebab and vodka! I felt like crying the next day because i knew my whole weeks worth of being good could have just been ruined...

2lbs off for me this week!! :D

Well clicking the welcome crazyasadaizy doesnt work, says i do not have permission to edit other peoples profile! But some of the edit options work on the User CP...not all though, very strange!! Lol!! Never mind, thanks for your help!! :p

I know this might seem like a daft question, but can somebody tell me how to edit my profile such as changing my current weight etc? Ive clicked on my name and its saying I dont have permission to edit somebody elses profile....but its my own!! :confused: In other news though, I have lost 2lbs...

Hi George, Welcome and good luck with your weight loss :)

My fave little nibble is a 2 finger mint or plain kit kat!! Its 107 calories so a little over but at least its chocolate and satisfying!! Also breakaways which are 99 calories, yummy!! :)

Try not to lose faith!! I had lost a pound on weigh day on Friday and i had a cheeky look on the scales today and it says ive put it back on, grrrr!! Never mind, got till friday to correct it again!

I found the lemon meringue one in boots!! I still haven't tried it yet, keeps looking at me in the fridge!! Off to boots again now to stock up again because im sure these half price offers will disappear soon now January is over and people are into the diet! I get 10% off in boots because im...

Im gonna try and go for 6lbs in February! Gonna have to try and work out extra hard on that cross trainer though that means!! :)

My fave is definitely the strawberry one, powder not bottled....tastes just like yazoo and mixes well with a fork instead of having to get the blender out!! I like the caffe latte bottled one too! :) Anyone tried the lemon meringue one yet??

Hi People!! Just thought i would say a little hello to everyone as i have only joined this site tonight! Wishing everyone good luck with your goals :) Claire x

Hey everyone! I have been using Slimfast for nearly 2 weeks now and have already managed to lose 8lbs! Thought i would join this messageboard for a bit of support because i know the going is going to get tough! :p Good Luck Everyone! Claire x