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  1. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Thank you darling!!!!!! You are doing fab! We will get there!!!
  2. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you so much ladies. So happy to be back. I am having some time of Saturday. It's my bestfriends sisters party and I want to drink. So may carb up from tomorrow. Still with you ladies. We can do this! We don't have to be perfect. Just as good as we can. Sticking to it at all is better...
  3. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Aawww thank you so very much! You are so lovely!!! You have given me a huge smile :D
  4. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Hi everyone! Sorry I have been AWOL. Reason is in my diary. I am still on the journey with you lovely people xxx
  5. Isis1981

    January starters February challenge

    Hi! Still not sure how to do the list on my iPhone app lol I lost 2lbs last Friday. So 5lb off all together now x
  6. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Hi ladies xxxxxxx Sorry I haven't been around. My bf (we had only been together since November and he lived in Ireland) was suppose to be coming over Wednesday. Last week was very stressful and this week was bad, so I ended it Tuesday. It had been stress since early on. He is an adorable...
  7. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Hehehehe give me some of your boobs and I will swap you some booty lol And thank you!!!!
  8. Isis1981

    January starters February challenge

    Thank you very much for updating mine. Wasn't sure how to get around it on my iPhone lol
  9. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Aawww thank you so much!!!! You have made my day!!! Xxxxxx
  10. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    4lbs is brilliant lol. Well done!!! Xxx
  11. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Aawww thank you so much!!!! My shoulders and neck are deceiving. I am bottom heavy lol xxx Yesterday. Shows my pear shape. I have heavy thighs xxx
  12. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    So true!!!! And yes, summer will be fabulous!!!
  13. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    That's totally understandable. For food week I added tiny bits of chicken to my meals. I was scared after last weekend to do more lol Yes, maybe your losses will just be a bit behind. There are quite a few people with smaller weekly losses. I see it on other things. You will be fine babes xxx
  14. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Maybe you are one of the people who needs more calories to lose. For some TS puts them in starvation. Maybe try adding lean protein?
  15. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Aawww thank you!!! Lol. I think being 6ft2 helps. And even when I was having my op at 21.5 stone, the anaesthetist said I wasn't a risk, as I had the shoulders and neck of a slim person lol And thank you again! Yes, I am very happy. In 2010 I did 2st 4lbs in the same time. But I did do it at...
  16. Isis1981

    January starters February challenge

    I think I said my goal would be 10lbs. I have lost 3lbs on my first feb weigh in! ?
  17. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Aawww thank you lovely!!!
  18. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Well done!!!
  19. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    5lbs gain gone and 3lbs with it! So another 3lbs down! 23lbs down in 4 weeks! Yay!
  20. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    5lbs gain gone and 3lbs with it! So another 3lbs down! 23lbs down in 4 weeks! Yay!
  21. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Mine has the colours on the side of the bottle to compare it to. And yes, anything pink or darker us ketosis. First wee in the morning before a drink is best. It's my 4th weigh in tomorrow. It's been good week and I had a 5lb gain kickback from having Saturday off to have a night out with my...
  22. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you very much ladies! Did these ones today! I loved my collarbones Hehehehe 4th weigh day tomorrow. Had to shift my kickback weight from having Saturday off. So haven't got my hopes up. But I am happy and focused on general xxx
  23. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Did this collage to keep me motivated today xxx
  24. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Very well said!!! As usual!!! Xxxx
  25. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I between adding food and having Saturday off to go out with my family. I was 17st 5lbs on Monday morning. Today I finally got back to my Friday weigh day weight of 17st. I feel like I have wasted nearly a week. But onwards and downwards. Still got my cold too. Hope yours shifts soon. Eggs...
  26. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you very much! I have a cold too. It's driving me mad! I had the same words in my head too lol The challenges we overcome will make us even more proud of ourselves in the end xxx
  27. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I keep picking at bits of protein when doing the kids dinner. Need to stop it. I have had some personal stresses. And I think I am letting it affect my focus :( How are you Darcy?
  28. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you lovely. So far so good! I avoided adding veg lol. Sounds like you are on to a winner!
  29. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Sounds it! I am trying another add a meal today as I realised I defrosted lots of chicken for this week lol. So adding chicken with slim rice. It's nice x
  30. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Thank you very much sweetheart! Good luck with February! Xxx
  31. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Aawww we don't always realise how many diet demons we have. I am going to switch back to low carb when I switch from Exante. Going to try and eat relatively low carb forever to maintain. Good luck with getting back onto Exante babes!
  32. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Well done Rich!!! That is amazing!!!!!
  33. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Yeah. I have been lucky to have had no WLS related complications. I am even perfect with all my vitamin levels. Which is very rare. That's why my GP is unsure my WLS was done properly lol I always forget I have mild IBS too. So that may be what caused the pain. I have had gallstones for years...
  34. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thanks darling. I ate carbs yesterday to be able to go out with my mom and sister to cheer my mom up. Had a great night, no stomach pain and 2lbs of the 4lbs were gone when I got home and weighed today. And that was not naked and after water and coffee lol So back to TS today. I think the veg...
  35. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Well done everyone. Had carbs yesterday and had a great night out with my family. 2lb of my 4lb water weight gain has gone too. And that was weighing after coffee, cups of water and not my normal naked lol Back to plan today!
  36. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Thank you very much ladies. I am gonna keep an eye on it. Ate some proper food today in case I have one mild drink later. Had turkey burger and egg. No pain. So it seems that veg may well be the culprit. As it was like trapped wind that was crippling. Thank you so much for your caring and...
  37. Isis1981

    January starters February challenge

    Well done!!!
  38. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    My weight has shot up four pounds. And my body still hurts :'( My mom needs cheering up and wants to go out tonight. I will have to treat myself to diet Pepsi. Not sure what to do with food week. Can't cope with the pain I went through. And I am usually good with pain. I do remember that...
  39. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    My weight has shot up four pounds. And my body still hurts :'( My mom needs cheering up and wants to go out tonight. I will have to treat myself to diet Pepsi. Not sure what to do with food week. Can't cope with the pain I went through. And I am usually good with pain x
  40. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Beautiful!!!!
  41. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    That is so very true!!!
  42. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    My pleasure! This place is certainly awesome. The support is invaluable. Have fun Sparkley x
  43. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Yeah! Maybe you will average out weekly, more than the people who go fast at the beginning.
  44. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I am stumped then! Hehehehe I drink about 3 litres of water and loads and loads of green tea, nettle tea, peppermint tea, oolong tea, black coffee lol No wonder I an always peeing lol
  45. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I love how empowering and positive you are. I feel blessed to have you as my friend xxx
  46. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    *******happy birthday lovely sparkley
  47. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Did you just to food week then? Are you drinking loads? Are you exercising? I hear too much can slow losses. Hopefully you will get a weight loss whoosh soon. It is disheartening! Thank you Sparkley!!!!
  48. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Eating chicken, broccoli and cauliflower left my stomach in agony! Milk and eggs may have to be my extras! Don't know if it was the chicken or veg! lol And thank you lovely!
  49. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    What week are you on?? My stomach is in agony after eating a little chicken, broccoli and cauliflower for food week :(
  50. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    We sure will! If food week doesn't mess me up lol Welcome Gem and well done! What is C9?
  51. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Well done ladies!!! And thank you! 1lb more would have got me to 16st 13lb. I hope it comes soon! Xxx
  52. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    It would have took me to 16st 13lbs too! lol We will get there! Thank you lovely! And yes, the drop will be tomorrow. But it's good week lol. Dammit. It may help my system when I stop back to TS xxx
  53. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I done my official weigh in this morning a wavered between a 3 and 4lb loss. So will call it 3. That makes it 20 lbs in 3 weeks. I did want to hit 21lbs properly. But I won't get upset over that xxx
  54. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I done my official weigh in this morning a wavered between a 3 and 4lb loss. So will call it 3. That makes it 20 lbs in 3 weeks. I did want to hit 21lbs properly. But I won't get upset over that xxx
  55. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Yay! You can do it!
  56. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I have a cold. But still sticking to plan. My weigh in is in the morning. Then good week starts. Chicken and broccoli planned mainly. Maybe some fish too lol
  57. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    It's funny how Exante can make us crave veg! Lol
  58. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I appear to have developed a cold. Feeling poo!!! This weather is getting me down! My food week is from tomorrow too. Protein and broccoli coming up lol
  59. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Very well said!!!!
  60. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    It's been ok thanks. Picked at a little gammon today. I don't feel bad. But need to make sure I stop this new habit. Glad it's been protein lol
  61. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Well done Sparkley! You have done a fab three weeks and been able to socialise. Losing 1lb is fab. And you thought you may STS or gain! You are doing brilliantly. And so helpful and supportive to the rest of us too. Thank you xxx
  62. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    That's brilliant work there! It's damage limitation and the best thing to have done. As you remain on plan still. That's the type of thing that shows learning!
  63. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    This sure is a roller coaster road Sparkley! I treated myself to 4 tiny spicy meatballs today. I don't feel bad. They are very meaty and yummy lol
  64. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I am pretty happy with progress now. I had a stern word with myself the other day. I agree. Pointless to aim for perfection. Just gonna do my best! Xxx
  65. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Fold the pack over and put it in the fridge. I drain it though. I am planning on just adding chicken or fish and broccoli in food week lol
  66. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    The rice and noodles are good. As they aren't thick enough for the texture to be dreadful. Plus I mix it in the pack lol
  67. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I use a phone. Hopefully someone on a desktop site can help. You had managed it. You just had to write underneath it before posting x
  68. Isis1981

    January starters February challenge

    Mine will be the first Friday. I am setting my target as 10lbs. I don't know how to cut and paste on the phone app lol
  69. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Are you using a PC or phone? Thank you for reposting sparkleys post though. I missed that one!
  70. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I have a special bowl/wide soup cup with matching ceramic spoon I use. And I special glass, for a small glass of coca cola zero. Added slim noodles to my curry today. Haven't finished it yet. Very filling. One slim pack lasts me a few days, as I only add a little due to my previously...
  71. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Thanks darling. Been doing some hard thinking lol
  72. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    19lbs off now. Weigh day is Friday. This week I have upped my water intake. I realised I was drinking green tea with a hint of lemon too. So cut that out just in case. Drinking purr green tea, peppermint tea, oolong tea and nettle tea this week lol xxx
  73. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    We have to learn to forgive ourselves and be kind to ourselves. We are only here because we find food is a problem. We will never be perfect with food. We simply have to learn over time to be better. To unlearn old habits. So become empowered. That doesn't happen over night ladies. But we...
  74. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Brilliant goal! And so well said! Xxx
  75. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I had the bolognese. It's my least favourite. But the man I bought products off put loads in the box lol. I spiced it and added slim rice. It was slightly better than usual xxx
  76. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I can imagine!!! Yuck!
  77. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    That must he a typo! I know there have been mistakes on packs before! Surely it's hot water lol
  78. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I have heard people say they have used them and they are fine. Glad you are feeling a little better. We are all here for you babes xxx
  79. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Well done on losses!!! (((Hugs))) Smidge. Really hope you are ok xxx
  80. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Aawww thank you so much darling xxxx that's lovely xxx And yes, SS is amazing!
  81. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I am like that Rich. Picking could get out if hand if I indulge. Well done on resisting the roast dinner Dietgal! Xxx
  82. Isis1981

    Sunday 25th Day 1

    Good luck!!
  83. Isis1981

    Some shakes too sweet???

    I blend it with ice and leave it in the fridge for a bit. It's lovely that way x
  84. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Oh do! It's lovely blended with ice and hot.
  85. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I bought a mixture. Then I bought 96 products of a man selling them. There were loads of toffee caramel. Not keen on it at all cold. Love it hot. The mint choc is to die for hot lol
  86. Isis1981

    Do I have to have a week off

    When I did it in 2010, it was week 5 or 6 you added it I think. I am think it may have been totally low cal/low carb food week. It is much more controlled now x
  87. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Same here. I was a low carber when I had the motivation. Never thought I would go back on VLCD. And here I am. Bought 9 weeks worth in total and managing to save money for my next lot (that's really not like me at all) Feeling positive that this time I can crack this!
  88. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Well done!!! Drinking a hot toffee caramel shake with sweeteners. It's so much nicer hot!
  89. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you darling. You are so right. I feel positive today. Much better than yesterday! Xxx
  90. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Hi everyone! Nice to see you all so motivated!
  91. Isis1981

    Offers from Exante

    Dried food can hardly change I would think. I guess they have to have best before dates, or nothing would ever be bought lol
  92. Isis1981

    Offers from Exante

    I bought some OD ones off a guy. They are fine x
  93. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you babes. You are right. When my perspective is right I feel very positive about this journey. I need to focus on some NSV's (non scale victories) xxx
  94. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I totally agree xxxx and thank you to you also. You are always so positive and supportive. It means a lot to me xxx
  95. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I add a pinch of salt, a sprinkle of mixed herbs and a sprinkle of mint to my shepherds pie. I have seen others say they add half an oxo cube to theirs. I love the shepherds pie x
  96. Isis1981

    Before&After 5st lost... and back again.

    It's amazing how much more vibrant we feel when we drop excess weight!
  97. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Weight was down to 17st 2lbs. 1lb off in 6 days. But at least it's moving lol
  98. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I add garlic powder, balti powder and ground pepper. It seems to thicken it up a bit. I love it that way xxx I hope your 3lb shifts soon. Water weight is annoying! Xxx
  99. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I love the curry. But that's because I flavour it with the things I flavour my homemade curries with lol The slim rice with chilli was tummy! I flavour all the packs though lol You haven't got far to go now BB! Well done! I hate the raspberry porridge as porridge! But did try the apple and...
  100. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    You are such a beautiful soul. Thank you. I feel blessed to have connected with you on this journey. I feel much better this morning thank you. Love to you darling. Thank you for you beautiful support and the time you take to explain and talk. It's invaluable xxx
  101. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I also have been dieting since teens. Managed to diet my way to 27.5 stone. 17st 3 now. Did get to 15st 7/8. It will all happen. It just feels interminable. Tomorrow I will be back to upbeat me (hopefully lol) xxx
  102. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I know you are definitely right. I guess I have been on this journey so long and hiccuped so many times, I fear it happening again if the losses don't give me a reason to stay on track. I will get there. We all will. And slower is better for the body for sure.
  103. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I stuck to the minute bite of chicken. Didn't feel overly tempted. Just my mind liked the food lol
  104. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I am unplanned at a kids party. Trying to avoid everything. Had a chicken breast nugget and stripped the coating lol
  105. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you very much. I hope so. I know you are right too. My calorie lacking brain is being unreasonable lol
  106. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    You can do it!!!! We always love you around here Dietninja! Xxx
  107. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Trying to decide what I want to lose lol
  108. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Yay to 7lbs less on the new scales! I need some new precision scales. Mine are doing my head in!
  109. Isis1981

    Offers from Exante

    You do offer some brilliant deals!
  110. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    My weight is still sticking. So making a concerted effort to drink even more water now. Find cold water harder in this weather. But it's gotta be done. So less herbal tea now and more water lol
  111. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I am in! I love goal challenges. My body have lost any weight for 5 days though. But I am looking slimmer. Feel like having a fall out with my metabolism lol
  112. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Hope it eases babes xxx I have a quiet weekend planned. Plenty of tidying up I could get on with.......lol xxxx
  113. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    My pleasure babes. Sorry I can't help much. But we are here to rant to, talk to, seek support from any time x
  114. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I haven't been exercising other than walking either. I drink a lot if green and peppermint tea. Not sure if it's helping at all lol Maybe you have a whoosh coming! When we are barely eating, we do want to see big drops at the scales. That's normal xxx
  115. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Ok. Are you exercising a lot? I hear that can slow things down. In any other diet, your loss would be amazing. We just want more on this diet. *** What cuisine you going to have BB?
  116. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Are you drinking enough? And do you have much to lose?
  117. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Thank you very much darling xxx
  118. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Aawww thank you very much ladies. 17lbs down now and feeling pretty damn good! Craving egg today though hehehehehe
  119. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I absolutely love that! Well said! Thank you darling!!! Xxxx
  120. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    H&B and GMC confirmed it's an online only product. So I will order online xxx
  121. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I will have a look in H&B's thanks lovely xxx
  122. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you very much ladies. Your support is invaluable xxx
  123. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Well done ladies!!! Going great guns!!! My scales wavered between a 2 and 3lb loss this morning. I gave away my scales that do half pounds lol. So I will say 2lbs for week two. I am happy to have lost and look forward to week three x
  124. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you lovely xxx My scales wavered between a 2 and 3lb loss this morning. I gave away my scales that do half pounds lol. So I will say 2lbs for week two. I am happy to have lost and look forward to week three.
  125. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you serialslimmer and Jayne!!! You both are so right! I have to see the positives of it! You guys are great! And I can imagine serialslimmer!!!! I gagged thinking of it! Lol
  126. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    That's looks delicious!!!
  127. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    No....I couldn't eat it without it being mixed in the curry! I can't imagine having to taste it lol
  128. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    People keep saying it's amazing. Is it anymore carbs than other packs?
  129. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I don't have a local Waitrose. I will have a look around different supermarkets. Thanks lovely xxx
  130. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I am going to buy the pasta while they are in the penny sale x
  131. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I have my first pack around 12pm. My serving pack is between 5 and 6 now and my last pack about 8-9. Tried two small scoops of slim rice with my curry pack today. It's strange stuff, but helped make it more like a meal. It has no carbs and 7 cals per 100g. I kept seeing the products...
  132. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you darling :D Tried two small scoops of slim rice with my curry today. Filled me up! Kept seeing people saying they have slim pasta. It was nice mixed in the curry. But a strange flavour and texture on it's own. It satisfied my rice craving though!
  133. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Welcome to the new joiners to this brilliant thread!
  134. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I like the lemon. May only buy a couple of peanut butter. As I love real peanut butter. And may be disappointed to. My weight has stayed at 2lbs loss since monday. Weigh day tomorrow. Week two looks like its gonna be a very small loss. But 2lbs is still progress!
  135. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I feel tired just reading about them! My body aches at the thought!
  136. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you Darcy and Dietninja!! Yes. The double choc is very cakey heated. I want to buy some peanut ones. I love peanut taste lol Been having head cravings today. My body isn't as bad as my head feels lol
  137. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Nice to see you still around Dietninja! Glad you are feeling good!
  138. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I tried the lemon one the other day. It defo grew on me with each bit lol Well done on your loss!!! Doing fab!!!
  139. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I ADORE rice. I am not even cooking it for the kids while I am on this diet! ???
  140. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I didn't get any of them. Forgot if I liked them from last time. Gonna order some when I get more lol
  141. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Had a choc orange bar for breakfast today. Love it!!! Mentally I feel like I wish I could eat a meal. But know I want to stick to the diet! The head is a powerful thing x
  142. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Well done Sparkley!!!!! We can definitely do this! This is our year!
  143. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I am very well thank you Sparkley. My battery conked out on my scales today. Brought a new one. But I think it's my scales telling me not to weigh every morning ??? Every time my brain don't work I say "sorry. I am only on 600 cals a day. My brain can't cope" lol So the bib with VLCD on and...
  144. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Well done!!!!! Weigh in or not! That took iron will! It's sad about your hubbies friend. That's no age xxx
  145. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Hehehehe!!! Just a few months! Cooking for the kids and having to refrain from tasting properly is hard too. But I have to focus on the loses! People apologise when they eat in front of me. I keep telling them I have to learn to be ok. And not need a bib when I see food! Lol
  146. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    My mouth watered at the thought of onion rings! My youngest son was just eating sour cream and chine Pringles. I could smell them in the next room. Then he put them in front of me. I had to hide them away lol
  147. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you very much!!!
  148. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Definitely!!! Water is a natural thing and can be rectified. Fat is a lot more disheartening!
  149. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I mean like when we gain water weight overnight.....if it could tell us if it is water that has been gained, and how much it is lol
  150. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you very much babes! And yeah! It's too hard to get to have the full variety. I keep hearing of a peanut bar that's calling my name lol
  151. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Woohoo! We will be rich and slim! Lol I am ok thanks. Tried the lemon bar for the first time today. It was lovely. I might have a chilli today actually! Been trying to decide what I fancy lol Have a great time at the cinema lovely!
  152. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Thank you Sparkley xxx I think we would all feel the same. Water gain is still annoying! We needs a scales that can say you weight x amount and this amount of it is annoying water weight lol xxx Fingers crossed it's gone by Wednesday. Keeping hydrated should help xxxx
  153. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I have been tossing up whether to try the new meal packs. May add variety lol. Want to find the peanut bars too. I tried Cambridge shakes in 2012 I think. I only really liked the tetra packs. But it didn't seem like much was in them lol Thank you so much for adding positivity to my diary xxx...
  154. Isis1981

    Before&After 5st lost... and back again.

    babbling is good! It's my expertise lol
  155. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Yeah! Realise how different that was in behaviour to before. You are doing great. And thank you lovely xxx
  156. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    In the grand scheme of takeaways and staying in ketosis, three chicken wings was awesome!!! I think everyone's losses are fab! I added the tiniest bit of fish to my meal pack last night. It was like heaven! I have lost 2lbs over the weekend. I think I have settled quite well into this diet x
  157. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    On day 11. Scales were another pound down today. 17lbs off now :D Added a tiny (and I mean tiny lol)! bit of boiled fish with my meal pack last night. Felt like a treat. It was lovely. I usually eat loads of protein. So just needed it. Mainly drank black coffee today. Started the day with...
  158. Isis1981

    Raspberry porridge

    You did fab! I hope Exante helps you hit your target x
  159. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Yes! Too fast!
  160. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Lol thanks! When I did Exante in 2010, we would make the shakes into a thick mix and put it in a ramekin. The microwave them. It then came out like a muffin lol
  161. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    And should have said thank you!
  162. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Is that a big one? Or a few on one plate? Sorry to be a nuisance!
  163. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    The complexities of food and our relationship with it! Cooking for my boys and not being able to truly taste it as I go along is difficult.
  164. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    It's all trial and error I guess babes x
  165. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    We are like people with a problem with food lol. It's amazing how my mind about body can react to just seeing food lol Drinking a plain chocolate shake as hot as I type. It seems more filling hot for some reason. Even though the liquid is thinner. I may be strange though lol
  166. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    It can make this diet just a bit more "normal" lol
  167. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Good idea! I may try that with my toffee caramel shakes. How do you do it with shakes?
  168. Isis1981

    Raspberry porridge

    Just water. Made it more runny than the ones like scones. Gas mark 6. They were yummy.
  169. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you greeneyedgirl!!! Tess: the scones were made with less water. So it's a stickier firmer mixture. The cakes I made into a runny cake consistency. I don't add anything but water. Then put in the over on gas mark six and checked a few times. I am told on baking paper, you can make them...
  170. Isis1981

    Another Newbie

    Just post on here when you feel you are weakening. Or read how well people are doing. It really helps! Xxx
  171. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    It's always best to do what suits your body best Dietninja!!! Good luck and defo keep lurking and chatting. You are lovely xxx
  172. Isis1981

    Raspberry porridge

    Raspberry porridge. Made with more water for more cake texture. As oppose to more likes scones yesterday x
  173. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I was down a pound today. So that's 16lbs now! Just made my raspberry porridge into mini cakes. Did my apple and cinnamon like little scones yesterday. Much better than the porridge! I will post pics of both days.
  174. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Hi all! I hope your hubby has a lovely day Sparkley! Gammon and egg sounds delicious! I have a day in today. It will be a long day! My youngest son is coming home later though. That should help! Hope everyone has a great day!
  175. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Really enjoyed my curry! Made it very spicy today! Yummy!!
  176. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Finally home. Had a lovely day with my family. My head isn't hurting hardly now. Sat through my brother and sister eating a feast of a Chinese takeaway. Drank green tea and then peppermint tea. Stole a tiny piece of pork out my sister curry and then walked home quickly with my bags. It was...
  177. Isis1981

    Raspberry porridge

    My pleasure!
  178. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you very much babes. Feeling much better now thanks. My head hurts a bit still. I will stay focused and my weight will move!
  179. Isis1981

    What the hell is going on in my tummy??

    Roflmao!!!!! You make me giggle!
  180. Isis1981

    Raspberry porridge

    I loved the curry when I flavoured it. I flavour all meals while they are soaking. With the porridge you add water (not a lot) a mix until it is soft. I am told if you make it runny with a egg white added, you can make pancakes too. I put mine in a silicone tray and baked on gas mark 5-6 for...
  181. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Great advice!!! I will try to think xxx
  182. Isis1981

    Raspberry porridge

    Just made porridge into cakes. Got the idea on a group. Much nicer!
  183. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Glad you are both feeling better! Thanks about the pics. Mid journey is important to keep the motivation for further progress xxx
  184. Isis1981

    What the hell is going on in my tummy??

    Hehehehehehehe I am like Thunderpants some days! Nearly fly off my bed! Lol
  185. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you very much lovely. I hope you have a lovely Saturday too xxx
  186. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Well said!!! A rebirth! Exciting!
  187. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I promised myself I would leave the scales until next Friday. I didn't! And still at 15lbs loss. Three days now. I think my body dropped so much it has annoyed itself! My body is drained! TOTM was late and has been so bad that I have the nastiest of headaches today and feel wiped out...
  188. Isis1981

    What the hell is going on in my tummy??

    Was bad overnight too roflmao!
  189. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Aawww you can do this!!!!! We all have it in our own power. The power to want to achieve. The power to conquer our food demons. I don't want to be a slave to food my whole life xxx
  190. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    A holiday is definitely a good incentive to lose weight! I save my first pack until afternoon. It works well for me that way xxx
  191. Isis1981

    Newbie here

    Welcome and good luck! I started last Friday. You did really well on Cambridge. I have used their products. But not had a consultant. I prefer the taste of Exante shakes. I hope you enjoy it!
  192. Isis1981

    Another Newbie

    I find day one exciting. It's very hard. But I think of each pack as a step towards my goal! Hope you managed it. Joining will help you kickstart it properly x
  193. Isis1981

    What the hell is going on in my tummy??

    I have heard in mentioned lots as a side effect. I have had it too lol
  194. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Me too! It helped me feel better!
  195. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Exactly!!!! Some say they miss the need to try and lose weight. So I plan to challenge myself to other things. If I can conquer this, I can do anything!
  196. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Thank you so much! You have done so well too! Love your pics! 15 stone 5lbs I think was the lowest I got to. I will be so happy when I get back there and past it! We can do this!!! We have proven we can do this! And then get to goal!
  197. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Great idea! I started my weight loss journey at 27.5 stone. I lost 6 st, had weight loss surgery and lost another 6. Still had another 2-3 stone to go. My 7 year relationship ended mid 2013 and I went off the rails. Over time gained 4 stone. With low carb and Exante I have now lost 2.5...
  198. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I salivate over anything that can be eaten properly right now! Even a bowl of rice! Lol
  199. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you so very much. You made me smile lovely :D
  200. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Awesome!!!! I am sure I have seen them! But rarely lol
  201. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I could google it. But prefer to ask....what is it? Lol
  202. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    We can really do this Sparkley and BB! I am not letting the food giants win! Skinny jeans beat fattening food in my mind! Sometimes it's our focus why we notice more. You name your child a name. Then every child in the world seems to be named the same. I think it can be some of the same lol
  203. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Thank you Sparkley! Sounds like a good plan for Sunday! I agree about lack of hunger doesn't stop thoughts of food. And food is everywhere I look! On TV, friends posting pics etc. Without my kids, this will be a long weekend. Gotta fill my time!
  204. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Aawww thanks lovely! Partly only. My journey is is the first post on this diary. 6 stone was a combination of low carb and VLCD. Then I had weight loss surgery. Lost another 6st mainly with low carb. Then gained four of 12s stone loss back after my 7 year relationship ended 18 months ago. I...
  205. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I think I am going to have a bath too. My boys are not here to disturb me. I should make the most of it lol
  206. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Going to try carbonara for the first time today. I have left it soaking for now. Seems to be what many suggest. I have flavoured it already too. Bought a special cup bowl with a matching crockery spoon today. To make meals for more a treat. And the spoon is small, so it will ensure I eat slowly x
  207. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    That is so true! It's because it takes a chunk of weight to feel slimmer. So it seems almost abstract until it affects how clothes fit etc! Thank you lovely xxx This pic is me 12 April 2011 and me today. Done them because of having similar dresses on lol
  208. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I think I feel really cold from the inside out this evening!
  209. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I enjoyed it. Was nice than it cold. Was cakey and comforting lol Glad you managed to make yourself feel better babes xxx
  210. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you very much darling!!!
  211. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Just had my second pack of the day. Warmed up double choc bar. Tried warm mint choc shake today too. Both were nice! Xxx
  212. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Habits are hard! Just had my second pack of the day. Warmed up double choc bar. Tried warm mint choc shake today too. Both were nice! Xxx
  213. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I stopped drinking in the house at New Years. And I have been avoiding going out at the weekend too. I have no kids this weekend. It's gonna be hard to fill my time without being out with friends or thinking of food! I am surprised I haven't missed alcohol. I may miss it this weekend though lol
  214. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Brilliant! I am loving Exante again. Easier than most diets I try x Glad you found a healthy, useful compromise Dietninja xxx
  215. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    It is worth it! :D Happy Friday to you and all xxx
  216. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Thank you so much lovely xxx
  217. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Well done ladies! My first week last remained at 1st 1lbs. I am very happy. TOTM has only just finally kicked in. But my mood is lifting already. We can do this!
  218. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you very much lovely ladies! I am Very happy and focused! Xxxxxx
  219. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Stayed at 1st 1lbs (15lbs) in one week! I am happy. Still determined to keep going!! This is good!
  220. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Thank you!! The green tea gets me through lol Good luck for you weigh in too babes! Xxx
  221. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you! And to you xxx
  222. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Another day complete! Copious amounts of green tea, water, coffee, toffee caramel shake. Loved the vanilla shake. And had spaghetti bolognese for dinner. I flavoured it spicy and added more water to it after microwaving. Made it a bit better. Official weigh in the morning!!!
  223. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Welcome! And well done! My first official weigh in day is tomorrow. How are you finding LL?
  224. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Thank you ladies...Managed to order it in another colour. I am feeling ok on this diet. Not too hungry. I feel a bit hazy though. Never drank so much green tea in my life! ???
  225. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you very much lovely xxx
  226. Isis1981

    Raspberry porridge

    Hiya Loved your pose serialslimmer. And well done on your fantastic loss. I added balti curry powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder to my curry and loved it like that lol
  227. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Now Amazon is having some issue and won't let orders be paid for. An internal error. I am over this day! I should just sleep lol
  228. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    My phone got stolen in a bar at Christmas. So I shopped around and bought a used one from a shop. £170 . 8 days later the LCD screen cracks while charging. I google it and find it's as common problem with that type of phone. So I took it back and they told me I bent it myself! And that there is...
  229. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    After a terrible day, I like the idea of 10 days lol
  230. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you very much! And you. Gonna kick of with a toffee caramel shake soon. It's been lots of green tea so far this morning xxx
  231. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you Darcy!! And you xxx Went on the scales to see if they would cheer me up. My weigh day is tomorrow. I am down 1st 1lbs today. May have a kickback tomorrow. But I am smiling today x
  232. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I have never had two bars. Most days I have two shakes though. It's amazing how we can feel bloated and it makes us feel so fat. The power of the mind is incredible.
  233. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Thank you ladies!!!! I am much happier thank you xxx I was on low carb until 2 days before I started Exante. Two days previous I ate some carbs. And my weight shot up 7lbs. Soooo, I assume 7 was easy loss. And I probably went back into ketosis easily. It's amazing a hormonal woman's week...
  234. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I have my first pack late. But I think it suits my lifestyle that way. I will need to watch that last one on iPlayer. They always told us after surgery, eating slowly is important. But don't take more than 20 mins. As it gets to grazing time then. I woke up grumpy again, weighed and am...
  235. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Was it on again today?
  236. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    I am getting on ok thanks lovely. My weigh day is Friday. But after some life stress, I stepped on the scales today and am 12lbs down so far. Pretty happy with that! Xxx I am a curry addict. I made my curry pack taste nice lol. I haven't seen the curry and rice pack on the site x
  237. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you very much. I am realising that the most stress will be if I fall of the wagon due to life stresses. While I have this positive focus.....I can cope with anything else :D
  238. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Yeah you should!!! And thank you xxx
  239. Isis1981

    cracked lips?

    I have been using coconut oil on mine x
  240. Isis1981

    starting again tomorrow :)

    Glad it's going well for you Daniel! X
  241. Isis1981

    Eager to get going !!!

    Welcome! Good luck on your Exante journey with your hubby!
  242. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Just had the chilli bean meal pack for the first time! Oh my! I added a pinch of salt, a sprinkle of garlic powder and curry powder! I didn't want it to end! That was lovely!!
  243. Isis1981

    02/01/15 Starters! Whoes with me????? :)

    Well done on your loss Sparkley!!!
  244. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Got a big stress at present WITH PMTish feelings. Body is still playing about. Haven't come off plan though. Wasn't going to weigh until Friday. But due to the stress I wanted to see...and I am now down 12lbs since Friday! Something to smile about! Today I have had a banana shake and I not...
  245. Isis1981

    Raspberry porridge

    Curry I added flavours to. Made it nice. Spaghetti bolognese definitely needs herbs and a pinch of salt. I add bits to shepherds pie. But it's the most palatable straight off. I haven't tried the carbonara yet x
  246. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Thank you Darcy!!! You are right!
  247. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    Just had the shepherds pie again. Flavoured it and added a tiny amount of mint in vinegar to feel like from a jar of mint sauce lol My TOTM is messing around this time and trying to fight feeling PMTish. Not hungry. But have that want to pick I tend to have at this time. I won't start picking...
  248. Isis1981

    Isis's Journey to becoming a Goddess

    I worry about that lol I don't think I can could with three shakes. I have two most days and a meal. Just having an iced toffee caramel shake with coffee in it!
  249. Isis1981

    Raspberry porridge

    Mine was smooth. That was what I was gagging over lol. The texture was wrong in my mouth lol
  250. Isis1981

    Sheridan's Weekly Weigh In!

    You are doing really well!
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