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  1. SammyLou

    New year New start....I'm back :)

    Good luck everyone! I'm also getting back on the wagon tomorrow!
  2. SammyLou

    Newbie

    Hi and welcome! This isn't an easy fix but if you're in the right mindset and have the willpower the results make it incredibly rewarding. It is the same principle as CD although you get no official counselling - the support on here is invaluable, even if it is simply reading through fellow...
  3. SammyLou

    Had a bad day...

    Hey shoegirl (love the name) it doesn't sound like you will have done too much damage if any at all. So long as you get back on it today you'll be just fine :) I hope today is better for you love x
  4. SammyLou

    Movies that inspire! Suggestions?

    It's got to be Rocky IV! Sylvester Stallone Mmmm :)
  5. SammyLou

    Purple marks after exercising?

    Hi DizzP They sound like stretchmarks to me. Palmer's cocoa butter is very good for helping with them or I know some people who swear by Bio Oil although I've not tried it myself. Well done on your loss so far!
  6. SammyLou

    Feel really sick!

    Ooh Angel Delight type pudding sounds interesting-how do you do that?
  7. SammyLou

    Exante Food Porn Star Name

    It's got to be Ms Domino Jalfrezi for me lol :)
  8. SammyLou

    Weightloss Spreadsheet & Graphs

    Wow my inner geek LOVES this!! My goal weight is estimated about a month earlier than I expected although does seem to be creeping further away.... that's all the motivation I need to stay on track and I'll be at goal within November some time :) :) :)
  9. SammyLou

    Anyone starting on monday?

    Good luck to all you guys starting today x
  10. SammyLou

    Bedroom success...

    I just put on a pair of 16/18 Primark pyjamas that have NEVER fit me before :) :) :) Bet you wondered what I was going to say didn't you 8)
  11. SammyLou

    Starting TS, 22/08/11 after Something finally clicked...

    Ha ha Let's Do It!! Shimmy shimmy shake shake wiggle wiggle pose :)
  12. SammyLou

    Starting TS, 22/08/11 after Something finally clicked...

    I LOVE Zumba! Am longing for the day when I can shake my thang without my backside carrying on for 5 mins after I've stopped :)
  13. SammyLou

    Total Solution Kellys diary to a new me x

    I'd increase the lodger's rent as payback for the mental torture :)
  14. SammyLou

    Total Solution Kellys diary to a new me x

    Hey Kel It doesn't sound like anything should have kicked you out of ketosis... Hopefully the way you're feeling is a random 'blip' that doesn't last too long! X
  15. SammyLou

    Starting TS, 22/08/11 after Something finally clicked...

    Good luck for the next week tiggertoes. I look forward to reading about your journey x
  16. SammyLou

    my personal challenge

    Honey I've just been catching up on your daily weigh-ins and you're an inspiration. You're clearly very motivated and I've found it helpful to get past the massive craving I've got for a Sunday night takeaway! Good luck and I look forward to keeping up with your progress. X
  17. SammyLou

    Rosies weight loss - 59lbs to go

    Wow Rose that's an amazing loss last time! Welcome back and hope it goes just as well for you this time round xx
  18. SammyLou

    Weight loss/Exercise dilemma

    Hi Emily, I've always been much more swayed by how I look and feel rather than how much I weigh. Although exercising may slow down your weight loss (or possibly mean you put on a tiny bit) this will be due to building up muscles and you are still likely to be losing the unhealthy fat. Also...
  19. SammyLou

    Hair loss?

    My hair is one of the things I've always quite liked whether I've been fat or thin so hair loss was a major consideration for me before I started. Although if this diet stopped the hair growing on my legs it would be a very welcome side effect :)
  20. SammyLou

    Hair loss?

    Hi Sparkle I'm just starting week 5 and I haven't really noticed any hair loss... although I do have an awful lot of hair to begin with!! This was one of the things that concerned me - I dabbled with LighterLife for about 3 days last year (it made me feel very ill!) and the counsellor suggested...
  21. SammyLou

    A little bit of fun

    Giggles
  22. SammyLou

    Best Moisturiser

    Afternoon, Have any of you super-slimmers found a good body moisturiser that doesn't cost the earth? I've always been lazy with moisturiser but figure that my skin may need a little bit of help if I'm losing weight quite quickly - I'm also very prone to stretchmarks (even though I've not had...
  23. SammyLou

    Couch to 5k

    It would be great to have a buddy for some motivation :) I've never run before but it's something I've always wanted to do... And what better time! x
  24. SammyLou

    MrMoJo - Saturday - Week 11

    That's great news Mr Mojo-welldone! Good luck for the next week..
  25. SammyLou

    Couch to 5k

    Hey! I just had a look for the couch to 5k app and there seem to be a few with the same name. Which one do you guys use?
  26. SammyLou

    W4 WI...

    ....and 3lb off :) That's 16lb in my first four weeks-if I can keep this up I'll be a happy girl when I go Christmas party dress shopping :)
  27. SammyLou

    what foods have you been dreaming of?

    Mmm Dominos Pepperoni :) I had to delete the App from my phone when I started this diet :)
  28. SammyLou

    Well....

    Have you considered trying a VLCD for the longer term? I'm quickly demotivated on a traditional diet as soon as I have too large a portion or sneak something I shouldn't, however since starting on Exante I've been really motivated and if I have had a slip up then I've got straight back on it...
  29. SammyLou

    what foods have you been dreaming of?

    The narration makes that programme - the guy is hilarious! I like you're way of thinking - the power of looking on the bright side ha ha
  30. SammyLou

    MrMoJo - Monday - Week 10

    Well done Mr MoJo! Have a great holiday x
  31. SammyLou

    what foods have you been dreaming of?

    I'm a big Come Dine With Me fan... or at least I was until I started this diet! I've tried to watch it for the last two sunday afternoons and find myself getting really angry ha ha. Think I'll stick to non-food based programmes for a while...
  32. SammyLou

    what foods have you been dreaming of?

    ha ha that's brilliant! I've not had any food dreams as yet but one of my colleagues was eating an apple today and the smell of it was so divine I wanted to grab it out of her hand! I don't even like apples!! Now your craving for a chip shop chip butty... that I can understand :)
  33. SammyLou

    Exante bad batch email

    Sounds yummy to me! :)
  34. SammyLou

    Other diet bars

    I haven't tried the Asda ones but the Tesco ones are yummy. Especially the crispy raspberry! They're also quite filling - I tend to have mine in two sittings as my mid-morning and mid-afternoon munch :)
  35. SammyLou

    Time to confess all and have a clear head for new start tmw!

    Hey Donna, Welcome back! :) I'm just going into week 4 so a relative newbie. Have been a little bit naughty a few times but am determined to be 100% TS this week! Good luck with your first week. Sam x
  36. SammyLou

    TOTM on TS ??

    Has anybody else noticed any changes to their TOTM since being on TS? mine came in week2 but it was much shorter lighter and less painful than usual. A very welcome side effect :)
  37. SammyLou

    Taken the plunge

    Hi Hollycat, Welcome!! I've just finished my 3rd week and feel great :-) you'll likely find the first few days easier if you low carb before your packs arrive as the withdrawal won't hit you all of a sudden. I got through the first week by having a small portion of scrambled eggs on a couple...
  38. SammyLou

    Wk3 WI...

    And even better... I was going to pop into town to look for some new jeans (hot date tonight :) ) and actually looked quite good in my old ones! Saving £'s aswell as losing lb's ha ha
  39. SammyLou

    Wk3 WI...

    ..and 3.5lb gone :) That's almost a stone overall and to be honest I've not found it toooo difficult :) I LOVE Exante-only regret is not finding it sooner!!
  40. SammyLou

    Week 2 weigh in

    Well done! It just goes to show you don't have to give up on things like a meal out so long as you get straight back on the wagon :)
  41. SammyLou

    Week 2 WI...

    Thanks Mr M - I don't mind a little misdemeanour for a planned night out but am determined I won't use it as an excuse to carry on being naughty and get straight back on the wagon :)
  42. SammyLou

    Week 2 WI...

    ...and another 1.5lb gone :) I'm really happy with that as I broke the diet last weekend for a couple of social occasions. It's also now TOTM and I'm bloated like a balloon ! Loving this diet :)
  43. SammyLou

    my personal challenge

    Sorry if I'm being a bit stoopid but what's shred??
  44. SammyLou

    worst time of day ???

    My problem times are 11ish and 3ish which is when I used to pop out for a coffee and maybe something nice to go with it..
  45. SammyLou

    Help with food choice

    Thanks guys-I'd never thought of a cauli bhaji but it sounds yummy :-)
  46. SammyLou

    toilet issues - sorry if tmi

    Is anybody else a little bit... *ahem* .... windy?
  47. SammyLou

    Help with food choice

    Hi guys, I've been invited out for a curry on friday night and am determined not to let the fact that I'm on a diet completely take over my life and am going to go. I was thinking I'd maybe have some tikka chicken for starter (if I can't resist but will try to be strong and just have one...
  48. SammyLou

    Week 1 WI...

    It's so much easier when you get losses you can see-I always got demotivated on traditional diets losing 1lb a week. I think my trousers may even be a little looser :)
  49. SammyLou

    Other diet bars

    I managed to track down some of the Tesco White choc and raspberry bars yesterday and am sat here munching one for breakfast. SO yum :) The chocolate ones aren't bad either but I can't face them this early!
  50. SammyLou

    Week 1 WI...

    And 8.5lb gone forever :) I've not been very good with my water so for wk2 I'm really going to try and up it to see a similar great loss :)
  51. SammyLou

    How do you make your shakes/soups

    I think it was add 100ml of water in a ramekin and nuke in the microwave? Are we able to freeze the shakes? I'm thinking vanilla ice cream.... Well sort of :)
  52. SammyLou

    Missed meal - food mentioned

    Hi all, I'm probably being thick but why do we lose more weight if we have all three packs? :)
  53. SammyLou

    Starting today

    Good luck! I'm on day 6 so a newbie too :-) Let us know how you get on x
  54. SammyLou

    serious advice needed

    Hi Sophie Sorry to hear you're not feeling so good :( Are you on TS? Maybe it would be worth trying WS while you are working such long hours?
  55. SammyLou

    Total Solution 5.5 stone has to be gone by Dec 2011

    Despite my optimism I'm really trying not to set myself unrealistic goals as I think I'll be thrown off course if I don't achieve them. Losing a stone a month sounds too good to be true - if I can lose more than 7lbs I'll be a very happy girl. I had my first big challenge at work today when a...
  56. SammyLou

    What a waste...

    Well done you! That is amazing willpower to give the pizza away :) I am a self confessed domino-a-holic and before I started this I would often order a pizza, chow it all down without really enjoying it and then feel awful afterwards because I was so bloated and full of grease! I'm finding...
  57. SammyLou

    Week 1 weigh in

    Well done Sarah - fantastic loss! :) x
  58. SammyLou

    Total Solution 5.5 stone has to be gone by Dec 2011

    Optimism is never a bad thing! I'm nearing the end of day 5 and I think positivity (and a cheeky step onto the scales each morning :) ) has really helped me through - If I'm feeling weak I tell myself that nothing tastes as good as slim feels ha ha Good luck and keep us all posted Sam x
  59. SammyLou

    Blood Donating

    Thanks Starlight - I am currently on TS but would be happy to move onto WS if that meant that I could (it's something that I'm very passionate about). Would that be ok or would I need to move onto proper food for a little while?
  60. SammyLou

    Blood Donating

    Evening all, I've just booked to give blood on 12th August but am now slightly worried that I can't / shouldn't while I'm on Exante? Does anybody know if it's ok? Hope you're all feeling slender ;) Sam
  61. SammyLou

    Day 1 on TS needing to stick at it!

    I don't think I've ever hoped for a blocked up nose before :-) lol
  62. SammyLou

    Day 1 on TS needing to stick at it!

    I had to get out of the office at lunchtime-I'm sure people were eating a lot noisier than usual!!! :)
  63. SammyLou

    The thin girl is on her way out

    Why does every TV ad break show so many yummy things?!?
  64. SammyLou

    day 2 - disgusting!!

    Hey guys, Please excuse the stupid question but I'm only on day 1 and finding my feet :) How do you make hot shakes? Do you add boiling water and mix with a hand blender as usual? Told you it was stupid but I have visions of third degree burns from splattering hot shake haha x
  65. SammyLou

    The thin girl is on her way out

    Day One 1 x strawberry shake (could be nicer) 1 x vanilla shake (yum!) 1 x Tesco UltraSlim Choccie meal replacement bar Shakes, scales and ketostix all arrived in the post yesterday so the full kit and caboodle for day one :) I woke up feeling hungry which I never do so think my belly...
  66. SammyLou

    Starters w/c 18/07

    Hi appollo. I've also got 5 stone to lose. Fingers crossed for us both :)
  67. SammyLou

    Starters w/c 18/07

    My delivery arrived today so I'm starting in the morning... How are you all feeling?
  68. SammyLou

    Supplements

    Thanks guys - isn't it funny the things we worry about... headaches & stomach cramps weren't worrying me but the thought of hair loss was terrible ha ha Wonder if I'll still be saying that headaches and stomach cramps aren't worrying me in a few days time?
  69. SammyLou

    Supplements

    Afternoon all, My Exante delivery will arrive tomorrow and I'm hoping that I can manage at least 1 week of 100% TS... I know the shakes provide all of the nutrients etc we meed however I'm a bit worried about some of the side effects such as hair loss - is it ok to take additional supplements...
  70. SammyLou

    Advice for Newbie

    That's an amazing first week Bramblepie - hopefully I'll follow in your footsteps :) Being able to drink Coke Zero is going to be a big plus for me - I find that something fizzy really helps to keep the hunger pangs away so will hopefully stop me cheating! I've just started going to Spin...
  71. SammyLou

    Overweight + Shopping = Diet starts tomorrow! :o(

    Hi Suzy, I've had a fair few of those moments lately and have just ordered a month's worth of shakes. I also just realised that I have a few packs over from trying LL last year so can make a start without having to wait for the post to bring my Exante supplies - there's no point delaying a few...
  72. SammyLou

    I just made a chocolate 'muffin' and it was entirely edible...

    Sounds like a fab idea! Although I don't have a microwave... can you put them in the oven?
  73. SammyLou

    Advice for Newbie

    Thanks Epiphany - i'm not a big fan of 'proper' soup so wouldn't expect that I'd like the Exante ones anyhow. Think I might bite the bullet and order a month's supply - now is as good a time as any as I haven't really got any social occasions with food involved coming up and I'm feeling...
  74. SammyLou

    Advice for Newbie

    Hi All! I've been reading through the forum for a few days getting all inspired :) I tried LighterLife early last year - I really didn't like the flavour of the food at all and was left with a slightly odd taste in my mouth. That combined with an incredibly unsupportive partner, I didn't last...
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