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Week 8 and another 3lb loss, which is fantastic. And I am now into the 13's hurrah

Week 6 Another 3lbs this week, very happy! I hope I will be into the 13s next week which will be amazing. I'm going to have a couple of meals this week a piece of Salmon and Veg or Steak & Veg in line with WS. I'm going to keep within the carb limits on the Exante website, so hopefully I stay in...

So its the last day of January ladies and I have just weighed in for week 4. I have lost another 4lbs which brings my January total to 17lbs lost.... fabulous. How have you all got on?

Hi Everyone Week 4 weigh in and I've lost 4lbs, so my total for January is 17lb lost. Very pleased and glad I'm not obsessing over the scales this time. My digestive system is fine and everything is going well.

Morning ladies well today was my week one weigh in and I lost 8lbs I'm happy but not ecstatic (last time i started this diet week one was 10lbs) Anyway 8lbs is a good start - so onwards and downwards

Beginning day 8 - weigh in day! On the scales sharpish this morning 8lb loss.... not sure if I'm ecstatic over it, last time I did this diet week one was 10lbs, but hayho, as I have said else where its better to judge success over each month, rather than weekly. 8lbs is still something to be...

Well done Minni, keep going, you are doing fab

Day 6 Thanks for all your replies, its so nice to share this journey with other people, who know how you feel and can celebrate each day of being 100% with you. I feel super, I am now in the swing of the diet and am even struggling to have all the packs. Of course I will always make sure I have...

Well done on making that cake... you have determination of steel Tig

Well done Shaunnaa, brilliant loss, the first week is wicked, keep going your an inspiration to all us January team

Way to go Sylar, that is fantastic - we are going to have a massive weight loss between us by the end of January. Good for you!

Day 5 I've been absolutely fine today. I ordered some bars as I had originally got the winter warmer pack and was missing the bar option. I got the double chocolate ones - yes the texture is weird, but I like them. Its nice to have half and save half and I feel like its a treat for some reason...

Well done for hanging in there, it will get better, I promise. Just distract yourself when you feel the urge to eat. You can do it!

Wow 11lbs is amazing well done you! You're an inspiration for everyone in Team January, and have kicked off our total! Well done and keep going!

Well done to everyone, we are all a step closer to that goal.... everyday that passes is another step towards slimness! Its great seeing so many people on the road at the same time, so lets keep going and before we know it we will be at the end of January and we can add up all those losses, at...

Well done Chase & Tiggy Good for you getting through Day 1, the first few days are challenging, but you will feel better by the end of the week, so stay strong

Just caught up with your diary - well done for your loss, AMAZING.. you must ne so happy. Inspirational

Hi minnie I found your diary! Firstly well done for coming back before it all went back on. I got down to 8 and half stone in 2008 and although I have been up and down in the past six years, I am now almost back to where I started, so I'm impressed you've caught yourself before you were back to...

I know weighing too much can send me both ways too. So I am going to make sure I do it weekly and focus on the monthly loss, as I know even within each week there can be good ones and disappointing losses. Well done to you how long have you been on it?

Its so good to see so many of you on the thread - January Team! love it. This will be such a good way to keep us all motivated and on track. I'm now just finishing day 4 Friday weigh in. I am resisting the scales until then, as I dont want to get into the habit of daily weighing. I hope for a...

Day 4 Feeling much better and slept like a log last night. My tummy is gurgling and I have a bit of the squits today (sorry tmi) I do need to watch my bowel habits though because last time I did exante I got quite ill. I'm not sure if it was connected or not, which is why I am trying again...

Day 3 I had a really bad night, last night. I was fine all day and didn't feel too bad or tempted to eat. When I went to bed, my tummy started gurgling and I felt so empty. The hunger pangs were brutal and the idea of more water swishing around my empty system just made me feel sick. I tried so...

Well done for making the decision, I am sure we can all help each other through this first month. It will be good to cheer each other on each day and support each other if we have a wobble. Day 3 for me and I'm cold Brrrrr

Hi All I see there are a few of us starting January 2014, so I wondered if anyone wanted to join this thread to give each other moral support, compare notes and keep each other on track. We could celebrate (virtually) by the end of January and add up our total weight loss. I want to have lost...

Hi I'm just finishing day 2, I'm a bit of a serial dieter, and have a diary - September sunshine shorts. I'm hoping I will do well again and keep the weight off! Feeling cold today and have a headache, but I know this time next week I will be feeling great, just need to work through it

Thanks Lynn, dont think I would do a bikini at my age, but being able to wear shorts without being so embarrassed would be lovely

Hi Mich Thanks for the reply, yes lets follow each other, I'll have a look for your posts. I am just starting to feel the cold more, I always find that a challenge. When I lost all the weight on LL I still saw myself as fat, even though I wasnt. Its a weird thing. Texture is a weird thing on...

Beginning Day 2 So here I am again. I had a previous diary from last year, where I attempted exante TS, but was caught short by getting rather ill and being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, it was really annoying because I was doing so well, I had lost well over a stone and was feeling great...

Thank you ladies, Well I'm through day 1, it hasn't been too hard and I have enjoyed the new packs. I had the apple & cinnamon porridge, shepherds pie and choc shake today. Just getting used to all the water again - running to the loo every five minutes is a pain. I will need to keep an eye on...

Hi everyone So I've been back and forth on here and have had previous success on VLCD, but always end up putting it back on. I used Exante last year and had success for a while, but then became ill, and was eventually diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis :( ..... but I really do need to loose...

What festival are you going to? I'm at Reading (go every year) but this year I want to be close to how I was in my picture, instead of what I am like right now!

Day 4 I have had a hungry day, although I have still stayed 100%. I went out this evening to a meeting and resisted cake, so I am pretty pleased with myself. Its been a lovely day and after shopping in Tesco I sat in the garden to progress with my study. Feeling good and looking forward to...

Spaghetti bolognese for me, it was lovely - still thinking about dessert

OMG decorating hall & stairs, good luck with that, and be careful

Thank you I'll give these suggestions a go.

Well done on the 3lbs thàts brilliant

Oooo, may have to try that!

Blimey. that is brilliant. well done you, I bet you are bouncing around. Fantastic result.

Day 3 I am loving this diet, but I still feel like I am eating too much, I cant quite get my head around how this works. Still as long as come Saturday, I lose weight then all will be good. Its been a lovely day today, finally feel like spring is arriving. I should have been studying today as I...

well done that is amazing!

I had done Lighter Life (2008 lost 7 1/2 stone) and recently I did Exante for a while too, I have just this week switched to SW. I wont have my first WI until Saturday but I have been checking and so far I haven't put on. Whilst I loved the speed of VLCD I don't think I really learned anything...

Good luck!

Fillet steak, SW chips, mushrooms, huge salad. It was lovely!

I'm only on day 3 and so I am still finding out what is what on this diet. Can you please suggest some salad dressings that are either free or low syns please. I dont mind making from scratch or shop purchased.

wow 4lbs is brilliant well done you. That is fantastic, bet you're really proud of yourself. Maybe that extra you saw yesterday will simply add to next week. Have a great day

Sounds good, I'm day 3 today. Just had some muesli & milk from HEx A & B and a banana. Set up for today and ready to go!

Ooo saw Metallica at Reading festival a few years ago, they were brilliant live. I'm lucky where we live as I'm pretty close to London, so we get to go to a few gigs in the year. I hope to see Iron Man, love those films. I am single, but still make food for my son, so I know what you mean about...

Lorrs, I will have a look at that blog, I think its amazing when people have lost so much weight by doing it the right way. I dont mind if it takes me a while, I just want to stop all this up and down.... especially as my up's are so extreme. Its not like I'm putting on a stone or two, its...

Day 2 of SW and I'm still 100%

I'll be joining you all for a Saturday weigh in from next week. I'll be interested to see how I do having come from Exante! Loving the diet so far.

Thanks Guys, well I have got stuck in to SW now and i have managed to find someone who is going to buy all the Exante stuff off me. I will update this thread each week following weigh in to track the losses. Although I have another one on the go over in SW, which tracks the food I am eating. I...

Day 2 SW I am still getting used to eating all the food! Or maybe its just that I'm eating properly rather than eating rubbish. I was thinking about why I could cope so well with the VLCDs like LL and Exante for so long and not feel tempted to cheat. The thing with those diets are that if you...

How lovely to be ordering smaller jeans! I love that, I have a pair in every size in my wardrobe from all my yo yo dieting. I am looking forward to the next size down.

I have purchased the All in One and the Extra Easy cookbook, so I am looking forward to them coming. Namorada, that's what I am planning to do, I tried to shop this week with a plan, but I need the books really.

Chicken, dry roasts, cauliflower, broccoli, leeks, stuffing, and gravy - 5 syns in there:eek: followed by fruit

Thanks Yes I have cut out some recipes from the latest issue and I can pick some up from the website, I love to have the books (no idea why). I loved the Hairy Dieters book and I have been through working out the syn values of some of my favourites. I just fancied having some of the Extra Easy...

Hi I am thinking of buying a cookery book for Extra Easy and wondered if anyone would recommend or advise not to. It would be really helpful to hear from anyone who regularly uses these books. Many Thanks

Hi Everyone I have been in the Exante Forum for around a month, but due to health issues, I have had to stop, so its SW all the way for me now. Started Saturday and am starting to get into the swing of it. Really looking forward to supporting and getting support from all you lovely people.

Loving your food diary, well done for getting in the zone.

Cool, yeah I love rock music... well I kind of like all music, but I particularly like guitar bands, pop punk, that sort of thing. I am seeing The Who soon and Green Day and then off to Reading where Biffy are playing - I saw them when they supported Foo's at MK Bowl. I love live music. My son...

Thanks Katmat, it is very annoying, however I have never tried SW before, and I have to say so far it's quite easy to follow. I have been eating 2 days now and got on the scales this morning and am down 1/2 lb, which is pretty cool. I thought I would go up straight away because of the food. So...

You are a syns expert already:) that's really helpful to know the values. I'm not back at the Gym yet. I am doing 30mins of walking a day and being active at home. I did the gym when I lost weight before so hopefully at some point I might go again. I just think its quite expensive. Well done on...

Good luck, I have a long journey too, but am feeling pretty determined!

Day 1 SW Having just finished Exante, I cant believe how much food I can eat on this. In fact I feel like I am doing it wrong as I cant fit everything in!! Today I have had Breakfast - Bacon, eggs, mushrooms & tomatoes all cooked without any oil or fat - I added some balsamic vinegar to the pan...

Love your story, I so know how you feel about holidays and clothes shopping and putting things off. I'm only on day 1 and I havent managed to eat my HEx yet. I dont think I will fit them in today, so they may have to wait until tomorrow. Given I have just stopped Exante, I'm not sure if I will...

Just read through your thread and think you are doing brilliant. I'm a music lover too and go to Reading festival each year - this year I want to be slim again. (I put an old photo on my avatar of me at Reading in 2008 as motivation). I am also a chocolate lover, I have got some Cadbury little...

I have really enjoyed your thread too. You are working really hard, and I really like the updates on your food each time, it helps me see if I am on the right track. Cant wait for your 'bum' entry :)

Thanks, I am working my way through reading peoples diaries and the recipes, I will be planning what to eat each week so that I don't fall off the plan. I'm not sure how I will do this first week given that I have just stopped Exante ..... half expecting a gain, but we will see. there is so...

Hello Everyone I am new :sign0144: so I thought I would start my diary with a little introduction and history. I like to think of myself as a rock chick but actually I'm a bit of a OAP (Overweight, Aging, Punk) I have yo-yoed throughout my life, and have done every fad diet going. I have never...

Thanks so much ladies, well I have joined the online group - I figured that I could do it for 3 months and then drop out if I didn't find it useful. I'm pretty glad I did as I have a better understanding now and lists of foods. I will be really interested to see how I do on this as I have never...

Thanks Jael, I am really gutted as this diet is so easy for me. I am on day 2 of eating and the diarrhea has almost stopped. I'm pretty sure it was some sort of reaction to the packs, but if I am still unwell by Monday then I will go to the doctors. I am trying to be positive about doing a...

Hello everyone I am thinking about doing SW from home and maybe signing up to the online thingy. I dont really understand food optimising or what Green days are ... or anything about SW, so do you recommend using the site for the first few months and then maybe once I have understood it making...

I'm gutted.... although I really really don't want to stop Exante I have to. I have had extreme diarrhea for the past 10 days and it has made me feel so ill. I have actually suffered with this since day 12, but have struggled through as I really wanted to do this diet as well as I did on LL...

Thanks Guys, not long to 13s I hope!

Week 4 weigh in another 3lbs :D

3lb this week yay WannabeSkinnyMinnie13- 14lb to lose- 10lb lost- 4lb to go Jael001 - 14lb to lose - 9.75lb lost - 4.25lb to go Nix - 14lb to lose - 8.25lb lost -5.75lb to go Giggles - 14lb to lose - 7lb lost - 7lb to go katmat - 14lb to lose - 7lb lost - 7lb to go Time2go - 8lbs - 9lb...

good luck with your journey

I remember on LL they advised not to have the bars until you are in ketosis. Might that be the reason? Keep going, it will happen and you will feel better soon

I dont mind it, I drank the 7 included in the mixed pack but I haven't re-ordered Its the mushroom that makes me gag!

Good luck with the start on Friday, you sound very determined.

Well done for day 1. It wont be a problem having the half pack today. You do need to have all 3 packs each day to ensure you stay healthy, so if you can plan things out so you manage all of them. Hope you have a good day today

The fluctuations in weight can be a real nightmare. I have stopped weighing everyday as i just could stand the emotional stress of it. I prefer to do just a mid week one. I'm sure you'll be fine by Sunday, afterall you will lose weight with this diet if you stay 100%. It is funny how you can...

4lbs is brilliant, well done, that is fantastic... 18lbs in 3 weeks, you are doing fantastic! I haven't had a food week or higher cal. I am going to have a little break in May for my nephews wedding but other than that I doubt I will. I didn't when I was on LL and I was fine. I think its your...

Yes Ali, I like the berry one, it's great for a bit of a change, hope you've had a good day

Brilliant, well done on 100%

keep going, it will get easier if you can get over the first few days, I promise

2 peas!!! What? Sorry but this sounds so funny. Did you enjoy them? I am sure you will be fine. I am the same I have days where I'm not interested in food at all and others where I feel like I could eat anything and everything

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Phew, got through that moment. I'm fine have just poured another glass of sparkling water!:happy036:

Great stuff Minnie, I am having a similar challenge tonight, as my son is having a baguette with Chicken & bacon and it smells delicious. You did so well

OMG, my son has just made himself a baguette with Chicken and bacon. The smell of the bread and the bacon is making my mouth water so much and I can hear him crunching into it. I may need to go and lock myself in a cupboard

you seriously dont need Chinese - you seriously dont need chinese.... stay focused :D

On and its in the Exante Diaries forum

Its called Reading Festival target here we go..... I try to update it everyday, so it'll give you an idea of what I was feeling & when.

Day 24 I finally got my essay finished...yay! I also ordered some more packs this morning, they have an additional 10% off offer on until tomorrow if anyone is interested. I did the pick your own as there are some that I just cant be doing with and the postage for swapsies will take off the...

I stay 100%, I was 100% when I did LL for 8 months, but that's just me, I am an all or nothing type, and so its easier for me to be 100%. This time I am gonna try not to be 100% and come off plan every 4 weeks or so. which will be really hard for me. I need to do this so I can think about the...

Just having a different texture is what I like. The orange ones are best, the others are a bit like sawdust

well done for not eating it!!! There will be weeks that it is hard, but it passes. It's good to see you being determined. You can do this and be all slim for summer!

katesmommy welcome, I am 5'2" and my starting weight was 15s8lbs so were really close in height and weight. It looks like we both have similar goals too. I am now on week 4 and as you can see I have already lost 16lbs. Its amazing. I have a diary which you can read if you want to know what to...

good luck

You never know jenny, I thought I was going to have a bad week last week but at the last minute I dropped a bit and it was 3lbs. You never know so keep focused, you can do it

Thanks, if you keep 100% and drink water, you'll be fine. Keep going and stay focused on you goal and you'll be fine

how you doing frenchie? keep going you are doing brill

put it behind you and crack on, you can do this jojo

well done susie

good luck to you, stay focused on that wedding dress, and as you know the first few days are the hardest

Honk

Well done on the 8lbs and for continuing. you are doing brilliant. Good luck with the nights out, you sound very determined so I am sure all will be fine

Yes Jael, it was pretty amazing and I sometimes cant believe it myself. I have been doing some volunteering, studying and researching my ancestry, but at some point I may get another job, albeit part time might be nice. You're right though its a great opportunity to change my life. I quit...

how you doing today Harry?

Day 23 I cant believe how quickly time goes by, day 23 already! Thanks to everyone who commented on my loss, it really helps to know that you are there to give support. I am feeling good today again. I have already competed my 30 min walk - although I am going to have to change my route now as I...

Honk

good luck

Good luck with your journey, I only add coffee to mine to help with flavour. If you have you're head in the right place you'll be fine.

how are you doing today?

well done being back on plan Harry, hope you have a good day

Thank you am so happy, nothing better than getting on the scales and seeing the weight dropping off. I feel really good today.

well done Katmat, brilliant, you are doing great

well done mini, what a great feeling, and such great friends, gives you renewed vigor and determination!

Day 22 So pleased with weigh in this morning, I had been stressing that this week I was going to have a small loss, but I got on the scales and it was a 3.25 loss. I havent counted the quarter of a lb as that can add to next week, but I am so happy that the loss wasn't disappointing. This...

Another 3 lbs for me - really happy today

Yay, another 3lb for me, so pleased WannabeSkinnyMinnie13- 14lb to lose- 7lb lost- 7lb to go Jael001 - 14lb to lose - 6.75lb lost - 7.25lb to go Nix - 14lb to lose - 4lb lost -10lb to go Giggles - 14lb to lose - 6lb lost - 8lb to go katmat - 14lb to lose - 7lb lost - 7lb to go Time2go - 8lbs -...

Honk

glad you're feeling great, not long to WI day :)

good luck, how is it going so far for day 1

just realised I've not honked for three days, just catching up, still 100%

well done for resisting the Chinese - youre doing great and hope the WI brings great results.

Dont lose heart, there is no way that you cannot lose weight on this diet, as you are consuming so few cals. Your first week loss was amazing! Well done for that. You may be surprised when it comes to WI and suddenly a few lbs will come off. The average is 3lbs per week, sometimes you will have...

Day 20 Woke up this morning feeling even better, very motivated and alive! I went out for my 30min walk and again it was really nice. I put some music on this morning as I walked, as it not only makes me feel good, it also motivates me. I dont want to be huffing and puffing my way round the...

hello all. Sounds like you are all doing brilliantly, I am on day 19 I think, so am a little ahead, but its still early days when I consider how much weight I have to lose. I have a diary if you want to read about my early days, its the Reading Festival one. Good luck and keep gulping down...

well done for resisting the McD's my son will no doubt be eating all sorts of goodies tonight, so I will be tested too. You are doing great so keep going.

lol, with the coconut shower gel, I sometimes think that our sense of smell gets more acute on this diet. I love smelling things. Try to resist the shower gel though or you'll be burping bubbles

9lbs is amazing... well done brilliant. A real boost and gives you focus for the coming weeks

well done on the loss, dont work too hard!

I have had the same issues with my Tattoos Harry, I have a total of 5 and most of them are visible. I used to get all sorts of comments, and mainly positive, but there were always a few people who thought it was Ok to show their disapproval. I just ignored them. I love tats and I am thinking...

4lbs that's amazing, well done that's brilliant, you must be so proud of yourself, fantastic. You are doing so well.

Day 19 The ear infection has gone, thank goodness, and I am beginning to feel better. The only side effect that is getting me down a bit is in the toilet department. I don't want to expand and put everyone off their shakes, but I simply cannot stop going to the loo, and I don't mean to just...

Thank you ladies, yes I am sure the weight will continue to come off, I think I end up a bit greedy and wanting more losses than is reasonable to expect. Anyway, Monday will bring the result whatever it is, and I will continue.

we all have rubbish nights, so dont feel bad, its great that you managed to get through it without coming off plan. Well done you, hope today goes well.

Things will get easier as you get more into the diet, you might find it easier to wait for your first pack. I usually have my first around 10.30 or 11am, and then spread out. I have a bar in the evening which I split in 2. Half at around 6pm then the other half around 8pm. Hope you have a...

How are you getting on?

Well done on the 2lbs, I so know how you feel when its that number. Keep going you may have a big one next week. Its weird how our bodies shift the weight, its like when snow melts, sometimes its gradual and then a big lump can fall off (sorry if thats a crappy analogy) Youre doing great

Thanks jael, you make sense, and you're right I could yet have a drop and be happy next Monday. I quite enjoyed the walk, the weather wasnt great, but it was nice to get out and have some fresh air. The hardest part was putting my shoes on and getting out the door :giggle:

Day 18 I am beginning to feel a bit better, this ear infection had really started to get me down, making me feel lazy and sorry for myself. Whilst there is still a nagging throb, its nowhere near as painful as it was. Yesterday I couldn't stay off the loo (TMI I know) its weird; feels like an...

Sounds like we all have similar challenges over portion control and recognising when we are full. I know I still have a way to go before I have to worry about food, but given this is my 2nd time round, I do want to ensure I use the time wisely to understand what I need to change.

it will pass, honestly it will

Yeah, learning not to stuff myself and having smaller portions is probably what I need to learn. I must admit, I do find it hard to eat 2 biscuits, I would rather eat a whole packet. Its not good, even writing about it makes me want to go and buy a packet of biscuits. I don't understand why...

Day17 I guess I'm into the swing of the diet now, I am not feeling hungry and its mainly just coping with the desire for different tastes and textures, and thinking about how long it will take to reach the target I have set myself. My doctor gave me an antibiotic spray for my ear, which is very...

yes its hard when my teenage son eats... which he does a lot, and eats junk! i just go in another room or tell myself I wouldnt like it ... ha! Well done on day 1, it will get easier each day, so keep going

well done, it gets easier as time goes on - well at least from a hunger point of view. keep going, you can do it

good luck for WI tomorrow

Hope you have a good day. I like the porridge, I havent tried the carbonara so not sure about that yet. The only things I dont like are mushroom and Strawberry shakes.Good luck going forward

I'm OK, thanks so much for asking. The ear infection is really annoying. I can hardly get my head off the pillow in the morning :( I have been staying 100% and getting through my water, and am not hungry at all, which is great, I do keep having this internal conversation though about eating and...

Honk

welcome lorrs, you'll get lots of support on here, good luck

well done welshlal day 5 already. brilliant that your head is in the right place. It is amazing how do lose any hunger, its only emotional eating that then becomes the challenge, but if you can avoid that you'll be brilliant. Well done

good luck to you

This gives me hope for my Nephews wedding as i plan to come off TS for that, and indulge a bit. I think the challenge for me will be getting back onto TS. Well done Nik for doing that

well done with getting to day 2, things will get better over the enxt few days if you stick with it. You can do this

well done gigglepants, 6lbs is fantastic!

Fantastic, what an inspiration, well done you clever thing! :553::happy096::wow:

just caught up, good for you being 100% today, I think its brilliant that you thought about what happened, and then got back on the diet today. Brilliant Keep going

Well done for starting, you'll be fine if you stick with the plan for the first few days. We're all here to support each other. Good luck

honking through gritted teeth:D

Haha, really made me laugh with those

Oh yes, good point, I didnt think about that, thanks marge

Random munchies are a nightmare, sometimes its like you need to grit your teeth, I have been fantasying about food this afternoon :eek:

Good luck Mumz, lots of support here, and we're all in it together. If you stick with it the weight will come off, and getting through the first few days is the key!

good luck on the restart

Day 15 Really happy with the 3lb loss, I have been planning for 3lb a week, so I should be OK with my target (although I wont hit 10stone by the festival, more like 10st 7lbs). Still that will do, a lot better than where I am now! I went to the doctors and I have an ear infection and my glands...

hello and welcome, good luck, you will find lots of support on here

how did you get on today, hope you are feeling good

Thanks you so much, very happy, off to the doctors now to see what's going on with my ear, hopefully its just a cold and not an infection .

what a strange dream, I think we get a bit obsessed on this diet and so its bound to effect our dreams. Nice to know it was a dream and you hadnt raided the fridge in the night... can you imagine!

you can do this and have something really great to motivate you. We're here to cheer you along. Dont feel a failure, I did 7 stone last time and put all but 4lbs back on - at least you havent done that! The important thing is you are back on it and ready for the challenge. Good luck x

Fantastic well done on your loss, brilliant

that must have felt good, I hope I get to say that again

welcome back - Hope the WI on Wednesday isnt too bad

Yay!! Week 1 = 10lbs Week 2 = 3lbs

Yay 3lb loss WannabeSkinnyMinnie13- 14lb to lose- 3lb lost- 11lb to go Jael001 - 14lb to lose - 1.75lb lost - 12.25lb to go Nix - 14lb to lose -4lb lost..10lb to go Giggles - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go katmat - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go Time2go - 8lbs - 0lb lost...

Yes 3lbs! Really happy with that as I am 1lb off my first stone, which is pretty amazing in 2 weeks! Still have a shocking headache and earache so off to the doctors later this morning. Have a great day ladies

Well done on day 2, just get through these early days and you will find it easier. The first week does take some strong will power, but its so worth it. Keep going!

Nice to have support of others, and great to be able to swap packs. I'm having a mini break in May for my Nephews wedding, not sure how I feel about it yet, still need to plan what I'll do.

well done for 100%, I am doing WI tomorrow too. Lets hope we both have good losses x

Day 14 Looking forward to weigh in tomorrow, I haven't been on a scales today, so I am hoping I will have a smile on my face in the morning. So 2 weeks down and I'm pretty pleased that I have stayed 100%, I haven't made up my mind if its harder second time round... I don't think it is, I think...

Well done for making the decision. First few days are the hardest, but if you can distract yourself and stay determined after a few days you'll be fine. My tip is to let the moment pass - so when you think you want to eat something...... work out how long it would take to eat it and see if you...

Well done, on day 2, keep going it will get easier when you get into ketosis. Yes I'm doing TS, I did LL a few years ago (you can see my story in my diary) I like the bars in the evening too, as thats when I find it hard. I do half and half too, as they are quite substantial

well done for being 100% great stuff

I enjoyed Dr Who this evening too

Ducolax is normally really good, hope it does the trick

Yes, looking forward to WI, it feels like ages since my first one!

Honk!

Hi, welcome and well done for starting. The first few days are always the hardest, if you've done VLCD before then you'll know. The thing to do is to keep the water intake up, its really hard (I struggle with it all the time) but it does help with the hunger. Distraction is very useful (this...

Hi Ladies and Welcome I am in week 2, I add coffee to my banana shake, and to the vanilla. The water is quite tricky to start with. You can do this

fantastic frenchie

That is brilliant... into 11s, Well done you're amazing:happy096:

Sounds like you are having a fab time, the walking will help no end!

well done frenchie fantastic loss, how are you doing welshlal?

Day 13 I feel so much better today, I hate those really intense times when you feel like rebelling and having something to eat. I dont know what the triggers were, I know I had a headache, so that made me feel a bit rubbish, but not sure about the hunger. Was it real hunger or emotional hunger...

Thank you Marge and Harry, I am feeling much better this morning. Its funny how moments like this pass, so glad I didn't cave in.

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I think Exante gives you a bit more freedom, although I would say to get real,benefits you do need to commit to a good period of time. You have options Total solution is 100% packs and Working solution adds a light meal. In some ways the diet is easy ... in others its hard. It really depends...

Good luck for tomorrow shrimp, my 2nd WI is monday

Is it Happy Birthday...:553:

honk :innocent0002:

I'm having a really tough day, I've had a bad headache and feel hungry. I am not giving in, have taken some paracetamol and have half a bar left. Its so weird days like this, yesterday i found it hard to get through all 3 packs..... today I could eat 10! Grits teeth and drinks more water

My periods stopped when i did LL, I think I had 2 in 9 months. It doesn't happen to everyone, when i stopped I had a few, but not sure if there is a mix with going through menopause

Enjoy yourself, this is your life and its about making good choices not being on Exante forever. Just make a good choice to be back on the wagon on Monday

well done on selling the dress, its a good thing, esp when you like the dress as it shows your determination not to go back.

Well done for day 1. Those first few days can be tough, and its really worth glugging that water whenever you get a hunger pang. I'm having a tough day (day 12) I have a shocking headache and think I feel hungry. Keep going, you'll be glad you did. Good luck Frenchie for WI tomorrow

They are pretty good, I like them better than Lighter Life, the only thing I miss is the 4 packs per day - having to go longer between is challenging.

Hello, welcome, I am in my second week. This si a great place for support and advice, so I think you'll find it useful

I'm no expert, but I think you might feel more hungry if you are not in ketosis.

Hello Day 12 My tummy is gurgling away and I didn't need to be so worried about constipation, as I am in full flow :sick0019:apologies if TMI. I resisted the urge to get on the scales this morning for 2 reasons, one because I didn't want any disappointments and 2 it feels so good when there is...

4lbs brilliant well done, enjoy your trip

Absolutely brilliant, fantastic!!!! You give good counsel to anyone else who is thinking its OK to have healthy nibbles. Now you can advise anyone who is having a wobble to stay strong because you know the benefit. I cant wait to be in 12s let alone 11s... Long way to go but people like you give...

Welcome, and good luck with your journey, lots of support here!

Welcome and well done for giving it a go. Take it a day at a time and in no time at all you'll be there

Honk!!

Watching Masterchef feels like food porn, doesnt make me feel like eating, but I do get a certain buzz from it

Lol, i have the hood of my jumper up, while I sit indoors, I must look like a right nutter. Its been snowing here, what a complete joke the weather is. Never mind I can always put on another pair of socks and jumpers and have my water warm... actually no I draw the line at warm water

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something has gone wrong with the list, i think some people are missing. Remember people to cut & paste from last post. I'll repost with everyone on it

What a great thread here are my reasons 1. So that I no longer get so much joint pain - I have had hip bursitis, policeman's heel etc and the doctor says its from all the weight I carry. 2. Not overheating and sweating in certain places (we all know where!) not only does it make me feel...

Love that idea, I might try that because I always wake up thirsty

I think that overeating is an addiction. Honestly I have been addicted to a number of things and it certainly feels the same. The trouble is that you cannot avoid food all together (except on this diet) Every other addiction you can just say, never again, but you cant say that with food. I'm not...

Have a great time

Brilliant, well done on the loss:happy096:, you have done great, esp with the going out too. This will set you up well for the rest of the journey. Fantastic result you should be very proud of yourself

Enjoy your duvet day x

Good morning Day 11 Feeling the cold, I had forgotten how bad this bit is, the good bit is you know that you are burning fat and that energy is going straight to vital organs, but why cant I burn more fat to keep my fingers and toes warm :gen125: It has been the longest winter though hasn't it...

Well done on the 3lbs, and so sorry to hear about your friend, thoughts and prayers for their speedy recovery

well done for day 3, staying off the scales is really difficult. There is a possible 3rd scenario - how about you go on the scales see how much you've lost and it motivates you to continue? I did a sneaky weigh in this morning (Monday is my weigh in day and I had a 1lb loss. I got off the scales...

honkie honk ... :giggle:

I'm freezing, my toes feel like they are falling off. I am sitting here on the sofa with a hoody, a blanket, slippers and the heating is on. I may need to run up and down stairs a few times to warm up. Brrrrr :cool:

good luck

I am going to keep one pair or jeans so i cam see the difference. But that's it. I still have all my skinny clothes in a box in the airing cupboard, I cant wait to be in them again.

Well done for resisting in the pub, isnt it amazing that we can still join in celebrations without giving in. Brilliant. you should be proud

Found it, put it on my iPad.... OMG don't think I'll ever get my essay done now!!!

Well done, stay focused and believe me I can do a stronger telling off if you need it... lol. You'll be great and at target before you know it

Oh yes, I know it'll be a distraction but it will be easier I'll have a look on the app store

Oh I didnt know there was an app .... where do I find it?

Poor you Sam, sounds terrible, Of course you should follow Dr's orders and eat food if required by meds. You can still make good choices though as you say and try to keep away from too many carbs. Mind you I would find this quite hard if I was feeling sorry for myself. You do need to look after...

I think you need to ask yourself what you want? You have been really successful with this diet so far and are nearly there. If you get yourself together, get back in control you could be at target in no time, you need to think about what will happen when you reach goal too. Will you cut corners...

an hour since that last post and all I have done is mess about with my signature and a game on my ipad.... I need to focus. Plus I've only drink half a litre of water.... get a grip girl!

As soon as I have space on my sig, I'm adding one!

It will be interesting to compare losses between LL and Exante has anyone done this? I plan to compare and keep track, I know there will be other reasons too, but it will be interesting. Week 1 LL - 8lbs ----- Week 1 Exante 10lbs We'll see what next week brings

Hi Well done on the 2.5 stone, good for you! I did Lighter Life 5 years ago but am now trying Exante and am getting on really well with it, even though its 3 packs again as opposed to 4. Good luck x

I hate that gunky feeling in your mouth, so I always use extra water. I love the veg soup too, its my favorite! Well done to you

100% well done

Fantastic, what an inspiration you are. That before & after picture just shows how hard you have worked. Really really impressed, you must be so proud of yourself