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2 for me today. I'll still keep plugging away. :-) fayfe - 12bs to lose 2lbs lost 12lbs to go vicky84 -14lbs to lose 0lbs lost 14lbs to go princesskat -14lbs to lose 8.4lbs lost 5.6lbs to go jelly2010 -14lbs to lose 8.2 lost 5.8lb to go muffin2012 -14lbs to lose 0lbs lost 14lbs to go...

If only that happened every week, ha ha. Thanks so much guys. It makes the pain all the more worthwhile. You've all done brilliantly too.

12lbs for me as it was my first week. fayfe - 12bs to lose 2lbs lost 12lbs to go vicky84 -14lbs to lose 0lbs lost 14lbs to go princesskat -14lbs to lose 1.5lbs lost 12.5lbs to go jelly2010 -14lbs to lose 6.6 lost 7.4lb to go muffin2012 -14lbs to lose 0lbs lost 14lbs to go suzyqirnbru -14lbs to...

I'm the same. I gulp my shake and soups from a shaker bottle and get them down as quickly as I can. I have some lovely Wedgwood china bowls which I think I will drag out from the back of the cupboard and use for soups. I have crystal flutes for champagne which I will use for my shakes. It's...

I add loads more water to my shakes and soups as I find them over the top in flavour. It not only dilutes the flavour but you also consume more water. Bonus!

Hi Harry. You've done so well getting back on the horse. I was exactly like Pinkie described, 'I'll start tomorrow' and 'one more day won't matter'. Three years later I was still dreaming of losing all that weight. I'm now on day 3 and feeling like I've come over the brow of the first hill...

Hi Miss Magic. You've taken the biggest step so huge congratulations. There are some hints and tips (FAQs) on the main Exante page that will help. Some point I find helpful are to try and low carb in the meantime before your delivery arrives so that you don't find the transition to ketosis...

Hi all. I hope it's not too late to join. I've got loads to lose but would like to lose 14lbs in October. I started yesterday. fayfe -14lbs to lose 0lbs lost 14lbs to go vicky84 -14lbs to lose 0lbs lost 14lbs to go princesskat -14lbs to lose 0lbs lost 14lbs to go jelly2010 -14lbs to lose...

Muffintop, stick with it. I came off some time ago and have had a devil of a time trying to get back on. I always think 'I'll start tomorrow' but tomorrow never comes and my waist keeps expanding. You're doing amazingly.

Well done Lizzy, that's fantastic. Keep up the good work.

Keep at it, you're doing amazingly well. Try and pick out some clothes that didn't fit before the diet and see whether you can get into them. Remember, it's just one day and tomorrow you'll feel more positive.

Hi happychic, it's different for everyone although I tend to get a burst of energy after day 3 or so. I also found some weeks I lacked energy more than others. Maybe you could have a check up with your doctor to check blood pressure etc if you're still not feeling great. In my experience...

Hi Sparkyjay. I tried to start last Monday but through stress from an underactive thyroid and relatives visiting from Australia I've been comfort eating and drinking. I am going to try and start again today and have created a distraction list as follows: Water/pint, Brush teeth, Minimins, Check...

The first step is always the biggest Lisa. Don't beat yourself up about being human. It has happened to most of us at one time or another. You've got some great goals. Keep plugging away and stay focused. Make sure you keep posting and read other people's inspirational stories. x

Good luck, get that water down you.

I feel this is going to be a good year. We can do this.

Thanks guys. Would love to buddy up and keep each other motivated.

Hi all. This is Day 1 of my Exante diet. I've just had my banana shake with a couple of teaspoons of decaf coffee. My starting weight is 16st 4lbs (104kgs) :eek: on a 5ft 2in frame. I have spent the last 43 years without ever being a health BMI. Now's the time. I have a very supportive...

Hi all. I'm starting Exante today after 4 years of serious thyroid issues. My starting weight is 16st 4lbs (103kgs) :eek: on my 5ft 2in body. Way too much weight to be carrying around. I have also realised today that I don't think there was ever a time in my 43 years of life when I have been...

Hi all, I tried to start but TOTM made me feel a little unwell. Decided to restart Monday with current weight of 224 and a goal of 130. Hopefully it will take about 6 months. :-)

Hi all, I've started today. Like Jack, every day for the last couple of years has been like Christmas. I've spent so much money on food and alcohol, I'm amazed I still have money left. I am doing the Three Peaks Challenge in June and am determined to get in shape and look fabulous when I get...

Hi Pinkandfluffy, I was on Lighterlife and then Cambridge before discovering Exante. It's much cheaper than the other two if you buy the bumper packs. I've only tried the soups and shakes but find both really nice. I didn't really like the bars on the other diets so I'm giving them a miss...

Oh well done Kazz, you're so inspiring. Hope all's well with your little boy.

He he, just spotted her earlier post. Cheers.

What day are you on Tenney 75?

Thanks Katt. I put myself back to day 1 for today because of a wobble I had during a nasty blood test. I've moved everyone else on one day. Penny (Fittp00) Day 1 Katt Day 14 ShellBell Day 7 Kazz Day 4 Lauryn Day 11 Lelly Day 5 Magi Day 5 Kelly Day 8 LastDiet Day 3

Sure, the more the merrier.

At the moment I just constantly feel unwell. I've had blood tests today which will hopefully show I'm underactive. Otherwise, I'm not sure what's up. Regardless, I've been dipping in and out of Exante but tomorrow I'm hitting it head on and will commit to 5 months of TS. I'm not so keen on...

Good idea Kelly. Don't know how to do it though. Any tips?

Hi Bobbi. Saw your separate weight loss post and hypothyroidism doesn't seem to have slowed you down. How are you finding doing vlcd?

Hi all. I had radioiodine treatment for an overactive thyroid seven days. It's given me a sore throat, lethargy and demotivation. Has anyone else had this treatment and if so, what were your experiences? Has anyone had it while doing a VLCD? I've come off Exante temporarily but want to start...

OK, so we can all have our start point on our respective first days. Let's keep updating to keep us focused. My first weigh-in will be next week so I'll post then on losses.

Hi all. Found this interesting website with pictures of people at certain heights, weights, sizes etc. Not all categories are filled yet so you need to be as broad with your search as possible. Gave me an idea of what I look like now and what i'm going to look like. Welcome - My Body Gallery...

Evenings are terrible. I am just so used to doing certain activities (you know what I mean), that I struggle after about 4pm. I'm determined I'm going to do this.

OK all. Is this day 1 or day 2 for everyone?

Thanks for that.

Hi all. I would be interested in comments from people who have not introduced a meal versus those who have. I've heard that the meal kick-starts your metabolism. I'm considering doing %TS as I think I would find it difficult to return to TS after the AAM week. Your input would be appreciated.

HI Magi. I was on Lighterlife a couple of years ago and lost 4 stone in the 13 weeks. Unfortunately my overactive thyroid acted up and I stopped. I've put on about 3 stone (partially due to the thyroid adjusting) so am ready to tackle my weight again. I've just had radioiodine treatment so...

Good move Magi. I'm only new to Exante but I did Lighterlife and found that VLCDs really work for me. Not having to pressure yourself to go to a counsellor each week really appealed to me with Exante. I find the soups and shakes really nice, although I know some people aren't so keen. I've...

Hi all. Fancy joining me on a new 100 days at 100%? I've got 6 stone to lose. Would be great to do it by Christmas but I think that might be a little too optimistic. Regardless, whatever I can managed I'll be happy about.

Hi Kazz. I'm restarting again today. Lost focus due to thyroid treatment which made me feel really crap. I'm raring to go now and looking forward to completing today 100% TS. You may find me rambling some messages today when I'm finding it difficult.

Hi Skinny. You're doing amazingly well. Consider your WSing a step towards TSing. You're going in the right direction and as long as the weight comes off, that's the main thing.

Hi all. It's great to have people here who understand how hard it is to get back on the wagon. This diet has so many positives, it's hard to imagine why I struggle. But today I'm going to try and get through the whole day TS. Then tomorrow, then the next day, etc.

Hi all. I've had such trouble trying to get back onto TS since my thyroid treatment. But this morning I feel like I need to do this regardless of how I feel. I can't keep putting off starting as I know how great I feel when I'm on TS. My skin looks amazingly clear after a week, my tummy...

Hi ladies. I have two wardrobes in the spare room full of varying clothes sizes. My OH thinks I've totally lost the plot but has given up saying 'oh more shopping'. They're all designer type clothes which I've always been too fat to wear. I keep sorting through them in my moments of...

Great choices. Fab weight loss.

Hi all. I've decided to pick and inspiring song that represents my journey losing weight on Exante. It'll remind me why I'm doing this. My song is 'Fireworks' by Katy Perry. What's your's?

Hi ladies. I'm restarting tomorrow as I came off Exante due to some thyroid treatment which made me feel bad. I'm excited at all the positive things this diet will do for me. Can I join and be buddies?

Hi all. I had radioiodine treatment for an overactive thyroid five days. It's given me a sore throat, lethargy and demotivation. Has anyone else had this treatment and if so, what were your experiences? Has anyone had it while doing a VLCD? I've come off Exante temporarily but want to start...

Hi Shell. I did have some Cambridge products when I first go my Exante stuff. I decided to get rid of them because they were so sweet. I don't think there is any reason why you can't use them as most VLCD seem to work on the same nutritional formula. Only difference is Exante I think is...

Hi all. I water down my soups and shakes a lot so they fill me up more. I find they're not so strong in flavour that way. Also, add lots of pepper so they end up like a pepper soup. Hope that helps.

Day 0 My OH hasn't finished the ceiling painting so unfortunately I won't be able to paint the walls until tonight. Plan B, I've got some research to do about my thyroid due to having radioactive iodine treatment this Thursday. Will also incorporate a one hour walk plus a kitchen tidy. How's...

Thanks ladies. Good to be back. I feel lost when I'm not focused.

Day 0-1 Hi again. Have to restart following a little health scare that meant I had to come off the diet. I am determined to make tomorrow the first day of the rest of my slim life. I will be painting my office tomorrow to keep myself busy. Will also try to walk for one hour to get some...

Hi Sophie. I space 1/2 my packs out every two hours. 1/2 at 9, 11, 1, 3, 5 and 7. I make sure I put loads of hot or cold water in. With shakes I add coffee and ice for an iced coffee affect, with the soups I put some pepper in to give it a little extra flavour. I find feeding my metabolism...

Hi ladies. Beginning of Day 4. I had a bit of a turn yesterday so couldn't remain 100%, although I didn't blow it thankfully. I'm back to it today feeling loads better. Feeling a little bloated due to expected TOTM. I'm hoping that won't cause Monday's weigh in to be disappointing...

Hi Dawn. Sadly I wasn't well last night and had a little food, which shouldn't take me out of ketosis. Back to it today though. Yes, 7lbs is great, although I'm sure most of it is fluid. I'll get a better idea on Monday as to what amount of loss I've had.

Hi Dawn. When I met my partner we were the same weight (he's 6 foot 1). Fortunately I lost weight since then, but managed to put some of it back on due to illness and laziness. I'm feeling determined this time though. I work from home when I'm not travelling so it's not too difficult for me...

Hi again. Well I've managed to complete day 2. For every day I'm 100% TS I add £10 to a special savings account. By my calculation I should have about £1400 saved by the time I'm finished this. I found today was quite difficult and kept popping into the spare bedroom to check the wardrobes...

Oh thanks ladies. Dawn, would love to buddy up.

Don't beat yourself up. We're all in the same position. Remember, you can do this.

Hi all. Thought I'd share what I call my 'distraction checklist'. It's a list of items I have to try each time I feel like falling off the wagon. I try each one out in turn and tick it off the list. There are fourteen, which makes it less likely I'll cheat. So far I've not needed to go past...

Hi all. I've 'started' VLCDs many times before but usually don't get past the first day. I keep saying to myself 'it's ok, start tomorrow'. Well I don't know about you but I just realised tomorrow never comes. Someone suggested I do a diary and as I need to remain focused I thought it was a...

Hi Rach. The recommendation is to go low carb in the run-up, but I pigged out too. The upside is you may have a bigger loss in your first week. Welcome on board.

Hi all. I'm starting today and will write a diary (good suggestion DustQueen) to keep me focused. Hi Liz. I know what you mean about the comfort eating. Mine has now turned into boredom eating, but I've got loads of activities to keep me occupied if I look like falling off the wagon. Hi Dawn. I...

Hi all I'm starting Exante tomorrow, for the last time. I've been overweight most of my life and now find that I don't want to be tired and old before my time. I have 5.5 stone to lose and would like to do it in 5 months since my niece and nephew are visiting from Australia. I think I'm lovely...

Hi all ( ladies and gents) I've been overweight most of my life. I have a neice who is now 13, but despite her growing up in an entirely different continent to me, she has the same weight issues (genetics go figure). I'm paying for her and my nephew to come over for a six week holiday in...

Sounds like a plan. I'll do mine this afternoon.

Well I've managed today's exercises. Any thoughts for tomorrow's challenge?

Wow, those really get the heart going. Thought perhaps this would be a good challenge -10-15 chair dips (where you sit on the edge of a chair with your hands supporting your body weight and then lower your bum down just below the chair seat) -30 side leg raises (standing or lying down) -30...

Wow, you sound just like me. I'm starting again tomorrow as I've been lazy and not sticking to Exante. I just need to get back on the wagon as I feel fantastic when doing it. Perhaps we can be buddies.

Oh yes, I'd be up for it. I don't know about you guys but my bum and thighs are huge. Would love it if someone could set a squats challenge.

Hi Doublehappy, I'm feeling good, although only on Day 1. I'm at a meeting in Istanbul and they have an offsite dinner tonight. I'm trying to wriggle out of it as I'm in the right frame of mind to stick to 100%.

Hi all, I've just started day 1 today and am really looking forward to getting thinner. Would love to buddy up with you guys too. Penny xxxxx