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I loved catching up with your diary ChilliQueen. I’ve learned a few things along the way too - I never would have guessed a cheese twist would be 350 calories!! I have a toddler and it probably would have been something I’d have bought for her lunch box, but now I’m reminded to go back to...

Awe Lisa, don’t beat yourself up. Do as your GP said and eat normally until the end of the week. Your plan for salads and vegetables with lean protein sounds good. You may even give your weight loss a boost when you do get back on plan. Didn’t we used to have a food week on exante anyway, just...

Very quick update for day 2 - I worked from home this morning delivering online as I’m now on the shield list. I had a salted caramel shake at about 1:30pm. I had it cold but added a shot of espresso to it. It was very sweet, but not quite my bag. I’m wondering if it would work hot? I snacked on...

Thank you so much ChilliQueen, sending you lots of luck on your journey too. :classic_smile: Maybe this is our year!! How are you getting on so far and do you have a thread I can follow? Minimins does seem a lot quieter than it used to be, I think I still prefer to dip in and out of here though...

Hey bubblebabe, I’m just popping by to say hello. How are you finding being back on plan? You’ve had some cracking losses so far. :) I haven’t done exante properly since Ts was 600 cals per day. It seems as though it’s all changed now, not sure why as it did work. Anyway, looking forward to...

I actually can’t believe I started this diary a whole decade ago!! Anyway, I’ve obviously been yo-yo-ing all this time and today was back to day one of exante/low carbing. I‘m doing this alongside intermittent fasting and I chose to eat between the hours of 1 - 9pm. At about 1:30pm I had a low...

Just caught up with your diary Lisa. You’re doing amazing. I’ve just ordered some more products to start Monday. I have done it and lost weight a few times before. Keep yo-yo-ing though! Really want this to be the last time. To be honest I didn’t think I’d be able to stomach exante again, but no...

Awe Belle you're doing amazing and not doing anything wrong. I've not had keto flu yet as I'm just starting and stopping. Really fed up with myself. managed four weeks last year and lost two stone and then I just couldn't get back on it after food week. Ended up being ruled by all the little...

Great loss on your first week Belle. How's week 2 going so far? I'm struggling to get past the first few days at the moment. Lisa xx

Hey lovely, how are you getting on now? It can be a bit hit n miss sometimes with the products. Plus, when you think you know what you like and what you don't, your tastebuds change. Over the festive season, I fell in love with stollen and white chocolate orange bars and stupidly bought loads...

Quick update: still not fully back on track with Exante, but have maintained the recent 1 stone loss, which I attribute to eating low-carb/Atkins 80% of the rest of the time. Bought a 'diet doodle diary' from the works not so long ago and have started recording food and exercise in there. The...

One of my incentives hung up on the wardrobe. I bought it last month and decided to try it on today. I've been struggling the last 3-4 weeks but I've still been able to keep off the first stone lost. Anyway, I've got a long way to go before this dress fits. I got it over my head and got both...

How are you finding it AliGal and have you lost all of your weight on alevere so far? The peach mango sounded good, such a shame that it tasted synthetic. What low carb veggies do you eat? I'm pretty sure exante also used to have a plan with allowable extras like low carb fruit and veg. I don't...

My thoughts on the products I've tried so far (aware that my taste buds may well change) Shakes and smoothies (in general I am not a fan of the shakes as the thought of drinking one makes me feel slightly nauseous, in saying that I keep trying in the hope that my feelings will change as I know...

Thanks Aligal :) and how are things going your end? I've not been posting consistently as I've not been able to get back on plan properly. It's so hard to believe I did about 3 perfect weeks on total solution and now I'm struggling to even do a day. I need to knock the fridge picking on the...

Thank you so much Mini :classic_smile:

Okay, while I'm thinking out loud - once I'm successfully back on plan, I may bypass food week and only add it in if and when I notice my losses slowing down, as it's been my complete downfall in the last 3 weeks. I'm also wondering whether it would be better to weigh weekly rather than 4-weekly...

So, it feels a bit like I've been making it up as I've gone along recently. I'm not going to beat myself up about it as that's life, but I won't be quitting either. My short term plan is to get back into nutritional ketosis where I feel so much better and then I want to follow total solution...

Hey Pigletville and AliGal, how are you both? :hide: I'm on day 41 and I'm doing a restart today. Unfortunately, I've not really been able to get back on plan properly since adding food. :classic_frown: I wasn't terrible to begin with mainly protein, green salads and veggies, but more recently...

thank you Pigletville :classic_cool:

So, the bathroom faerie returned the scales so I could weigh myself this morning. I have lost 1st 8lbs in four weeks. I'm really pleased with this loss as I've moved down two stone brackets on the scales. I've also lost inches from all over, which is amazing. Anyway, pre-planned evening off...

Thank you Pigletville :) I'll have to check out your diary, before I ask you a million questions about how you're getting on. Good luck with your journey too. I have to say you've done amazing so far judging by the stats under your username. I hope I can do as well as you. lisa x

Oooh it's been a while, but nevertheless, it's time to update my diary and keep myself accountable. I've been doing Exante total solution since the 18th June, so 4 weeks on Sunday. I've more or less stuck ridgidly to the plan, apart from adding food-week in a few days earlier than planned, to...

Hey Susie, just touching base with you again after my Scottish adventure. I hope the sleeping sorts itself out for you. I'm not surprised you've been struggling with so much going on. Still, not long now until the move. Plus, you sound as though you've got most things in order, including sorting...

Hey Tasha, just touching base with you again, after my holiday. I hope you've had a good week. It sounds like you've been doing amazing. Especially to hear how you've come off plan for a night out and then just jumped straight back into it with ease. That was always my downfall on VLCD's. I'd...

Hey @Loz1986, how's your week been? Don't apologise for writing a lot, I love having something to read. It's usually me guilty of writing too much lol. We must have that in common. Scotland was lovely thanks. We went to a small village on the southern coast called Southerness. It only had a few...

We really need to do this don't we @Allotrope :banghead: I need to catch up with your diary to see how you've been getting on. I've not started the BSD Monday as planned, because I came on my monthly.

Hey @Loz1986, just touching base with you after my holiday to the Scottish coast. :cool: How are you doing? I'm just trying to get back into the swing of things again. Well done on ditching the fizzy pop. I'm currently having a can of Pepsi max daily. I really should knock it on it's head as...

Yeah, I'm sure they're mostly the same too. I had jarrows to begin with & now I'm taking swansons. I think I know the scoops you mean as I've got a small bag of choline that comes with a tiny scoop. I put a scoop of choline in with my inositol as I read it can help with absorption. Glad to hear...

Which brand did you choose in the end @Loz1986? I take a tablespoon in the morning in juice & a tablespoon in the evening in juice. That was the recommended dosage from my reading.

Sounds like you had a lovely holiday @Allotrope. I hope you're feeling refreshed before you get back to the grindstone next week. Don't beat yourself up about not being on plan this weekend. I can never start anything before a Monday myself. o_O

:woohoo:Wow, Ladyfelsham very well done on the takings from the garage sale. Everything seems to be coming together nicely for your move home now. :D Great article, I can't wait to cut out the stodgy carbs later this month. I might invest in some keto sticks too for when I fall back onto my...

Thank you @ladyfelsham & @Allotrope :pI'm counting down the days now until I can get back on plan. o_O But, I will enjoy my holiday & get some naughty carbs out of my system in the meantime. :rolleyes: This weekend has been quite therapeutic as I've sorted through my wardrobe & made myself get...

:) Hey Tasha, just catching up on your diary now as I've not been on much in the last week. You're doing amazing. The weight is flying off. How are the headaches now? Hopefully, they've eased off as your body has adjusted to the plan. It is such a convenient plan not having to worry about...

Yes, definitely @Allotrope :p that will be fab. So, not much to report my end. I have a plan in place for when I'm going to start my diet properly and until then I'm a bit in limbo. I've been making low-carb choices wherever possible but the last two days have been very carb heavy!! So much so...

Wow, huge well done on making it into the 13's. :D You're definitely doing something right. I also love the sound of your ratatouille, I've not made one of those for years and you've just reminded me. :p I notice how much you love your soya lattes, are they homemade or coffee shop ones.

It's nice to hear you're feeling slightly more tranquil today. I think you're doing amazing to deal with everything you've currently got going on. Sounds as though you're on top of it and those loose ends are getting tied up nicely. I would just go with other agents too (don't worry about so...

Hey Tasha, well done on the 'unofficial weigh-in.' I bet you can't wait to step on your consultant's scales now. :cool: I was just reading your diary and you've done so well for your first week. I'm definitely going to invest in some of those skinny syrups too they look delicious. I didn't even...

:) Hey Tasha, well done on your weight loss so far. :p I did Cambridge many years ago and lost a phenomenal amount of weight in my first week. It was very motivating. My story is similar to yours in that I've pretty much got the same amount to lose as yourself and I'm also trying to conceive...

Yes I have @Allotrope. :) I'm going to do the BSD for eight weeks from the 18th September (getting my holibobs out the way first). In the meantime, I will just continue to make low-carb choices.

Oh that's good @Allotrope and a much better option. :) I bet it also feels good to have a plan in place with support from others on the same diet and you've got plenty of time between now and when it starts to get everything prepared. :D The first week on the plan will be tough but at least...

Omg!! @Allotrope :D I hope your call inspired that on-call doctor to be a bit more on the ball next time he's giving out advice. Did he not try to offer you statins? My GP surgery has been trying to push statins on to me for a few years now. From what I understand, my cholesterol is not high...

So true @ladyfelsham. I've been told that enough times myself. I've given up on presenting with 'any' symptoms at the doctors as it doesn't matter what it is, it's always put down to my weight. While, medical advice on how to lose the weight is never tailored to the individual and seems to...

Oh my gosh! What is wrong with some people and their ill thought words. :rolleyes:

Your day doesn't sound too bad! Lot's of healthy food choices in there. I'd give yourself a pat on the back for avoiding the binge. Nicely saved. X

okay cool. I might start journalling on there again. Hopefully it will inspire me to increase my activity a bit x

I haven't started a diet-plan properly yet as I'm still getting my head around the books I'm reading. Although, I figured I could start the blood sugar diet as it's only for 8 weeks (or less if I can't hack it) and then fall back onto 'atkins' or a similar form of low-carb eating. Earlier in the...

Your posts are inspiring me to keep my own food and exercise journal. :p What are you using to work out your calories? I think I've used my fitness pal in the past, but I never know how accurate it is X

I love a bit of 'life laundry' ladyfelsham. So therapeutic!! :) Also, nice to make a bit of money back on any unwanted gadgets. I did a bit of that myself earlier this year. I didn't make much but it really felt like I was getting my life in order. What's the robot vacuum like? x

Hey Loz, I've heard inositol termed the PCOS wonderdrug on another forum. Just wish I'd discovered it sooner. Thank you, I've come to terms with it now and I'm looking forward again X

Hey Loz, I started taking inositol in January. I learned about it through the free emails that Tarryn Poultin sends out to anyone that signs up. It really helped with my PCOS symptoms alongside cutting down on dairy, eating low-carb and taking supplements like Vitamins D etc. I've been trying...

The other half is off work today. He's already mowed the lawn and tidied up the privets and now he wants to sit back and reward himself with junk (biscuits, crisps). He's naturally very active and competitive and even at work manages to do about 25ooo steps per day. I wish I had half his energy...

Thank you Allotrope and likewise! ;) I know, so much choice when it comes to choosing a plan to stick to. All offering their own pros and cons. But what you said on your own thread is true, we need to find or create a plan to follow for life. Only this way will we maintain a healthy weight and...

I think you've made the right choice with the latter. Losing weight too fast and potentially being left with excess skin really scares me. I keep hearing people talk about micros and macros. I'll have to look James Smith up just to see what it's all about xx

Fingers crossed the guy viewing your house on Monday just had a good poker face. :) What part of the UK are you moving back to, my memory fails me?! Not long to go now then, but still plenty of time to decide what you will listen to in the car on the way back. :p Is it about 20hrs of driving...

Loving your new diet rules Allotrope, and the fact you're making yourself accountable each day by recording in your new journal and of course on here too. :p I've said it before you've definitely got the exercise down to a T, plus your 80/20 rule gives you that little bit of freedom. We can't...

Thank you Ladyfelsham. :) Yes you are right the two plans do tend to cancel each other out, when combined. I like the idea of the blood sugar diet to reverse diabetes, but I don't like the idea of possibly feeling hungry all the time. My heart really lies with Atkins but I'm not quite ready to...

Ah thank you Allotrope. :) I will try & meet both plans in the middle if I can. Also considering cutting down on dairy again as I did this earlier in the year and it helped with some of my pcos symptoms. :cool:

:D Hey Ladyfelsham, nice to see a familiar face still on the forums. I'm returning home to Atkins and it's very lonely over there at the moment. :confused: It sounds like you have a lot going on at the moment. Good luck with the move back to the UK.

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Hey baby dragon, another PCOSer here!! I'm 38 - very overweight - had a huge spike in weight gain a few years ago and haven't been able to shift it since. It coincided with me being diagnosed with diabetes type two. So I guess my body started having an aversion to carbs and I was overproducing...

So I started reading Dr Michael Mosley's 'eight week blood sugar diet' last night. He advocates an 800 calorie low-carb diet to clean out organs such as your liver & pancreas and to reverse diabetes type 2. I need to finish this book and have a look at the recipes and then re-read Atkins. I...

Enjoy the hols & the extra dog walks. :doggy: It is hard to stay on plan at work. My background is Youth Work so long hours, lots of office politics and stress and always someone providing lots of naughty treats in the office. :character00254:

You seem to be really focused. :D Your steps are amazing. I'm lucky to get to 10000 per day. I like the idea of creating your own life long plan & tweaking what works for you. I did something similar last year but just should have been stricter with the carbs. keep up the fab work xx:cool:

it's much too quiet. :confused: I miss everyone!! Thank you. I just need to get started now. No I've not read that one. I'll look it up now xx

Hey Roos nanny, how is it going so far? I want to start Atkins again too. I'm going to read my book again tonight. It's honestly the only thing that works for me. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a few years ago now too and I take six metformin tablets per day 3000mg. (I take such a high...

I just had a random email notification from minimins ;) and it's got me wanting to hop on and see how everyone is doing?! Is anyone still around in the Atkins forum? Where are you all at? :confused: Me: I need to go back to basics and read the Atkins book cover to cover, and then start eating...

Oh my, where has the first half of the year gone. So I'm still around and still up and down weight wise - like a yoyo. I did lose just under a stone and a half doing Exante but then fell repeatedly off the wagon when it came to food week. So weeks and months later of multiple restarts, carb...

Happy New Year everyone, I hope you're all well. I had a quick look at diaries earlier and it seems there is lots of good news all around. I'm not doing too bad. I'm still eating in the main Atkins/low carb but have also been trialling a combination of VLCD packs and intermittent fasting. It...

Out on my broomstick and flying light as a feather - Lisa-Ann's Atkins diary Hi everyone, it's been a little while since I checked in. I hope you're all well. I'm looking forward to catching up on diaries later. The last couple of months are somewhat of a blur to me and although I can't report...

Out on my broomstick and flying light as a feather - Lisa-Ann's Atkins diary Lol :D on the murder fantasies and definitely the safest way to do it. Ah brilliant you've got your masters I always planned to do a PHD too when I was younger but it isn't something I want to do anymore, just the...

Out on my broomstick and flying light as a feather - Lisa-Ann's Atkins diary Well I sometimes think I'm just destined to be the fat girl because every time I think I'm cracking this weight-loss malarkey I go and sabotage all my effects. I'm just as bad as any other addict and the worst of it is...

Hi Susie, good afternoon hun :) I hope you're week is off to a good start, especially as it's on the back of all your fabulous news. The balti was delicious, I think it tasted all the nicer because I've not had anything as naughty for such a long time or so it feels. I've got an appointment next...

Ahh great news Susie, I love it when a plan comes together and here's to the next adventure :D Lisa-Ann xx ps. Well done on nicely resolving the colleague issue

Hi Meg, can't wait to see your purple dress :) sounds like a good night making new memories with friends, they are equally as lucky to have you as I'm sure they know. What have you got planned for the weekend. Whereabouts in Wales are you, I used to live near Cardiff. Lisa-Ann xxx

Hi Lauren, just catching up on your diary. I've got everything crossed that you can put the 10s behind you for good and break through that 9:12 barrier. You see I want to get to where you are too, although I know I'm flagging miles behind you, but well if you can get to where you want to be its...

Hi Katie, I hope you're having a nice weekend. I'm just catching up on diaries rather than sleep lol. Your life sounds full and fast paced :) well done on the NMV during the week and I think you navigate the food out rather nicely. I'm liking your love of all things dance, I remember a time when...

Whoohooo Jonsgirl was lovely to pop by and hear about your good news - brilliant performance review (they're lucky to have you) and PPI payout tops it off nicely. So, have you decided how you're going to celebrate? You must buy yourself a little treat you deserve it. ahh glad to hear you feel...

Hi Kim - really interesting conversation. I've learned something new :) it might even explain my recent extra cycle too, god isn't the body a clever thing. You know it might not even be long before us Atkins ladies get in sync with each others cycles, it happens in households and at work I've no...

Out on my broomstick and flying light as a feather - Lisa-Ann's Atkins diary I can't tell you how rough I've felt over the last couple of days, initially I thought I was either rundown due to lack of sleep or just coming down with something and now I realise that my body is just working doubly...

Hi Meg :) and happy belated Friday! Yes, I think a little trip to Dublin would be fab all in the name of research :P maybe I will plan for early next year. I hope you've got something nice planned for the weekend xxx Thanks Katie, and how are you? I'm still not tip top but I blame...

Hey Lauren, I hope you've had a nice day and managed to fit in a bit of you time. Firelass - I know that's true, I think a range of mannequins would save the frustration in the changing room when clothes just don't look right. I have noticed online shops doing that recently it's a good idea...

Lol I've just had to look up the meaning of conservatoire, and now I know it's a schoolhouse with special facilities for the arts, sounds fab and very interesting. Well, I'm over a fifth of the way through your diary and it's a good read and really funny in parts a bit like getting to know a...

Your menus sound lovely hun, you've inspired me to have toasted mims butter and pate tomorrow, yum :) Just out of interest have you used flaxseed before and ground it down before use? I've got a packet in the cupboard that I keep bypassing for the flax-meal version that has less carbs. Lisa-Ann...

Umm good idea with the stuffed peppers Kim :P I love peppers and can eat them all raw apart from the green ones my least favourite, but I think I could definitely handle them stuffed. It's awful feeling big, heavy or bloated but I'm sure it doesn't indicate anything bad to do with the scales...

Out on my broomstick and flying light as a feather - Lisa-Ann's Atkins diary aww thank you Kim and Jonsgirl :) So today's been a bit of a waste, I've spent most of it feeling really rundown like I'm coming down with something and I've just wanted to get my head down all day, which I have to...

Out on my broomstick and flying light as a feather - Lisa-Ann's Atkins diary Thanks Susie, hope so xx

Out on my broomstick and flying light as a feather - Lisa-Ann's Atkins diary So today has been a bit of a strange one. I had a home visit this morning from one of my managers to discuss my sickness and to plan my return to work as I've been off with stress and anxiety. The meeting went well and...

You must be starving hun, working on empty, your tea sounds really nice though. I know what you mean, it is hard finding something quick and legal when you're out and about for work in strange areas. If only more shops sold Atkins friendly alternatives to sandwiches - even a piece of cooked...

Hi Kim, I can relate to this to. Well done for going and spending that quality time with your mates. I've been a bit guilty of making excuses to not attend weekends like this recently and it's such a bad habit to get in to. But, we can do this and we'll be rocking that festival look by the end...

Hi Meg, subscribing to your diary, you've completely turned your life around, you're amazing! I use the bare minerals too, all that swirling, tapping, buffing love it. You'll have to let me know how your home laser goes. I bought the original boots skin care system but haven't used it for a...

Hey Jonsgirl, popping by to subscribe to your diary, sounds like you haven't lost your Atkins touch, you're doing really well and on target. I have similar incentives to lose weight I want a baby - been trying for a couple of years now. Been offered fertility drugs in the new year if I can...

Hi Susie, just subscribing to your diary - wow it's huge will take me ages to read through, gonna take it a few pages at a time. What do you do for a living, sounds like your a journalist :) I specialised in journalism up until leaving Uni 12 years ago but then after failing to get a dismally...

Kat1e's Diary - a little focus needed! Hi Katie, just popping by to subscribe haven't fully caught up on your diary yet, think it will take me ages lol. You've lost loads and to hear you're also maintaining is fab. Love the idea of belly dancing although my belly is not for public consumption...

I liked reading this post Meg, reminds me of studying the history of fashion at secondary school all those moons ago. I didn't realise the bit about having a cold house would require us to metabolise more, think my boyfriend will have to buy a few more jumpers this winter lol x

Hi Lauren, I've just caught up on your dairy, great read! :D I understand from what you're posted that you're having a tough time at the moment, I'm really rooting for everything to work itself out for you. I think you've done fantastic with the weight-loss so far and your dedication for the...

Out on my broomstick and flying light as a feather - Lisa-Ann's Atkins diary Hi Jonsgirl :) thanks for stopping by and the warm welcome x

Hi Lauren, if only we could fast forward to feeling fabulous eh :) I definitely need to keep reminding myself of why I'm here and why I'm doing this, I get too sidetracked thinking about the bigger picture and worrying about failure. Yes, I'm here to stay this time, never really left, just...

Out on my broomstick and flying light as a feather - Lisa-Ann's Atkins diary Wow, I can't believe how many people are now posting in the Atkins forum - I'm so pleased, especially as it was a bit sparse here a couple of months ago. Atkins is definitely one of those plans that no one in the real...

Hi everyone, just a quick one to say that I'm still around and still low carb/Atkins. I've been in Tunisia for a couple of wks and went slightly off plan in respect I had a drink and lots of water melon. Only put on 2lbs which I was amazed with. On Monday I'm going to start Atkins induction and...

Hi Lauren, I'm just popping by to subscribe. Your nespressos sound nice. Are they similar to my tassimos and where do you get the soya cream from? I've gone from being a bit of a coffee addict to more or less cutting it out completely over the last three weeks because of the lack of milk...

Hey everyone, and happy bank holiday weekend. I'm so pleased I've got tomorrow off work and the weather has been gorgeous finally. It's been a real funny week weather wise, from raining, extremely windy and cold to gorgeous sunshine - not complaining about the latter. Between work, play and an...

Hi Moonlights and thank you for the nice welcome and the tips :) yeah you're right I have struggled to keep to induction levels and although I'm pleased to have lowered my carbs, I know I'm making my weight loss journey that bit longer by not sticking to it properly to get into ketosis. I'm...

Hi Moonwatcher, just dropping by to subscribe - really enjoyed reading your diary this evening, fantastic weight loss and mouthwatering food ideas and pictures Lisa-Ann xxx

So this weekend was off plan, I've told myself that I've allowed it because it was my totm. Feels very good to say that btw after months of no shows. Anyway, I've decided that as long as I'm focused and losing in the main I can allow the odd treat day maybe no more than once a month. What I've...

That's actually good to know moonwatcher, I guess a stupid part of me keeps worrying that the more water I drink the heavier I will be. I think it stems from bad habits picked up on past diets where I would hardly eat or drink on weigh in day. Anyway, I've stuck a reminder on my phone to buy...

Orr Lozzaboo :( I think if we could take ourself out of the equation sometimes we'd lose weight without any problems. I've decided to have a day off plan a treat rather than cheat day. A couple of my colleagues following similar plans have a day off each week and while I don't plan to make it a...

Day 11 - It's my totm which I'm really excited about 1) because my periods did stop for a while and become less frequent and 2) because it explains my comfort eating on day 10. God, I can't believe I've actually had a 33 day cycle, tmi I know! Anyway, back to my food diary which is logged for...

Day 10 - I'm logging it late again :/ as I got carried away with long hours at work towards the end of this week. So I've still got one foot in Atkins and one foot in the wrong place, which means that for the most part of the day I follow Atkins easily and make the right choices. However, that...

Thank you moonwatcher :) xxx

Hey :) just wondering how its going since you've restarted - I must have a look for your diary in a bit and subscribe xx

Day 9 - oh how the days of following a low carb plan are flying by! And, while I keep saying I'm aware I'm not quite on plan, I'm still really enjoying the routine of logging my food, putting some planning and preparation into meals, checking labels, looking at nutrition goals for the day, and...

Ahhh thank you hun :) and good luck for restarting again tomorrow. What are you doing exercise wise? I haven't found the motivation to do any exercise apart from walking recently, I'm hoping as the weight starts to come off and stay off I will find it easier. I used to love running but I'm not...

I forgot to mention Monday was also my official weigh in day and I lost 4lbs :) I was hoping for more but I read something earlier that even half a pound a week is just under 2 stone a year so it's all in the right direction for me. I'll go change my stats in a minute :) Day 8 - not sure I...

Day 7 - again obviously logging this a couple of days late. Did I mention that I pickled my own beet root recently :) I get this organic veg box delivered, its my way of staying out of the supermarket spending more money than sense, anyway it had beet root in it this time so I thought I'd give...

Day 6 - I'm going to back track now and fill in my diary from Sunday as I want to remain accountable to myself even when I'm slightly off plan. So, Sunday wasn't off to a great start as I didn't eat breakfast and according to myfitnesspal my calorie intake for the day was too low at just over...

Day 5 - quick update before bed. It's been a long day that started out well and on plan. However, too many visitors later I didn't actually make time to boil some eggs and pack some Atkins friendly snacks. On a plus, I had peppermint tea and not my usual saturday tassimo latte treat. When I...

Thanks Mis-behave :) I'm going to try this tomorrow now (Sunday) as my trip to Liverpool meant I didn't get much time to cook today. I hadn't actually thought about grilling the aubergine, so this is a nice tip. I think stock pots are fine so long as they're low carb and low salt, but I can just...

I'm going to turn in shortly and pray for a weekend where food is not the focus. I'm so used to the 80/20 mindset of dieting - good all week and weekend off. Evenings and weekends are my danger zones and this evening has been hard because I'm craving something I don't need and can't have namely...

Day 4 and I've not stopped eating and updating my food diary all day. In summary, I've had 1430 calories which is more than 'myfitnesspal' recommends for me (based on the amount I would like to lose) but in terms of Atkins my percentages for carbs, protein and fat are spot on and I've had only...

Hey MissH, I hope you're having a nice Friday evening. As Trinity said you should go and see your GP first and get referred to a gynaecologist if you're not under one already. You will probably need some blood work doing and that might give you some answers with regards to the weight loss...

I have to say that as much as how nutrition is calculated is confusing I'm enjoying adding foods to 'my fitness pal' and letting it work this out for me. Summary to end day 3 - I had 1350 calories (slightly less than yesterday) and I don't feel like I want to eat my arm so something is working...

I'd say I'm learning as I go as this way of eating is completely new to me :-/ I've read the book and made notes but I think I might need to be stricter with measuring carbs. I'm using that app on my iPhone my fitness pal and it calculated 3 cherry tomatoes as 3 carbs earlier today and this...

I'm crossing everything that it works for you and you get that BFP very very soon :) I've read and heard so many miracle stories recently that's I'm visualising babies all round. I don't know or understand how the Metformin works either but will bare with it until the end if the year at least...

Day 3 and I really fancy something stodgy and preferably containing sugar. It's psychological I know as my body doesn't need sugar/carbs and if I continue to cut it out I will lose weight. I just hope these cravings disappear soon. I was in Asda last night with a list in my hand thinking ooh wow...

Thank you :) MissAshleyK. I'm definitely going to give Atkins a good whirl by trying to take each day as it comes. Are you following Atkins too, if so how are you finding it? Do you have a diary? Lisa-Ann xxx

So I'm coming to the end of day two now and I've eaten the following: B-2 egg omelette, including 4 brown mushrooms, 3 slices ham, grated cheese, and 1tbsp cream (much nicer than yesterday) L-cooked and peeled king prawns, 1tbsp salad cream (didn't have any mayo at time) D-pork belly slices...

I can't wait to be slim - one day at a time eh. So day two is tough and I'm not feeling great. I'm finding it difficult to get any water down me and I'm missing caffeine. I keep thinking ummm will have a (yoghurt/piece of fruit/toast) in a minute and then I remember that I can't. Have put my...

Out on my broomstick and flying light as a feather - Lisa-Ann's Atkins diary Hey all, I thought I would come and say hello at the start of my Atkins journey. It feels as though I have tried everything to lose weight recently without success and this is the final straw. I have never followed...

SW is brilliant doesn't feel like a diet at all. That weight loss is fab. I'm looking forward to having lost a few stone too very soon. X

Hi Saf and thank you for that :) that really does give me hope. I stopped smoking a year ago now and I'm going to try even harder with the weight loss, make it my main focus. You're right if we stop trying so hard on the ttc front it can happen. Lisa xx

Thanks Roziee, and it does make sense as mine were regular -ish until my huge spike in weight gain. So how have you lost your weight? I had an apt with my consultant at the hospital the other week and have been advised low/no carbs. He told me WW would not work for me. Have been reading a couple...

Hi Sarah-Lou, yeah I suppose I've been given the same advice too. I've got an appointment with my consultant at the hospital tomorrow and I'm worried about what he's going to say, because I've found it so difficult to lose weight. One of my good friends would probably recommend acupuncture too...

Wow 5.5lbs is fantastic hun. It seems you were too hard on yourself. I hope this week is going well too. Lisa-Ann xx

Hi Fairy Charm, how's it going? I joined WW online last week. Still trying to get my head around it really. I'm off to Tunisia with Thompson in June and I'm terrified about the seatbelt not fitting. I'm 18st4 and also carry a lot around my midsection. The worst thing is I've booked extra legroom...

Hi Sarah-Lou, I know you posted this a while back now but just wondered if you got any useful advice on the PCOS? I'm also ttc (about 2 years now) but I've been told my weight gain is stopping me ovulate and I'm only having about 4 periods a year. It would be nice to know there is a light at the...

I've noticed a bit of a pattern in that my problem hair area appears smoother and clearer during or after a period - must be hormone related. If only it would just go away x

I too have PCOS and was prescribed Metformin late last year. Due to one thing and another I didn't start taking it properly until January. I was on 500mg for two weeks then upped to 1000mg before being upped again to 1500mg. In the beginning I had terrible side affects - nausea and upset...

Hi Minimins peeps, just a quick update to say that I'm still around and have just been too busy to update my thread. I weighed myself this morning (a day late) and I've lost 8lbs on my first week on Exante. I'm really happy with this as I wasn't 100% and followed more of a working solution plan...

sweet dreams hun xx

Hey hob goblin good luck with Exante. I'm three days into TS now and looking forward to seeing the scales move in the right direction. let us know how you are getting on Lisa xx

Wow Cherie, you've done fantastic 21lbs in three weeks and fitting in your new clothes already :) really enjoyed reading your diary so far and looking foward to reading about more of your successes. Lisa xx

Hey Alana, it's lovely to meet you. I'm just finishing day three on TS and today has been the best day so far. Really looking forward to seeing the scales move in the right direction. It feels like I've just been gaining for the last year. Finally time to take control. I haven't made it public...

You make it look easy Sarah :) the coke zero and the dr peppa zero are keeping me going lol. I have realised that I also like peppermint tea umm xx

I must really invest in a hand blender lol so I can add ice too xx

Hey guys :) Faloola we have to make a pact that we do this once and get the weight off. we don't want to keep coming back to total solution. Sarah how are you feeling now? the hot chocolate coffee mocha sounds nice will have to try that one evening this week, especially if it's going to get...

wow 10lbs off is amazing xx

Hey Faloola, stay strong hun. I know how you're feeling this week as I've been struggling too. I'm having a better day today. I enjoyed the strawberry shake and the bar at dinner. I did feel a bit light headed earlier but I think that was because I'd left it too long between meals. I've never...

Hey Sarah, it's your thread hun you can vent, better to get it all out. Keep looking forward, you're doing so well already, it is tricky keeping up the momemtum sometimes just try and embrace that determination of yours. I often worry that there is something stopping me from being slim. Perhaps...

Hi every one and thanks for all your support :) today's been a good day so far. I had a strawberry shake for breakfast and it was lovely. I think I left it a bit too long for lunch though as I started to feel odd. Anyway I had one of the bars. Exam went okay, glad that's out of the way and I'm...

Well done hun 6lbs off is fantastic weight loss Lisa xx

God, this is not easy at all. I messed up a bit last night was still drooling from meeting my friend and sipping water and black coffee that when I came home I ended up eating a bit of my boyfriends steak :( it wasn't even as nice as i thought it would be. Anyway, I've had a walk round some...

Hey Faloola - you're gonna look fab in your wedding dress :) I'm struggling this evening, just put syndicate on TV in the background and I'm mooching around on here. I went out to meet a friend this evening and that was hard, watching him scoff a barm, sausage roll and chocolate. I bought a...

Hey Faloola, how's it going so far? I've finally started day one. I had a very powdery banana shake as I mixed it with a fork lol. I'm looking forward to having the mushroom soup later. trying to wait as long as possible and I'll try and make the bar last too. Lisa xx

good luck steeleeee :)

whoop, boyfriend just came home with some coke zero for me and a litre of water must start drinking that water. i'm meant to be revising today as I've got an exam on thursday, revision so far not going well :(

Hey Sarah, you've done well to keep Exante from your OH so far. I've had to tell mine or he'd make me a brew with milk in it or something. Lisa xx

Hey Libra, I hope it's going well for you today :) x

I've finally started :) I had a banana shake for breakfast. I waited until I was starting to feel hungry before I made it. I measured the water out in a jug and was hoping to use my coffee frothier to whisk it but it wouldn't work I think the batteries had leaked :( Anyway, banana shake was...

Yeah, I think it could be quite liberating not having to keep making food choices. I just hope it isn't hard watching other people like my boyfriend and work colleagues eating around me. I don't want anyone apart from my boyfriend to know that I'm doing Exante as I'm worried that people might...

Hi Sarah, thought I'd look for your Exante diary and check-in with you on here to see how your're doing? Are you on day six now and how's it going? I start day one in the morning. I did contemplate one last blow out but I'm going to resist as don't want it to be my downfall when I start. I need...

Hey Libra, my pack arrived today too so we'll both be starting our Exante journeys in the morning. Here's keeping everything crossed for us. Lisa xx

Whoop my Exante bumper pack arrived today so I can start my journey first thing tomorrow morning :) I also ordered the drink mixes and two sachets of porridge so I can try them. Fingers and toes crossed I love them all and can continue easily with this journey. I've just done a video diary on...

Hi MiniMich, well done on getting through your first day on Exante :) I'm still waiting for my first pack to arrive. I've had email confirmation that it will be with me on Monday - I can't wait to get started. I'm a pepsi max girl too and was wondering the same. I think the Exante website...

Hi Sarah, it's lovely to meet you and how's your week going so far? I'm glad I'm not the only one that is scared of the camera and friends tagging pictures. Fingers and toes crossed that this will be a thing of the past for us both soon. I'd love some wellies that fit round my calves too! I...

Hi Tibbytoots and thanks for posting :) Lisa xx

Thanks Valentine and really lovely to meet you. I had confirmation that my pack will be with me on Monday morning - can't wait to get started. Also, just noticed how much weight you've lost and now I'm inspired :) I think I will stay on the side of caution when it comes to the AAMW too. It...

Hi MiniMich, how's it going so far today? x

Let the magic of Exante begin! Hi everyone :sign0144: Ordered my first pack of Exante last night and I'm waiting for it to arrive with anticipation :p About me - I'm 33 and live with my boyfriend of over a year (my childhood sweetheart) and my beautiful cat Lexi :kitty: I'm not new to...

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that's fantastic Laura, sounds like the plan is definitely working for you :-) I'm not due to weigh until Saturday feels like ages away. I'm a bit worried though as I got on my own scales today and my weight hadn't changed, even though I feel like I've been really disciplined, planning, writing...

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Good luck with your journey, 2011 will be your year (",) What date in November did you give up smoking? Well done by the way. I gave up by accident 22 days ago and counting lol Lis X

Hi Kelly, you can do this plan even when working nights. Some of the more experienced SW people might be better placed to answer this. But I suppose if I was doing night shifts and my body clock was all over the place in a 24 or even 48 hour period. Then I would treat the entire period as if it...

Xtra chewing gum - always makes me hungry though! Or Xmas cake if that counts - come to think of it I didn't have any of the latter this year!!

Ahh don't beat yourself up about it. It sounds like you've had second helpings of the right foods. It's free food like you say and you're body will have no problem digesting it and I'm sure it won't affect your weight loss. I find that sometimes the more I eat the more I lose. You do sound like...

Hi Chrisr, I'm new on this site but have found it a great source of inspiration and motivation so far and I have my fingers crossed that this long may continue. I'm really excited about losing a lot of weight and like you by the summer would be great, it would save feeling miserable and trying...

Ahh thank you hun I appreciate that and good luck with the new start on Monday. Are you prepared for it, food cupboards stocked up and planned your meals etc? I'm quite broody and want to lose weight also to be able to try for a baby in the near future. How much weight have you been told you...

What a great thread! I'm only just finding my feet with SW as started it properly today. I bought a coloured note book from paperchase a while ago though and I'm using that to plan and make notes of any tips I learn and also write my shopping list as I go. So far, I've read through the food...

I know what you mean. I'm at home alone this evening and wondering whether I should just have an early night as the urge to keep looking in the fridge is upon me argggghhh! xx

Olives any kind yum xx

Hi Sarah, I tried to reply to your thread early this morning from my phone, but when I submit my reply it disappeared, very frustrating! I was going to say that I know how you feel about missing a particular plan and I think that sometimes when we find something that works for us we should stick...

Thanks Irene, I just need to keep going with this now and make it a life long thing. They say after a while of doing something it can become natural so fingers crossed. Lisa x

Hi Steff, that's great it looks like you've found a plan that really works for you. I'm just starting my SW journey today but have followed the plan in the past with great success. Here's to a slimmer us! Lisa

Hiah, it's sounds like you've already been on a powerful journey of self discovery just to get here. I'm pleased that you're so motivated too as I know from myself if my heads not in the right place I won't do it. I'm hoping my head will stay in gear for the rest of my life now as I don't want...

Hi Rebecca, I think it depends on what you're drinking. Shorts with diet mixers are always preferable to pints of lager or glasses of wine. I think a glass of wine can be the equivalent of a jam doughnut and a pint of lager a slice of pizza. I know loads of people who still go out and drink and...

Hi Lauren, I bet the wii fit board is loving you with an 8lb weightless, that's fantastic. I know what you mean about the chocolate too, I find it hard to resist also. When I've done SW in the past I used to find that mixing a sachet of options or highlights into a vanilla muller and then...

Hi Hazel and wow on losing all that weight already that's brilliant. You're right too SW is definitely one of those plans you can incorporate into your life. I'm not joining a class either this time as I'm quite busy with work and my hours are always changing. So like you I'm going to do this...

Hi Sarah, you sound really motivated which is great. I need to get back into the exercise too. I love running and now the ice has gone I've got no excuse. I'm also following SW as of today. I'm going to devote some time today to read all the books and plan some meals based on what's in my...

Hi Michelle, are you joining a SW group or doing it yourself. Either way good luck on your journey. I'm new to this site and as of today I'm revisiting SW. I'm doing it myself by following the food optimising book I got a couple of years ago. I'm feeling quite optimistic at present and just...

Hi Carly, I'm new to this site too and also using my phone eek! I've only just dug out my old SW books yesterday and I've decided that I'm going to do this myself. Good luck with your weight loss goals hun Lisa

Hi Laura, I'm a newbie to this site too and loving that I can access the support through my iPhone. I'm actually replying to your thread from my phone. The only downside is that I've got to rely on memory as I can't actually see your post now. I've done SW before in the past and had great...

Ahh SW is definitely the best plan for me too. Most of my friends swear by WW and do well by it too. The beauty of SW for me is that I've got to organise myself and plan and prepare meals to succeed. SW is like food science, and I know on WW I will spend my points inappropriately and not be half...

Hi Kelly, I've just dug out the old trusted SW books too. So, good luck hun. Lisa x

Hey MiniMins, I'm Lisa, 32 and living in Stockport with my beautiful cat and I'm really pleased to have discovered MiniMins late yesterday on my iphone. I've got a lot of weight to lose and have been burying my head in the sand for some time. I spent last year weighing on my friend's wii...