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  1. Maria22

    I hope a little inspiration to everyone

    I've been doing exante for 3 and a half months now I think I've lost 4 stone I started at 13stone 7 and 3/4lbs weighed in this morning at 9st 7 lbs.... You can do it just stay positive I'm finding refeed too daunting at the min keep planning then failing as i find the exante packs easier with my...
  2. Maria22

    I hope a little inspiration to everyone

    Lol I go no where without my sunglasses!!! I'm going to try sort out a meal plan and look at real food this week and I will do my best on checking measurements I'm a serial weigher and I hop on a least 3 times a day so have already got an idea of how my body deals with how much I drink and when...
  3. Maria22

    Interesting news about bars!

    I love the exante bars.... The tesco ones I like the raspberry ones most, the chocolate one was too dry for me. The exante raisin one is nice but I eat it quite quick normally whilst working on the bar... However the choc orange is my fave if I'm really wanting to enjoy I literally pick it apart...
  4. Maria22

    I hope a little inspiration to everyone

    No!!!! I hadn't heard that I don't want that to happen! Here's an updated pic
  5. Maria22

    I hope a little inspiration to everyone

    I'd decided to get to 9st 7 before refeed.... I'm now at 9st 9 .... My fear of food has set in and getting my head around refeed is taking a while I know I can't stay on total any longer it just suits my life soooo much as I work as a voluntary teaching assistant by day and night in a sports bar...
  6. Maria22

    I hope a little inspiration to everyone

    Omg I have just got back from shopping with my lol monster, we were walking home through town and 2 blokes walked past one made a comment at me and the other turned round and said "yeah but she's got not t*ts and you've gotta have them" I'm either being over sensitive but when I was bigger it...
  7. Maria22

    Food week, meal out and porridge

    Good luck your plan seems a good one. I'm not far off goal and I had a couple of days off where we have had family outings. Just remember what your goal is and that whatever you put in is what you get out of it at the end of the day. My biggest failure with food is carbs (I love them they live...
  8. Maria22

    I hate the "dinners" help! :(

    The porridge was sweet to begin with (my first couple I was like wow sugar overkill!! I don't notice it anymore but I've been having 1 a day for 3 months now. Same with pasta I thought it was a bit salty to begin and don't notice as much. Add some cinnamon to the porridge if you like it, I've...
  9. Maria22

    I hate the "dinners" help! :(

    After being a milkshakes the first time I did exante I decided to go with winter warmer this stint, The porridge - I literally just pour in boiling water and stir, I don't measure at all I make it how I would normally have porridge. Occasionally the water soaks in quick and I need to add a...
  10. Maria22

    Forward planning

    Hi all, Ok so after a blip yesterday due to illness! I'm thinking ahead to maintaining. I'm not far from personal goal but at present my bmi and weight are fine for my height. I did Cambridge years ago (before child) and found my list of allowed food nice and easy to follow. I can't find an...
  11. Maria22

    Bad day

    Hey, Off the wagon big time today!!!! I suffer from migraines (heimacraina continua) i took pain killers called indomethacin (anti inflammatory and only tab that treats this type) unfortunately coz of my pain and needing comfort plus amount if tabs required today (have to line stomach to take...
  12. Maria22

    May Challenge 1st - 31st

    I've had a little look around the boards but can't really find many recipes suggestions etc, so I think I'm really apprehensive because of that. Problem is if I stay on total I'm going to be too thin now, I'm 5ft 9 so weight wise should be higher than some the lowest I went on cd was 9.3 so i...
  13. Maria22

    May Challenge 1st - 31st

    ExanteDreamer - 14lb to lose - 6lb lost - 8lb to go Becka - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go time2go - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go Recoveringchocaholic -14lbs to lose - 8lbs lost - 6lbs to go jael001 - 14lb to lose - 7.5lbs lost - 6.5lbs to go Shrimp - 14lb to lose - 3lb off -11lb...
  14. Maria22

    May Challenge 1st - 31st

    Just tried to update list but my phone keeps messing with it and ruining the layout I'll try again later unless someone could update for me. Cxxx
  15. Maria22

    May Challenge 1st - 31st

    Ok I'm useless at weigh in days!!!! I weighed this morning finally, I started challenge at 10.7 and I'm now 9.10 and 3/4 So that's 10 3/4 for the full challenge so far. I only aimed for 9 so well chuffed only want another 7 off before I move to maintenance but I'm terrified to move up the...
  16. Maria22

    Total Solution Porridge biscuits

    Hey I've just finished my third attempt at these, I too miss the crunch and after first attempt an they were a chewy soft mush I decided to try mix it up abit. So I added my cinnamon (yummy) added water but kept the mixture quite thick and sticky too much water = failure (lol). I have silicon...
  17. Maria22

    Any ideas for substitute bars

    It soon comes off I'm a mum to a 4 year old volunteer in school as a teaching assistant go to college and work 8 till midnight every night at a sports bar (lots of cleaning) so I think my hectic life has had a lot to do with it..... Keep going and you'll be at target in no time I'm about to go...
  18. Maria22

    Any ideas for substitute bars

    I too have used the Atkins bars think it was a Carmel brownie one which was lush.... If I ever get bored or as a treat I have one of these instead of exante one... I start 13 stone 7.75 and I'm now at 9stone 13 and I've been going for 2.5 months.... Xxxx
  19. Maria22

    How to make porridge biscuits in pictures

    Ok I think mine went wrong, made this morning to take to work and they went all smooth on top then stuck to baking paper!!! (I've never stuck anything to my paper) tried one and it was still soft inside like a cake so although brown on top too gooey inside I will attempt again tomorrow as I like...
  20. Maria22

    Recommendations for iphone apps

    Hey peeps, Does anyone have any recommendations for iPhone apps, different things really: Recipes (low carb for when on to maintenance) Games (candy crush is my obsession) Etc I'm trying to get some things on my phone to keep me going and as I'm not far of target maintenance is my big issue...
  21. Maria22

    May Challenge 1st - 31st

    4lb for me so far, I don't always get chance to update though so first update this time... Carrie1980. - to be 9st 13.5lbs ExanteDreamer - 14lb to lose - 2lb lost - 12lb to go Becka - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go time2go - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go Recoveringchocaholic...
  22. Maria22

    Total Solution Bars?

    Hey all, Had a new delivery Monday, straight into box and so far all my bars have tasted a little stale I think. They are within date, but they seem really dry compared to normal has anyone else had this? It's on both choc orange and fruit nut ones I've only had 1 of each so could just be those...
  23. Maria22

    May Challenge 1st - 31st

    I'm in down to last stone to go, starting at 10.7 as its last stone I expect it to slow down a little so I'm going to go with an optimistic 9lbs and keep everything crossed. Carrie1980. - to be 9st 13.5lbs ExanteDreamer - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go Becka - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost...
  24. Maria22

    Total Solution New April Challenge 1st- 30th

    I did mine 14lbs gone!!! 14 to go to target!!! Whooo hoo well done everyone xxx
  25. Maria22

    Delivery

    I read that but it reads that if you order on a working day you get next day not that you can only receive on a working day. Just clicked the track link and its in Birmingham, literally 30 mins from my front door. X
  26. Maria22

    Delivery

    Anyone ordered today??? I've ordered on a Friday morning before for a Saturday delivery but today I've just had email saying Monday delivery
  27. Maria22

    Coke zero

    Now I'm sure a lot of us drink a little coke zero! Well I just went adds for a top up and found coke zero cherry from what I could see same ingredients someone else may know more. The coke was on 8 cans for 2 quid and bottles £1 Xxxx
  28. Maria22

    I hope a little inspiration to everyone

    It's absolutely crazy how much I've lost so quick I lost 14lbs in week one. The rest I think is due to the fact I voluntary in school 2 days go college 1 day and mon to fri nights I work till midnight/1am as well as being housewife/mummy. I feel fantastic! Full of energy and my confidence is...
  29. Maria22

    I hope a little inspiration to everyone

    Hello all, Ive been on total solution for a month and a half and ive lost 2.5 stone already.... well today i went shopping and brought a new skirt for the summer and a few new tops as all my clothes have grown. so i took a couple of pics to show everyone. (please ignore the goofy face i was...
  30. Maria22

    Total Solution Help, with pasta packs

    I separate the pasta from the powder cook the pasta on the hob when that's ready I leave it in the hot water and add a little bit of boiled water to the powder (bit by bit) to get the sauce the thickness I like. It's a bit of a faff but its the only way that's worked for me. X
  31. Maria22

    Total Solution New April Challenge 1st- 30th

    I'm in.... Lost a huge amount on last challenge but had to eat normal yesterday as on medication. So I'm going for a conservative 14lbs that will take me to 1 stone till target so big push this month...oh and I got a new job working on a snooker hall I have never mopped such a big area in my...
  32. Maria22

    NEW CHALLENGE ALERT 15th feb - 29th march

    Ok end of challenge i started later than most but have had what seems to be unbelievable results.... i started at 13st 6lbs and 3/4 ..... i now weigh 11st 7lbs.....so thats a total loss of 26lbs... (i think) well done everyone and i look forward to any new challenges... thank you for all the...
  33. Maria22

    Delivery today!

    It was the tracking email that gave me the time. Exante spoke to them and apparently they can't give a better time frame coz of the weather. Well it's glorious sunshine here and roads are clear my husband travels 50 miles a day to work and he's been fine. I'm just bored don't like being stuck in...
  34. Maria22

    Delivery today!

    Hi everyone, I'm awaiting delivery of my second box, I've been given the most amazing time slot of 7am till 8pm (13hours is not a time slot) last time I ordered I had a 1 hour window and last year the same. Does anyone know a phone number I can use to call them and see if they can give a...
  35. Maria22

    NEW CHALLENGE ALERT 15th feb - 29th march

    Hey sorry not been on!!! I've only just lost the migraine from hell and the doctors haven't got a clue although I found out my eye ball has pigment on it, not dangerous at all. And I had an eye check and my eye sight has improved to not need glasses but they have given me a very small...
  36. Maria22

    NEW CHALLENGE ALERT 15th feb - 29th march

    Hi guys!!!! Well since week 1 weigh in I've lost nothing!!!! Not even half a pound. I've stuck to exante completely too. Week one I was one shakes and bars and since then on the winter warmer, it seems that the winter warmer doesn't work for me anyone else found this??? I was enjoying it too...
  37. Maria22

    Can't stomach the porridge anymore....advice please!

    what are you having a day now? i had a couple of shakes left before buying winter warmer and i brought tesco meal replacement bars (chocolate or rasberry ithink) and had them or i had an atkins brownie bar, made no difference at all for me... so if you werent having a bar already you could just...
  38. Maria22

    NEW CHALLENGE ALERT 15th feb - 29th march

    thank you!!! i think alot is down to stress so expect a smaller lose next week but for a first week its a good one.... started 13st 6.5lbs got on scales today and saw 12st5.5lbs i jumped off and re weighed i couldnt believe it... now if only i could have the stree effect without the stress lol xxx
  39. Maria22

    NEW CHALLENGE ALERT 15th feb - 29th march

    ok been on scales and the total for week 1 is ........ 14Lbs whoop whoop Carrie1980 - 18lbs to lose - 1lbs lost - 17lbs to go ExanteDreamer - 21lbs to lose - 3lbs lost - 18lbs to go Muffin2012 - 21lbs to lose - 0lbs lost - 21 lbs to go Susie58 - 21lbs to lose - 4lbs lost - 17lbs to go Kimmi1982...
  40. Maria22

    completely off topic!

    lol i think i wrote in a rush of excitement.... i have passed my level 2 certificate for supporting teaching and learning in schools and have been accepted to start my level 3 which is what all schools would prefer its teaching assistants to have so in max of 12months i will be in a position to...
  41. Maria22

    completely off topic!

    Hello, ive just been to college to enrol on my next course managed to catch my last assesor in the office and shes told me ive past my level 2 certificate and my certificate will be out soon... im sooooo excited i was getting worried i hadnt passed as i handed in first week in january. so im now...
  42. Maria22

    NEW CHALLENGE ALERT 15th feb - 29th march

    thank you for letting me join need some tough love and gotta stick to it so figured a challenge is what i need... after a rough day emotions wise yesterday im looking forward.... if only i could get my body temp up above frozen lol... even a hot bath didnt thaw me out xx
  43. Maria22

    NEW CHALLENGE ALERT 15th feb - 29th march

    i wanted to join the other day but was scared too... so here goes im adding my name, i started tuesday so will add update on tuesday. if im too late to join just let me know xx Carrie1980 - 18lbs to lose - 1lbs lost - 17lbs to go ExanteDreamer - 21lbs to lose - 3lbs lost - 18lbs to go Muffin2012...
  44. Maria22

    Still hungry after a week and getting terrible migraines

    ive suffered a form of migraine for gosh many years now and really feel for anyone having one. I had them explained to me as your brain swelling and rubbing on your skull. i have perscribed tabs i take to counter mine at their worst however i find then hedex really takes the edge off them so may...
  45. Maria22

    Starting Over

    I started monday want to lose 3.5 stone, before i have done cambridge with great results but changed to exante last year fell of the wagon and have just climbed back on and so far so good... having a toddler (4) is hard work as shes eating yummy food and wanting to bake and all i can do is...
  46. Maria22

    Pasta & Porridge

    thnak you im still using a few old packs up but i think ill order the winter warmer tomorrow looking forward to it in a way. i normally struggle to eat proper food all day and pick or just dont eat. so far the most packs ive managed is a bar and a full shake but today im aiming for all 3.... i...
  47. Maria22

    Total Solution Hello everyone!!!

    ok weirdness today.... got up this morning all is well in the world except banging headache i cant shift (bit of the diet bit normal) had my first shake did teeth went out got in car looked in mirror and my lips were really dark blue had to hide with the ol lippy.... any ideas if related to diet...
  48. Maria22

    Total Solution Here I go!!!!

    i started yesterday and want to lose 3 and a half stone im 5ft 9 so a tall one and 13 6.5 yesterday . im nervous and worried but ive done it before and know i can do it again. so we can all help each other out xxx
  49. Maria22

    Pasta & Porridge

    do the pasta and porridge change weight lose results? compared against having shakes. i used to have 2 shakes and a bar a day and im looking at having the winter warmer pack so 1porridge 1 bar then 1 pasta. xx
  50. Maria22

    Total Solution Hello everyone!!!

    Hello to all, Im back!!! a bit like a bad penny. I did really well up till a few months back when old habits crept back in (letting hubby cook, he serves mainly bad food as its his fave) Well ive gained some weight as id gone too far and instead of a size 8 im now a tight 12 :( (more a 13 but it...
  51. Maria22

    Not well

    Hey all, I have a really bad infection in my finger and it's swollen to twice its size pain traveling up to my elbow got antibiotics they are ok say take an hour before or after food on empty stomach and I'm having to add in paracetamol and codine and ibroprofen for pain relief and it's making...
  52. Maria22

    Other diet bars

    I got some tesco raspberry and I think it's yogurt bars very yummy forgot how much I like raspberry. Been having the asda choc ones and in comparison the asda ones seem quite dry I easily drink a whole bottle of water then some with them (still nice just dry) I have the choc tesco ones to try...
  53. Maria22

    Getting my head to catch up with my body

    It's still not in my head! I can't walk around without felling like I'm huge clumsy sticking out people staring... Even hubby saying I look good doesn't help. Maybe I need a new brain xxx
  54. Maria22

    Bowel movements and weight loss?

    I agree with that although not as noticable if you mix in your shake or have the water flavours in with it. Xx
  55. Maria22

    Bowel movements and weight loss?

    My daughter is on movicol! I used a bit but it didn't help possible the dose. I'm using senecot and in two days nothing! Movicol works for my little one but has given her cramps in her stomach so I only give her before bed coz it doesn't bother her then, when I've taken it I got cramps too and...
  56. Maria22

    When a binge isn't the end of the world...

    Hey personally I don't think having a little something once in a while is bad. I've done it loads when on cd. Not on exante though I would have a weigh in and if I'd missed a pack then instead of having 2 meals crammed in I follow my craving from take away but normally something quite good :/...
  57. Maria22

    My belly is strange

    Definitely hit the baby wiggle feeling but its not and it's only been since having my little one and losing some weight !!! Xxx
  58. Maria22

    What are you wearing today 'game'

    White t-shirt and jeans xx
  59. Maria22

    My belly is strange

    I think it's normal seems though theres two of us! Lol! And there is a pulse point near there maybe ours are a little bit pronounced xxx
  60. Maria22

    My belly is strange

    Morning peeps!! My belly is alive!!!! Literally! I'm lying on my bed waiting for my creams to absorbe and I'm watching it beat just like a heartbeat just above my belly button. I can feel it if I put my hand on it and if I lie on it or leaning over something it's always beating away never...
  61. Maria22

    Missed meal - food mentioned

    I think it's down to the packs contain all the nutrients and vitamins the body needs to survive if it doesn't or you skip you body then panics thinking it's not getting enough food etc I know the basic and the answer really but really couldn't face a full shake my stomach doesn't like it in one...
  62. Maria22

    Just started today...

    Good luck Hun!!! And welcome!!! Ive just finished week one and feeling fab can't wait for week two!!! Xxx
  63. Maria22

    Starters w/c 18/07

    Thank you nicky!!!
  64. Maria22

    Missed meal - food mentioned

    Argh!!! I was hoping I could skip ok time to man up I suppose! Lol. So glad you have had a good day!!! Roll on the payday nothing makes you feel better than new clothes. Aww I love shopping and the autumn/winter colours are appearing in some lovely clothing... Shame I can't afford anything yet...
  65. Maria22

    Missed meal - food mentioned

    Hello all, Well what a busy ol' day!!!! Just sat down! Got up at 6am after insistent daughter made me did 2 lots of washing and drying had half a shake went to asda (again) bars are 3 for £2 so figured may as well brought hubby his lunch for next week and a surprise new bed set for the "angel"...
  66. Maria22

    Starters w/c 18/07

    1 week weigh in at 10lbs lighter yea!!!! Fingers crossed for another good week!!! I've weighed daily and noticed my weight stalls for 2 days then a loss then a stall. Also just watched a kids experiment show apparently if you stand in you scales an get your weight then stand on scales in a...
  67. Maria22

    Lotions and potions

    Lol we have to look good for you men!!!! Xxx
  68. Maria22

    really hungry

    Hey We made it weigh in tomorrow!!! Good luck! I'm just heading off to bed with a big bottle of water as I keep getting really dehydrated think it's my flat though gets sun all day from the second its up and in total I have 5 3msquare windows so sauna central. Think my little one is coming down...
  69. Maria22

    Lotions and potions

    Hope it works for you too!!! Xxxx
  70. Maria22

    Lotions and potions

    The nip fab bust stuff is to plump and firm Tummy tuck cream is ment to reduce waist by 2.5 cm in 6 weeks xxx
  71. Maria22

    bit of advice please (caution mentions food)

    Not sure about exante but cd was White meat (so chicken) then green or White salad/veg I always just had lettuce spring onion celery cucumber green pepper never effected me but everyone is different. I wood think you'd be ok with this but I'm sure someone will be along soon to say if not xxxx
  72. Maria22

    Lotions and potions

    It's called nip fab bust cream you can get in boots about 17 quid... Read the reviews on the boots website works for some people mine have gone from d's to a b so not happy but my skin is is getting there now and it smells like tangerines lush!!! Just waiting on store near me getting tummy tuck...
  73. Maria22

    A trolley exante-stylee

    I just went to asda and spent £15 and £4 was on 2 boxes of meal bars one dr pepper zero. And the rest for my little one even picked hubby up chocolates and cake for when he gets back in a couple of days. I should never go alone though as I get sever trolley rage and added I had a migraine I was...
  74. Maria22

    A reminder about the TS forum

    When we want to mention it in relevance to ws or aam do we post in maintenance section. Lots of people have questions about ws and aam or carb content etc I know it can go in general forum but to be on the safe side of things. Plus it would be most the ws and aam questions and answers together...
  75. Maria22

    Lotions and potions

    Ok I try avoid looking at myself as much as possible but I've noticed my skin on legs and arms is super dry I normally put baby oil on after my shower but this is just being drank by my skin. I drink loads of water and a max of 1 coffee a day (sometimes none, coffee can dehydrate you) any tips...
  76. Maria22

    Measuring packs out

    Do we need to measure it???? I guesstimate it :/ probably not the best thing to do. I also cut my bar into approx 1cm cubes and put in a bowl to pick at as my last meal but can spread it for most the evening from about 7pm xx
  77. Maria22

    Day 1 on TS needing to stick at it!

    Smells!!!!! Not only does everything I cook smell good even if I don't like it, my nose has become highly tuned, hubby was home the weekend and put his dinner in I walk in and went "oh you shouldn't be having that it's got garlic in" ( he has an allergy) he went no it doesn't so we checked and...
  78. Maria22

    Almost first day over - v happy!

    I mentioned half and banana or apple for instant energy pick up following advice from my CDC following me having a panic attack brought on my migraine and diet!!! I didn't mean to mention food but again new to exante last week and only really just started using the forum properly. I'm going to...
  79. Maria22

    really hungry

    Lol it will eventually!!! I'm having a mini party with my daughter as her toys setting up the iPod dock for her anything to avoid the bad things as that is my downfall xx
  80. Maria22

    Almost first day over - v happy!

    Sorry was just offering support and advice I had been given didn't even look at which forum I was in! I'll delate my comment
  81. Maria22

    really hungry

    Hey I started last Wednesday too. I too split my shakes I start the day with a big bottle of water then after half hour have a half shake then another big water before next half. I hear the gumbling tummy but I'm running after a 2.5 year old and decorating so just keeping busy. I normally save...
  82. Maria22

    Just ordered...

    Good luck hunni I'm in week one after transferring from cambridge diet, everyone on here is great and very helpful xxx
  83. Maria22

    Anybody fancy a challenge???!!!!!!

    Haha sorry me being thick tiny tiger said she was looking for the thread on what weight loss is equal to I bumped it up in the main exante forum for you all xxx
  84. Maria22

    Anybody fancy a challenge???!!!!!!

    Just bumped it for you xxx
  85. Maria22

    What your weight loss is equal to...

    Bump!!!
  86. Maria22

    So glad im on this diet

    I just had a mini break down And just cried infront of my little girl for the first time ever!! Normally I'd reach for ice cream biscuits crate of chocolate but no just some shake!!! Guess my will power inside is working more than me xxx
  87. Maria22

    Almost first day over - v happy!

    Xxx
  88. Maria22

    5 weeks to go!

    Hey we stayed in hisaronu a few years back before little one born absolutely loved it there want to go back but waiting for little one to be bigger coz of the heat! So beautiful and relaxing.... Maybe not on the transfers that was like a roller coaster and on the way to airport the driver hit a...
  89. Maria22

    Starters w/c 18/07

    Thought I'd check in following the weekend!!! Well started Wednesday morning and now on Sunday had a sneaky peak on scales each morning and past two it's stalled but I put that down to being blocked :( hopefully clear by weigh day!!! I've managed to avoid a Friday night out with friends for a...
  90. Maria22

    July starters

    Ok so far I'm fine feeling ok stomach a little outta sorts and feeling very weak but other than that fine just one tiny issue my mum is doing a BBQ at hers tomorrow and I know shed going to moan at me if I don't eat something!!! But i'll be day. 5 tomorrow so really don't want to stop or eat
  91. Maria22

    Ive just cooked my first pastabake

    Hello, Well the little lady in question can be an amazing eater when she wants (same as all kids I suppose) the biggest problem I have (my mum never has this problem) is she won't eat much meat. I end up giving her corn beef or Tuna occasionally If Ive been having chicken if it's tiny pieces...
  92. Maria22

    Tiny bit of advice please

    Thanks for replies! Day 3 now and not had my shake yet rough night with little one!!! After day one and feeling so sick I listen to you all and split the shakes up definitely helped me and I'd drink a bottle or two of water between then I've been having a Cambridge bar before bed and a bit of dr...
  93. Maria22

    New and desperate to succeed

    Hehehe cuddly coffee I like this idea!!! Xx
  94. Maria22

    Ive just cooked my first pastabake

    Hello all, I've just made my first ever tuna pasta bake!!! My little one told me she wanted pasta and tuna and it's the only thing I could think of! I think it looks good and she's eating it so fingers crossed it tastes alright seems though I can't have any and I love it!!! I can't cook food...
  95. Maria22

    Starters w/c 18/07

    I started Wednesday 20th... I find I physically can't drink a whole shake so I've been halving them to have a bit at a time plus I've got a couple of cd bars to use up so I'm having one of these. Doing ok I hope! Xx
  96. Maria22

    New and desperate to succeed

    I used to drink coffee with milk can't now makes me feel sick.... When I worked at cafe Nero a customer told me to add a drop of cold water to the coffee before adding hot water to take the bitterness away... I find that it doesn't matter if I put cold in after or before it makes it bearable at...
  97. Maria22

    July starters

    Hello everyone I'm day one today!!! Just getting into bed! Since I had my first shake ive felt really sick, I've had vanilla and strawberry shakes and I couldnt face another the way I felt so I had a cd bar lots of water and a dr pepper zero ( I love that I can have this) On cd I lost 3.5 stone...
  98. Maria22

    What your weight loss is equal to...

    Originally lost an elephants heart and a Chihuahua
  99. Maria22

    Tiny bit of advice please

    I only had second shake coz I knew I had to. I feel worse when I've just had the shake. I have a couple of cd bars so might have one of those as final one today and I'm going to have a dr pepper zero just see if that helps thank you for replying xxx
  100. Maria22

    Tiny bit of advice please

    Hello I only started exante today (cd in past) i had vanilla shake at 10ish and strawberry about 4ish and I didn't really want the second. I feel sick stomach feels very bloated and I've had a headache all day (frequent migraine sufferer) the thought of another shake makes me feel sick even...
  101. Maria22

    Day one!!!!!

    I used to work at cafe Nero love coffee face was hazelnut mocha yum!!!! So might add coffee to choc one didn't think of this! I like cold coffee so might make the vanilla up still iced but with the coffee see what I get fingers crossed not porridge flavour the thought is putting me off my next...
  102. Maria22

    Day one!!!!!

    Thank you! I hope i do still gotta fight the serial picking habit etc. But I'm determine not to let the hard work go to waste xx
  103. Maria22

    Day one!!!!!

    I've put on just over 1 and a half stone. I'm actually quite level headed :/ I'm doing ts to get me down 1 stone then I'll step up to ws till goal. I'm a size 8/10 depending where I shop the 8's are very tight on and some 10's are tight get that for shopping around. I have lost 3.5 stone on ss...
  104. Maria22

    New start

    I'm new to exante today had 1 shake this morning really excited (more excited than going Disney) I did Cambridge buy getting my head round this... I was never allowed coke or dr peper zero's when soul sourcing so that's cheered me up however I do t have any in so might pop out and get one or two...
  105. Maria22

    What can you hear right now?

    Show me show me on cbeebies lol oh and my little one having mash and beans hmmm unfair
  106. Maria22

    Day one!!!!!

    Thanks everyone! Just gulped down last mouthful!!! Hehehe! I have very bad food habits which I've tried to change hundreds of times when on vlcd I'm fine (minus porridge taste lol) I'm a self confessed emotional eater and picker! I hit 9stone 3 a while back and this was my lowest ever (pics in...
  107. Maria22

    Day one!!!!!

    Good morning all you lovely people!!! Just got my delivery checked it off ( can't tell I used to work in deliveries) mixed my first one vanilla and it tastes like porridge ;/ that might just be me I was always a choc mint girl on Cambridge! But I'm so excited to start feels great xxxx
  108. Maria22

    soups

    I'm intrigued by the soups for when I want something hot! I did cd and hated the soups they were always grainy (no matter how I mixed them) and watery plus made me want bread. So I've avoided them and just do shakes and bars got my first delivery of exante between 9.40 and 10.40 yea!! Can't wait...
  109. Maria22

    Exante 1 shake a day

    Ok I see where your coming from I too have on occasion forgot to have all my shakes or not wanted them.. Or felt I could go on without then but unfortunately you can not do this to lose weight quickly your body needs enough vitamins and nutrients in one day this is split over packs, it doesn't...
  110. Maria22

    New update for my iphone

    Hey everyone just got an update for iPhone app and I can add a profile pic and photos to my album My delivery is due tomorrow so full steam ahead xxxx
  111. Maria22

    What are you wearing today 'game'

    Jeans and jumper and after little one bathed and bed I'm showering then comfy pj time ;)
  112. Maria22

    Sugar free gum?

    Not sure about exante but when on Cambridge diet I was advised that smint (mint ones) was ok just for a quick fix but the bad breath was only short term and it never affected my weight loss I also did airwaves gum... Again this was on Cambridge not exante so not sure if possible to get away with...
  113. Maria22

    What are you wearing today 'game'

    Jeans and long sleeve black top lying on the floor dying with a hangover xxx
  114. Maria22

    What are you wearing today 'game'

    Blue and White stripy man shirt ready for bed xxx
  115. Maria22

    Girls, here is motivation!

    I agree!!! You can be your self without worrying about the what if's plus I'm the kinda person if I see someone out and I think they look stunning I tell them (more so after a few Bevvies) most the time they think your crazy though lol xxx
  116. Maria22

    why AAM?

    Ohhh I was wondering this too!!! Is it a strict you have to aam too? When on cd your ment to but I never did and it didn't effect me! Xx
  117. Maria22

    Girls, here is motivation!

    Biggie I recon if we all put in together and buy the corset he'd have to send a pic lol :/
  118. Maria22

    Girls, here is motivation!

    Found one with my face in lol My soon to be Sis in law in White me in black xx
  119. Maria22

    Girls, here is motivation!

    I love that corset best 45 quid ever spent lol It is great for inspiration too just gotta remember to take the pic off the fridge when people come round :/ My mum always said beauty is in the inside whenever I was down (didn't help my sister is as skinny as a lamp post and never been...
  120. Maria22

    Girls, here is motivation!

    Hope I can delete after :/ xx
  121. Maria22

    Girls, here is motivation!

    Ok i'll post a before pic then the "after" pic! But if I get kicked off I'm going to cry lol.
  122. Maria22

    Girls, here is motivation!

    I agree starlight he's mr smooth tonight lol!!!! I have a pic of how I want to look just can't put it on here I don't think it's me about 2 months ago before alot of emotional eating (problem I'm in a corset in the pic so prob not appropriate) it's the pic I'm using to spur me on I've done it...
  123. Maria22

    Girls, here is motivation!

    You might regret saying that lol I have a very sweet tooth and a self confessed picker!!!! But I am determined to get back down to my lowest weight and stay there especially with a Disney world holiday planned gotta look good to see all the princesses lol xx
  124. Maria22

    Girls, here is motivation!

    I love this app/website!!! I can be me and have fun whilst finding helpful hints and tips!!! I've only been on here a short time but you all seem a lively bunch and a good laugh... Hope you can help me achieve my goals and I promise to try keep up with all the banter and support too xxxx
  125. Maria22

    Girls, here is motivation!

    Been using the bust cream for 4 weeks and already improved and plumping up. The tummy cream is £20 a tube so yes expensive but cheaper than a tummy tuck I've lost alot of weight after having my daughter and the lovely marks I have even if it improves them it will be worth it for my own...
  126. Maria22

    Girls, here is motivation!

    I'd love to look like them!!! Bet they can eat what they like too!!!! Yes they have no bust but durring my weight loss I went down 3 cup size and hopefully no more. Been using a new cream apparently it plumps and firms bust... And as soon as they get in stock I'm buying tummy cream which they...
  127. Maria22

    Who am i???

    Thank you!!! Just on my final push really! I'm a size 8/10 and just want to be 8 then i'm going on to maintenance it been a long ol' slog to get somewhere with it xxx "I am who i am.... I won't change for anyone"
  128. Maria22

    Who am i???

    Thank you! Only gutted I regained too much so hopefully I'll get to somewhere in between the last 2 pics lol xxx "I am who i am.... I won't change for anyone"
  129. Maria22

    Word Association Thread

    Example "I am who i am.... I won't change for anyone"
  130. Maria22

    Change one letter game

    Crime "I am who i am.... I won't change for anyone"
  131. Maria22

    A different totm question

    Low carb diets effect us differently... I've changed my pill 3 times now as I kept getting break through bleeds as well as normal on pill break always felt like it was never going to end. Since changing the last time I've been fine it's mainly down to hormones and your body getting all nutrients...
  132. Maria22

    I wonder how long it would take to count to 1,000 000...?

    6158 Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  133. Maria22

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    That Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  134. Maria22

    Song Game

    BAD medicine - Bon jovi xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  135. Maria22

    What can you hear right now?

    My daughter saying you have to watch me spin and hubby giving bad news!!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  136. Maria22

    What are you wearing today 'game'

    Jeans t-shirt trainers typical stay at home mum look later after a painting and craft session I'll be covered in sparkles and bright colours too xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  137. Maria22

    I have hit over 5 stone loss in 12 weeks!

    Well done!!! Xxxxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  138. Maria22

    Florida

    Aww thank you everywhere I look I get confused as different states have different rules xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  139. Maria22

    Exante and exercise

    I was doing Cambridge an whilst on it did a fitness DVD 3/4 evenings a week swimming with 2.5 year old 3times a week then I walk everywhere! When I get started on exante i plan to continue but adding some extra cardio borrowing my dads exercise bike or weighted skipping as both will help my...
  140. Maria22

    Florida

    Thank you I'll do some looking around got a while yet just trying to be prepared xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  141. Maria22

    Change one letter game

    Dares Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  142. Maria22

    Who am i???

    Hello thought i'd add a pic of me for you all to see there is me in April 2009 holding my then 4 month old... Me and rich with me when I went under weight and then me at present xxx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  143. Maria22

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Tyrant Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  144. Maria22

    Word Association Thread

    Filling Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  145. Maria22

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Tender Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  146. Maria22

    Word Association Thread

    Teeth Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  147. Maria22

    Change one letter game

    Stack Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  148. Maria22

    Word Association Thread

    Hammer Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  149. Maria22

    I wonder how long it would take to count to 1,000 000...?

    6156 Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  150. Maria22

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Night Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  151. Maria22

    Change one letter game

    Scars Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  152. Maria22

    Word Association Thread

    Toe Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  153. Maria22

    I wonder how long it would take to count to 1,000 000...?

    6152 Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  154. Maria22

    Word Association Thread

    Haystack Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  155. Maria22

    Change one letter game

    Grass Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  156. Maria22

    Change one letter game

    Resit Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  157. Maria22

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Hydrate Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  158. Maria22

    Word Association Thread

    Ocean Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  159. Maria22

    I wonder how long it would take to count to 1,000 000...?

    6147 Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  160. Maria22

    Word Association Thread

    Island Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  161. Maria22

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Edit Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  162. Maria22

    Word Association Thread

    Remote Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  163. Maria22

    Change one letter game

    Trail Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  164. Maria22

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Inundate Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  165. Maria22

    Change one letter game

    Relay Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  166. Maria22

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Stigma Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  167. Maria22

    Word Association Thread

    Push Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  168. Maria22

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Education Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  169. Maria22

    Change one letter game

    Ready Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  170. Maria22

    Word Association Thread

    Tug boat Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  171. Maria22

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Teacher Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  172. Maria22

    Change one letter game

    Learn Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  173. Maria22

    Word Association Thread

    Cream (hmmmmmm) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  174. Maria22

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Gynaecology Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  175. Maria22

    Change one letter game

    Close Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  176. Maria22

    I wonder how long it would take to count to 1,000 000...?

    6145 Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  177. Maria22

    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Usual Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  178. Maria22

    Word Association Thread

    Cat Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  179. Maria22

    Change one letter game

    Lover Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins
  180. Maria22

    Florida

    Hey all I'm going Disney florida next may and taking my will be 3.5 year old daughter with me I'm wondering if anyone knows the car seat laws for Florida. I've seen a trunki booster seat which over here she couldn't use till she was 4 as our law states booster seat from 4years. It's a backpack...
  181. Maria22

    Side effects are killing me! (Not literally obvs)

    Hey hun again!!! Lol I was happy with cd as I had an amazing CDC unfortunately I went on holiday so took a week break and when I got back messaged to meet her (she left me to my own devices, never weigh my self as I only see a negative even when I got down to underweight at 9stone, I go in...
  182. Maria22

    Side effects are killing me! (Not literally obvs)

    I'm starting exante Wednesday after being on Cambridge diet I only got issues with Cambridge after I'd been ss for several months then Tom went haywire this did settle down though! Never got spots from diet but I still get occasional nasty ones and the best thing for me and my skin tends to be...
  183. Maria22

    Starting this week

    Aww thank you going to need the luck got below target on cd then had to gain and since not been able to stay steady but full on now and going to start my exercise and diet this week I can't wait xxx
  184. Maria22

    Starting this week

    Hello all!!! I've been cambridge dieting for a while and my CDC has been take very Ill so I've found exante and I'm going to give this a go I was soul sourcing but not been able to for a few weeks so think it's total solution for me (3 a day) can't believe I can have dr pepper zero and coke...
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