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I am male and I now have this after shifting quite a bit of weight. Never use to notice it, but now when I lay down I can see it beating. Its the point where your main artery splits to both legs. It shows if you have a strong pulse. Pretty common. If you have a pulsating bulge though I would...

Also natural yoghurt is the way forward. Could eat that by the tub. Health benefits for your digestive system is second to none

Just an update. Came off Exante the beginning of July as I was having bad stomach cramps and doctor said it was possible gallstones from the rapid weight loss. Was advised to stay off for a while till they pass. Anyway down to 218 pounds now from healthy eating and regular exercise. I eat 6...

Well finally got pass that barrier of staying the same for 2 weeks. Down to 227pounds

Hit a bit of a wall and been stuck at 230 pounds for 2 weeks now almost. I think it's time to come off Exante and get a healthy eating plan and up the exercise to lose the last 10-15 pounds or so. Good thing is my moobs have now dissapeared. Just the beer gut left to go haha

Down another 3lb - weighed last friday.

Being 5 weeks through this diet it now feels normal to not be eating. I don't feel hungry at all and can refuse food pretty much 100% all of the time. On those rare occassions when we go out for a meal I now know the right foods to order to keep me on track. I even swapped chips for jacket...

Good luck mate 2litres plus the water used in the 3 shakes is sufficent I would say. If you do any form of exercise I would add another 500ml to 1L.

Yeah waist has dropped 3inches and hips 2inches. Not eaten White bread, crisps, chocolate in almost 5 weeks.

Almost through week 5. After week 1 it has flewn by. Scales are knackered so won't be a weigh in till next week. Biggest suprise is that in 5 weeks my chest has gone from 49inches to 44inches. Just wish the beer gut would move as fast.

Almost 2 stone in a month. Happy with that Just a shame the weather is picking up and it's ideal BBQ and beer time

Light weight and more reps at the minute. Also sit ups and press ups every morning and evening. I went for the shakes only now as well. Plus I have unsalted nuts for a snack and extra protein.

Down another 4lbs with having a low carb meal 3 times a week

Simple : Burn more calories than you take in. Generally be more active than you used to be, don't snack. Eat 3 square meals a day and treat yourself once a week. That's my plan anyway

First week losses are usually water stored in your body. On week 3 on TFR I had a meal and gained 5lbs back but when I then got back on the diet and drank my water I dropped those 5 and another 2.5 in 4days. I think once you reach your goal and begin re-feeding your body will need to adjust...

I'm male and I have lost 21lbs in 3 weeks. That is with a meal and a few drinks one day when I had a social event. 4th week almost over now and after day 3 I was fine. Had no hunger issues whatsoever and still don't now. Although I have 2 shakes and a low carb high protein meal. You get used...

The last 4 weeks I have gone out twice but back in within 24 hours. Once the bad breath and horrible taste is back I know. Also in the 4 weeks of the diet after day 3 I have not felt hungry. Even out of ketosis. I think you just adjust to not eating for boredom and more so to fuel your body

Forgot to weigh in again. Will do it tomorrow now. Hoping for another 2-4lb loss as I have added food into the diet. 2 shakes and a low carb meal.

Cracking loss that mate. Yeah I've stepped up the exercise now and doing 30mins cardio , 30mins weight training 4 times a week. Down to 16'12 and gonna keep going like i am doing and if the losses stay the same while i am adding a meal then I am happy with that.

How you getting on mate? My weight loss has slowed down now after the first 2 big losses but I have added a meal. Was going stir crazy on just liquid

Also I have started taken Omega Fish Oil capsules and haven't had a palpatation in a long while. The capsules are bloody HUGE though.....

I have always suffered from palpatations since I was about 16. Doctor always told me that 98% of people actually have palpatations some time in their life. The thing is only 1/4 of them actually feel the heart skip a beat or double beat. It's nothing major to worry about unless your family has...

But also added exercise into plan now as well.

All went well and weight has actually dropped another 2 pounds. With that I mind I have added in some food to the diet to make it more attractive. I am having 2 shakes and a meal or whole wheat toast and just a bit of butter for breakfast. Not worried about ketosis as the reduced calories is...

Viagra. It's aimed at us men on Exante. Only 600 calories a day does nothing for stamina;)

Yeah, I managed to do it last week and start the very next morning. Going to make sure I get my water in before the meal and just eat something relatively small and stick to Coke Zero. Hopefully the scales keep heading in right direction

My girlfriend only just reminds me its her uncles birthday this evening and we have been invited to the meal. Looks like I am going to have to eat another meal. But confident I can just get back on track again tomorrow like I did last week. Just hope I don't gain the 4-5lbs again. TFR is...

According to BMI if I lose 2 more pounds I am officially overweight and not obese haha Result

I've lost about 20lbs in 3weeks and in my eyes I look no different. Clothes fit a lot better and my watch is really loose on my wrist.

Well only down 2.5lbs this week but had a bit of a weird week as I have already explained. For some odd reason I gained 4-5lbs when I jumped on scales on Monday after eating a meal. Now it's friday and I am down 7.5lbs from Monday but it works out only a 2.5lb loss from last weeks weight. Back...

Ordered another months supply. Just shakes only this time around. Offical Weigh In was this morning but totally forgot but did manage to measure my chest and down to 44.5inches from 49inches Most of my X LARGE wardrobe is to big for me now. Finally getting back into my normal wardrobe haha...

If they continue I will go back to the doctor next week. Haven't had any today anyway. Yes, the scales have now dropped again and heading in the right direction.

Had a bad night last night. Kept having heart palpatations while drifting off to sleep. I have suffered with these on and off for years. Doctor assures me mostly everyone suffers from flutters and palpatations in their life but some feel them and others don't notice them. Just feel tired...

My breath has been rancid for past few weeks. Dreading my dental appointment next week

Had a bit of a weird week this week. After eating a Tuna Salad last Thursday my weight seems to be going up and not down and I have stuck to the diet since the meal. Body is acting weird. So far since last Friday I have gained a pound a day. Very odd, but still going strong.

I only ate a Tuna Salad last week when my Dad visitied and 2 days later the scales said I had gained 3lbs haha. Slightly worried that when I do actually refeed with a healthy new eating regime the weight will just go back on. The body is a strange creature

I ate a meal lastnight as my Dad stayed over and I hadn't seen him in 6months. But I opted for a Tuna Salad with new potatoes and a glass of mineral water. Actually proper filled me up and I was struggling to eat. I have not chewed food for a while haha. Went up 1lb on the scales this morning...

I've bought that LA Noire game earlier on so that is going to keep me busy for a few weeks in the evening. Keep it up, doing well so far. 2nd week losses are usually less but mine was exactly same as first

Same as me. Can't stomach the soups at all anymore plus one bit of the bar and it dries my mouth out and I can't eat a whole one even when drinking water. Shakes all the way from start of June

You will still lose weight whether in ketosis or not. The calorie defecit is another for the weight to come off

Another 9lb loss this week. That's 18lbs in 2 weeks

Not given it a lot of thought yet really. Before the diet I did used to eat decent evening meals and lunch but skip breakfast. Also I used to eat in the evenings when watching tv. This was the main thing to the weight gain. Going to quit White bread altogether and stick to wholemeal. Will...

I went for mixed but now 2 weeks through I can't stomach the soups or the bars. So next month just going for the shakes. I find the shakes better Hot except the Strawberry

Big loss that. Congrats. Can see us being along the same lines and same weight come July. I am down to 17.5 now - I am losing 1 to 1.5 pounds a day at moment.

Got out of going to the Pub as my Dad is happy to stay in and have some food as he has to leave early in the morning so no drinking. I have fallen into the trap of daily morning weighing but kind of pleased as I am losing 1 - 1.5 pounds a day

Well played. Me and 5 of my friends have booked to go to Dublin at the end of July so that is my goal date and getting down to a decent weight. Then I can have a 4 day binge on the Guinness but then back onto working solution to lose a bit more if needed

Cheers. My Dad is visiting me Thursday and staying over at mine so he will want to go out for a meal. Going to stick to something relatively low carb and avoid the chips. This will be my first time in a pub since I started. My dad likes a drink so I am going to have to come up with something...

Yeah I am almost 2 weeks through and 17lbs down. Happy with that. If I can maintain a 6-7lbs loss a week then I will be down to about 15 stone in no time. Not touched a pint now in 3 weeks. Get the odd craving

Forgot to mention I am down 17lbs in 12 days of the diet.

First week went well On Day 13 now with no slip ups. Only thing is today (lowering the tone) I can't stop going to the toilet and have a real bad stomach pain. Do these Pyslium husks work in the same way as they do for constipation? As in stopping me from running to the toilet every 15mins.

Well done mate. When's the official week 1 weigh in? Main thing for me is my chest has gone from 49inches down to 46inches in 11days. Chuffed with that.

I would.....if I knew how :)

I jumped on the scales 3 days early just as a sneaky peek and was 7lbs down also and I am in the same region as you for weight and height. Then on my official weigh in I only lost a further 2lbs. I think the first dramatic weight loss is water and after 4-5days you hit the good stuff (fat)...

I feel at my height I do carry my weight well but want to get down to about 210 - 220 (15stones) as I feel any lower I will look a bit lanky. Also while weight training the gym instructor has mentioned I will probably gain weight from lean muscle so not to worry to much about the scales and...

30mins of weight training 3 times a week Walk 3 miles a day 3 times a week.

First off I am Male. 6ft 3inches Start Weight - 261.2 Pounds Chest - 49inches Waist (Or around the gut I say) - 48inches Hips (Where I wear my jeans) - 42inches but 38inch waist jeans fit me fine......bit strange. Thighs - 26inches 12th May 2011 Weight 252.2 Pounds Chest - 47inches Waist -...

Lost 9lbs first week with no slip ups. Impressed with that and going to add in more cardio this week to hopefully see the same losses on the 2nd week. More impressed that I have lost 2inches from my chest, 1.5inches from my waist and an inch from my hips. Result

Don't see why you couldn't get those losses. I am 6'3' and 260 and my official weigh in is tomorrow - first few days were hard but I have settled into a routine now Good Luck

Like others have said I have a glass at night time for a treat. I picture a pint of Guinness and pork scratchings as I'm drinking it......

Haven't really worried about ketosis. On day 6 now and feel great. Relatively full in the evenings and no hunger pangs or carb cravings. Girlfriend is sat here eating meat feast pizza an onion rings and not the slightest bit tempted. No idea how she stays a size 6 when she matches me for...

I do 30mins of weight training every night as I don't want to lose muscle mass. I walk to work most days as well. After my weight training i do feel a bit light headed but i have my soup and I am fine then.

Honk honk honk honk honk honk for past 6 days and no slip ups

Drink more water

Usually do Shake Bar Soup But today I did 1/2 bar breakfast Shake lunch 1/2 bar mid afternoon snack Soup dinner

Could not hack the Mushroom soup lastnight. Just did not want to go down. Ended up binning it and having another Vegetable Soup. Going to have to order 7 more soups or shakes for the last week

Well done. The only soup I like so far is the vegetable. Going to try the mushroom tonight for dinner.

Going back to school days and PE lessons anything over 6-7litres can have a negative effect on the body. It's a case of too much of a good thing. I aim for 3-4 litres a day not including the water intake in soup and shakes.

Scales are in hiding till Thursday. Had a peek this morning just to check they were heading in the right direction. Down 6lbs in 3days. That's without a bowel movement haha

Is it common not to go to the toilet and not do a number 2? Not done this since I started. Thinking about it I've only ate liquid and a few bars so not sure...

Day 3 and no slip ups. Not hungry today at all, had to force my shake down this morning. I have only ate half my bar so far. Couldn't eat anymore. Feel really dizzy today and the odd case of blurred vision.

I am doing okay on the water actually. Usually drink a lot in work anyway so it's not been a massive change. Evening meals are the killer. So hungry when I get home and I know all I'm having is soup.

Another fella here. Started yesterday and almost through the second day. Having to hammer the water in the evenings as thats when it's the worse for me. I can keep busy in the day so that helps. Have to say not a massive fan of the soups. Out of the 2 I've had I have just chucked them down and...

What sort of exercise did you do in the first couple of weeks? I am dealing with the pub okay I have refused twice this week already and going to go to cinema with the missus tomorrow night. The footy season is drawing to a close anyway so thats a big plus.

I agree with what Aaron said, I have a wardrobe of clothes that used to fit nicely and I enjoyed wearing them. Previous attempts at getting in shape I always said "Sod it" and went to the pub. This time around I want to be able to fit nicely into them again and that spurs me on.

This is Day 2 for me, in all honesty I am not that hungry and I usually have my butties around 12ish in work. Gonna push my exante bar back until 2ish. Hopefully Day 3 will be the same.....

I never recieved the booklet either, I emptied the boxes lastnight and nothing to be found. Read the website anyways and it's pretty self explanatory

Yesterday morning I was 261.2 pounds. I decided my scales needed updating and I bought a new pair lastnight and weighed myself again this morning and it's down to 258.2 pounds. 3 pound loss in 1 day. Either last scales were on there last legs or I have shifted some water weight in 24hours. Not bad

I think my main weakness is alcohol, after a busy week in work I always tend to go out on the Friday with work friends and have a few drinks. My plan is to now drive to work on the friday so I have the excuse that I have the car so I can't drink. Plus Saturdays are a killer for me but I have...

Afternoon All, I have had a scan through the Exante forum and see the majority of you are woman so I feel slightly out of place haha. I have started Exante today after the packs arrived this morning - so far so good and I have enjoyed the Choc Orange bar and a Vanilla shake. One thing though...

Sorry, I am 6ft 3inches and currently weigh 250 pounds. Ideally wanna get down to a healthy weight of 13 stone and tone up. But being tall as it is I carry my current weight well and wouldn't class myself as obese (even though BMI says different). I am going to stick at it for a few more...

The first week of the diet I was eating ; Breakfast - Porridge Lunch - Wholemeal sandwich with chicken breast or Tuna Dinner - Jacket Potato with skinless chicken breast and vegetables. Not a big lover of bananas so I mainly eat apples or oranges. Week 2 I moved onto meal replacement shakes...

......for your body to adjust to a new diet ?? 3 weeks ago I decided to cut all the bad foods out of my diet and eat 3 set meals a day and have fruit as a snack option. Fizzy drinks are out of the window and have seriously cut back on the weekend alcohol. In those 3 weeks although I feel...