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  1. Getslimquick

    Total Solution Flobbery excess skin?

    Under 40?
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    Total Solution Flobbery excess skin?

    I think a lot depends on your age. The younger you are the more likely the skin will adjust and shrink with you. Some bits - upper arms for example, tend not to have the elasticity that is required. An abdominal 'apron' often persists after a big weight loss too. Magic knickers will help...
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    Merry Christmas Exanters.

    Good luck to you all in 2015. Exante works and I'm still slim three years on. It's amazing. How did I get a size 12 top for Christmas? Magic. It fits and I am still surprised.
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    Annual update.

    Hi I lost about seven stone. It took about nine months March 2011 to November 2011. The start was a stone a month but it slowed down a bit towards the end. GSQ
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    Annual update.

    Hello Exanters. It's now three years since I reached my goal weight on Exante. I am fitter than I have ever been and feel better than ever. It worked for me. Amazing VLCD that worked. Good luck to you all. GSQ
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    Exante - maintaining weight

    Hi there. It varies. I exercise quite a lot, that helps. I avoid the calorie dense convenience foods. Restrict alcohol to week ends. Occasionally I do two or three weeks on total solution - but not when it's cold. Or 5:2 is great if it starts to creep on. So it's really about watching and not...
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    Exante - maintaining weight

    Hi there. Take heart it's now two and a half years since I lost about six stone. For me it's the best diet in the world. Still doing fine, size 12! It's magic GSQ
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    Maintaining - it's two years now

    Thank you for your kind words. Good luck Darcy. It's an ongoing battle isn't it.? Relax a bit and on it goes. But it does go, stick to it. Use all the tricks, drink water, go to bed early, exercise, read, do your nails. It's not Exante for life - its just a means to an end. Life happens...
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    I'm coming back!

    PS It will really help if you drastically reduce carbohydrates and alcohol on the first of January. It makes the move to ketosis a little more bearable. Don't forget to drink lots of water too. It cures most things. GSQ
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    I'm coming back!

    Good luck. It works. It will be worth it. GSQ.
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    Will get constipation problems?

    Constipation is almost inevitable on any VLCD - everyone finds their own way to deal with it. There is a product called 'fibre clear' you can get it on amazon and this has no calories and can be added to soups, shakes. it might help, some chemists sell it too. Most people end up taking...
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    Maintaining - it's two years now

    Hello everyone especially those struggling. It's now two years since I reached my goal weight. It's been an awful year, death of parent, serious family illness, and oh yes a trip to the NHS with cholecystits. But somehow I am still here, still size 12 - was 22-24. I am about half a stone up...
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    Big Brother by Lionel Shriver

    Just finished this book, it's a good read for anyone on a VLCD. Try it, reading fills the gap created by not eating. This book suggests learning to play a musical instrument as distraction - but I just read the book. Good luck Exanters. GSQ
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    Maintaining - 18 months post Exante TS

    Thank you and the very best of luck to you on your journey. . I think it helps to know that VLCD 600 calories a day is not for life. I think I saw it as 'treatment'. Take the packets, three times a day with lots of water and you will lose weight. Ok it works,honestly it does. Ignore the...
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    Maintaining - 18 months post Exante TS

    About eight months. March 2011 to November 2011. Thanks for your kind words. GSQ
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    Maintaining - 18 months post Exante TS

    Its now 18 months since I reached my goal. Its not easy but I am a new person and am beginning to think I might never put this weight on again. I feel so well, enjoy new clothes and love the confidence of having a normal BMI. I hope this helps someone who is struggling. It was not easy, some...
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    Maintaining - six and half months on!

    Good luck. You can eat an elephant if you do it a bit at a time! Avoid the elephant but small chucks are easier than trying to solve it all on one go. It's not easy. No one wants to fat for sure. GSQ
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    Maintaining - six and half months on!

    I am doing fine Marge. It took almost six weeks to lose the Christmas excesses. So now back to my goal weight and maintaining. I think exercise is the magic ingredient to maintain. I watch what I eat carefully especially in the week, I am more relaxed at weekends but it's five mornings of...
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    where am i going wrong?

    I dont thnk you are doing anything wrong at all. Weekly weighing just doesn't work for everyone. Try weighing monthly - you will see the differences more clearly. The less you have to lose the harder it gets. A stone a month dropped off when I was 17 stone to start but each month it was a bit...
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    Total Solution Keeping regular?

    The fibre clear I used throughout has 3 calories a serving. Sold by lipotrim and on line. Never stopped me losing weight and avoided constipation. You just need I find what suits you. Dulvolax pearls are gentle as BB says. GSQ
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    Total Solution Any tips??

    Thank you. For me diet alone was not enough. So yes swimming. Swimming. Five times a week. I gradually built it up, started at about ten mins increased to forty mins. I now swim 40 lengths of a 25 meter pool five times a week. Hooked on exercise! GSQ
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    HELP! Bars Alternative??

    It's the Tesco bars that are virtually the same as Exant. They do a strawberry and a chocolate bar it's the ultra slim ones, about 200 cals.
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    Total Solution Any tips??

    I agree with all of this. The only thing I would add is that it does get better, it seems to ease off as your body adjusts. Just another observation I was in a meeting today with six skinnies. I think they were all hungry and breath was a bit smelly. They were not doing any diet , just end of...
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    Exercise whilst on Exante

    It depends on what you are used to - if you are used to swimming Swim! If you are not used to anything just try to walk a bit more, ten mins to start then increase it gradually. I swim and did on Exante TS but I was used to swimming, as ever don't do anything that does not feel good or feels a...
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    Carbs in exante

    Brilliant. I bet that feels really great GSQ
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    fat binders along with exante

    But Exante has hardly any fat to bind, what it has you need so a bit of a waste of money really. Also you can lose fat soluble vitamins with XLS type drugs so probably not a good idea. GSQ
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    Carbs in exante

    You need some carbs! The diet is low carbohydrate not no carbohydrate. The quantities of all ingredients in Exante products are balanced to give you the minimum you need to stay well. VLCD diets like this work because you actually consume less calories. Ketosis is a state where fat is burnt...
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    Total Solution How to deal with bowels?

    dear Candy constipation is a natural feature of VLCD. Its better to prevent constipation by adding some fibre - lots of products on the market I liked Fibre clear. I would avoid colon clensing! I posted (see below) this last week - it might help. Dulcolax pearls suit many people, effective...
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    First time vlcd starting tomorrow

    This is how I did it too. I added three sweetners, some vanilla essence and a teaspoon of Fibre Clear. I lived on vanilla and soup! The ken wood smoothie maker was brilliant, no lumps and a filling milk shake GSQ
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    Total Solution Day 5 and not in ketosis

    Ketostixs are notoriously unreliable. I never had a positive result in eight months and still lost a stone a month. If you stick to the diet you will lose weight - the ketotic effect of the diet is weight loss. Throw the sticks away. if you have had a few sprouts it will not do any harm. GSQ.
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    Total Solution Boullion

    I think that is a bad idea! VLCD require you to have lots of water to keep well, I would avoid any diuretic or tablets, herbal or otherwise to help you get rid of water. The diet does that for you, it varies day by day but really this is not the time to take any tablets to expel or stop you...
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    Total Solution Food break week on Tuesday - Need advice!

    Well done that's quite a loss. Eat a small amount of protein - meat, fish, chicken, prawns, egg. Avoid any food which is manufactured. Pies, pasta, potatoes, pasties, pizzas etc are best avoided for life! Add leafy green vegetables and salad. I think in this section you are not to mention...
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    oxo etc help

    Bouillon is a low salt powder, you add hot water and drink it. I use a vegetable one, all the big supermarkets sell it, usually in the gravy, oxo aisles. Avoid oxo its loaded with salt but the others are fine now and again when it's cold and you feel empty. Don't overdo it though. GSQ
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    Statistics, progress and thoughts

    Thank you. It varied, there is quite a bit of social eating with my job. I used to time 'add a meal' with social events or just fed up days. It was a treat to go out for some fish, steak or something with salad and diet drink. An amazing treat when you live on water and green tea. I love...
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    Shakes - straight away?

    Hunger is interesting, certainly when you are in ketosis the hunger goes but the sight and smell of food still trigger basic instincts. So even when you are well into it and losing food can call you back. I used to avoid TV commercials, cookery books and magazines with food porn! Cooking for...
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    Shakes - straight away?

    They taste better straight away. The water soluble vitamins are best fresh. So best taste shakes make and drink ASAP. I also took the soup to work in a flask, five days a week for eight months, how boring! Give it a good shake and it's ok, the flavours don't deteriorate like the shakes...
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    Maintaining - six and half months on!

    Didn't do weight watchers at all, can't stand the detail and rules Just gradually introduced healthy food. Mainly plants, not too much! Or that's the theory. GSQ
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    Day 5 completed after a 4 week break

    I just love to chat too on this site. GSQ.
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    Total Solution First time on food week break!

    You are right - the metabolism slows on VLCD. So adding a meal now and then helps. I never added a meal every day for a week just now and then for about eight months. Good weight loss, felt well and crucially lost weight. No hair loss either, strong nails, teeth fine and no aches and pains. I...
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    Statistics, progress and thoughts

    Good to see you back Rachel I was wondering how you were getting along. January is hard, I gained about 4 pounds in December / January 2013 - so no alcohol, up the exercise and carry on. Its painfully slow these days about a pound a week if I move the scales around the bathroom and do the best...
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    help...Cant go

    Dulcolax pearls suit many people, effective and quite gentle. Dulcolease is a laxative and stool softener which you might need too. It's better to prevent rather than treat constipation if you can by adding fibre in some form. See the recent fibre thread Both of these drugs are over the...
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    Taking vitamins with Exante

    There is no need to take extra vitamins, three packets a day will supply all you need. Hair loss is not inevitable - many including me have no hair loss - it just was less greasy. I think it is really important to add a protein rich meal now and then. Possibly during the add a meal week or...
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    Its now 14 months - still within one pound of target weight.

    Showing pictures 1 to 4 of 4 I think I put most on my profile page. But here are some. Hope it helps Sage Femme - thats wise woman or midwife. GSQ
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    Fibre Supplement

    I started March 2011 and got there November 2011. Now maintaining. It's much easier to exercise when you have lost weight and that means maintaining is not quite so bad. Christmas is tough and alcohol a challenge, back to no booze until Easter but only a couple of pounds up. So it can be...
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    day 5 and feel horrible

    I agree, if your diet was quite high carb previously it does take longer. When I first started I had a bottle of red wine the night before. I was very rough for a week but eventually I felt much better. Hang on in, it does really get better. Honest. GSQ
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    Fibre Supplement

    I used Fibre CLEAR from Lipotrim , participating Chemists sell it or you can buy from their web site, Amazon used to sell it but I can't find it now. Amazon also sell phyllison husks in a powder form. Both easy to add to soups and shakes. In my experience it was the most serious down side to a...
  47. Getslimquick

    Doing so well.....but I have to come off of exante.

    Great news BB. Congratulations, I hope it all goes well. Your 100 day challenges have been so helpful to me, thank you Best of luck. GSQ
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    Love the new App

    THANK YOU TIGS It's really great fun. I've just bought a Ralph Lauren jacket for work. WOULD YOU BELIEVE SIZE 12. I feel amazing. Stick to it, it works, doesn't harm you and you can feel fantastic after. It is tough I know, but it can be done. . Take care GSQ
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    Love the new App

    Nice e mail from Exante today, great app and free delivery. Well done Exante. Not a fad, a diet that actually works. GSQ
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    Coming back to join you all in VLCD land

    Well Good luck, I think it's all in the head. Get your head right the weight loss follows. If only it was that easy, of course it's not. But it can be done, if that is what you want, and it's really good when the weight has gone. I think being fat is like a disability, you don't realise how...
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    Its now 14 months - still within one pound of target weight.

    Well done you too. It shows it can be done and this is not a fad diet but an effective way to lose weight and keep it off. GSQ
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    Break

    And me never did the whole week add meal / just now and then.
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    Its now 14 months - still within one pound of target weight.

    Hello everyone, managed to weigh today. Still swimming, weigh the same as November 2011, still seriously addicted to buying new clothes. Exante worked for me and over a year on I have kept it off. Blood pressure low, knees don't ache, energy in abundance, self esteem off the scale - so why...
  54. Getslimquick

    how cold do you feel in ketosis!

    Cramp is worse at the start but settles down as the body adjusts. Add a bit of salt to soups and drink lots of water, that seems to help. GSQ
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    how cold do you feel in ketosis!

    Feeling cold is a feature of VLCD and ketosis. it's worse when you are tired and of course winter is harder than summer. Socks, hats and other sexy clothing for bed are essential. Gentle exercise also helps to warm you up. It gets better when you have lost weight and it's summer. I think...
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    Swimming on TS

    hi there, I have been swimming for ever. I did TS for eight months and added a meal now and then. My swimming is 25 metre pool, 40 lengths. I go five mornings a week, it's just a habit and I miss it if I don't go. It's vey important to drink lots of water, extra if you exercise like this...
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    Half the person I used to be....a long but worthwhile journey to success!

    Warmest congratulations. You are amazing, well done GSQ. Still lurking on this site too!
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    Total Solution Start on monday

    Don't worry too much about ketosis sticks or even ketosis. The sticks are notoriously unreliable. I was never in ketosis according to the sticks . Anyway, what works is simply the reduced intake of calories, as you use up your stores your body burns fat - as if by magic. The hunger...
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    Total Solution Here we go again!!

    Well done. Today is a good start, I hope you get loads of support here, I did. This forum made such a difference to me, reading posts and drinking yet more water became a way of life. The results are amazing and health benefits outstanding. So welcome and good luck GSQ
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    Its almost a year!

    It was 100% most of the time. I did add a meal when I had a social event where a packet of vanilla or soup would not have worked. So it was three magic packets a day for nine months. On the week end as a treat I sometimes had Tesco bar and a skinny latte instead of another vanilla! Add a...
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    Day one tomorrow!

    Thank you. Now I feel I am famous as well as slim! GSQ
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    Day one tomorrow!

    Thank you. I can't say often enough that being slim is life changing. It's transformational. Feel so good - if only you knew how good it feels you just would not waver. Drink water and carry on its not for life but for now, then life changes for ever. GSQ
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    Blue's 100 days at 100% challenge.

    Hi BB. Well done. Go for it girl. GSQ
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    Total Solution Start on monday

    Thank you ! It took from March to November 2011! . So eight months really. I think the odd egg, salmon, prawns even steak now and then actually helps. Stay in ketosis no carbs and carry on. GSQ
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    Doing rather well....

    I agree. It really does work, seven stone gone for ever. Now addicted to buying size 10-12 clothes. GSQ.
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    Total Solution Start on monday

    I so agree. Remember you from last time and your amazing avatar. Good luck. GSQ
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    Day one tomorrow!

    I still find it difficult to distinguish between being tired and being hungry. Both give me the prompt eat. So now I drink water first, if I am hungry then, I eat. GSQ
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    New pasta carbonara food packs!!

    I took soup to work in a flask five days a week for nine solid months No adverse effects, give it a good shake. , without it I could not have one survived. GSQ
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    Total Solution 3 week struggles!!

    Thank you. I have had an amazing day today, a day which would have been impossible at 17+ stones. I can't get over how good it fees just to be able walk anywhere I want without breathlessness, sore feet, rubbed thighs, sweaty. You know what I mean I'm sure. Try hard, it's so worthwhile. GSQ
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    MUSCLE CRAMPS

    Of course I meant soup not sop! But if the cap fits .......
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    MUSCLE CRAMPS

    It's a common feature of very low calories diets. Try adding a bit of salt to the sops, it often helps. And as always drinking more water. GSQ.
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    Total Solution 3 week struggles!!

    Weight loss is not consistent, it varies. I used to weigh once a month, it took away the daily angst. I was obsessive, and felt I was being controlled by scales. So once a month worked for me. The body holds on to weight some weeks but it all balances out over a month. GSQ
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    Its almost a year!

    Hi I started in March 2011 and got to this weight in November 2011. So it took about nine months really. Keeping it off is more difficult but the motivation to watch it carefully comes from two delights - clothes that make me feel amazing and the ability to exercise easily. I think being...
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    My move to Weight Watchers

    I was swimming from the start - gradually increased it. I think it helps, boosts your metabolism, makes you feel good and gets you used to the idea of exercise being a normal part of life. Start slowly, build it up gradually and stop or reduce if you don't feel right. And drink extra water -...
  75. Getslimquick

    Biker training! Post Exante.

    Thank you and good luck to you. It feels so good, you have no idea how disabling fat is until it goes. It's like putting down an oversized rucksack - no need to carry it anywhere anymore. Thanks again GSQ
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    Newbie needs alcohol advice :)

    Just don't drink, it gives you an almighty hangover and sets you back to start minus three. It's amazing how p******* you can feel when you are high on weight loss and drinking lots of fizzy water. Act! Put on a good impression of being slightly sloshed. No one knows and your clothes fit...
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    Newbie about to start a long journey!!!

    Hello good luck, it worked for me. Its hard for about a week, then it gets easier. I lost seven and half stone in eight months now maintained for 11 months. When in doubt or feeling wobbly - drink lots and lots of water. It almost invariably helps. Good luck. GSQ
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    Biker training! Post Exante.

    I just want to share some joy. It's almost a year since I lost over seven stone With Exante TS. Eight months and seven stones off!!!! Maintained since last November. Today I did CBT. It's basic training for motor bikes. I have bought a Vespa scooter. The instructor called me 'biker...
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    Its almost a year!

    Hello everyone, its now 11 months of maintaining and I am doing well. I had to work hard after a fantastic French holiday but now back with a normal BMI and well, well, well! Good luck everyone, VLCD really do work. GSQ
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    Total Solution Is it ok to swap a week of food to a day a week ?

    This is what I did. I added a low carb meal now and again. It often coincided with work or social events. As BB says do whatever works for you. I found the occasional steak and salad made a real difference and helped me carry on. I found seven consecutive days of adding a meal was too much...
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    can you eat porridge and bar in one day??

    I often had porridge and a bar - do what feels right to you. Its a very low calorie diet - it works. Don't worry too much about a few grams either way. After a while you will get bored and a bar and porridge will not feel right, then other delights await Soup perhaps? Just drink lots of...
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    Total Solution Am I doing something wrong?

    Why do you think you are doing something wrong? Sounds just great to me, carry on and well done. When in doubt drink more water, find your way to make it work and as Mo Farah says 'just keeping on working hard at anything!'. GSQ
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    Its Nine months and still very slim! Magic

    The Horizon tv programme on fasting is well worth watching. BBC Monday night, it's on I player - available for about two months. The research seems to show clearly that VLCD are actually good. Physiology is complex but two days of fasting (600 cals) and five days of eating seem to help...
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    Its Nine months and still very slim! Magic

    Thank you. Yes and no really, I suppose the main thing is that I have changed my head. I am now convinced that food and eating is not as important as feeling good. I learnt lots of new ways of being when I did Exante TS. I learnt it was ok to be hungry - nothing bad happens and I could wait...
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    Its Nine months and still very slim! Magic

    Just a quick post to say that its now nine months since I reached my target with Exante. It was the best thing I have ever done and I feel 100% better than I did on 7 March 2011. Almost seven stones lost and crucially still lost. I enjoy feeling well, I enjoy being active and I just love...
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    Weight loss and clothes size

    It was a stone a size for me GSQ.
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    I need help !!!

    I agree with diembroadhurst- good advice. First be kind to yourself, this is tough, cooking for kids, living, being surround by food and advertising conspire to make this losing weight business a real challenge. But it can be done. I am more and more convinced that this diet and losing weight...
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    Why are VLC Diets not available on the NHS to help beat Obesity/Weight Problems.

    It is true that statistically many people regain weight lost by any method. Exante is no different - all methods of weight loss should be about trying to learn new eating habits whilst being human. I am more and more convinced its all to do with your head! But that's another story...
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    Marge's Maintenance Mission

    I think you have to add some sort of fairly vigorous exercise for the last stone. Exante is brilliant for sure but I think it does slow your metabolism down. I am still frequently cold, my blood pressure is low and to maintain my weight I just don't need very much food. Apart from that I...
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    Marge's Maintenance Mission

    But I will be waiting for you Marge. Still maintaining and going strong. Take care. GSQ.
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    Something to look at..........

    I just want to say Exante works. Seven stone in eight months and now maintaining. I would have eaten worms to get these results! I did not realise how awful I felt when I was fat until I lost weight. I started to feel well after a week of Exante TS now I feel better than ever apart from a...
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    Maintaining - eight months after Exante

    How's it going Darcy? Nearly there? GSQ
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    My move to Weight Watchers

    Well done and thank you. It's a great feeling isn't it? GSQ
  94. Getslimquick

    Where is everyone

    If it feels right for you carry on. It just seemed to click for me, magic and now I am keeping it off. My whole attitude to food has changed, it's fuel not comfort and I don't need that much. And It's so good feeling slim. It's better than any food. GSQ.
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    Where is everyone

    Good for you, it gets easier. I was saving up for two new knees! But with seven and half stone gone I might spend it on a tummy tuck instead! Or a boob job! Or even more new clothes. Knees are just fine now, it was the weight loss that did it. GSQ.
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    Where is everyone

    Me. Cardiff. GSQ
  97. Getslimquick

    Maintaining - eight months after Exante

    Thank you. I owe a great deal to this forum, it kept me going when the going got tough. So a massive thank you to everyone who supported me from 17 stone to 10 and a bit! Clothes from 22/24 to a nice 10! It's amazing. Keep drinking the water, it always helps. GSQ.
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    New to exante

    Well done and welcome. You have done step one! Joined, I hope it goes well for you. GSQ
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    Maintaining - eight months after Exante

    Just a quick post to say still around, still reading this forum. Still slim, still a pound below my target. Its now eight months and I am delighted. Good luck Exanters, it really is worth all the pain. GSQ
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    Lets Get through bank hol weekend 100%

    Don't drink too much, I had a bottle of red the night before I started I am sure it made the adjustment far worse. Headache, hangover and hunger - too hard. GSQ
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    Anybody else get this?

    I am now eight months in maintaining, tell them you know GSQ, she lost seven and half stone and has kept it off. Now fitter than ever. Try not telling them? I only told my partner for the whole nine months, I felt it was no one else's business. Good luck, rant way GSQ
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    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    Winning! Now seven months of maintaining, still have a passion for fashion. Feeling great. I had no idea how hard it was carrying a seven stone suitcase everywhere. Health improved significantly, bad knees gone, bad back cured, much better, no longer breathless. Energy levels...
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    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    So where we're you all when I needed you! Good luck, stay on the wagon, it's just so worth doing. GSQ
  104. Getslimquick

    Newbie

    I was pretty amazing for me too, the BEST DIET I have ever done. Suited me well, tough but very very effective. Good luck GSQ
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    Total Solution The sunseeker returns....

    I am still watching from the wings! Good luck. Watched Secret Eaters last night on 4 and felt pretty smug, I am truly reformed! My luxuries these days are an extra slice of smoked salmon. Thank you Exante, I am so pleased to be slim, it feels so good. Last years 'on the way down'...
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    Got to goal... then messed up and put half of it back on

    Well done, fantastic achievement. Enjoy being slim. Congratulations. GSQ
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    Are you aiming for a healthy BMI?

    Hi Darcy. Your story rang bells! I went to my GP years ago with an infected ear lobe - piecing went wrong or something. No sympathy, no treatment, no common sense, just the BMI lecture and threats of you will never get a mortgage and life insurance. Of course, total rubbish, I treated the ear...
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    Maintaining - six and half months on!

    This was my previous reply - I hope it helps. What do I eat? Food, not a lot, mainly plants. Is a good guide. I have just read a book with this title and it makes sense. I have porridge made with water and blueberries for breakfast, for lunch - salad with prawns or salmon or tuna and rice...
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    Finally!!!!

    Brilliant. Well done. Welcome to the Maintainers club! Doesn't it feel just fantastic? Great news, I am delighted to are there. GSQ.
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    Honestly... How do they all taste?

    I could live on vanilla and porridge. In fact I have done that. But seriously your tastes change, it takes about two weeks and what you love bares little resemblance to what you used to like. It changes over time too, I still can't stand Exante bars and the Tesco ones sometimes taste...
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    sweetners

    Some powders contain calories, Splenda powder does for example. So tablet sweeteners are fine, the sprinkle on powders are best avoided. GSQ
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    Maintaining - six and half months on!

    Thank you. In my five month thread I posted a typical day food, I eat food, mainly plants, not too much. Love fish, no booze any more. Lots of exercise. GSQ.
  113. Getslimquick

    8 weeks post op - tape and binding question?

    Thank you that's really helpful. I am certainly very fit now, I swim five times a week and have a BP of 105/60. I agree about the mind set thing, it's what you expect. No date yet, I am still pondering. My work is busy, quite demanding but it's not physical in that sense. Thanks again, I...
  114. Getslimquick

    Maintaining - six and half months on!

    Just a quick post, did four weeks on TS, not a brilliant loss but enough to just nudge me out of 'overweight'. Now back on food and eating healthily. So, on my way to seven months of maintaining. Its going well except for continuing serious addiction to buying new clothes. No sign of any...
  115. Getslimquick

    The thing i love about Exante is....

    What I love about Exante is that it works! I have never been on any diet before which so effectively minimises hunger and changes your body for ever. More clothes shopping today - just discovered Hobbs - quite posh for me. Exante is a wonderful solution to morbid obesity. I love it. GSQ
  116. Getslimquick

    8 weeks post op - tape and binding question?

    Sorry I have no idea, but can you help me? How long would you say I need to be off work? and is it a very painful operation? Thanks GSQ
  117. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    Honk. My day 26 of my four weeks, 28. Not much more, weight loss this week - nil so far. But 7pounds overall. GSQ.
  118. Getslimquick

    What do you say to the doubtful?

    I used to tell everyone that I had given up butter, booze and biscuits! Why they pondered that I just carried on. I found I kept it to myself but now - six stones and half lighter I challenge them to say VLCD are bad. Never felt better in my life. GSQ
  119. Getslimquick

    The food break week

    I have recently read the most up to date research on VLCD. I am now even more convinced that adding a meal is a good thing. It seems long term - so four or more plus weeks on TS is risky for a number of reasons. Temporary hair loss is more likely as is protein loss and muscle loss. The most...
  120. Getslimquick

    made a shake with new smoothie to go ...

    It's the ice that makes the difference. Mine was wonderful - lots of ice, vanilla and two sweeteners. Great. GSQ
  121. Getslimquick

    NO LOSS ):

    And me, it happens but just carry on - it all works out in the end. The RMR. Resting metabolic rate slows down as your body slows down for what it thinks is starvation. It will all balance out, keep calm and carry on. Check water intake, bowels and your scales but just carry on. It's...
  122. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    HONK - DAY 25 but getting ready to start eating again - slowly. GSQ
  123. Getslimquick

    Got my sparkle back and lving life!

    Thank you. The real test of success according to the research is to maintain weight loss for over 18 months. One year and two months down. I do not want to be fat ever ever again. Thank you and good luck to you too. GSQ
  124. Getslimquick

    Got my sparkle back and lving life!

    Well done this is really great! Join us on the maintaining section next? I agree I took a while to realise I was simply eating too much and drinking too much. You have done so well, yes there is a life out there. GSQ.
  125. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    HONK from me too - its now day 24 of my 28 day challenge - oh for the days of a stone a month! GSQ
  126. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    Ketosis.
  127. Getslimquick

    made a shake with new smoothie to go ...

    That's the way I do it too , great. GSQ
  128. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    Cosy
  129. Getslimquick

    Lost all motivation - need support :(

    It's a very tough diet to start, I now think it takes at least two weeks to get to place where you can feel the weight loss and the cravings for food fade a bit. Then the motivation gets much stronger. I felt the same, it was and still is more difficult than the 'magic' first run. But it...
  130. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    Well done, that's really great. GSQ
  131. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    Rind
  132. Getslimquick

    How do you make your shakes/soups

    The drinks tend to lose taste if you don't drink straight away, in fact they separate and taste yucky. Some vitamins may be lost too. I take soup in a flask to work most days. I make it about 7am and drink about 1pm, give it a good shake and it tastes fine. If this helps you stick to it -...
  133. Getslimquick

    How do you make your shakes/soups

    I have just noticed this thread and have not looked all through but this is my way: Smoothie maker, tray of ice cubes, 250 mls water, teaspoon fibre clear, two sweeteners, one packet vanilla - WHIZZ until thick and frothy. Eat with a long spoon from a very tall glass. GSQ
  134. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    H O N K - DAY 23 OF 28, better today - no rhyme or reason. BUT 100% WELL DONE GSQ!
  135. Getslimquick

    Back to lose it all again!!!

    WELCOME LIZ - don't judge too soon, it takes time for your tastes to readjust. I love vanilla and vanilla and vanilla and porridge and porridge but it took time. I can now ignore strawberry, chocolate, banana and tomato soup. the vegetable one is tolerable but it is just a means to an end not a...
  136. Getslimquick

    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    And me, much slower this time - I don't believe the scales ... GSQ
  137. Getslimquick

    Total Solution Back On Tomorrow

    WELCOME BACK - I am on the last week of a month TS, it has been tough and I am sure my metabolism is very slow. Swimming five times a week and weight loss is very slow. Usual constipation, drinking loads of water - but it seems very difficult to move from 10.7 to 10. Anyway I look and feel...
  138. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    Lemon
  139. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    Matt
  140. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    HONK for MONDAY - DAY 22 of 28. Had some chicken but nothing else. Nearly there, weight loss seems a bit slow to me. GSQ
  141. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    Spoon
  142. Getslimquick

    My move to Weight Watchers

    This is really great, it was always a bit lonely on the Maintaining part of the site. So welcome from me, will join you in a week - just doing a last four week push. Then back to my low carb, healthy eating plan So good luck to you and welcome to Maintaining. GSQ.
  143. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    RULE.
  144. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    Mud - I need to get away from food I think.
  145. Getslimquick

    Here I go again..............10 week challenge!

    Welcome back, join the merry gang, Just in case you have forgotten - this diet really works! GSQ.
  146. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    THREE weeks done, 21 days done, 21 days at 100% phew, it's tough especially at week ends. BUT well done GSQ. HONK! HONK, HONK! One for each week done. GSQ
  147. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    Roast lamb! Sorry, food on the mind again!!
  148. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    Shepherd?
  149. Getslimquick

    Hair loss!

    Good for you - do what works for you every time! Good luck GSQ.
  150. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    Dachshund - non fattening!
  151. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    And thin!
  152. Getslimquick

    Hair loss!

    I think adding a steak every now and then helps with this and generally- that's if you are not a vegetarian! The protein helps and it doesn't seem to slow down weight loss especially if you on TS for a while. It helped me. GSQ.
  153. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    Good for you. Honk away, you can do it GSQ.
  154. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    Drought.
  155. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    Black
  156. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    Cups
  157. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    Pillows?
  158. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    Well done Darcy. Not many of us honking today! GSQ.
  159. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    OK SO THAT'S 20 DAYS DONE - HONK, HONK, HONK - Three times because the week ends are three times as hard as working days. Escape to Minimins to avoid the smells of everyone's dinner - I wish the whole family would join in this fun.... promises of adding a meal next Saturday. GSQ
  160. Getslimquick

    Porridge

    It was meant as a joke really - bit short of jokes when I am hungry!! GSQ
  161. Getslimquick

    does not seem strong enough

    Thank you. I started Exante March 2011, stopped November to April 2012 then started a four week stint. No other diets, mostly TS but WS when I needed to. I even took Exante on holiday to France last year. My aim is to lose the last few pounds then back on to maintaining. I have never...
  162. Getslimquick

    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    Anyone else still on this wagon? Guess what it does get easier you know and the results are fantastic! Come and join me? GSQ
  163. Getslimquick

    NEW STARTER

    The first week is so tough - BUT It does getter much better, promise! GSQ
  164. Getslimquick

    A little bit of fun

    TONI AND GUY
  165. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    DAY 19 HONK - that's nearly three quarters of the way through MY FOUR WEEK SPRINT. 19 out of 28. Today was easier, don't know why? But definitely easier. HONK HONK GSQ
  166. Getslimquick

    Is alcohol allowed in the aam week?

    Ideally give it a miss, empty calories and as has been said it can make you feel very ill. GSQ
  167. Getslimquick

    does not seem strong enough

    Pretend you are 'Nil by Mouth' waiting for an operation - it works for me. (A glamorous one - of course) Its all about getting your head in the right place. GSQ
  168. Getslimquick

    The food break week

    It also seems to help. On a VLCD your metabolism slows down, hence feeling cold. By adding a meal on week four it can boost your metabolism and then you lose even more weight. I have tried doing it and missing it; for me adding a meal when I need to - ie away from home out, at social things and...
  169. Getslimquick

    Can i ask you some advice?

    My thoughts - I would give it a bit longer before giving something else a try. As suggested, drink more water and go to four packets for another week, this might give your body more time to adjust. It seemed to take me a bit longer the second time, and it certainly is not as 'easy' as it was...
  170. Getslimquick

    What got you started on this journey???

    I was inspired by a friend - and I think I am competitive, if she can I can. What I really didn't realise was how awful I felt. I had somehow become used to being breathless, permanently tired, with an aching back, failing knees, headaches and blood pressure on the rise. I have a family...
  171. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    DAY 18 OF MY 28 day sprint done. Not as hard as yesterday, on the home ward stretch now. GSQ
  172. Getslimquick

    Constipation

    Constipation is a feature of all VLCD. I add Fibre Clear to all shakes and soups - I found it on lipotrim I think but now I get it from Amazon. It adds fibre and has no calories and no effect on ketosis. I was on TS for eight months with all the usual issues around constipation, and as soon as...
  173. Getslimquick

    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    Bad day yesterday. So cold and weary travelling and the rain! Low frustration tolerance just now. But much better today, no damage done it seems. Forward and onward. Toot. Toot. All aboard. GSQ
  174. Getslimquick

    Porridge

    I am now in danger of having porridge for breakfast dinner and tea! Boring but delicious, works fine with hot water, no microwave necessary. GSQ.
  175. Getslimquick

    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    The wagon is clearly off the road ! A service or MOT perhaps or perhaps it's just too hard just now. I am still on but holding on by my finger tips. A bit of chicken, so on WS today. Tomorrow will be back at home and TS again, but luckily, not far to go now. I am within shouting...
  176. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    HONK. day 17 just added some chicken today. Too cold and very wet. But still 100%. Phew GSQ
  177. Getslimquick

    Porridge

    I think so, but not everyone agrees. It tastes delicious to me, worth a few trial packs with your next order, taste it and see? GSQ
  178. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    H O N K DAY 16 of my 28 day challenge done. Happy and a bit of a hungry honk today, but winning. Weight going as planned. GSQ
  179. Getslimquick

    Porridge

    I had it this morning and added too much water - it was like gruel - or something Oliver Twist might reject! Taste is superb though even if it disappears too fast. Oh the joys of Exante - weight going down as planned. It works. GSQ
  180. Getslimquick

    Porridge

    Thank you determinator. Why cover? To keep it warm? GSQ
  181. Getslimquick

    Porridge

    Thank you. That is really helpful. GSQ
  182. Getslimquick

    Porriage ordered

    About the same carbs as bars, some people will be more carb sensitive than others. You have to have some carbs and even on three packets of porridge it's not that much. Try and see is probably the only way to see how you react. By the way it tastes delicious! GSQ
  183. Getslimquick

    Time to try again

    I am on day 15 of a second run at TS. It's true it was more difficult than the first time, mainly because it seemed to take about five days for the hunger to go. Hunger was replaced by being freezing cold, I have been cold for 15 days now. Heating on full, extra jumpers, scarf, hot baths but...
  184. Getslimquick

    10 days and 10lbs gone..

    MAGIC, well done GSQ
  185. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    H O N K H O N K DAY 15 OF 28 DONE, freezing cold but still 100% Magic packets doing their job. GSQ
  186. Getslimquick

    Porridge

    Good evening all, has anyone cracked porridge without a micro wave? I am away this week and planned to make it with boiling water in a hotel room, I will have a kettle but the micro wave will not fit my suitcase. I want to avoid the Restaurant and heavy greasy cooked breakfasts. I know I...
  187. Getslimquick

    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    Freezing cold today! But on the wagon as an obedient Exanter. Going strong. GSQ
  188. Getslimquick

    loose skin

    It seems a great deal depends on your age, how much weight you have lost, how long you have been overweight and skin type; just like pregnancy some people spring back effortlessly - others don't. The younger you are the more likely you are to get away with little or no loose skin. Exercise helps...
  189. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    H O N K. H O N K. day 14 of 28 done but I might need an extra packet today. Two shakes and bar but needed shake much earlier. We shall see, tough day today, it's easier on work days, less family food around. Today has been very hard. GSQ.
  190. Getslimquick

    Water flavouring

    I agree, the sticks are a menace. They put you off faster than daily weighing. Ignore the sticks, carry on regardless, it's the reduced numbers of calories that produces weight loss. Measuring of ketones is notoriously unreliable, keep on drinking the water, it works. GSQ
  191. Getslimquick

    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    All aboard and ready to go, it's day 14 of my 28 day challenge. Where are we going today? Can we see the sea yet? Are we there yet, what time is breakfast? Is it still cold? When will it be summer? Toot Toot. Hold on tight, on the wagon to victory. GSQ
  192. Getslimquick

    Seeking diet buddy

    Hi there I am in Cardiff. GSQ
  193. Getslimquick

    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    It's a deal, my favourite is vanilla but I can tolerate banana and chocolate but please none of that awful strawberry! GSQ.
  194. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    That's day 13. Done. Rather chilly but done 100%. Two weeks to go - possibly? H O N K. H O N K! GSQ
  195. Getslimquick

    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    Thank you my friends, I had forgotten that it works! Exante works, just follow the rules..... Lots of water today, it's a good thing this bus has 'facilities'! I think the money saved on food goes on heating bills and toilet roll! Marge? Are you in the queue for the loo or driving...
  196. Getslimquick

    Total Solution My Weight Loss Journey

    WELL DONE! You are doing well. Re exercise, its depends to some extent on what you are used to, if you have never exercised before it will be very difficult. I suggest building it slowly, a walk around the park or some non food shops! or a short swim, then gradually increase. I found the...
  197. Getslimquick

    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    Had an early night Marge and woke up weighing less. It must be the bus!!! Or the herbal sleeping pills??? Anyway feeling really great and weighing 6 pounds less than 12 days ago! Yippee. It could be the three magic packets too? Drive on driver, lots of positive thinking today. GSQ
  198. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    H O N K H O N K DAY 12 OF 28 DONE, GOING WELL. I have lost six pounds since I started. Well done me. GSQ
  199. Getslimquick

    Planning to switch to Weight Watchers

    Great plan JO JO - sounds really good, you have done so well. I agree it just gets so boring and it is so restricted around any kind of social eating. Of course being very fat is socially restricting too but I understand what you mean. Why not post in the Maintainers section - using WW to lose...
  200. Getslimquick

    New and confused

    I agree, no reason to gain weight after Exante, more than any other diet. I didn't gain much in five months - about three pounds - but of course you have to eat carefully and sensibly - I have noticed slim people eat carefully, fat people don't. Not sure why it took me so long to work this out...
  201. Getslimquick

    4 week TS challenge???

    I am on day 12 of a four week challenge - going well I have lost six pounds so far, delighted and now feel good, except as usual freezing cold. Good luck everyone, it works. GSQ
  202. Getslimquick

    Total Solution Im hungry. Help

    If you have just started this is quite normal, you can always have another packet. I think four packets on an odd day can really help. But usually a distraction helps, Minimins, warm bath, TV. I always find my hunger goes with a few glasses of water. if that doesn't work try another glass...
  203. Getslimquick

    Day one!!!

    When in doubt - drink water, and then some more - then think about whatever it is that's bothering you - its usually you need water. GSQ
  204. Getslimquick

    Total Solution New diet for me

    Hi YOU TWO - welcome , this diet really works. I was 17 stone when I started but too ashamed to record it. In eight months I lost six stones, maintained for five months and now back for another month to lose another stone. You have made a good decision, as has been said the first week is tough...
  205. Getslimquick

    TUNA

    You will be fine - far better than some high calorie and high carb alternatives. Well done! Carry on. GSQ
  206. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    H O N K H O N K! DAY 11 /28 DONE. Very cold again today, sat in a meeting in my coat whilst everyone else wore sleeve shirts. 'You are not eating enough ' they said, I agree but I want to lose some more weight - my business OK! Thank you for your concern. GSQ
  207. Getslimquick

    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    Here I am on the bus this morning! Feeling good, it's day 11 of my 28 day sprint. I have my picnic basket of three magic packets and three litres of water. Clothes feeling looser today. Onwards driver. GSQ
  208. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    H O N K. Day 10 done. 10 / 28. Nearly half way. GSQ.
  209. Getslimquick

    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    Lots for the conveniences please driver. Can you turn the heating up too? Its freezing cold - again. I will bring the water, fizzy Pelingrino for a special treat. We know how to live it up on the Exante bus. GSQ
  210. Getslimquick

    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    Is anyone else on board? Its a lonely journey without company. Who is driving this bus? Marge - where are you? Better today, no so cold, 100% jolly Exante. Three magic packets and four litres of water. Swimming done - 40 lengths, that was tough. So unexciting - I am in that phase between...
  211. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    Day 9 done - 9/28 h o n k !!! Gsq
  212. Getslimquick

    Really struggling .......

    I so agree, it's just not worth worrying about what has been, another day another three magic packets. On the way to thin! No one said it was an easy road but even with side track days it really works. Hang on in and just get slim. GSQ
  213. Getslimquick

    Is it sabotage??

    Its much better to have some protein and carry on than give up and eat rubbish - so good choice. Well done. Do the best you can - it works. GSQ
  214. Getslimquick

    Shhhh!

    Creep in quietly, lots of grumps yesterday but mood seems to be better today. Good luck GSQ
  215. Getslimquick

    Introducing..... Me! :)

    Welcome aboard! Great weight loss, in my next life I will be a man, preferably a naturally thin one. Where in Scotland? I lived in, around Dundee for ten years, now in warmer beautiful Wales. I was told frequently that it wasn't cold, I just had inadequate clothing and I was to get myself a...
  216. Getslimquick

    Toot Toot... The Exante Wagon Driver.

    I am on the bus too, The Exante Wagon moves on. As usual freezing cold, breath not too good (no kisses today). Frequent wee stops and yet more water. Not as grumpy today but don't test me on that, I might fail the grumpy test. TOOT TOOT. GSQ
  217. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    THAT'S 8 out 28 done. Not as bad today, so happy H O N K!!! GSQ
  218. Getslimquick

    Exante "Star of the Month"

    Congratulations, well done. A fantastic achievement. GSQ
  219. Getslimquick

    Really struggling .......

    good luck to you both, I hope you are feeling better today. I am, just a bit. GSQ
  220. Getslimquick

    Really struggling .......

    It's tough being human and this diet can make you more human than most. I have been feeling rough today, on a very short fuse and more grumpy than usual. It might be something to do with the physiological changes after one week of TS. I have not been hungry, just rumbling insides and general...
  221. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    H O N K day. 7. Very tough today, no reason, just tough. It will be better tomorrow. GSQ.
  222. Getslimquick

    Really struggling .......

    I feel the same, rough today. Why am I doing it, its boring antisocial and I am so cold. The rewards take some time, 6 days is really nothing. I am on day 7 too Nick and its hard. Weekends are hard too, less distractions and the old habits of relaxing and socialising around food are hard to...
  223. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    DAY 6. Done H O N K. H O N K. GOING WELL. WELL DONE ME, AGAIN, GSQ.
  224. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    H O N K! DAY 5 OF 28 DONE. Banana shake, Tesco bar, lovely vanilla, lots of water. No headaches, lots of energy, feel as if I have detoxed a bit. So its going well, much easier than the first time around at this stage. GSQ
  225. Getslimquick

    im back with 18lbs to lose anyone in a similar situation?

    Dear Jenny Not quite the same but similar. I lost six stone and weaned myself off Exante last November. I have gained three pounds which is pretty miraculous. Still a size 10/12 and feeling great. I started on TS on Monday, so have completed day 5. I am surprised how quickly I have got back into...
  226. Getslimquick

    First day on Exante (restarted after 1 year)

    Brilliant. Well done, it feels really great when you are in the zone. 8.4 lbs in four days! Men always do so well GSQ
  227. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    H O N K. DAY 4 of 28 done. Feeling much better today despite wakeful night. Not hungry anymore, lots of water, lots of loo trips, feeling thinner already. The cleaning urge is upon me too, lots of clean cupboards, beds changed, sheets washed and ironed. Thinking of doing cushion covers but...
  228. Getslimquick

    Anyone awake ?

    Hello Mary I don't have a quick fix answer but just to say having lost six stones I have never felt better in my life. The emotional comfort eating is a well learnt habit and it takes time to re learn. But it will happen, not all at once but over time. You will lapse back to old habits...
  229. Getslimquick

    Anyone awake ?

    Four games of solitaire. Two chapters of 'Call the midwife' - one cup of green tea, now iPod music and try to go back to sleep. Glad I am not working this week. It will all be worth it on Monday weigh in, won't it?? Day 4 tomorrow. / or is that today now? Good night all. GSQ.
  230. Getslimquick

    Anyone awake ?

    I can't sleep either. Started on Monday. Just had a warm drink. Agree not hungry but my mind wants to do food non stop. First three days not so bad at all, it's a bit anti social and of course boring but I plan to stick with it for four weeks this time. GSQ
  231. Getslimquick

    been away for 3 weeks!!

    Thank you Starlight. Much appreciated. I can't sleep tonight, not hungry but finding I am thinking about food. You are doing well. Good luck, GSQ
  232. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    Day 3 of 28 done. H O N K. Very tough around lunch time but fine now. Vanilla, Tesco bar, vanilla again. Water, three litres so far. All well. H O N K. H O N K. GSQ
  233. Getslimquick

    Seeking diet buddy

    Work on a stone a month, a bit more to start. The more you have to lose the quicker it goes. I found a stone down was about a size down. I went from a 22/24 at 17 stones to 10/12 at around ten and half stones. I suppose it depends on your height too. GSQ
  234. Getslimquick

    Seeking diet buddy

    HERE and waiting to walk alongside you - good luck on your journey. It works, its safe, it can be done. Good luck. GSQ
  235. Getslimquick

    I did it...100 days 100%!

    brilliant - well done, its not easy and you have done it. Great, next 100 days and another three stone will go. Great GSQ
  236. Getslimquick

    been away for 3 weeks!!

    Does anyone know why my posts include 'edit my signature' when I have? Thanks. GSQ
  237. Getslimquick

    been away for 3 weeks!!

    Welcome back, I have found it easier this time. The pre start low carb certainly helps. It's only day three for me but I am on the train and travelling fast. Good luck, it's all about where your head is isn't it? The body follows where the head goes. Take care, see you in the slim! GSQ
  238. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    Day 2 of 28. Done. H O N K. H O N K Banana shake, veg soup, and lovely vanilla. Water three litres. Visits to the loo? Lost count! Not as easy as yesterday and freezing cold already but a warm bath helps. Now to avoid TV food programmes and ads, it might have to be the radio. You...
  239. Getslimquick

    honk if you were 100% today

    Happy Honk! Day 1 of 28 done. Small bite sizes pieces Still love vanilla. My favourite made with ice, three sweeteners and whizzed up in a smoothie maker. Delicious. Well done me, I knew you could do it. GSQ
  240. Getslimquick

    Thinking of doing Exante

    hi there Don't worry too much about energy levels, in my experience after the first few days the energy levels surge! Some people get a sort of buzz, needing to go for a walk, house clean, etc. But then some days you just need a warm bath and an early night. It does work, its very safe and...
  241. Getslimquick

    First day on Exante (restarted after 1 year)

    Welcome to the Exante gang I am on day one of a four week push - only one packet so far. I had forgotten the taste - not inspiring but it works. Today I cleaned, washed, ironed, now Minimins.... water - 2 and 1/2 litres so far. Its good to start when no work today - but I have to keep out of...
  242. Getslimquick

    Total Solution New start tomorrow. Easter Monday.

    Dear all I am going to do TS for four weeks from tomorrow. That's the plan. Originally I lost six stones in eight months and then stopped in November 2011. Since then I have put on only three pounds. Now I want to see if I can lose the last stone. That will take my BMI to normal -...
  243. Getslimquick

    Maintaining - 5 months on..

    You can do it Allie. Thank you for your reply, it can be done I'm sure. GSQ
  244. Getslimquick

    Maintaining - 5 months on..

    Hello DDTL - Good to hear from you again - I just love this site. Amazing support. It's hard work but once you get your head in the right place it seems easier. I think you have to spend time preparing yourself. Be clear about what you want, how much do you really really want...
  245. Getslimquick

    Absolutely confused, and in need of some advice.

    On the subject of the Exante web site, the requirement to put in your BMI weight and height is to protect the company from being sued. If you declare your BMI they cannot be accused of supplying VLCD to those for whom it is unsuitable eg anorexics. There are no counsellors - thank goodness...
  246. Getslimquick

    Absolutely confused, and in need of some advice.

    On the subject of loose skin, a lot depends on your age and skin type. It also depends on the amount of weight you lose too. Creams etc help but it's marginal, the older you are the less elastic the skin. For me it was not an issue, loosing weight was far more important than skin. It is...
  247. Getslimquick

    Maintaining - 5 months on..

    Hi DustQueen Yes I seem to be a all or nothing person do TS for four weeks and then see. Lots of fibre clear and lots of water this time. GSQ.
  248. Getslimquick

    Maintaining - 5 months on..

    Thank you and I hope it goes well GSQ
  249. Getslimquick

    Maintaining - 5 months on..

    Hi there Darcy. I have been following your path, it's tough isn't it. But you will get there - you know so much about VLCD now. I do think eating a low carb meal now and again does no harm and probably some good too. But good luck to you and well done. GSQ
  250. Getslimquick

    Absolutely confused, and in need of some advice.

    Dear Mally It works, it's safe to buy and to do it. It worked for me, no horror stories just a severe addiction to buying new clothes. I post in maintaining section -- it might reassure you. I lived on Exante for eight months, bought it on line - no problems in endorsing the product and...
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