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Thanks Weasey, you've done brilliantly. 9lbs just, and it will go. (P.S - I think I'll need that luck!)

Wow, that's amazing 100% for all of that time, absolutely brilliant. Wish I had that willpower, and it paid off in the results you got. Whereas I, on the other hand, have been messing about...forever. Any tips on how you got your head so straight on following 100%, without deviation...

Thanks. Yeah, I haven't been 100% every week, but I wouldn't have thought the effect of that to be 'huge' especially when it's been protein foods/ and well under calorie amounts for loss. But then, I'd also have thought most people don't end up being 100%, 100% of the time, I know it's the...

This is so interesting. I lose weight really slowly anyway, and have been getting very low losses with S & S (compared with expectations, anyway) and I do have a lot of weight to lose. Now, granted, there have been some weeks when I haven't been 100%, but still. Thing is, the only thing I've...

Truthfully, I'm not absolutely certain, but my view would be an extra pack isn't so bad. You are doing a lot of exercise, so you have to take that into consideration. You won't come out of ketosis with just meal/ protein and allowed veg. Going wild on the packs maybe, as it would be more...

I'm not certain about S&S but Tesco Ultraslim were considered okay for Exante, so reckon those should be fine for you. Also, I remember the Biggest Loser meal bars were considered ok. Hth.

Wow. That's absolutely amazing. In just 5 weeks? Well done you!

You've done it before, you can do it again! You've proven you can be successful at this, so now it's just a case of following the process again and the results will take care of themselves? Ahem, she says, not being so hot at following the process/thinking that way myself... Ah, well, on the...

Indulging the feeling of pleasure. Think you've hit the nail right on the head there for me too! That's exactly it for me. If something's going on, and I'm on a diet, I wouldn't want to miss out. It's that thinking there of missing out on something good, the feeling of pleasure. Now, if only I...

That's why I'm having not to order the bars this time round. I went on a bit of a bar binge! They were just too nice for me in all honesty. Hopefully, one day, when I've learned better habits. But for now, gotta avoid. I'm really hungry too at the moment. Like I could just constantly eat. But...

Oh dear, hope you feel better soon. If it doesn't ease off soon, maybe check it out with the doc?

Oh, that's a bit of a strange one, the only I can think is maybe because the packs are full of nutrition and perfectly balanced your body is responding especially well to them? Maybe, the contrast is becoming more apparent between them and traditional food. Possibly highlighting some other...

It just shows how differently ketosis can affect people. I can't ever remember a time when I couldn't eat or would be too full to eat. Do you know when people say, oh, no, I couldn't possibly eat that, I've eaten? I could always eat, always! Even in Ketosis. I still want it. I'd also be really...

I've wondered about posts like that myself. I've no understanding of how people can feel too full to finish a pack or whatever! I'm always wanting to have more and more, not through hunger though...but just because I want it. Want the taste of it. I think food is like some sort of...booster to...

I wasn't aware they suggested to do just the 4 packs a day option. There are lots of high protein veggie foods, the problem is the carb count in many of them. That said, there are lower carb Quorn/meat substitute type products, and I find it difficult to believe, in the huge range of products...

Slim & Save told me yes, you can. I think the only two options, for vegetarians, are eggs and cottage cheese. Shame, it'd be good for there to be some other option, like the meat eaters have, but I think that's it, other than just sticking to solely the packs.

Hi, Welcome.I think it is just down to individual tastes, but I really like the Spicy Spaghetti and Spaghetti Bolognese, they are really nice. Compared to the soups on another Exante, for instance, I think they are amazing. But, everyone will be different. I really dislike the Macaroni, but I...

That's amazing! Well done you! That really must make a big difference to you? And, like you say, it is about health. Hope I can do as well. Congrats! Edit, if you don't mind me asking, how long did it take to get there?

Well done, great loss.

Cheers Jo. I'm exactly the same, food has just become the thing to do, but those bad habits of mine are pretty engrained. Defo, it is a victory isn't it, yep, I could probably eat a multi pack of crisps and still want more! I like your thinking, you're right, gotta be better than trying to hide...

That's it, RhiBro, hopefully I'll get better on the old willpower as time goes on. Couldn't get too much worse right enough, so onwards and upwards! We'll get there, eh? By Christmas we could be 2/3 stone down, gotta be good.

I'm pretty new to the diet, so far from an expert, but I would think that if you are going to overdo it on anything, veg isn't the worst thing to go wild on! Well done on sticking to it as well as you have when you've been unwell. It doesn't seem that surprising, when you are ill, your mind...

It's a week since I started S & S, and I think I'm getting there. In the first few days I did have rather a lot of extra packs, which I know isn't ideal (especially since I will need to reorder sooner now too!) but figured it was better than eating other stuff. So, I'm really counting my proper...

Cheers Starlight, I'll check that out now, thanks.

Yeah, I do like my fizzy drinks, gonna have to go I reckon, but won't try and change too many of my bad habits all in one go! That's it, like a pound or two a week, is so offputting, so the idea of bigger loses really helps make it seem more possible (although I still struggle getting my head...

Edinburgh, seems to be a bit of a theme here!

Thanks Jo, much appreciated. Let's hope this time round, eh! You're doing great though, brilliant stuff. Yeah, absolutely, feels less restrictive. I'll try and keep that firmly in my head and focus on just thinking about one day. I do find myself getting overwhelmed because I've got a lot to...

Ah, thanks for that, will give that a try with the next one. Really liked the spicy spaghetti, so might just stick with that for future orders, but, will keep an open mind until I've tried the macaroni again. Cheers.

Just tried the macaroni, hmm, don't think I will be ordering that one again. Compared to the spicy spaghetti it seemed extra small? Not to mention the macaroni was hard, like uncooked pasta, and I completely followed the instructions. Ah well, can't remember how many I ordered, but I'm sure I...

Well done on getting through the party. Yeah, I stuck to Exante 100% initially, but my losses were really slow, and I think that was all the 'excuse' I needed thereafter...Starting afresh with Slim & Save though as I really gotta get the weight off. I don't think I'm going to weight myself, just...

"Yes you can do it. I also faffed with exante on and off for 2 years, losing some giving up, putting it back on......came back on here and read comments about S&S and I've been on it 7 weeks and lost over 2 stone. Because the food tastes good as long as I am in ketosis I haven't felt...

Thanks JanBow, you're doing fab.

Hello, I've been messing about with Exante for ages. I've started it, lost very little weight, then, given up, only to restart again a couple of months later. :o So, unsurprisingly, I'm exactly where I started in the first place. If I'd actually stuck to it, no matter how slow the progress, I'd...

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help. It's not about Exante, but wasn't sure where else to post. I'm just watching Supersize, Superskinny on CH4. I have a total diet soft drink addiction, like litres a day. I've always known it's really bad for me, but what I hadn't realised is that the chemicals...

Wow, you look absolutely amazing. Well done. It is definitely motivation for me. I can't seem to get my head right to follow this diet. It's not the following it that is the issue in itself, it's that I end up giving up feeling despondent that I have so much to lose (about 6 stone). I start...

Wow, that's amazing, really inspiring. I used to weigh around your weight now, but piled on so much weight (stones and stones and stones), I really have forgotten what 9stone ish looked like (if that makes any sense). Fat has become sort of normal to me. I am so far away from goal, I start on a...

I had always thought there wasn't really anything that I could do about stretch marks (except maybe surgery/laser treatment), but some of these creams/oils actually work? Wow. I hate my stretch marks almost more than my weight for some reason. Will defo investigate these. Thanks.

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I've been whitening my teeth for about 12 years (not all the time mind!). I initially ordered online in America and had great results and converted all my friends at the time. The only thing that can be tricky are the teeth moulds, with the kits you usually have to create your own impression in...

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Thanks for that. Yeah, it's weird because I trowel on the make-up and mascara...but false eyelashes just look odd on me. I wonder if it is something to do with the shape of my eyes, although, mine definitely aren't almond shaped, more, big and round (a bit like the rest of me:o!). Yeah, I've...

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Hello.

What about New Look? Inexpensive and lots of shops have a plus range, although can't remember what size it starts at. H&M do a plus size section in some stores too, again, you might be a bit small but to be honest I find their stuff pretty small made...although that might just be me kidding...

Brilliant loss.

Great loss.

That's great going.

That's amazing. Well done you.

I'd be really interested to know this too. I don't know what I'm doing wrong with false lashes, they just don't look right on me, no idea why.

That has got to be the cutest dog pic ever.

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A stone in two weeks is fantastic! Looks like you are well on course for your first goal there.

Wow, Dave, your weight loss is amazing. So inspiring. I have been messing about with Exante for like a year and a half - doing a month or so then stopping and starting again...and I am in exactly the same place I was all that time ago. I'm trying to get myself motivated again and reading about...

It's not really the same, I know, but I have been on and off exante since last year. Not with a set plan in mind, like you, just lack of willpower I think. I just wanted to post to say that I ended up doing exante for a few weeks, then coming off it (but not going mad), then going back on it...

Oh, no, is the porridge sweet? I was looking forward to ordering but if it is sweet I best not. Looks like sticking with the soups for me.

Sorry, posted in wrong place.

I'm far from an expert but Shanny's advice seems spot on. Carrie, you have done amazingly, I just had to say. I'm around the weight you were when you started, same height etc. If you don't mind me asking, have you lost all that weight since June? Did you do lots of exercise too? Hope it is okay...

Wow, that's amazing. I had plans to start Exante properly months ago but after much messing about I still haven't made progress..when I see losses like this it really inspires. Well done.

Ah, and there I was going to suggest something like bookkeeping! I can completely identify with wanting to do something you enjoy...don't do much of that myself. Maybe some of the others will be more helpful with suggestions on that score!

Yep, cantakenomore I agree, I think it must be really challenging to go 'out' to work when on this diet. I'm always looking for ideas myself, I do freelance work too. What kind of work do you do in your husband's business? Maybe you could build on that. What are your interests?

I'm based at home too, but much as it took me long enough to make that happen..now I'm getting really sick of it! But yep, too near the fridge for my liking. I used to love working for myself..now I think a job sounds more and more attractive.

Reading this thread is really inspiring. I get so caught up in feeling overwhelmed at how much I have to lose that I end up really stressing myself...which ends up being more of a problem than actually following the diet. Realistically, I have about 5 stone to lose to be in a healthy weight...

Dutch, your loses are fantastic, really inspiring. If you don't mind me asking, how much time do you spend at the gym/exercising? Just looking for tips!

That is absolutely amazing, amazing! Well done you, what a boost! And major inspiration for me too, thanks.

That's an amazing loss, well done you. I have loads more than you to lose and don't lose anywhere near this, so I think you are doing brilliantly. Maybe try and focus on what you have already achieved if you can, just to keep motivated? If you've achieved this already, you'll be at your goal in...

Thanks for this. Will see if they are on offer in my local later in week, fingers crossed.

I drink about 4 litres of water a day too, plus tea etc.

You are well travelled then! I think I will settle here for a bit too, we shall see!

Yeah, it seems I can't quite settle, not sure where I want to be! Well, come to think of it, I'd be in San Francisco or Italy if funds extended, more for the list..one of these days perhaps! You've moved about a bit yourself then? Yep, having a burst of motivation at the moment..for once! I'm...

Oh, actually, I'm only from just outside Glasgow, although I'd been living in England for a bit. Ha ha..the way it was sounding you would think I was from somewhere far flung or exotic or something! Then Murrayfield lessons will definitely go on the list, although I reckon it would be safer for...

I don't know the area that brilliantly yet, but so far so good. You actually just inspired me to have another wee look at skating lessons in the area. I just noticed Murrayfield Ice Rink do lessons on Sundays too...so that's another option for future. Love the idea of skating. Now I just have to...

Well, I don't reckon I would even have the energy for 6 minutes of skating at the moment...but one of these days...I hope! As for slinky sequinned outfits...the very idea of me in one of those EVER is something I wouldn't wish on anyone! Yes, from Edinburgh, Morningside, although not lived here...

Ah, thanks very much. I didn't realise they came in different sizes. I will hit Asda next week and get the right ones. Cheers.

Reading up, it sounds like I have maybe bought the wrong bars to try. Could anyone possibly advise please? I bought Biggest Loser Choc Nut ones, they came in a pack of 4 and were £3.99 per box. Are they okay, or are the individual ones mentioned maybe different? Thanks very much.

Well done on your losses, 10lbs in two weeks seems great going to me. Skating sounds brilliant. I've been looking into skating lessons recently, but it'll need to be one for when I've lost a good amount of weight. Don't think I could even stand up on them at the moment, never mind move! Still...

Wow, that's amazing weight loss Dutch. Really inspires me to get back on plan and stick with it, even though my losses were very low to start with. Thanks.

Hi Cam, Thanks very much for that. I definitely don't think I would be up to Arthur's Seat....a walk to the end of the road leaves me practically needing oxygen...but one of these days, I hope!

Hi Cam, I just noticed your post and I am pretty new to Exante. I also noticed you are in Edinburgh, like myself. This is a bit off topic, so hope it is okay to ask on the forum? But I have recently moved here and haven't yet got the lay of the land. Wondered if you happened to know any good...

Thanks for the welcomes and advice. I will stick with it and avoid the scales for a couple for a couple of weeks and hope for the best. Good to know it can take other people a bit of time to get the losses showing, makes me feel hopeful it might actually work in the end! Thanks.

Thanks Carly82. Truthfully, I haven't really been anywhere near a diet for night on ten years so I honestly don't know! I remember when I was young being able to put on and lose weight very quickly, so I was kinda hoping it might be the same now. I'm trying to tell myself it is temporary and...

Hi Cybill, Thanks for your reply and welcome, and congrats on doing such a great job with your weight loss! Ah, lots to lose sadly, 6.5 stone (at the least). Drinking lots of water and I will stick in there for a while yet and keep my fingers crossed.

Hi everyone, Been reading the forum and just joined up, finding this forum very inspirational! I just wondered if anyone had ever struggled to lose much on exante (bit of an odd question, I know!). I'm just asking as I did four weeks on it a few weeks ago and gave up:o. I'd only lost 3 pounds...