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Hi Paul, give yourself a chance man. 5lbs is a great result for Week 1. This programme does work, depending on how lucky you are, better for some. Take it week by week, day by day and the weight will come off. Don't expect too much and then you won't be disappointed. All the best for Week 2...

Jeez Shivie, that's JUST AWESOME!!! Delighted for you girl. You are one determined woman. Enjoy every minute of that holiday because you earned it the hard way. Worry about the pounds when you get back, you've proved you're in control of that now! Bon Voyage, Conor x

It looks the business Andy. Any chance you could ask your good lady what quantity of each spice she uses as we are fond of our spices in this house, and I'd like to try your version first before tweeking it. Many thanks, Conor

SM, that's an awesome result! You certainly are living proof that if you stick to plan that the weight does come off and the tape measure tells the true story! Conor x PS That trampoline has certainly paid for itself ;)

Well done Andy on another marvelous weight-loss. A drop like that is the perfect start to the week-end! Conor

Hi BB, just caught up on your travails since your return from your exotic holiday. You're in the right place, tucked up under the duvet. I really enjoyed reading about your efforts to get back on the wagon, but like myself, life keeps getting in the way. Worry not a jot, take out some of your...

Hi BB, good to hear from you. That's my kind woman, you had to work really hard at enjoying yourself to put on a stone! :cool: I like your STYLE ;) You were dead right, you don't go on the holiday of a lifetime to loose weight. You must have so many brilliant memories from that trip, good for...

Thanks SM, lovely to hear from you. Yep, I'm back to it in earnest to-day, S & S and exercise. Bit of a shock to the system, but as the Magic Wand approach didn't work,:rolleyes: I'll have to resort to hard graft as usual! Dear God woman, jogging on a trampoline, that sounds like torture... at...

Thanks Shivie, positive as always!!! As you wouldn't put a ladder out this morning, I hit the gym, 2 sessions on the powerplate, cycle, rower & cross trainer. 40 mins circuit - no break to keep the heart rate up. Hopped on scales, (liked what I saw) so it's Hell for leather until I get two stone...

another TWO have bitten the dust overnight!!!! I don't know what gymnastics you were up to last night Shivie, but I hope you enjoyed shedding those 2 pounds!!!:D:D:D Keep it up! ;) Conor x

Well folks, I've returned to MM after a great 2 week family holiday. The first week went better than the first getting in formal exercise and being vigilant lo-carbing, plus, as we decided against getting a car, we walked everywhere, which lead to some nice chats. The weather was even hotter...

Good morning Elaine, just caught up on your diary and I think you are doing fab! You're disappointed with a weight loss of 10lbs over the past 4 weeks, I'd give ANYTHING for that result! Go keep on keeping on...you are heading down the right path for you and have made a lot of lifestyle...

Good girl Shivie, another pound bites the dust! Best of luck with the week ahead. Whatever the scales say on Sept 1st, make sure you enjoy your holiday down time to the max. Conor x

Yeah Shivie, I thought you'd like the Kerrygold reference, you coming from the heartland of horsie country and all that. Step away from those sausages lady, their the Devils balls of FAT!!! (I love 'em) :cool: Good for you dropping a clothes size, always a great buzz. I can feel slimmer in some...

Congrats Anthony & Mrs A, excellent achievements Week 1 & 2 and on holiday, you are well on your way! And excellent choice joining here as members have done it all before you and are all too eager to advise & support you on your weight loss journey. Slán go foill, Conor

Hi Shivie, doing an upgrade on son's laptop this morning, so just catching up on MM, and good for you, 1 pound down ( never mind the complicated girlie Maths ;) ), so cheer yourself up, go into M&S and pick up a pound of Kerrygold butter, and enjoy the warm glow of that achievement of having...

Hi Lea, sorry to hear you are going through the wars with your GP's sec & back pain. I thought I'd come on here with a little unexpected Good News. Inspired by the successes YOU enjoyed on your recent hols, I decided to pack my hiking shoes and daily I have been going for a hike which takes...

Just had a chance to catch up on some of the diaries on here. As I always believed, this dieting/exercise lark is sooo much easier in a sunny climate, while on holiday. I am enjoying being in control of what my family are eating & have all day to exercise while on holiday without the demands of...

Shivie, it's your thread, you moan all you like!!! The rest of the time you're spreading seeds of happiness and support on here, so the odd whinge isn't even noticed. With two teenage boys and myself in this family, we have enough hormones & mood swings to keep the flak flying, believe me...

I wish!!! Lol. Once I won't be hauling along a 20 stone lardarse, I'll be happy x

Hi SM, just caught up on your thread. Your losses have been amazing!!! 2 stone in eight weeks, that's just fantastic. The weather in La Zenia is over 40C (102F) every day, so pack lightly It sure feels good to feel the sun on my skin after the p*xy summer we've had in Ireland! Continued...

Go for it SM, whatever it takes to get you out there putting one foot in front of the other. Purchase quality footwear and as importantly proper athletic socks. They are an excellent investment. Then, start slowly and build it up. I just love walking/hiking out in the sun. My ultimate goal is to...

Just back after another 2 hour hike. Swim, then Dinner. Life is good, Conor x

Thank you for all your kind words, support & good wishes Conor x

Greetings fellow MM's, from a sun soaked La Zenia, Spain. It was 40 degrees Celcius (102 Farenheit) at 4.30 pm yesterday, and I think to-days even hotter! Well, I havent been 100% carb free, but I took a tip from a certain Bride to Be on here, and am walking & swimming every day and am really...

Hi Shivie, Greetings from La Zenia, Spain. Here with my boys since Wed last, just now spotted MM app on iPhone. That was a thundering success for you last week. Fantastic! Best of luck for Week 4. You'll blitz those 7lbs girl Best Wishes, Conor x PS Brill news about Katie...

Hi Shivie, Brilliant news on the 3lbs loss. Thanks for dropping by. Hope you had a good Bank Holiday week end. Keep smiling, Conor x

Claire, You're doing great, give yourself credit. Hope your little man is enjoying a speedy recovery. Conor x

Hi Lea, I just caught up on your diary, and I just wanted to congratulate you on an awesome achievement. Best of luck with the countdown to your wedding. Your fiancee is a very lucky fella! Conor x

Hi BB. Well overall, I guess I'm doing fine. Life has yet got in the way of my headlong weight loss, but I will have to just accept it and move on. If I can't be 100% true to the packs etc, I do try to maintain 100% carb free, and stick to protein meals with loads of approved veggies. I have...

Hi Amber, Thanks for dropping by, Yep, I just hopped on them after a Jacuzzi, but I will wait until the morning for the official weigh-in.;) Hope you are enjoying good successes with S & S. I'll pop on to your thread now for a nosey... Best of luck, Conor x

Hi Shivie, Good to hear from another Celtic Warrior in the Battle of the Bulge! Nope, I haven't started any supplements. I've given up dairy, carbs and cut wayyyy down on the alcohol. I plan to keep as close to the basics of S & S as possible, but we need the family break most of all. I plan on...

You're a brave lady Claire! Wonderful news to hear you are a united family once more and that your little man is over the worst of that unpleasant dose. Enjoy your family to-night and the diet can resume when you are good and ready. All the best, Conor

Hi Darcy, great to hear that life is returning to normal again after all the upset. I am certain with your iron willpower that those extra pounds will be passengers for a very short journey. Best wishes, Conor x

Hi Alex, loved your post about fitting on the new dress & you being delighted with your current body shape & image. It's great that you took time to appreciate what you have achieved in a relatively short time. You have added YEARS to both yours & The Man's lives. So don't stress over a few...

Good woman Ali, another loss this week, and on Nights too. Well done!!! I don't know is it the humidity or what but no one seems to be reporting big losses this week, myself included! Hopefully we'll all have fantastic successes next week ( I wish) Best of luck, Conor x

Thanks Ali. And now for Dads results! I was 100% yesterday! Hopped on the scales this morning, 277.5. Not all I'd hoped for, but it's heading in the right direction! Incredibly, I've another 11lbs to loose to get to Obese. I'm determined to achieve that by the time we go on holiday this day...

I've been there, can't sleep, so I'd have a milky coffee and munch my way through the contents of my biscuit jar. :rolleyes: I'm sure you'll be back in K in no time. That Badge of Achievement looks mighty impressive in your signature, the first of many! Regards, Conor

Well. I have good and bad to report. I have stuck rigidly to the packs and shakes plus veggies, no carbs, no dairy. However..... my son achieved 2nd place out of 100 golfers playing in the Presidents Prize at our Golf Club yesterday, so proud Dad bought a few bevvies for his mentors & had a few...

i had some jaffa cakes, a creme egg, a dime, some mccoys and some chilli nut mix Ah Jeez Claire, did you hold up a Corner shop??? :D:D:D I hope you enjoyed every crumb ;) Conor

Good morning, . Well I have been hopping on my digital a fair bit recently, and some of the readings were way off, plus it was eating batteries. So I invested in a shiny new digital scales which will record my weight accurately from now on. Even though my old scales indicated I...

Well done Sarah, that's the equivalent of 3 bags of sugar! Very impressed with the Calorie Counting also. Seems like you're well on your way! Conor x

Good thinking! Give yourself a chance to get over last night. Lucky lassie to have BF who's prepared to cook on a Sunday :D

The best tip of the lot is to drink at least 3 litres of water every day, ( especially after a night on the town), they say the more you drink (water), the more you Shrink! Get yourself some Coke Zero too, it's allowed. You're allowed 200g of certain veg, so stock up on green peppers, green...

I'm delighted to report that Panther is almost fully recovered from her recent op. She is lying on the duvet having a Sunday morning snooze.

Thanks SM, and continued success to you on your journey. Conor x

Best of luck SM, you will blitz your Target easily by then! Great advice and support on here. Conor x

Well done, you're doing great, Remember, drink loads of water and some Coke Zero allowed, Check the Stickies on here for a wealth of info to help you as you get into Ketosis. Read some of the threads of the rest of us on here and see what works for us. Best of luck, Conor

HI SM, Yes, I have read that observation before, but sadly, this male seems to be bucking that trend. I have only seen very modest weight loss this week, especially as I am still tee-total. Previously, I would have enjoyed 7lb weight loss by just giving up the booze. Maybe, when I am...

Thanks Ali & BB, Small steps breaking the bad habits of a lifetime. Not 100% to-day, but still booze-free. Doing well on the water & remaining dairy-free. Hope other S & S'ers are doing good, Regards, Conor

Thank you Happy Holidays. She is still resting. I got her some treats earlier, but she is showing little interest in her new treats. Time heals all wounds, I suppose

I can't believe I am writing this... but I just spotted this Section, so here goes... My son's teacher announced that several kittens were going for a very long swim, if she could not find homes for them. Instantly my son stuck up his hand, and lo we had a cat. The deal was that the cat had to...

Mixed successes...mustn't grumble.;) Tomorrow's another day...:rolleyes: Nite, Conor x

Fantastic loss Ali, 3 lbs is great, you are well on your way to your final goal. Good luck this week, Conor

Quick Update - Yesterday was another 100%. Even did Designated Driver for my brothers. It's been well over 12 months since just the three of us met for beers and to catch up. To my pride and not a little amazement, I managed to stay on the water all night, must have drank about 10 pints of the...

Congrats Claire on a fantastic Week 2 weight loss... that's ace for a week 2 loss... You're rocking girl!!! Glad you treated yourself to a Night Out...well deserved. Conor

I hope so. Of all our rugby trips, the trips to Edinburgh are my favorite. Any time we visit Scotland, we always come away with a Good News story. Thanks again, Conor

Well here I sit just after nibbling my half bar and getting down a cup of black coffee. normally this time of night I'd have polished off maybe a half dozen cans of Guinness, so I guess that's an improvement. Must admit, I didn't miss it. I have a BBQ coming up next week-end, and it will be a...

Hi Claire, Thanks for popping by. Yours was one of the threads that I read before starting S & S. I love that caustic Scottish wit. Looking forward to next March, Ireland v Scotland in Edinburgh. I'll have my hollow legs ready for that trip...:D Best wishes, Conor

Hi Russian Doll, just reporting in, I finally took my first tentative steps on the S & S path to-day, and am enjoying it very much. Very early days, but it's a start. Looks like your morale took a bit of a beating towards the end of last week. I hope you were able to find...

Well as we approach the end of Day 1, I am glad to report, I'm very happy so far. I am working from home to-day, so I could devote a certain amount of time to it. I started the day with Psyllium Husks. I had a cup of Bouillon around noon. I had taken almost 2 litres of water by mid afternoon...

Thanks BB, Started to-day on schedule and have really enjoyed it so far. Delighted to hear it is such a success for you, very impressive results! Conor

Thank you lovely ladies. Yes, I have all my ducks in a row for a fresh start on Monday morning (I have my brothers birthday party to-morrow, looking forward to it as we haven't had a lot to celebrate about lately!) So no more procrastinating, Monday is D-Day. I am still reading threads on here...

Greetings fellow Minis, Conor here hoping I've finally found my miracle cure! I have been on this site for over 12 months, and the people on here have been some of the kindest & honest folk I have had the privilage to get to know, and count among my friends. We all have a common purpose, to shed...

Good woman RussianDoll, you amazed me a year ago and I am still in awe of your ability to keep going against all odds! With a dogged determination like that, you are certain to succeed. How you can find time to eat or prepare proper meals is beyond my comprehension. At least you have not...

Hi RussianDoll, Good to see you're still fighting the good fight ( the Battle of the Bulge!). :D I placed my order for a months supply of S&S to-day so you'll have to suffer my belly aching in every sense of the word for the next 4 weeks :rolleyes: I just read your thread...

Hi Abi, Sexy Siren indeed!!! Crikey, you're melting away girl... I just caught up on your thread, and you're considering loosing another 2 stone??? Goodness, do you really have it to loose??? Yep, I have started back with the Wallpaper paste first thing, it's like I never left! Sadly...

Ah Giggles, don't be shy! ;) You have done so well, take down the tape and you should see dramatic changes in your "vital statistics" after a 2 stone loss. I have my own stored on one on my computers or phone apps somewhere, I'll trip across it one of these days. Yep, we all have our personal...

Hi Alex, Thanks for the words of welcome & wisdom! I am going to catch up on you and (The Man's) successes now. Your photo says it all. ;) Well done, Conor x

Where are the photos??? You should have before, current & after pics posted so we can admire your success to date! Don't be camera shy now... ;)

Hi Gigglepants, Lovely to hear from you hon with your kind words of encouragement. Look at you, you're exactly where I need to get to, 29lbs lighter. You will zap those last few pounds in no time x

Good morning fellow Minis, I am slinking back on here 2 months later and disgusted with the fact that I am now the heaviest I have been at 282lbs. I am doubly disgusted as I have taken up hill walking and have cut way down on the frequency and volume of my alcohol drinking,TO PRATICALLY NIL but...

Proud Daddy moments indeed, Dawnybabes, definitely to be treasured. At the other end of the spectrum, I spent the past two days getting my parents re-instated in their family home, along with a Live-in Carer and additional Home Help which will re-establish their independent living going...

Hi Ladies, I haven't sucummed to the easy life just yet.. I have had a very enjoyable family Bank Holiday weekend. I had the privilege of watching my youngest son come third in an All Ireland Archery competition, and this afternoon, I saw him play his first game of golf at a local prestigious...

Ah here ladies, STEADY ON!!!! By the way, the instructor I have in mind is fe-male :D:D:D Another incentive for me to turn up regularily, God help the poor woman!

Hi Namaste, I really enjoyed reading your diary. Congrats on such self control at your friends party, water & greens...hope you enjoyed the ice cream... a little of whatever you fancy, eh. Congrats on your successes to date. Conor

Hi ladies, well I have spent the evening visiting local Leisure Centres and there seems to be surprising little leisure involved. I saw a Zumba class, all ladies of course, and a cycle spinning class which looked equally vigorous. The most exclusive club have offered to throw in a 6 week...

Hi Alex, just catching up. Amazing weight loss again, and your just hitting those targets one after the other. Hope you & The Man enjoyed your week-end together and celebrated in style, that's what you'll remember not a number on a scales! If a few pounds have slipped back on , you both have the...

Good luck on Nights Ali, they're tough. Hope you get a chance to while away a little time on MM's and catch up on all this massive weight loss that's going on all around us! Kind regards, Conor

Hi Darcy, speaking of virtuous, I see you are 32 days, .... I was going to say Clear & sober, but in your case Food Free!!! Well done, well done, well done! Glad the attic is coming along nicely, one less item on your To-Do List. Hope you're enjoying your evening. Conor

Hi ladies, just catching up. I am delighted to see you agree with me, exercise has its rewards, like lolling around in the Jacuzzi, Steam Room & Sauna. Plus it has classes, Zumba, boxercise, etc which I can attend without making a show of myself or my son & his friends. Maybe when I'm slimmer &...

Good morning Darcy, Here's to another month of this madness!!! :D:D:D I'm lying in bed, listening to the rain hopping of my rooflights and am wondering what I can do differently that will boost my meagre weight loss??? I had a STS last week, which, allowing for everything, wasn't too bad...

Hi Darcy, like your other supporters on here, I was hoping for a whoosh for you this week...Yet another pound, you are a mighty woman to persist. You're right of course, you have found a system that works for you and you're sticking to your guns. Proper order. Slow and steady wins the race...

Thanks Gigglepants, whatever way you're making it is certainly paying off for you. Thanks for taking the trouble to post your suggestion, its certainly worth a try. X

Well done NT, you weren't tempted to go for a swim then??? ;) Conor

Great result on the 5lbs, bet all that exercise with the little one will help too! Hope you have a better night to-night... keep drinking the water ;) Conor

Now , now, we'll have none of that talk young lady, with your beaming smile and hour glass figure you'll be the toast of Bristol... remember you said 2012 was going to be your year, and so far it has... well finding Mr Right might be another item to add to your To-Do List for 2012... no bother...

Yep Darcy, hope you have a pound shedding day! Best Wishes, Conor

Good morning Lanarkwitch, thank you for popping in, you are most welcome any time. Thank you for your lengthy and valuable contribution. Very interesting about your hubby on Low Carb and still able to enjoy modest spirits intake. Likewise, you felt that your recent drinkies actually boosted your...

Congrats Naomi, on making a start, that's the hardest part. Read loads of threads on here, especially the Stickies at the top. A lot have people have contributed on here to save us from the pitfalls that twarted them, so its all good advice. If you're finding it impossible to get the cold water...

Ah Darcy, another pound, I applaud your steely determination... Hopefully this exercise regime will pay dividends for you. You'd never know, your Man From Atlantis might be waiting for you in the Deep End ... ;)

Hi ladies, thanks for your good wishes & kind condolences. Just home after an interesting couple of days. It was sad to loose a character, his final act of defiance was to sign himself out of hospital to get home to watch the US Masters on TV!!! I hope I have the same moxy in my golden years...

Hi Darcy & Gigglepants, lovely of you ladies to drop by. And yes I do feel positive, I hopped on the dreaded scales this morning to reveal a 7lb loss this week. Thanks Exante and fellow Minis for making this possible. Sadly, I have to head West to-morrow to my Godfathers funeral, so I may be...

GothicLolita, you are welcome on here anytime. You should re-consider your view on starting a thread, you will hear from a wide variety of like minded souls who are experiencing the same weight loss struggles and anxieties that you are. My site name is slightly tongue in cheek, it refers to how...

Hi Belle, I have finally caught up with your thread and read it in total ... it hasn't just been plain sailing for you, but fair play, you dusted yourself off and hopped aboard the wagon again, and you are doing really well. I cannot wait until I have matched the weight loss you have achieved. I...

Hi Ali, I have an A4 sheet on the inside of a kitchen press door highlighting what is allowed and forbidden on this diet and it mentions that "Wine makes a nice ketotonic alcoholic drink as it only has between 1-6 grams of carbs per glass, the sweeter the wine, the greater the carbs..."

Ah look, another little Exante warrior from the Emerald Isle... lovely that you dropped by. Yeah, my lad plays for Greystones, they cannot wait to hop off the Bray lads! The hurling should be interesting this year, I don't know if hubby will be wearing the KK jersey at the All Ireland Final in...

Hi dawnybabes, you are most welcome to my ramblings... Yes, I have that fine vessel on the table here beside me, full of cooling boiling water... Spongebob is my secret weapon in my battle of the Bulge! ;)

Would you not chance a glass of vino, Ali ? I thought I read on the list (sticky) that vino was allowed as well as spirits, but I don't care for spirits, so I plan to have the occasional glass of Merlot with my protein & veggies stir-frys.

Thanks Ali, I sure hope so. I never again want to see 280lbs (20 stone) on a weighing scales! Yep, she has had the full slab to the shoulder for the past 12 weeks, but she broke it in two places and her age is against her, she's doing great besides... this too will pass. The old man is hail and...

Fine-Ali Fab!!!

Greetings Minis, Thanks to all my well wishers. Well I am really and truly back on the wagon. I am drinking my 3lt of water a day, taking my Psyllium Husks and plodding along WS. The boys have embraced the healthier diet also, so that's a major bonus for me. The eldest...

Failte Belle, It's lovely to have another shrinking Mini from the Shamrock Shore. ;) Talk about weather, I had a guy doing work on my roof to-day, and it was glorious sunshine, 20 minutes after he left we had a hail shower!!! Yep, this is my second attempt on here, and no doubt...

Wow Dave, that is some achievement being off the booze for that period of time. Unfortunately, most of my social life involves boozy occasions. It's tough being off it, but I feel the better for it. Like to-night, all my mates are in the pub watching the Leinster v Ulster rugby match, I doubt...

Thanks gigglepants, yep she had a great day, got the plaster off and is feeling like a new woman! Thanks for your kind wishes. Conor

How's it going, Scottydave? I finally tracked down your thread. Hope you have another blistering hot weight loss this week. You'll be in fab shape for the hols in May. Continued success, Conor

Compliments are well deserved as your success was so hard earned. Well done D'arcy, Conor

Well, reporting in on Day 3 - I am drinking at least 3 litres of water a day, and so far so good. I have just had the Tomato & Basil soup, and I have to say it was quiet acceptable, bordering on pleasant! I can definitely confirm that my mind is much clearer, not constantly tired and in a fog...

Conor, you're such an old smoothie!! :D Here, let's not have so much of the OLD thank you very much!!! :cool: What you're dealing with here is an 48 year old man, who WISHES he had the physique of a 21 year old and HAS the maturity of a teenager...No wonder I'm 20 stone weight carrying all...

Good woman Ali, that's the spirit! Conor

Hi Ali, thanks for popping by earlier with a hearty welcome...much appreciated. I have just caught up on your thread and you certainly have been through the ringer these past few months. Congrats on starting Phase 2. The wedding photos are fab, what a change, you look so confident &...

Hi Alex, Jeez, I wouldn't recognize you in your photo... you're a different lady, and sure The Man must only be a shadow of his former self...hehehe I'm kicking myself that I hadn't the moxy to stay with it, I could be a completely different person too. However, I have prevaricated for long...

Good evening folks, and what a lovely surprise to see all your contributions! Thank you one and all for your support and good wishes. It is re-assuring to see so many old friends dropping by and some new ones, I will need all the help I can to shift this lard for once and for all. So far to-day...

Good morning Scottydave, wow, you've set the bar pretty high, 22lbs in 2 weeks, that's amazing! If my maths is correct, our stats are pretty similar, both 6ft 1" tall and around the 20 stone mark. I take it that you're TS to be enjoying those results, whereas I'm considering the WS solution...

Good night fellow Minis, I have decided to give Exante another go. Hopefully I the gumption to stick it this time. Firstly, I need to shed 53lbs to get to Overweight ( that's a frightening statistic!!!) , and I'll decide what I'll do then. On the plus side the...

Hi Darcy, hope you're enjoying your birthday. Sorry if my words made you cry, they were tears of pride! On a lighter note, I never realised a few words from me could turn a woman into a sobbing mess... it goes to explain my (lack of) success with women over the years...:D:D:D Happy Birthday &...

Hi Darcy, I have finally caught up with your amazing successes. Congrats on so many fronts, not least hitting that Big Birthday to-morrow, let me be the first to wish you "Happy Birthday" XXX Your steely determination to make such profound changes and improvements in all facets of...

Good afternoon fellow Minis, It's a glorious sunny spring day here on the East coast of Ireland...plus we have Italy in our sights later at the 6 Nations Rugby, so my mood is very good indeed. ;) I had a sneak peek at the scales, and they are definitely...

Thanks for dropping by. Lucky you to have the rest of the day to yourself....Enjoy. Conor

Thanks Ali, Yes, normal service has been resumed... The mayhem that is llife with two teenage sons! I'm easing into this Exante programme for the forseeable future, that's providing no further turmoil visits my life in 2012! Hope all is well with you. Thanks for dropping by, Conor

Well done on your weight-loss to date. I really enjoyed reading your honest posts. Continued successes, Conor

Good on you Darcy, hope those shiny new scales behave and sends you off on your cruise with a great big grin having shed some more weight. Bon Voyage, have a wonderful trip, Conor

Thanks ladies, Jeez, I'll be eating the hairs off my arms before to-night is over... Back on the psyllium husks to-day too & trying to get the water into (and out of me :D) all day. I'm back on the wagon again...;)

Back on the wagon Hi guys, I'm slinking back on here after an unavoidable delay. :break_diet: I started last Wednesday, so far so good. I see from my stats that I have just put on half a stone since my last visit here on January 5th, so I guess it could be worse. :o Certainly, it feels like a...

Jeez Darcy, you're on fire girl! Brilliant weight loss and all this energy, good for you. Hope the scales reflect your efforts. You're last few posts made me smile, you're a driven woman! Best of luck, Conor

Good woman Ali, you're off & running! Well done with the weight loss this week. Combined with the exercise, the weight should melt off. Best of luck, Conor

Good morning Ali, just thought I'd pop in & say Hi. Just caught up on your diary, hope the pain is gone along with the chocs! Best of luck this week. Chat l8r, Conor

Well done with the 4lbs weight-loss, Darcy, fantastic start to 2012. Hope to re-join this weight-loss journey this week.

Good morning Ali, D-Day has finally arrived......I'm back!!! Sadly, my New Year got off to an unfortunate start. My best friends brother died on January 1st, funeral yesterday, hence the delay in me re-joining the weight-loss journey. But the good news is that from experiencing such a sad...

Well done Darcy for getting back so soon. You'll fly through the weight in 2012. Looking forward to getting back to it soon. Best wishes, Conor

Good woman Ali, stuck right in! Hope to-morrow goes as well for you. I'll soon be back to torment you ;-) Conor

Hi Alex, I'm amazed at the photos. Congrats on a tremendous achievement ( and your man's ). Hoping to join you soon on the Exante train. Best Wishes, Conor

Well done Sarah, Happy Christmas to you and your family, enjoy it to the max and we'll nudge each other along again in 2012 ;-) Conor x

Ah here, what are you like Ali??? Loosing 4lbs Christmas week, is that iron-willed or what??? Congrats on superb weight loss in 2011 & unrivalled willpower. You will be a formidable contender in 2012, I just know it! Well, bring it on in 2012. In the meantime, lets enjoy the silliness and the...

Many Happy Returns Ali. Greetings fellow Minimins, and Yuletide Felicitations to one & all. Delighted to report, that while off the strict regime of Exante for the past couple of weeks, I hopped up on the scales yesterday, to record a 261.5 lbs, that's just 1.5 lbs from my lowest weight ( I...

:birthday: Happy birthday, Sarette, lovely to see all your family are coming round to make a huge fuss of you. You deserve it! Have a wonderful day, Conor

Good morning ladies, yes, all well with me and my crew. My little men are half way through their exams, and I would like to see a bit more commitment from them... ce sera, sera!!!:rolleyes: I am delighted to report that I remained alcohol free for an entire 32 consecutive days. This has been a...

Hello Darcy, great to see you doing so well, sticking grimly 100% to the regieme amidst all the temptations hotel life has to offer, well done. ;) I'd have cut loose on the Mini Bar & the Room Service! :D Hope the scales are kind to you this week, Conor

Well done Lux, you are having great success so far, I'm sure you will have another week. Stay strong, Conor

Good morning Ali, glad to hear you are coming out the far side of your horrid flu. Your resolve has certainly been challenged by your husbands misfortune. I'm sure with you by his side, you will overcome this untimely set back. Congrats on not 'loosing it" by going on a binge of food & drink, as...

Thanks Ali, that list is very helpful. I have it stuck on the inside of a kitchen cabinet door for easy reference. While I've loved seeing the numbers drop on the scales, my little men must come first. They are edgy about the exams, so any chance I can get to ease those nerves, I take it. We...

Thank you Lindopski, I appreciate your support and candour. I have decided to take the less dramatic, more family friendly route of WS for the time being. Previously, when I started my Exante journey, I banished my boys from the Kitchen to the Sitting Room to...

Good girl Ali, you're giving the weight every chance to fall off. If all else fails, grab some psyllium husks to help matters. ;) Best of luck, Conor

Got a new Weight Loss App. The good news is I'm 1kg inside Severely Obese (you don't want to be there), the bad news is I'm 16kg away from the Overweight threshold, so it's all to do. I avoided the temptation to hop on the scales while I'm still struggling to regain Ketosis, however, I had my...

Thanks Sarette, you ladies seem to be made of sterner stuff and can resist the temptations! Hopefully this week will be better for me. Continued success with your endeavours, Kind regards, Conor

Good morning Ali & Alex, the scales caught up to my misdeeds, and while I was pretty good all week end, I did have rice the other night & 2 scoops of mash & gravy with my divine family roast dinner last evening. While I did stray off the Exante straight & narrow, I am proud to report that...

Solid advice there RD, a compromise seems to be the way to go. You seem much more chipper to-day. It seems to be a better order of priorities, good health leading to eventual weight loss rather than the urgency for weight loss at the cost of poor health. Excellent choices so far, continued...

Good morning RD, I hope this finds you rested and revived after the trauma of yesterdays event. I trust you made an appointment to visit your GP and take the opportunity to have bloods taken to ensure all is well. Hopefully, it's just a case of spreading yourself too thin. I also hope family &...

Good woman Darcy, well done on getting straight back on the wagon Conor

I feel your pain Ali ;-)

What an exceptionally kind thing to say. A sincere Thank You for that! No, having teenage boys is no joke. I really appreciated being off the booze last night when my eldest refused on the phone to come home, I jumped into the car and minutes later screeched to a halt beside him & his hard...

Well D-Day has finally arrived, and sad to report a STS. Very disappointing as I was 2lbs down mid-week, but I strayed out of ketosis with the roast lunch Thurs and last night I cooked a Goan Prawn Curry with brown Basmati rice. I payed the price this morning. This is going to be very difficult...

Thanks Ali, no frost damage, just a plumbing part failed, it weakened and finally burst. It was a pressurised system, so gallons escaped in a short time before the emergency plumber & electrician arrived. I think I feel the cold all the more being on the diet, I find it impossible to warm up...

Hi Ali, sadly no. At 1130pm the night before last, I got a phonecall from a tenant 180 miles away to say the house flooded due to a burst pipe. So I was on the road 05.30am yesterday to get there, check it out and meet an assessor. I wouldn't mind but I had only spent about £20,000 on the house...

Well done so far. Why not enjoy your shakes with your black coffees? I make coffee in a 500ml cup up to 3/4 full, then top off with 1/2 a shake for "lattes", or "hot chocolate" scrummy.;) Have a read through some of the Stickies, some great advice on there. Best of luck, Conor

Glad you got the support & credit for all your sacrafices from your colleagues. Well done Ali, Conor

Brilliant losses Alex, continued success to you both. You'll turn some heads at your Company party on Dec 10th. Best wishes, Conor

Evening ladies, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on children, every parents frustration, we so want them to do well, that it hurts when teachers report back that they are not working to their potential. However, you hear such horror stories of self-harm & even worse...

Welcome Aboard Greg, Good to have another man on board to save us getting bullied by all these highly motivated women! :D:D:D Jeez, you are setting yourself a mighty tough target, 8.5 stone in 6 months, allowing for Christmas, Easter & your forthcoming...

Don't you dare, Nurse Rachet!!!:D:D:D I'd sleep with one eye open if I ever end up in your hospital...;) Conor

Hi Ali, glad to hear you're feeling a bit more chipper to-day. Just caught up with your diary. I saw reference to NSV, so I thought I better Google it to discover that it can refer to Non Scalple VASECTOMY!!!! :eek::eek::eek: After the initial shock, I read on to see the other possibility of...

Good night Ali, I took you up on your kind offer to join your Christmas challenge. Here's hoping for great results for all participants. Did you day fire up for you or did you have a chillin day, might as well while you're on leave! Well done with your 3lbs weight loss so far, you are well...

Thanks for the invitation Ali. My target is 240 by Christmas, a loss of a further 20lbs. That will be a loss of 3 1/2 stone from my heaviest earlier this year. Best of luck to all on this challenge, Conor

Good night Ali, all well in this camp. Been busy with meetings all day, then finally my sons Parent Teavher Meeting. I hit the gym after that to relieve some stress! Its a shame when children don't push themselves to a fraction of their potential. It sets up mental barriers that will hold them...

Hope its all worth the effort that you are putting in! Here's wishing you an easier day to-morrow Conor

Good morning Santa Little Helpers, I hopped on the scales this morning & I had blissfully dropped 2lbs! :eek: Anyone who cares to participate in our...

Well done Ali with all the water. I'm guzzling the stuff down all evening, I think I'm on my 4th litre. I've stopped now, if I didn't I might as well bring the duvet into the En Suite and sleep there! Welcome along for the madness Sarette. Hope we all make it, a stone down for Christmas Day...

Welcome Home Darcy, Bet that announcement didn't do the Blood Pressure any good. Well done to the competent flight staff that reacted quickly and got you safely To Gatwick. Hope you have a doddle of a day to-morrow to ease you back to work. Thanks for sharing your...

Thanks Sarette, thanks for the Thanks ;) Yes, I welcome all comers, all those who believe we can do this together, pound by pound, stone by stone. I hope to be here for the long haul, and this journey will be spread over a reasonable number of months to give my mind and body time to adjust my...

Just back after an hour walk with my trusty Boxer. Not the success I had hoped for, on a dark country road, just a flashlight to guide our way, so couldn't build up any pace. Got through it, will leave that route for daylight from now on. Bets of luck minis, Conor

Yep, whip out, we have to crack on, a mere 5 weeks to the day to Christmas day, so a 2lb / week weight loss (allowing for stumbles, nights out etc) should get to our Target. Simples ;) Best of luck, Conor

Thanks for the poem Ali. All solid advice. I had a little roast pork and six stir fried veg...all K friendly. Off now to bring the hound for a walk (or vice versa!). Typical me, I let the daylight get away from me. Not to worry, I have my trusty flashlight! Catch you later, Conor

Ali, you are doing fantastic, and the scales prove it. We all have our reasons for being on here. We are very lucky because everyone on here knows what its like being in our own way because of our excess weight or having to step back and let life pass us by for the same reason. There's a...

Crickey Sarette, that is some achievement, 2 stone gone forever. I'm two pounds away from that milestone since I started dieting earlier this year, and what a difference it has made to my life. Go girl GO!!! Conor

Well done Alex & The Man, you both are a huge inspiration to couples (and singles) everywhere. But tell me, what are you doing to the poor man to have melted 5 stone off him??? :eek::eek::eek: The mind boggles!!! :D:D:D Keep going strong, you are both definitely good for each other ;) Have...

You're darned right Ali, it's fighting talk, so let's see who's HARDCORE!!!:D:D:D Typical me, setting myself up for a fall, you'll prob whoop my tail end! :rolleyes: :8855: Don't mind OH, inside he's delighted for you, just doesn't want to blurt it out ;) Conor

Ah Ali, there you are, thought you had been taken hostage on those long days you nursies seem to enjoy so much! :D Well done avoiding the sweeties (although what sort of a sadist are you married to bringing Indian food & chocs into a house where his OH is on a starvation diet??? :eek:) I've...

I started taking the husks when I started this diet. I was going great guns in the first week, when a nurse friend of mine suggested that I reduce the dose from one heaped tablespoon daily to a teaspoon. I've had no joy with the lower dose, so I'm going back to the original dose,. So in answer...

Ah shucks, Hazel, you're too kind. :rolleyes: (Couldn't find the embarrassed smiley) Delighted to see that you are having steady, consistent losses each week. Looks like you and I are taking the scenic route to the finish line, slow & steady is our motto! ;) Conor

Where are my manners??? I have had the enormous pleasure of updating my Ticker & signature. I am now within 10 BMI points of being Healthy! I couldn't have achieved this success on my own, previous failed attempts proved that! So to all you lovely people who helped and supported me by...

We certainly are, RD, simply AMAZING!!! ;) Well I am delighted to report that the scales have finally behaved. I jumped on them at 7.30 am to see the digits 18.10 smile up at me! Its taken me an extra day, but I've shifted a stone in 15 days! I can't believe it! :cool: I know that weight...

Congrats Ali, fantastic results & stats. You are doing amazilgly well on TS, so keep at it. Conor

Good evening ladies, apologies for my absence, but I had my hands full with my niece. I had their house spic & span when they arrived home, and the little one was soooooo excited to see them, that she jumped up & down, and spontaneously filled her nappy!!! :rolleyes::rolleyes: I felt So...

RD, you are s tough lady, but if you excuse the alalogy, the willing horse gets the load. You have been a homemaker as well as a career person, and all the chores have been left to you. I hope your declaration this morning rang some alarm bells and that your crew start to pull their weight. I...

Hi Hazel, I'm weighing in to-morrow too, any pound lost is a step in the right direction. Some people have spectacular weight losses, the rest of us will have to content ourselves with a pound or two a week. The way I look at it is it's taken me 47 years to put the weight on, it...

WOW, 5lbs off, you are doing amazing! Keep doing what you're doing and you will be at target in no time.

Well done RD on surviving a gruelling week of 2 jobs plus all the unpaid work of being a Mum & housewife. And to have lost weight and stuck to this regieme took supreme efforts. I am trying to introduce a chores roster with my boys but its a dismal failure. I think I've missed the boat on that...

Well done moonbeams & OH, I have changed my dose from 1 heaped tablespoon daily to 1 heaped teaspoon. Certainly much easier take the lower dose. I think it's effectiveness is subjective to get the dosage Just RIght. Glad it worked for you.

Hi nursie, no I;ve been up to my eyes with work and this evening Jr & I are babysitting my two year old niece while her Mum & Dad head away for a night away in a plush hotel. Sticking grimly to my TS, still have to have my bar and another 2 ltr of water before bedtime. Little one gone down...

Well done RD, we are showing identical results this week. Despite my best efforts, all I am showing is 2lbs loss also. Better off than ON! I hope you make some significant "YOU TIME" this week-end ;)

Best of luck to-morrow, RD. I'll see you on here to compare. Conor

Oh dear, moonbeames, that's not great. I struggled getting them down myself to-day.:sigh: I have mine in 500ml of lukewarm water from the kettle and take it one mouthfull at a time. Pity I cant drink Carlsberg as slowly ... :rolleyes:

Thanks Steph, Going to avoid the scales until weigh-in on Saturday morning. Hoping to drop another 2 lbs by then. You're doing smashing,with so much on your plate. Hope your little man recovers soooon! Hope you have a much better night to-night. There's nothing like a...

Thanks a mill, Hazel. You're doing great girl, slow & steady wins the race ;) Conor

That kinda was the impression I got from what I had read also, BakedAlaska. I am taking a heaped tablespoon in about 400mls of water followed by another 400mls of water. I might drop back the amount and instead up the water intake.

RD, don't be so hard on yourself. Kudos on driving past McD's, that took great strength of character. Don't worry too much about WI, give yourself a chance to adjust to your change in lifestyle. Take it day by day, and who knows, the scales might be kind to you on Friday. ;) Conor

Oh Ali, I went through Hell the last 4 days to shed those two pounds! It must have been ketosis related, but there was nothing pleasant about how I felt on Mon & Tues. I felt as ill as a small hospital!!! Just passed my favourite lunch restaurant and I was SOOOOOO tempted to...

FINALLY!!! The scales behaved... 18st 12lbs - a drop of 2lbs after STS for 4 days, at last, it's paying off. ;) I'm not risking coming out of ketosis again after the misery of Monday & Tuesday. I'm going to try and incorpotate a bit of exercise, daily, if nothing else, it's head repairs!:D...

Hi Rd, best of luck juggling all the facets of your busy life. Might I suggest that you prioritise a short list, and prepare yourself for the possibility that you may have to sacrafice one of your priorities, especially for the first week while you aclimatise to the new regieme. I wish you...

lol RD, you can be sure I will... I was sure the scales would have cheered me up this morning, but no, I have STS since Saturday, but I'm determined go remain TS for the rest of the week. I'd love a 4lb lkss to give me a loss of a stone in 2 weeks... Time will tell. Thanks for all the...

Ali, We're living The Dream!!! :D:D:D

Good girl Ali, well done on the swim & mastering a new stroke! I haven't been swimming since loosing the weight, but I couldn't believe the difference in my speed walking to-night, now that I'm carrying 1 and a half stone less of me. My Boxer didn't know what had got into me or where I had...

Oh RD, I feel much much better this evening. I am just back after going for a power walk on the waterfront, accompanied by my trusty Boxer. It was a mild but windy night, and it was just invigorating getting the full blast of the sea breeze to blow all the cobwebs away. The walking is soooo...

FANTASTIC ACHIEVEMENT!!! You have done incredibly well. Best of luck for the rest of your journey Conor

Thanks Ali, I never feel poorly, so I think it might have been a bit of a bug combined with getting back to or fully into ketosis. My youngest is off school the past two days feeling poorly, so that might have something to do with it. Off now for another litre of water. Kind regards, Conor

Hi guys & gals, I've been off the radar for the past 24 hours. The reason is because I had a seriously YUCH day yesterday... I felt really unwell all day, felt I was coming down with a bug, so I made an executive decision to prepare a purely protein meal of chicken, tomato &...

Well done Nursie, glad the week is going so well for you. Conor

Thanks Sarette, I'm on here over 6 months and I never noticed those scales :rolleyes: I'll have a quick peep onto your thread to see how you're doing. had a pretty tough day work wise 7 I'm feeling kinda yuch all day... hope I'm not coming down with a bug

Ah Irishlass, what are you like??? You are putting the rest of us mere mortals to shame! See if you can harness that BUG, you'd make a fortune selling it! :D:D:D

Atomic, you have done so well so far. Just take the three soup/shake & bar & as much water as you can manage (2 - 3 litres) and the weight will come off, don't you worry ;)

Hi atomic, If you read the posts by Russian Doll on this topic, she took them as a supplement while on another VLCD, she shed 10 stone in 10 months! So it certainly should not effect ketosis in any way.

They are credited with aiding digestive transit and thereby preventing/constipation which can be a side effect of a VLCD such as Exante. Check it out on Google. Regards, Conor

Maybabe, well done, that is an AWESOME weight loss and a huge incentive to keep on doing what you're doing. Roll on Week 2. Conor

Yeah, moonbeams, all my secrets are out there :D:D:D Oh, and get a scales that work. Mine aren't co-operating this morning, they tell me I've put on a pound :confused: The curse of the daily weigher!!! :rolleyes: Have a good week y'all, Conor

Hi Ali, Google is your friend. Look up about them there, claimed to be a cure/treatment for IBS. Quiet incredible claims from people who had chronic conditions that the husks certainly made an appreciable difference.

No, No, what you say makes perfect sense. I might give it a go in Week 3. I have started this again for my week 2, so I'll finish that. I was off the husks from Wednesday to Saturday last and I missed them - no action. Took them on Saturday morning & I was back in action. Thanks for all your...

And RD, did no one raise the issue of not taking the husks an hour either side of taking a shake or soup??? They also recommend you take at least one 8oz glass of water for every TEASPOON of husks you have taken, hence I take 1 litre of water after my 500ml water/tablespoon of husks concoction...

Hi Ali, Truthfully, I know nothing about the capsules. However, be careful, the price of these vary greatly, and its like cod liver oil capsules, the dose you get is negligible for big money. Keep an eye on the Total Solutions section, I just started up a thread there. The jury is out...

Hi babyonion, I am facing into Week 2, and it has been the best thing I have done for myself in a long time. Pity I delayed starting it by half heartedly try WW & SW. This is hardcore...but it works. I lost 10lbs (mostly water weight) in Week 1, but others on here are dropping a stone a month or...

Hi All, I am facing into Week 2, and have started taking these, and it has been my experience that they WORK!!! I figured while I was going to be on this "No Food" diet, I might as well avail of a colon cleanse at the same time. I read a bit about these, and figured they'd fit nicely...

Well done Maybabe, you have this sussed!!! Just read back through your diary and you haven't missed a beat. Don't be surprised if the scales AMAZE you in the morning. You deserve huge numbers...You've earned them. Conor

"pass it on" ...very good RussianDoll ...:D:D:D Thanks for the referral. I spotted it before I started this on your thread, but the P & P to Republic of Ireland was too high, so I got a 900g bag from Myprotein, and it does the job just fine. ;) Just as a matter of interest, I take a heaped...

Delighted to report that I just tested my Blood Pressure,and it is at it's best for years, 131/82, the diastolic has always been over 90 for as long as I can remember, another sign that my weight loss is improving my health. Oh yeah & the psyllium husks "kicked in" ;)

Oi, where did the day go??? At 7.10am, I was awoken from my beauty sleep by my eldest sons alarm blaring,:mad: so I unplugged his ipod dock and returned to beddy bye byes. ;) I just woke now and it's 1.40PM !!! :eek::eek::eek: It must be the sign of a clear conscience...

Greetings fellow weight losers. Perhaps someone could help me. I've received notifications that I have received Reputations, however, I have no idea who are my generous benefactors? How do I find out as I'd like to thank them. Thanks in advance, Conor

Pint of Carling............drool :D:D:D

lol Typical old persons home, full to the ceilings of a lifetimes "treasures", clutter to every body else. When she passes on, they will need about 10 skips to empty all the tut out of there. Yes indeed, no expense spared on this diet, I invested an entire 2 euro in the Sponge Bob beaker :D...

I know Mary, I'M A CLASS ACT, "BIG BIRD" DRINKING OUT OF A SPONGE BOB YELLOW BEAKER!!!:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :D:D:D

UPDATE... The money turned up, a neighbour was present when the blind lady left for hospital by ambulance. The neighbour said she would hold the old lady's purse for safe-keeping while she was in hospital. Pity she didn't share that nugget of information with someone else, it would have saved...

Hi Hazel, congratys & well done on your 5lb loss this week. The figure on the scales is one thing, but read back through your previous posts, you are feeling more energised & in control of your life. I got the same feeling this week also & I can tell you it means more than any number on a...

Well done Russiandoll, 3lbs is a great weight loss, you are bang on for a Stone drop per month (4.33 weeks ;)), so whatever you're doing, just stick to your guns and you'll be blitzing those stone markers. It's nice to see the BMI figure dropping also, so every...

Thanks RD, yep, I thought I do was doing my bit by giving the old dear a lift home from hospital... I thought I'd be home by 10.30am. I hadn't planned on spending the entire day on a Treasure Hunt to find her purse!!! I feel really sorry for her, she lived with her younger sister, but she died...

Thanks Sarette, not as good as yours though... jeez you must have wired your jaws shut to loose 12lbs!!! Well done, and a further 10lbs over the following 3 weeks...brilliant, I'd be thrilled with that, I'm giving myself until Christmas to shift the next 18lbs. Best of luck & thanks for...

Thank you Russiandoll, yeah, all went until to-day...I got roped into collecting a blind lady neighbour from hospital this morning, that took up most my morning, then her carer took over. Minutes later I had the Carer on the phone, the poor dear thought her money was stolen, so minutes later I...

Well done Nursetubs, it must have been all that knitting that burned off those extra calories ;) I'm working out of a 2ltr bottle, and it amazes me how quickly I get through it.

Sincere apologies Nursetubs, I am just home after collecting a neighbour from hospital. The verdict is in.... The Weight loss for Week 1 is..... an INCREDIBLE 10 LBS!!!! :eek::eek::eek: I could not believe my eyes this morning, especially as I was away from my trusty digital scales for the...

Hi Nursetubs, Finally, I'm Home Sweet Home, tired after 3 tough days work, but I feel that the folks enjoyed the visit & can enjoy the fact that the house has been cleaned like when they were at their fittest. I try to get down to them most weeks, but its not always easy. Yeah...

Ah NT, you should have put the two fingers of Kit Kat in the shape of the Harvey Smith salute! Hehehe I hope you enjoyed them, take it as your weekend treat, and you were only removing the temptation out of someone else's way. Perhaps it was as a result of over exposure to Outlaw, so all is...

Rd, I think you're mighty! You have travelled really tough path and made super human efforts to achieve weight loss one agonising pound at a time. I've a feeling in my fluids, my weight loss journey will be similiar to your own, but its taken us all our lives to get to this state, lets give...

FF, good for you girl! That's the spirit! You've cracked it. All those times we turned to junk food for comfort or to reward ourselves, crazy stuff! All we can do is take it hour by hour, day by day. Sure we'll falter from time to time, but with the support of all the wonderful people on here...

Well fellow Minis, I have reached the end of Day 6. Certainly, the past two has been different, being away from my home, where I have all my supports around me. I have still managed to stick to it, although, I don't feel as 'slim' as I did yesterday. I am also away from my trusty scales, so I...

Hi NT, You are bang on right, my Mum could bake for Ireland, signs on her sons! Sadly, she has suffered 2 major strokes and numerous mini strokes, she can just about make a pot of tea. I didn't disclose my Exante journey to the folks, but they have noticed my increase in energy. I...

Hi NT, congrats on doing so well to avoid the lure of the chipper vans, just a bottle of water, eh, steely determination! I had a quick gander at your photo album and the changes you have made are remarkable, not to mention adding years to your life. A true inspiration, Conor

Well done on sticking with it & staying so positive. I picked up boullion in Dunnes but haven't tried it yet. I probably will if the weather turns bad at the weekend. Keep going strong, Conor

Hi Ladies, Lovely to hear from all you lovely ladies. Apologies for the delay in replying, but I am staying with my parents while on business in Galway. To-day was beautiful, like a summers day. I am going back to Salthill beach soon for a walk in the fresh sea air. Did okay, but...

Day 5 - Its almost 1pm and I'm still not hungry... Better get on with my husks & packs. Well I'm just after getting ready for a business appointment and stepped on the scales...I liked what I saw. However, I am away on business for a couple of days, starting this afternoon so that will be a...

Well done Irishlass, you really are flying with this Exante. I hope you continue to enjoy amazing weight losses as well as your retail therapy. Happy shopping, Conor

Well done Ditzen, you seem to be really getting the hang of this diet. Pity you're feeling a bit below par, but maybe that's helping to keep you away from temptation. I have been very lucky because apart from odd cravings, I haven't felt hungry or suffered the dreaded headaches. I'm sure that's...

Well done Nursetubs, congrats on another successful day for you. Thanks for all the encouragement, all badly needed I assure you. Good for you finding your niche with the swimming. I am going to have to find something energetic to do to fulfill the 30 mins daily exercise Exante recommend. I'll...