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I've posted some pics before, but I'm really near my goal now so thought I'd get out the dreaded pic of when I was my absolute biggest, and the latest pic at my slimmest. Hope it is inspiring for some!

Hi laura, sorry for delay. It's taken me since Feb so 4 and abit months. On Cambridge sole source i think most people lose around a stone a month. It's aaaalll about the steps afterwards tho (which I'm doing now and finding tough!!). Good luck! and I'm so pleased that the photos inspired...

I hope this might provide inspiration for anyone considering starting out on Cambridge or any plan really... it's been a long, hard slog, but I am so over the moon and am determined to complete the final hurdle.

This thread is fascinating because people with the same height and weight have totally different clothes sizes!! I've always thought I was heavy on the 'inside' (as well as the outside!!) - I'm 5'7 and at my lowest I was 12.7 stone and I was a 12/14 bottom and 12 top. At my biggest at 18.5 I...

I avoided telling people at 1st out of some sort of embarassment I guess, but found that the more people I told, the more accountable it made me to myself in terms of sticking to the diet. E.g. I told my housemate straight away = made it easier to stick out the 1st week cuz she knew I was doing...

Hellooo please may I jump aboard the boot camp train?! I'm starting tomorrow and weigh on Sundays, but I can post that WI on wednesdays instead? Start weight: 212 Bootcamp goal: 32lbs Bootcamp end weight: 180 - woohoo. Kay x

I agree that it's ambitious - but I'm hoping it's possible because I'd like the same! I have planned that I'll lose 2lbs a week so as not to be disappointed, but secretly I'm hoping for 3lbs some weeks. I'm starting Atkins tomorrow and am going to really go for it with 3 gym sessions a week, so...

Thanks so much for the very helpful replies and encouragement everyone! Just what I need to give me the extra 'oomph' I need to get started. I've made my meal plan for the week, based on the induction rules, and have bought in all the ingredients I need. Perhaps someone could have a quick look...

Hi everyone, I'm considering Atkins and have a few qns that maybe some of you lovely people can answer? How much on average do you lose on Atkins? I know it's different for everyone. I want to be regularly losing 2lbs per week, which I have been able to do in the past by simply counting...

Evening all! I'm feeling quite proud today - I've managed to get through 2 days of cravings without falling of the wagon. Having a very small amount of chicken in the evenings to ward off the cravings, and I feel like I've powered through! Was really tough - looking back, I think I always get...

Wow skinni - well done! Your losses have been consistently amazing :) I'm having a tough day. Been feeling cravings. Not hunger, just a bit of a mental block that's letting the cravings through. So I made a decision to have some cooked chicken tonight - my plan is to have around 200 cals of...

This is a chance to practise reigning yourself back in after a 'blip' - see it as an opportunity. As everyone has said, it is a minor blip that you didn't plan for - that's why you're feeling out of control, cuz it was unplanned. Accept that it happened and accept that you deserve credit for...

I've ordered my housemate to hide them and bring them out on Sunday mornings! Do you have someone who could hide them from you?

Weeeell! I was a bit put out with my 2lbs loss this morning, but I have spent the avo sorting out my room and I found a pair of work trousers and a pair of jeans that I'd put aside a few months ago thinking I'd fit them soon. Aaaaaaaaaaaand... they fit!!! I'm so pleased with the jeans cuz my...

Hi guys, So it's 2lbs lost for me this week. Feeling a bit odd about that - was hoping for 3 a week. But I'm thinking back to when I did LL and I remember I used to lose quite irregularly - like 4 one week then 1 or 2 the next kind of thing. So I was disappointed at first, but now I am CBT-ing...

I think you'll still lose weight - you're still taking in very few calories aren't you? Max. 800 cals a day? So of course you're going to lose weight! you might not lose quite as much as if you'd done 3 packs, but I'll bet money on a good loss anyway. I've been naughty and had more bars this...

Wow Bornagain, curvy, and fayfe, well done on your losses ladies! Great stuff. We really are on our way! I WI tm morning and for the first time, I have no weighed myself for a whole week! The only way this worked was my housemate has hidden them, in her room! She is also my diet buddy so we are...

11lbs!! That's wonderful. I thoroughly recommend the Beck Diet Solution book for those cravings. It uses CBT to teach you strategies to avoid falling off the wagon. It's been so so helpful to me over the last week and a half - I've been using the strategies and I'm feeling totally in control...

Hi Donna. Here's a firm kick!! 1lbs is nothing - you can easily undo that in a day. And then go on to lose loads more! Remember all the reasons you started this diet and tell them to yourself every day until it becomes normal again to NOT snack. You can do this!

Welcome and good luck! It's great you're both doing it - makes life much easier. It's totally worth it.. I'm feeling great already after only 4 weeks. You'll get there!

Evenin' all! How is everyone today? 100%? On track or off the wagon? I'm doing good - another busy day, topped off with a light gym session. So feeling uber-worthy right now! Hope all is well with everyone... xxx

Wayhay Skinni! Amazing results you're having :) What a looooooooooooooooooooooooooong day at school. On the up side, I didn't have time to breathe, let alone feel hungry or think about food! Fab. I've now banished the scales to the back of a cupboard cuz 2 days in a row I've stayed the same and...

See how you go. I carried on going to the gym from Day 1 - I just take it easy on those days I feel a bit wobbly :)

How did the 1st day go Ros? Hope it went well!

Welcome Liz - love your name! I forgot to report my WI guys - officially it's 4lbs off, but if I go by last wknd to this wknd (our 1st week as a team :) ) I've gone from 16.0 to 15.5. I'm soooooo chuffed with that! Takes my overall loss to 13lbs in 4 weeks. Hope everyone is ok today!

Skinniminx - so sorry to hear your job woes. I know what you mean about being at work making it easier - I was on half term last week and am off sick today, and it's much harder when your day isn't full. Maybe make a plan for each day until you find your new job? I'm sure you will stick to the...

Afternoon all. Thought I'd post on here to focus myself before going off to cook up a feast for my guests! BEWARE: FOOD TALK, TURN AWAY NOW IF YOU NEED TO!!! Cuz of the rain, we've decided to grill instead of bbq. I'm sticking to my plan of half a burger and small salad. I'm also whipping up a...

I tend to do WS if I know I have a social engagement - and I plan it in advance to stop me from going off the rails!

Team 1 - Slimply the Best kay_135 -4lbs :) Team 2 - Keto Kats Cybill - STS Team 3 - Mission Slimpossible Everyone else

Amaaazing - if I can lose 3 stone in 3 months I'll be absolutely chuffed! Well done on your fantastic weight loss so far x

Welcome lauryn! I hope your head isn't hurting too much this morning! Good luck with starting tomorrow - removing food from your life will give you that kick out of the habit of over-eating. Remember to start dealing with your eating issues at the same time though - I'm exactly the same and have...

Hi bornagain. I'm not approaching AAM quite yet, but I know exactly what you mean about introducing food. It slightly panics me having been 100% for 6 days to be around food and consider eating any! But you're right - we do have to face food and be able to eat in moderation. I have a tricky...

Beach will be a great distraction for you on day 1! Good luck - although we don't need luck, cuz we have our iron will power!

I don't get the signs of ketosis hun - I'm day 6 of TS (was messing about beforehand with packs, but not TS) and I still feel hungry - apparently in ketosis you don't feel hungry at all. But I am still losing lbs and inches, so must be burning fat. Perhaps some people are in ketosis, but don't...

Well done hun- that's amazing! I'm still trying to get size 18s to fit me everywhere - can't wait to be a 14!!

CLAIRE - i want to say super well done for not letting that 1 slip-up send you veering off course. 1 sandwich and crisps is a slip-up, but the more you slip-up and then able to get back on track, the more likely you'll be able to do that once you're maintaining. Don't berate yourself - instead...

You could make a soup and say you're trying to be good so only having a cuppa soup at lunch?

Isn't that the Simple Solution plan - which is a weight loss plan? I'd say maintaining depends on the individual, but I know for me that if I stick to around 1800 calories and exercise a bit, I stay the same sort of weight. For most women it's 2000cals and more for men to maintain a healthy...

Wow Claire - 4 stone is loads, good job! BF - so great that you're feeling good today. I don't think I'm totally back in ketosis yet, despite it being 5 days at 100% - still tend to feel hungry between packs, and waking up feeling very sapped of energy. But perhaps that's just how it is for me...

Welcome motherof2! There are quite a few people coming over from LL for various reasons. Exante is great - affordable for one thing! And this forum is wonderful - I reckon I'd be well off the wagon without the lovely support on here. G'luck!

Morning all! And welcome to Day 5 of our 10 week TS challenge. What are the plans for today? I'm on half-term (teacher, not student!) and was planning a gym session this morning, but I am still waking up feeling uber-wobbly. Might see if I can manage a light walk later today instead. It is...

*withOUT a weekly group WI!

Hi CP. I haven't switched directly, but I have done LL in the past - a few years ago. From what I remember, the shakes and soups are fairly similar. Perhaps a little less sweet on exante, but that suits my tastes. The thing I don't like is the bars - there are only 2 options and they're very...

It is quite daunting I agree! But also in a way very comforting, because surely if that is all we are going to consume in 1 month, we must be going to lose aLOT... and that's a nice thought. x

Of course Samstar, welcome to the group. I'm going on holiday in 10 weeks too - and desperate to be smaller by then! We WILL be...

Well done fayfe - another 100% day for me too. I even baked today and didn't partake of anything. Feeling very worthy! Even though this diet is hard, I think it gets just a touch easier with each day at 100% that passes. How's everyone else doing today? I hope everyone feels they can share on...

Afternoon all! curvygirlclaire - you absolutely CAN get on top of that part of you that is arguing with you. Take a moment to sit down and write out or think about all the reasons you want to lose weight. From the tiniest things like wearing sleeveless tops, to the big stuff like feeling really...

Hi Jambo - welcome! Re. soups: it's all down to personal taste, but as someone who usually loves soup, I can't stand 'em!! I'm switching to just shakes and bars. Way I see it, if I'm only eating 3 packs a day, I gotta make them packs I like! Other tips: you'll feel a bit crap at first, but...

Mostly water - but I have heard a few people say that they lost cms/inches within the 1st few weeks too, so that MUST be fat burn right? Even if it is just water, it's a bloody good motivation to see the scales go down so much so quick!

inches since saturday - amazing! I'm the same - I'm a scales-aholic and if i see them move up or down it determines my mood! But I'm trying to take measuring as seriously... I mean the idea that you've shrunk by 2 inches since saturday is fantastic - people can't see the scales, but people can...

Thanks guys. Fayfe - an STS is better than a gain! Imagine if you weren't on the diet - where would you be instead?! And then maybe measure yourself to see if you've lost any cms/inches. And THEN come back on here for some support to continue down this road to a smaller you!

Yaaay! I ordered the original bumper pack and am struggling to get through the soups. Feels like a waste of money, but I might have to go straight ahead and order a shakes and bars bumper pack asap! I think my will power will be much better if I can forget about the soups... ew.

10 inches - amaaazing! I'm gunna get the tape measure out now!

Well done Skinni! I'm still going to the gym a few times a week, but taking it nice and easy this week as I get back into ketosis cuz I am defo feeling a bit wobbly. I've had a sneaky peek at the scales guys... gone from 16.0 at the wknd (after an awful few days :S) to 15.8 this morning...

Just tried my 1st Tesco Ultraslim - the choc one. For my tastes, it was soooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better than Exante bars! I've been having the Exante ones once a day because I don't like the soups, and want something other than 3 whole shakes! But I find them verrrry odd - weird texture...

Welcome Cinderlena to our humble group! We've been up and running since Sunday and it's been a wonderful to have so many people motivating each other. You will be miserable NO longer! VLCDs are hard, but it WILL be worth it in the end... at least that's what I keep telling myself! X

Not the best week for me, so I'm really quite happy that the scales didn't go up! Team 1 - Slimply the Best kay_135 -1lb Team 2 - Keto Kats Cybill - 3lbs JennieC - 4lbs Skinniminx - 3lbs *JenJen* - 5lbs Team 3 - Mission Slimpossible Everyone else Bellerine - 2lbs

I've been messing about with Exante for the past 2 weeks, but am on day 3 of TS and I find myself feeling very weak and wobbly in the mornings when I wake up... I don't feel hungry (that comes later in the day), but most definitely a bit wobbly. I used to go the gym in the morning, but I'm...

I'm planning on doing a similar thing - Exante for 10 weeks to holiday, then move onto my own low-carb, low-cal diet to shift the remaining stone or so after my holiday. I think the key is to not just switch straight to a low-cal programme like WW or SW, cuz that could well be high-carb -...

Add in strugglingtobeperfect and that's our current group: kay_135 skinniminx fayfe curvygirlclaire bornagain Lizziewill Bridebaker Miss-G bluefox2 Kazz2011 Dazza121 strugglingtobeperfect Wow! Never thought so many would be interested - it's fantastic. The very thought of you guys helped me...

I haven't actually told anyone I'm doing this! I did LL a few years ago and lost lots but then have put it all back on, so my family and friends are of the opinion VLCDs aren't good. I thought that too, but I also have started to deal with my food and self-esteem issues with CBT, and want to...

Well done hun! That really is an achievement, good on ya.

Welcome! My 1 piece of advice for the next few days: drink LOTS of water. And by lots, I mean LOTS!

Wow ladies, what a day! What an amazing feeling to be in size 14s - I'm verrrrry much looking forward to the day - if my calculations are correct, and my body hasn't changed it's natural shape too much, I'll be a size 14 in around about 10 weeks! Yay! I had a sneaky peek at the scales this morn...

Afternoon all - how are we all faring today? I'm currently struggling through my lunchtime soup - I'm not a fan! But I'm just trying to see it as fuel that my body needs and nothing more. 100% yesterday and so far today - and will be for the next 10 weeks! Positive thinking ladies... x

Amazing bornagain! Oh to be a size 12... I will get there! I went to the cinema last minute to see Hangover 2 - was hilaarious. And I didn't eat a thing - just had half an exante bar and my trusty bottle of water. I felt rather smug! So that's officially 1st day of total TS after messing around...

Sounds like we're all doing well today - good going guys! I've been spending a bit of time on me: went shopping and bought one of those lovely Moleskine notebooks from Paperchase, with the aim of writing about my weight loss. I've started by mapping out my mini-goals and writing down some...

Go for it Claire! I've been meaning to try Zumba as I love dancing... p'raps I'll look into it. Right, I'm off to clean and tidy and do washing, all to a very loud soundtrack. Speak later ladies! x

Thanks guys! I'm going to the gym, so think I'll give Shred a miss, but the Beck book sounds like a good buy for me. I'm gunna go on amazon right now!

I like the shakes too - although, weirdly, the choc one is a bit yuk for me! I'm not a fan of the soups, but I force them down. The only one I simply cannot get down is the tomato and basil. I've tried so hard, but I just can't! And I'm not even a fussy eater!

Ros you'll get there! One day very soon someone at work will comment and you'll feel wonderful. But even before that, you know you've lost weight and you know you feel better - that's the main thing. Sounds like your friend might have realised that you are really serious about this and might be...

I've very slowly built up to 20 mins on the X-trainer... 4 weeks ago i HATED that thing and could barely do 5 mins! I love it now - the calories just drop off.

Miss-G, I need educating! I've seen this Shred and Beck book mentioned all over here, but am yet to investigate either properly. I'm considering buying the Beck book- is it worth it? Plus Amazon have 2 versions, the standard book and a workbook. Which one should I get? And Shred.. is this an...

Holidays are such a good motivation - I'm going away in 10 weeks and that is soooooooooooooooo soon!!! We CAN get there!

Wow! I'm so pleased this thread has attracted so many ppl. I must say that the idea of this thread and you lovely people has already helped me stay on track today... and it's only 12.30!!! So I reckon we should just use this as a motivational thread, a way to keep us from turning to food. I am...

hun, it happens to the best of us. i've really been struggling these past few days too, but we can get back on track. go over to my 10 wk on TS thread in the TS forum - a bunch of us are trying to support each other to stay on TS for 10 weeks. come join us for some moral support - god knows we...

I'm so pleased I made the thread too Claire! I need a major kick up the backside to get going properly with this diet. We just have to keep sharing with each other - and we can help each other if we are feeling low or weak. I find evenings are my real weak point - so busy during the day that it...

Oooh strappy top/dress - I've NEVER been able to carry that off! I'd also like to wear a swimming costume and not feel quite so self-conscious. I'm realistic - in 10 weeks I still won't be 100% happy with the bikini-body! But I'll be much happier. I'd also like to do my holiday shop without...

Hi Claire and welcome! Every goal is an important one I reckon! Here's to being 2 stone lighter in 10 weeks! k x

Hi fayfe! I'm so happy there's a few of us on the 10 week challenge - i think it will help me so much to come on here daily and update each other on our progress. Where are you going on holiday? Looks like we have a similar amount to lose too :) Let's talk motivation girls! So... how about what...

Hey Skinni! Thanks for joining me. You have way less to lose than me - I'm starting with 2 stone in 10 weeks, then gonna reassess the situation and decide how to lose a bit more. But let's be 10 week buddies! I WI on wednesdays and am expecting an STS this week cuz of a few bad days, but am back...

I'm aiming for my holiday in August, which is only TEN WEEKS AWAY AAAAAH. So it's a stone for me! Cybill - 14lbs Dawn - 14lbs Sarahj79 - 14lbs Eatpraylove - 14lbs scarymovie -16lbs TT Tessie - 13lbs strugglingtobeperfect - 13 / 14lbs Skinniminx - 14lbs Starsy - 14lb Kay_135 - 14lbs

Hi all - I started my Exante journey 2.5 weeks ago and to be honest, I've struggled with my will power. But I have a deadline that is making me get back on that wagon! In 10 weeks I'm going to holiday to Croatia and I am truly DESPERATE to lose 2 stone by then. Do we think that is...

I'm off to Croatia in August and then Estonia in October - if all goes to plan (which it will!) I'll have been at goal for a month or so when I go to Estonia. YAAAY!

Happy Wednesday! I only lost 2lbs this week, but I had 2 social occasions involving alcohol & food... :( but I'm proud of myself for getting straight back on the wagon and not giving up as usual. Yay us!

Evening all! I've seen a few ppl on here mention this Beck book and how it's been useful to them. I've looked it up on amazon and found a standard book and a 6 week 'workbook'. Which one should I get? Hope we are well this fine evening. I went to the gym after work and for the 1st time in 2...

Team 1 - Slimply the Best Belle - 6lbs kay_135 -2lbs Team 2 - Keto-Kats Cybill - 1lb Skinniminx - 4lb *jenjen* - 3lbs Team 3 - Mission Slimpossible Princess_Ames - 11lb

ok guys. i ate some chicken tonight - not alot at all - around about the same cals as a pack. i'm ok with that cuz i'm doing a mix of TS and WS. but right now i'm hungry and i'm feeling like eating. the weird thing is, i know i won't eat tonight, cuz i'm weighing in tomorrow, but my WI day is a...

I'm feeling reeeally hungry this eve. Not craving-hungry - actual hungry! I've had my packs and drunk aLOT of water. I don't feel like I'm gunna fall off the wagon - but peeps, just tell me it's all in my head!

Tell you what, it shows 100 times more strength and determination to fall off the wagon and then get back on, than to fall off and not get back on! I've done the same twice since I started almost 2 weeks ago - but I'm still 7lbs less than when I started. Let's. Think. Positive!

Woop woop! Well done you. I resisted today too: we had a department meeting after school and I managed to resist doritos & dip, breadsticks, cheese straws - plus prosecco for someone's bday! Oh and at break there were bloody cakes in the bloody staffroom for another bday - you know what, no...

Do you mean quite severe cramping in the calves? I wake up with it sometimes. It's due to dehydration - it's common after drinking alcohol too! My problem is I try not to drink too much water after 8pm so I'm not going to the loo all night, but the upshot is I get these cramps sometimes. Hope...

Some fantastic posts here - each and every reason resounds with me. Let me try to add a few: to not feel like a total fraud in most high street clothes shops - just once I'd love to actually buy something from somewhere like Topshop! to walk down the street and accept those admiring glances -...

Hi guys, I'm considering switching to WS, or trying a combo of TS and WS - partly do factor in the social life, and partly cuz I don't want to do TS and lapse (which I have today.) So, any WS-ers out there who can fill me in on the way it works? 2 packs plus a high protein meal? Are we...

Hey - I'm at the end of week 1 too and WI on Weds, so can I join in?! Firstly, what AMAZING losses - I mean, 17lbs?!?! Simply incredible. I'm down 7lbs - add me to the list! Kay

Hi all - I'm a recent addition too :) I've managed a loss of 7lbs for the team this week! It's my 1st week. Am chuffed with the loss, but have gone off diet a bit too much today :( need to make SURE i get back on the wagon tomorrow. I did go to the gym to try and limit the damage. I've been...

Team 1 - Slimply the Best kay_135 -7lbs! Team 2 - Keto-Kats Cybill - STS (oh well, could have been a lot worse!) Helen -1lb (STS last wk -am doing refeed with 13 lbs to go to 6stone) *jenjen* -6lbs JennieC - 4lbs (wooohooooo! :D) Team 3 - Mission Slimpossible illdoitforaslongasican -...

Hi Lozza! It really helped me to sit down beforehand and really decide what I was going to do. If I'd just said to myself 'I'll try to be good but I might just eat a bit etc' then I'd probably have gone to town on the food! But having told myself what I was allowing myself really helped. Good...

Hi all! I'm on Day 5 of Exante. It was my birthday on Friday so have been faced with multiple challenges in terms of food! I decided beforehand what I was going to do: on Friday my colleagues put on a little lunch for me so I ate then. In the evening I managed to not revert to type and scoff...

...I am seriously hungry :( I can handle hunger, but having stomach rumbling as going to bed is not fun. I feel positive and like I won't be tempted, but I just want ketosis to kick in so I don't feel hungry! That's my moan over!

Ha! At least I'm not alone... Shona - I'm nearing the end of day 2 now and doing ok. I'd say I'm not in ketosis cuz I'm still feeling hunger pangs, but I don't feel light headed or ill so that's good. You've lost loooads - well done!

I can't stop getting on my scales!! Help me!! I usually weigh myself every few days to keep check, but since I started yesterday, I'm bloody obsessed with seeing the numbers. Makes NO sense as i know full well I should weigh at the same time each day etc etc... plus how AMAZING would it be if I...

That's amazing - it sounds like you've hit ketosis. Are you feeling hungry at all? I'm on day 2 and still getting a rumbling tummy in between packs - but I feel fine. Bit empty, but not headachey or ill. Fingers crossed I can get the energy spurts soon too!

Hi guys, thanks for your support! I got through day 1 and am most of the way through day 2. So far so good - hunger striking during the daytime so don't think I've hit ketosis yet, but was strangely not hungry at all last night or this morning - bonus! What will be harder is that it's my...

Well done to us - I started today aswell. Have been at work, which makes it easier cuz I'm busy, but I hate feeling hungry whilst teaching!!! Also promised a friend I'll go to gym tonight, but am gunna take it seriously slowly - perhaps a slow amble on the treadmill. Need to drink more water...

Today is good because I am most of the way through Day 1... been hungry, but managed it!

Your post is exactly what I needed to read on the evening before I start Exante!! If I could lose anywhere near that in 2 weeks time, I'll be one happy camper. Thanks for posting!

Hi guys. I'm starting tomorrow. Have done VLCD before, but wasn't into exercise then. Currently go to gym about 3 times a week and work pretty hard. Actually really like the gym, and don't want to stop! Weird huh?! What do you reckon to me continuing at the gym? I was planning on going...

Hi all. Just taken delivery of my bumper pack & am gearing up to start tm. Have done LL before and that worked, but then put back on. Have lost 2 stone just by calorie counting and exercising, but have hit a major wall. Have managed to maintain for a few months, which I'm really happy about -...

Hi all, I'm new here and would love to join a team! I haven't actually started exante yet - have ordered my packs today so hoping to get them by the weekend and get going then. Can I join a team and report for duty next week?! Ta! K