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  1. bornagain

    Anybody NOT put the weight back on and had to restart? Any long term success stories?

    Great thread. I am about a stone away from goal and am quite frankly dreading it. I have been following Exante for 10 weeks and am delighted with the results so far. I have just started eating dinner with the family at the weekend and am amazed at how quickly the weight goes up as a result. I...
  2. bornagain

    Going back onto food...

    I think you will have to expect a certain amount of weight gain from the water but this will even itself out over time as your body finds its natural level. The key is to give it a couple of weeks and introduce the food slowly. I also believe white carbs to be the cause of most weight problems...
  3. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    Oh yeah and I'm now under 9.5 stone and am more than half way to goal :clap:
  4. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    Bloody hell Skinni, it really is just us :eek: Anyway, after another 2lbs loss last week after having a meal out I decided I would stick to the plan during the week and have a 2 meal replacements and a normal evening meal over the weekends. I did this last weekend so will be interested to...
  5. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    Was relieved to find I'd actually lost 2lbs this week so fairly happy with that. Bit disappointing though as I'm sure I could be consuming more calories than this and still lose 2lbs in a week but I suppose I need to look at the big picture. Will reassess at the end of this next cycle which is...
  6. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    Don't think I'm going to have a big loss this week as had a sneaky look at the scales and i'm only a lb down. This thread seems to have slowed down a bit. I hope that doesn't mean people are going off piste! Well done skinniminx. Sounds like you're still in the zone.
  7. bornagain

    Help!!

    This is such a huge area and I don't think anyone has truly cracked the secret. There have been some really good suggestions made here and I, for one, will be getting the Beck book soon as I'm worried about what will happen when the discipline of total meal replacement is removed and I have to...
  8. bornagain

    Drinks question please...

    I drink sainsburys green tea with jasmine and it hasn't stopped me from losing 18lbs in 6 weeks :D I also drink Sainsburys fizzy strawberry & kiwi water which helps with the boredom of plain water. The main thing is don't drink anything that has citric acid in it hence why no fruit teas...
  9. bornagain

    Exante booklet

    Ditto. All the info is on the website.
  10. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    Week 6 WI = 2lbs loss so am happy with that :) Also have lost 11cms off my waist in 6 weeks which is brill. Hope everyone else is doing ok :cross:
  11. bornagain

    HELP PLEASE why did I ever do AAMW I just cant get back to ts

    What kind of foods are you eating? If they're protein based then you should be ok. Are you still losing weight whilst having the extra 100 cals?
  12. bornagain

    Total Solution Feeling nervous about AAMW and what to eat

    I just completed the aamw and despite my concerns am pleased to report that not only was it not as difficult as I thought it would be but I also lost 2lbs which was an added bonus. Thanks for all the support guys and for helping me get through this stage :)
  13. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    That should read veg not beg!
  14. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    Hi guys. Been offline for a while as have moved house and don't have internet yet. But new phone does so have finally worked out how to download the app and start posting! So, have just finished my aamw and am really pleased to report I've lost 2lbs. This takes my overall loss to 16lbs in 5...
  15. bornagain

    Cant wait to weigh in

    Hope it's good news ROSB!
  16. bornagain

    Total Solution Feeling nervous about AAMW and what to eat

    Thanks for all the messages. So, today's the day. Am feeling very positive as managed to lose 6lbs this last week to give me a 1 stone loss for the 4 week period. I still think I'm going to have the 2 packs plus a 600 cal meal in the evening. Did you all lose weight on AAMW or STS or...
  17. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    OMG I did it :D I lost another 2lbs so that's a 6lb loss for the week (my best yet) which means I have now lost a stone in 4 weeks!! I'm so happy. Also lost 3.5 inches off my waist. What a way to start the weekend. Oh and my dh and dcs are arriving from France tonight so we won't be living...
  18. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    Well that's 4 weeks completed :eek: I'm not going to WI until tomorrow morning but I'm not expecting any more than the 4lbs loss from earlier in the week which will mean a 12lb loss over the 4 weeks. Starting the AAMW tomorrow so will be having either chicken/turkey/fish with steamed green...
  19. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    Abso-bloody-lutely :D
  20. bornagain

    Total Solution Feeling nervous about AAMW and what to eat

    How many cals/meal and shakes do you consume on your meals during AAMW? Do you find it difficult to stick to? Sorry for bombarding you with questions :o
  21. bornagain

    Total Solution Feeling nervous about AAMW and what to eat

    Thanks for that Rachel (by the way I've been reading your diary and am finding it so inspirational). So, it's really just stick to the low carb foods then? That's fine as I have been following a lc diet for years now. I think I'll just stick to chicken & salad or fish & steamed veg. Can't...
  22. bornagain

    Total Solution Feeling nervous about AAMW and what to eat

    I'm going to be starting week 5 on saturday so it's supposed to be my AAMW. I'm feeling very nervous about it all as what I like about TS is the fact that food is completely taken out of the equation. So, how do you get through it and what kinds of things did you eat?
  23. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    oh skinni - what rotten news about your job but how fantastic about the weight loss. I'm sure you'll find something soon and you can at least bask in the knowledge of your skinniness :D Fab news for you too Kay. Everyone seems to be doing so well. I had a sneaky peak at the scales this...
  24. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    Sounds like a good plan Kay. Hope you enjoy the day and don't stress about the food too much. Well done bluefox2, that's a great start.
  25. bornagain

    Three months - three stone!

    Bloody well done GSQ. What an amazing achievement. You must be so chuffed. :D
  26. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    Claire - that is not a binge, it was a slight blip ;). You're doing so well and you'll probably find this hasn't affected your loss at all. Don't panic :D. Kay - that is brilliant. Well done! Not feeling as good as I was hoping I would as my 3 week WI only yielded a 1lb loss, WTF is that...
  27. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    Wow, some great losses there. Amazing stuff. I have been so proud of myself today. It was someone's birthday and another's leaving day so there were tons of Krispy Kreme doughnuts and cakes lying around. I managed to resist every single one of them. Also, went to the pub after work for the...
  28. bornagain

    week one over

    8lbs is a fantastic loss for week 1. well done.
  29. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    Hi Cinderlena and welcome. For the first time since starting I felt really hungry today and had to give myself a stern talking to as I was close to getting something to eat. I just couldn't face a shake at lunchtime as I really wanted to eat something so i dragged myself off to Asda in my...
  30. bornagain

    Just about to start the TS

    Welcome. Why don't you join us on the 10 week challenge thread. There's a few who have just started too as well as some who have been doing it for a couple of weeks.
  31. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    Some really great motivational posts. We're definitely going to do this ladies.
  32. bornagain

    Exante VS Lighter Life

    G'wan, g'wan, g'wan :)
  33. bornagain

    Exante VS Lighter Life

    Hi alittlepoison and welcome. I haven't tried any other TFR diet as I was put off by the cost and the fact that I just don't do group therapy. When I found out about Exante I was so excited as it offered everything I wanted. I've only been doing it for 2 weeks but have found it quite easy to...
  34. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    Evening everyone. I've had quite a good bank holiday. Managed a lie in til 10.45am which is almost unheard for me as my normal waking up time is around 6am :eek: Pottered around a bit then decided on a whim to go to Westfield Shopping Centre in London. Had a nice time window shopping then...
  35. bornagain

    Total Solution D Day has arrived ...

    Hi and welcome. Good luck with week 1. You'll be amazed at the end.
  36. bornagain

    Week 2 weigh in.

    :jelous: Why, oh why, do men lose so much more and quicker than women. Seriously though, that is mega :D.
  37. bornagain

    First Stone Gone

    Yay, well done you :)
  38. bornagain

    week six all done and did 4 days aam and....

    Really well done on getting through AAMW with a loss :D. I'm really interested to hear about your experience with the food side of things so if you're happy posting on the main Exante forum about it that would be great. This is something I am really not looking forward to and it would be...
  39. bornagain

    Week 2 wi

    Oh well done. You must be chuffed ;).
  40. bornagain

    10 weeks of TS - anyone wanna join?

    Count me in too. I've been on TS for 2 weeks and was hoping to get to goal by 15 August which is another 11 weeks away so the 10 week challenge is perfect. I definitely think it's doable to lose 2 stone in 10 weeks. Anyway, I hope it is as I want lose 3 stone in 12 weeks :eek: One of my...
  41. bornagain

    I cannot believe i did it!!!

    Wow, that is some will power. Well done!
  42. bornagain

    Chocolate shake dilemma!

    i don't mind the chocolate flavour (in fact not too bothered about any of them to be honest ;)) but I'm loving the idea of using mint tea or coffee to mix the chocolate shake with. Would probably have it cold though as don't like the idea of having it hot. Perhaps with some ice cubes to really...
  43. bornagain

    Yay, 1/2 a stone gone

    Wow, so many replies so soon! Thanks guys.
  44. bornagain

    Yay, 1/2 a stone gone

    So, it was week 2 WI for me today and I lost 3lb which brings my total up to 7lbs. Not bad for someone who has had to deal with losses of on average 1.5lbs/month on straight low carbing. I really, really hope I can maintain this rate of loss as then I will be well on my way to my goal of losing...
  45. bornagain

    Best day of the week to start?

    I think starting straight away is the best idea, especially as you'll be starting on a Friday. This gives you the weekend to deal with the headachy part.
  46. bornagain

    I'm new, and need all the help I can get!

    Congratulations on your first week's loss. That's awesome! I reckon you're going to see some real changes soon.
  47. bornagain

    My WK 3 WEIGH IN..........

    Really well done.
  48. bornagain

    Week 10 Weigh In!

    So inspirational. That's exactly the kind of weight loss I'm hoping for. Well done!
  49. bornagain

    WK 2 Weigh In

    Brilliant. I'm also on my second week and would love a loss like yours. Keep it up!
  50. bornagain

    Week 3 weigh in

    Fantastic!
  51. bornagain

    Hmmm could do better

    Thanks for all the messages, they really help keep the motivation going. Starsy - you must have been so disheartened with your loss on weightwatchers. Really hope you have a good result on the scales tomorrow. Dance_Magic -just what I needed to hear. A great result for 4 weeks! :D
  52. bornagain

    Hmmm could do better

    Thanks guys. As long as the loss doesn't stop completely then I should be fine. My biggest motivation is seeing the numbers going down but as soon as they stop the demons start taking over and the what the hell feelings result in me eating rubbish again.
  53. bornagain

    Hmmm could do better

    Week 1 WI today and have not budged since my 4lb loss from mid week. Have to say I am disappointed but not entirely surprised as I lose weight sooooo slooooowly. When I did low carbing it took me 2 years to lose 2.5 stone. I think my metabolism must be particularly resistant - lucky me eh...
  54. bornagain

    Second WI

    Well done! This is just the sort of encouragement I need after only a 4lb loss for my first week.
  55. bornagain

    Coke Zero

    Might have a look for that when I go to shops this weekend as a nice change Princess_Ames :)
  56. bornagain

    I know I should only weigh once a week but....

    I think you're going to have to be realistic and not expect the same rate of weight loss as those who have more to lose. You may find that your weekly loss this week is much lower.
  57. bornagain

    Coke Zero

    I think you have to take a balanced view sometimes. If drinking coke zero makes all the difference to you sticking to Exante and losing weight to giving in and going back to bad eating habits then it's perhaps worth it. On balance there is probably more of a risk to one's health to be morbidly...
  58. bornagain

    Wednesday -Week 1 weigh ins Club

    Ooh, can I join too? I'm on day 6 so WI day is Sat am for me.
  59. bornagain

    Boullion

    Yes, you can get it in the supermarket. I really like it. It's like having soup. Makes a change from the plain water or sweet shakes. I've been having a litre of it a day.
  60. bornagain

    Boullion

    My understanding after reading the what can you drink on TS thread is that Marigold Bouillon powder is the one to go for. I still don't get it though as there are calories and carbs in the powder and even if you're only having a few cups a day it does add up.
  61. bornagain

    Just started yesterday and feeling nervous

    Phew, day 3 nearly done. I have drunk over 4l today but some of that was coke zero and bouillon. The rest was water (2l), green tea and mint tea and coffee. Hope this is ok. Not feeling hungry at all - I'm amazed.
  62. bornagain

    Just started yesterday and feeling nervous

    :o I'm 5'1. 112lbs puts me in the middle of the healthy BMI range so that's what I'm aiming for. At my age you need to make the choice between arse and face ;).
  63. bornagain

    Just started yesterday and feeling nervous

    Thanks guys :D Wow, Safcd1, your starting weight is low! Are you sure you need to be doing this?
  64. bornagain

    Just started yesterday and feeling nervous

    Hi All I'm hoping to lose 3 stone on this diet but am very nervous as I don't know whether I'll be able to keep going. I started yesterday and found it ok other than a splitting headache. Read quite a few of the threads on here and have been drinking coke zero and bouillon to supplement my...
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