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Thank you Clare. Taking it one day at a time but have been struggling to stay on the wagon the last three weeks. I am focusing on what I want for me though so I really will keep trying to get to target. I hope what you said happens one day cause i don't want to be a lonely old spinster! ;)...

3.2lbs down this week so 12.4lbs to target. Still not sticking to the plan as I should but better than last week. Wish my resolve didn't decrease with my weight but I will keep trying. :) (Sent from my iPhone) The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary!

Still struggling to stay on the wagon...don't know what is wrong with me....but haven't been eating anything too crazy so still losing weight. I will continue onwards and downwards. SammyE - 15lbs (13.5lbs lost - 1.5lbs to go) LastEverDiet - 10lbs (4lbs lost - 6lbs to go) Teetiefunk -15lbs...

That's a great loss. Well done Teetiefunk! (Sent from my iPhone) The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary!

Oh me too!!! Everyday at work someone 'helpful' has something to say. (Sent from my iPhone) The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary!

Well done!!! I achieved that too and know how good getting into 'normal' feels. Enjoy this feeling. :) (Sent from my iPhone) The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary!

I have to say I agree. Well said Paragee! At the end of the day both sides of the argument have been stated and it's up to the individual to make the choice as they see fit. It's good for all of us to see well reasoned debate on this forum for those not in the know because saying something is...

Getting passed the first few days is tough. I was like you...I would do good all day then fall off the wagon in the evening. For me I had to dramatically change the times that I had my packs. Instead of 8am, 1pm and 7pm for example I changed it to 1pm, 6pm and 9pm or there abouts. Waiting till...

Danii - 20 lbs DustQueen - 23lbs LED - 23lbs Mamakash - 27.5lbs Mia - 38lbs MsJoJo - 27lb New Mum 1 - 28lb Nonni - 45lbs (-7) now 38lbs nursetubs - 33lbs ( -1 32lbs to go) Precious - 28lbs Soon2B wii mii -28lbs TT Tessie - 35lbs Zion - 15.6lbs to target (Sent from my iPhone) The only place...

Morning All...Back on the wagon this morning after a weekend of excesses. (Sent from my iPhone) The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary!

It's something that's playing on my mind too. I had visions of a flat stomach at my target weight but with a stone and a lil bit to go my stomach is still huge and the back rolls are staying put. I added another 5lbs to my target which takes me just below mid-range 'Normal' BMI and I hope it's...

Me too. Keep falling off the wagon. Only lost 1lb by Sat morning but that was back on this morning. So still 6.8lbs to go for this months challenge. Edit: Oct Challenge weigh in - 144.6lbs (Sent from my iPhone) The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary!

Hi and welcome Kelly. Congrats on taking the first step on your weight-loss journey. Have a good read of the threads and diaries to hear about other people's experiences. In regards to taste a lot of newbies hate them at first but you get used to them. Just try and see it as medicine that you...

Honk Honk for the last two days!! :) (Sent from my iPhone) The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary!

I'm on the bus again today as well, hope i can find a seat ;)...day 3 for me...was on it yesterday as well but had a sore throat so couldn't speak :D (i.e was really busy at work and couldn't post on MM). So far so good, this aquaholism is working a treat as not really felt hungry and feel...

I've added your target Mamakash :) Danii - 20 lbs LED - 23lbs Mamakash - 27.5lbs Mia - 38lbs MsJoJo - 30lb New Mum 1 - 28lb Nonni - 45lbs (-7) now 38lbs nursetubs - 33lbs Precious - 28lbs Soon2B wii mii -28lbs TT Tessie - 35lbs Zion - 17lbs Good Luck Everyone!! We can do it!!! (Sent from my...

;) I can't say I couldn't see my name as an excuse then :D Well done Nonnibear!! (Sent from my iPhone) The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary!

It definitely is harder to find the motivation now, particularly when everyone is commenting on how good you look. Although I've fell off the wagon every weekend for the last few weeks, come Monday I try again. It is hard but I know that being at goal will be worth it. Don't give up Cybill...

Just check if it has malic acid or citric acid in it. If it has the latter then you shouldn't have it. (Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins)

I need to work harder to be a aquaholic ;D (Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins)

Feeling the hunger pangs now...trying to leave my first 'meal' till later in the day so I don't cave in when I get home from work. Only drank 1 litre so far today so maybe I need some more water. (Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins)

Not that I'm glad it's difficult for either of you, just glad I'm not the only one. I'm so close to target yet so far and find this last bit so much more challenging. The weekends are particularly bad for me as well. During the week i have work to distract me, come Friday evening and I'm...

#FlaggingYouDown# Can I jump on? :D Drive careful though lol I get motion sickness ;)

That's amazing! Well done. :) Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs / Wk 3: -2.5(Sent from my iPhone)

Been struggling to stick to the plan the last few weeks and keep falling off the wagon. Although i've still lost 3.2lbs since the start of the month that's just weight I gained from going off plan, so really it's not so good. Need to focus on where I can be at the end of Oct and stop giving in...

Yay to you!!! That's an amazing start to your journey.

Hi Mia. Can I join in? I've been sabotaging myself for the last three weeks by falling off the wagon and need to stop. I'm so close to my final target so this can be my final challenge! Danii - ??lbs LED - 19lbs Mia - 38lbs Precious - 28lbs Zion - 17lbs (Sent from my iPhone)

That's fab, well done! Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs / Wk 3: -2.5(Sent from my iPhone)

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You absolutely CAN do this Emily, you've done it before so you can do it again. You've lost an amazing amount of weight so far, so think about the positives. Maybe approach it in a different way and instead of trying to jump straight back into TS (if that's what you're doing) try and do WS. It's...

Don't worry. Learning not to give in to temptation and falling off the wagon is a normal part of the journey. Drinking lots of water will help get back into ketosis. :) Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs / Wk 3: -2.5(Sent from my iPhone)

Interesting question. Something I hadn't thought about but makes total sense...would love it if I could wear heels and be comfortable since I love shoes. Will have to put it to the test and see what difference being 35lbs lighter makes. :) Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs / Wk 3...

Well done Shaz! Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs / Wk 3: -2.5(Sent from my iPhone)

Good Luck!!! Whatever you manage to lose it's a step in the right direction and you will feel much better for it. :) Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs / Wk 3: -2.5(Sent from my iPhone)

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I also agree. There are as many misconceptions about Atkins as there are about VLCD. The closer i get to goal the more i think about how i'm going to maintain. I've asked myself 'What made me fat?' - Carbs & 'Do i have the self control to eat them "normally" when I'm trying to maintain?'. - No...

Well done, that's a great start. Onwards and downwards. :) Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs / Wk 3: -2.5(Sent from my iPhone)

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Seriously impressive! Wish I had your dedication for exercise. :) Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs / Wk 3: -2.5(Sent from my iPhone)

I would take the night off and eat sensibly by having a low carb meal so that I stay in ketosis. I have done option C but you risk 1 night off turning into 2 or 3 and then it's so much harder getting back on the wagon. Whatever you decide getting back on the plan ASAP is the most important...

It's always that price I think. I recall seeing another thread about this somewhere and someone said it had been 50% off since last year when they started. Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs / Wk 3: -2.5(Sent from my iPhone)

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It is definitely the last thing to go on me. It always was the worst of all my fat parts. My stomach is the first place I gain weight so it makes sense it would be the last to go. It will shift eventually, well I hope it does because I still have a stone to go to my target weight and hopefully...

I've added you to the list :) This forum is a great source of support and motivation. SammyE - 15lbs LastEverDiet - 10lbs Teetiefunk -15lbs Kizzle - 14lbs RecoveringChocaholic - 16lbs Luv2BSlim - 14lbs hannata - 14lbs Welshdaff - 10 lbs EatPrayLove - 15 lbs Zion - 10lbs quasi-hayley - 17lbs...

I log my weigh ins once a week, every Sunday or Monday. I prefer to do it on these days to help me stay on track on Friday and Saturdays when I face temptation. Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs / Wk 3: -2.5(Sent from my iPhone)

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Beautiful weather. Shame I've been in work, hopefully it lasts through the weekend. Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs / Wk 3: -2.5(Sent from my iPhone)

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SammyE - 15lbs LastEverDiet - 10lbs Teetiefunk -15lbs Kizzle - 14lbs RecoveringChocaholic - 16lbs Luv2BSlim - 14lbs hannata - 14lbs Welshdaff - 10 lbs EatPrayLove - 15 lbs Zion - 10lbs I'm a stone away from my final target so 10lbs might be a bit optimistic, but I'm gonna give it my best shot...

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Thanks IWDIWE! Sorry to hear of your recent break up. I struggle when I feel lonely too. Have to try and keep busy to distract me but it's not easy sometimes. Good luck on your journey. Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs / Wk 3: -2.5(Sent from my iPhone)

No it's fine, I'm a bit of an emotional wreck at the moment. Yes Ma'am lol I will try. Thank you Katt, your right too. I'm definitely lacking self confidence at the moment. Good idea, I will need to spoil myself with some new clothes. Haven't brought anything new since I started so nothing...

Thank you so much for your reply Charan, so many people have got though this so I just need to believe that eventually I will too. It's so hard but I know your right deep down because your response literally brought tears to my eyes. Right now its just difficult to see the wood for the trees, I...

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Whether I'm happy or sad in life, food has always played a big part. I always used to turn to food for comfort.This year was different I made a conscious choice to not use food as an emotional crutch when I broke up with my partner of 10 years. I decided that if I could control nothing else in...

Hi All, Weighing in early because not home tomorrow morning....So I lost 2.5lbs this week #woohoo and have met my September target!! That's good but it could have definately been more if I had stuck to the plan the last two weekends. Bad news is I'm going to go off plan again today, because...

Thanks for the great info Biggie :) My hairdresser recently commented on how dry and thin my hair has gotten. :( Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs {oops} / Wk 3: TBC (Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins))

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Hi and Welcome. This month has gone so quickly, I can't believe there's only 8 days left. I could have lost my target if I didn't go off plan these past two weekends as well :(. Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs {oops} (Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins))

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Definitely try drinking more water, at least 2 litres. Also Pepsi Max contains citric acid which can stall some people, try Coke Zero or Dr Pepper Zero instead as it contains malic acid. Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs {oops} (Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins))

Well done...every little counts...onwards and downwards :) Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs {oops} (Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins))

I like them all too ;) Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs {oops} (Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins))

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Me too ;) Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs {oops} (Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins))

I was wondering this as well. Someone should be along soon who knows the answer to this. :) Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs {oops} (Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins))

Thanks for the info!! :) Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs / Wk 2: -0.4lbs {oops} (Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins))

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Oops confession time...so I slipped last weekend and fell into a Dominoes product ;) among other things (put on 1.8 lbs) lost it and a little bit more during the week but slipped again yesterday so only really lost 0.4lbs of 'new'weight this week, if that makes sense. I'm back on track today (I...

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Hi All...I know that hair loss is a known side effect but was just wondering how many of you have had negative effects on your hair and if so if you've done or taken anything in particular to combat it? My hairdresser just commented that mine was very dry and thin compared to how it normally is...

Hi. Yeah just look at the carbohydrate value on the packaging. :) Net carbs relate to American products as the packaging in the US includes fibre in the carb value. It's already deducted in the UK. Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs (Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins))

Focus on the positives Hun, 6 pounds is a great loss! :) Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs (Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins))

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I've definitely been wondering at what point I will be happy. When I started my journey I was a size 16, i wanted to get to a 12 and now I am but since I'm still 18lbs from target I guess I might end up in a 10 which will be the first time for me. Whether or not I will finally be happy with my...

I would say it's definitely water retention Hun. Happens to pretty much all of us. I think the whoosh fairy will visit in the next couple of weigh ins :). Don't be disheartened you've done amazingly; sticking 100% to TS not only in your first week but during your TOTM as well...that's when I'm...

There's a lot of misconceptions about VLCD and I understand why people don't want to tell the world. Even with something less extreme as a low carb diet I have people rolling their eyes. Having to constantly justify myself and explain the science behind it to people who have never been in the...

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I think first week results vary. I lost 5.2lbs which is a lot for me compared to what I've lost on other diets...but I have seen others post double and triple that for the first week. Exante say you can lose 14lbs in a month on TS, 10lbs on WS and 8lbs on SS. Good luck, the first weeks the...

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Perhaps you could try having a fourth pack (soup/shake). Are you feeling like this all day? Perhaps your leaving too long between your packs. You could try splitting them in half so that you eat more frequently e.g. 6 times a day. I've had this feeling as well but was hoping it was only first...

Well done, you are so close now. I can't wait till I have less than a stone to go. Exante ~ Wk 1: -5.2lbs (Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins))

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Hi and Welcome! The first week is the hardest so persevere and get through it and the results will be with it. This forum is a great source of support. :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Louise, well done on your results so far, it's great when other people notice your hard work's paying off....it's not 'only' 6lbs...That's a great first week result, especially when your so close to goal and under 10 stone! Good on you for having the energy to exercise as well :) I'm not...

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Hi All - I weighed in a day early as not home tomorrow morning...so week one done and I lost 5.2lbs!!! :) Considering I'm closer to goal than I've ever been before I'm very surprised. If that loss wasn't enough I am now in the 'normal' BMI weight range!!! Cybil 12lbs Emma 13lbs (2 lbs lost 11...

Well done! Those are great results! :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi and welcome. You will find a treasure trove of infomation and support on Minimins from people in the same boat. Good luck with your journey. :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi - Check out an external site like Tickerfactory or Myfitnesspal and then copy the code into Minimins. There should be instructions :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Inspirational and beautifully written post. Thanks for sharing GirlyGirl :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Emily...Welcome :) The fact that your busy might be a good thing, especially in your first week. Might stop you thinking about food/hunger until ketosis kicks in. Good luck with your journey! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

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I really like the taste of the shakes, soups and bars and have done from the beginning. The only one I'm not as keen on (although still very edible) is the choc orange bar but that's purely because I don't like orange flavored food. There are a lot of people on the forum who don't like the...

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I've been doing 30 Day Shred which is pretty good. It's tough at first but worth it. :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

That's amazing. Well done to a great start! :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi and welcome back! :)

I have never stuck to a diet long enough to get to my goal weight so I've never had the experience of gaining it all back ...but I have been thinking about what I have to do to maintain and I know that I will have to follow a low carb lifestyle. Carbs are my downfall and I know that if I go...

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That's great that it makes sense to someone other than me ;) Planning is definately key, as it's so easy for the monotony to set in. This happened to me because I've been short on time lately and so haven't been able to experiment as much as I used to. Just need to get back on track because...

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Yeah it's not a 'diet' it's just a new way of eating ;). Just keep thinking that you won't have cake this birthday but you will on your next birthday when your at goal...cake will still be there. I haven't stopped as such, more like a pause lol as I'm going back on it in a month or so. I know...

That's definitely true. I found that my carb cravings were more psychological at times as it does take a while to change your mindset. For ages I felt like I wasn't having a proper meal if i didn't have carbs on the plate. You will get used to a new way if eating. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I'm new to Exante but I have been following a low carb plan for a while. From my experience your carb cravings definitely go, especially when you get into ketosis. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

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Love this, thanks for sharing :) I've lost an average two year old so far! It's crazy to think of it like that. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I try to weigh just once a week. I think you get a more accurate picture of your weight loss that way because it's normal for your weight to fluctuate from day to day. I think daily weighing could make me feel disheartened if I saw a gain, even a small one. I say try though because it's so...

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Well done Blubex that's a great start to the challenge, I'm sure you'll make 14! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi All - Can I join in too? I've lost about 2 stones so far doing low carb but today was my first day on Exante. My goal for this month is 8lbs. Cybil 12lbs Emma 13lbs LastEverDiet 17lbs (1lb lost, 16lb to go) Little-Miss-Perfect 17lbs Fizzyfluff 14lbs fortyandfat 10lbs Catscratch 13lbs...

If I'm honest, I would have some cake. Your only 30 once, and if you can't have a treat on your birthday then when can you? Just don't use it as an excuse to have a carb binge and not get straight back on the wagon. Good on you if you have the resolve not to though and either way have a happy...

Hi :) I'm not on Dukan but try posting on the specific Dukan page and I'm sure you'll get a response. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Never heard of them before this thread so thank you, will definitely be giving them a go! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I find that sugar free jelly really helps when I'm craving something sweet or if it's really bad (normally around the time of the month) I have 1/4-1/2 an Atkins Bar. Cream stalls me so I don't have it all anymore. Atkins bars can stall people, so I eat 1 bar over a couple/several days, it...

I tried them once and found them too eggy as well (I prefer MIMs as a substitute for bread) but would be interested to hear if they could be made less so. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Claire, Alpro has soya single 'cream' in a 251g carton (photo attached). It's 1.6g carbs per 100g. I haven't tried it yet so can't comment on taste but saw it and thought I'd give it a go eventually because cream stalls me. Also I found it in Waitrose, haven't seen it anywhere else. Sent...

I would say to exercise if you want to and can. I currently work out 7 days a week doing '30 Day Shed' but even before I started this DVD I was exercising 4-5 times a week. If you have the energy (which you may not in the first few weeks) then I would say go for it as I see changes in things...

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Hey BlackRose, How is your 30DS going? Are you on level 2? I found it really tough at first but it's getting easier. I should be on day 20 but instead I'm on day 17 because I missed 3 days :( (not in a row, but since I started)... I'm still keeping at it though, I hope you are too :). Sent...

Interesting Lady F...I'm gonna give that a try too. :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

A lot of people have pork scratchings. I don't really like them myself but they're less than 1g of carbs per bag normally. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hey Louise, in the US the carbs listed on packaging include the fibre so to get a true picture of the carb content you would deduct the fibre amount. The value left is called 'net' carbs. However in the UK the carb value listed on the packaging already has the fibre deducted and therefore it is...

Hey Cinta...out of interest where do you get your lamb mince? I thought it would be carb free but found out (after I had eaten shed loads of it) that 'British Lamb Mince' from Sainsbury's is 3.8 carbs per 100g!!! :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Bars tend to stall people including me but if they work for you fair enough. Personally I try not to eat them at all and when I do it's usually the TOTM when I'm craving real chocolate as I figure it's better than giving in to that. Having tried them all I now mainly buy the Atkins Chocolate...

Good luck. Surviving without bread can be done, it won't happen overnight but you will get used to it, just give it time. Have a read of the 'So your thinking of starting Atkins' thread in the stickies. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

...so i'll forget the 'sins' of yesterday and get straight back on the wagon. So last night I fell off the wagon into Mexican heaven... :D ...Nachos, Fajitas and Chocolate Fudge Cake do not a low carb meal make. I am normally good when I go out to eat but it was near impossible and my...

You count carbs not calories...I'm 23lbs lighter because low carb works so I don't stress about the why so much and just enjoy the fact that you can eat so much food :D. Although a good place to start in understanding the science is the book because Dr Atkins explains the issue of excess...

That's great BlackRose. Well I did Day 9 this morning and it was surprisingly ok considering it was 6:30am ;)...not sure if I'm ready or brave enough to move onto level 2 on Sunday though... Have a read of the exercise and fitness forum on myfitnesspal as there are a lot of people on there...

Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Am I the only one that has never had pork scratchings? Tempted to give them a try...what brand do you all suggest? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

It's normal for your weight to fluctuate from one day to the next. Try weighing once a week or once a fortnight to get a more accurate picture of how your doing because weighing daily can be misleading. Good luck :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

There is a lot of knee bending :(...just try to concentrate on form by making sure your knees don't go over/past your toes and don't go as low/deep in the move until you've done it a few times and built up some strength if they're feeling weak (it's easy to push ourselves too far because we want...

Yay!!! So I made it to day 7. It's tough but I think it will be worth it...it does get easier though (I think ;) or at least today felt a bit easier)... Yeah that's what I read too, it's definitely more about inch loss. Well I've got plenty to lose so hopefully I get results as good as I've...

I use my Collins Gem Carb Counter Book if there's no nutritional label or myfitnesspal for a rough estimate. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

If your following the book (orange cover) strictly...the recommended limit on induction is 90-110g (3-4 oz). Regardless of what the carb content is on the packaging you shouldn't eat more than this amount. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

You can still have your coke but try coke zero instead, it doesn't have citric acid and that's the ingredient that tends to stall people. I seem to be ok with cheese but still try not to eat too much of it. To see if your sensitive to it; stick to the amount suggested in the book or cut it out...

Check out the 'So your thinking of starting Atkins' thread by Jim in the Stickies for induction rules and a list of allowable foods. Evaluate what your eating to see if anything is a typical staller. For example, cream can stall some people and it did to me so I cut it out and saw movement...

Not gonna lie it was tough but I got through it minus a few push ups. Although I think it was harder today because there wasn't much of a gap between day 2 and day 3 (7pm and 8am, something to bear in mind). I can definitely see why you get results and I already feel a difference after three...

It's an exercise DVD by Gillian Michaels, a trainer from the US The Biggest Loser. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Day 2 done and still alive ;) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

You should be alright, im sure the quantity of the tomatoe and pesto they give you won't be that much. I like the sound of the Pollo Mama. When I'm not sure about the sauce I just ask for it on the side so I can control how much of it I eat. Have a good night and don't panic, eating out...

Hey BlackRose funny you should mention it, just did Day 1 yesterday! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

No problem. You just have to try a few things out and see what works for you. Dense proteins like meat and poultry tend to work for me because they are more difficult for the body to digest so I don't feel as hungry as quickly. I also try to snack on boiled eggs (although i've gone off them a...

Great tip! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Try snacking on protein dense foods like chicken breast as I found that it fills you up more than cheese. Drinking more water should definitely help though. Also maybe try eating little and often as opposed to 3 meals a day, perhaps you are leaving too long between meals e.g more than 6 hours...

Perhaps you can put an example of what you've been eating lately as there are some typical things that can stall people (even if it didn't at first) e.g. cheese, cream, citric acid, Frankenfoods etc. I would also say it's normal for your weight to fluctuate; perhaps start weighing once a week...

Thanks LHC. BlackRose you WILL get back on track, you know why you gained and that's the main thing! Nothing worse than gaining weight or stalling and not knowing why. Today is a new day and with it brings the opportunity to start again :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I don't either. The eggs I buy say the carb content is trace on the packaging, perhaps check yours. I would say any carbs in them would be negligible in any case and you should therefore not worry about it. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I don't know about the 'best' but most people use tickerfactory or myfitnesspal trackers. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thanks! Well this week I lost 1.2lbs! I didn't make the 2lbs mark but its my TOTM and so I'm very happy with my lb because I normally gain around now. I feel like I'm holding water so hopefully I will have a whoosh next week! I also didn't make it to the gym, so I didn't meet that challenge...

Hi All...so I lost 1.2lbs this week, I mention the .2 because every little counts :D. Not as good as last week but my TOTM has just started so to still lose is good enough for me. I usually gain around now and want to eat my weight in 'bad' carbs. It's been different this time and I'm very...

Congratulations on such a successful weight-loss journey :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Diet drinks preferably without citric acid as it stalls some people e.g Coke Zero is c.a free I believe. Although water should really be your first choice. Nothing will quench your first better and I make sure I drink at least two liters a day. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Vikki, you can't see or edit the percentages on the iPhone version of myfitnesspal so you will need to go to the desktop site via safari or on a computer. Hope that helps. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Yah I went a whole day without cheese!!!! :D Going to try and do it again tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Cheese doesn't seem to stall me as much as say cream but I'm just wary that I consume way too much of it. I really do love cheese though; that, potatoes and ice-cream were my three favorite things. Sounds delicious...haven't had fruit in soo long :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Haha :D Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi Jane...well everyone's different so there is no set average as such, someone's 3lbs a week will be another's 1lb a week, if you know what I mean. Perhaps have a look though the 'Weekly weigh in' thread in the stickies for people's losses (?). There are plenty of people on this forum who have...

...cheese! Yesterday I ate three different types!!! Someone also commented that they always see me eating cheese, so that can't be good :( What will you guys not be eating today, or at least trying not to? ;) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I'm going to aim for 2lbs this week, I lost 3.4lbs last week but don't think I will be so lucky again. Fingers x'ed for Sunday. This week's challenge will also involve trying to get back to the gym cause I haven't been in a month :( and surprisingly I kind of miss it. Sent from my iPhone...

Congrats! That's a great loss in a month! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thanks for your help and advice ladies :) I'm going to make an effort not to obsess about the scales/sticks so much cause although I don't seem to have the ketosis symptoms (the negative ones at least) I am losing weight (3.4 lbs down this week :D) so I agree that's all that should matter. :)...

Woohoo :D - 3.4 lbs down since last Sunday! This has been a good week, a loss and into a new weight bracket, what more can I ask for....feels great to be finally heading in the right direction after a stalled month :) Challenge for next week: Don't weigh again until next Sunday. Sent from my...

Update: Teetiefunk: 8/20 Must doit: 0/18 Jools: 0/20 Rosebug: 0/20 Kat1e: 7/20 J2BLUE: 0/36 Neko: 0/36 Flab2Fab0406 16/30 jill36: 0/10 dana1402 4/30 Astraea 6/20 Trivenam: 0/28 Zion: 3/14 Off to a good start...3.4 lbs down this week (1: 26/6/11 - 157.4 lbs) :) How is everyone else in this...

I've been testing morning, noon and night and no joy. I must have knocked myself out of ketosis somehow or I'm just drinking so much water that it's diluting it (?). Do you have any of the other symptoms other than the pink sticks? I want the Ketosis Fairy to visit me and stay for a while ;)...

Congrats!! :) What did you do differently? I don't have any of the obvious ketosis symptoms this week (last week i had headaches) and now my Ketostix refuse to go even slightly pink! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thanks guys for your comments. It really does feel good to be in another weight bracket. :) Don't be disheartened, it could all change by next Sunday. That's probably why we shouldn't weigh more than once a week. I think I had some movement because I cut out cream and mims since last week.

This morning I left the 160s...hello 150s! It's only a loss of 0.6 pounds since I've been stalling but I'll take it! :)

We all give in to temptation. The way I look at it it's not how far I fall off the wagon that ultimately matters but whether I make the choice to get back on. There have been so many times where I cheat then just give up completely now I treat the next day as a new day :)

It's nice, and I've grown to quite like it...I have it with cinnamon and some sweetener.

You can have soya yoghurt.

Well done :) Its funny what can motivate us other than the scales...trying not to be obsessed with the weighing as well ;)...I have a pair of jeans that I would love to get into....not there yet but I know it will feel great when I am.

Good luck :)

Yes we can Teetiefunk!!! Just got to keep our minds (and mouths ;)) in the right place and focus on how great it will feel to be 12/14lbs lighter...better than any temptation!!! I think our goals are achievable...1 and a bit lbs a week is not too much too ask is it? ;)

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Well done :)

Great, thanks ladies :) I always find it useful to know what works for other people. I will cut it down to once a day when I work out the best time to check for me. Was on the road to obsession...feeling the need to check every-time I went to the loo ;)

10 weeks to 29th August 2011 Teetiefunk: 8/20 Must doit: 0/18 Jools: 0/20 Rosebug: 0/20 Kat1e: 7/20 J2BLUE: 0/36 Neko: 0/36 Flab2Fab0406 16/30 jill36: 0/10 dana1402 4/30 Astraea 6/20 Trivenam: 0/28 Zion: 0/14 Hi All...I hope you don't mind me tagging along for this challenge as well :) So I...

Who knew nuked cheese could be so good ;) ...i couldn't eat the whole thing in one sitting as the extra mature cheese had a really strong flavor...but it was really nice to eat something of that texture.

Hi All...Question for those of you who use a Ketostix to check if you are in ketosis; I was just wondering how often you check with them in say a day or week? I don't want to become obsessed with them. ;) Thanks.

You can do it...you've taken the first step on your journey and your daughter can be your motivation.

Interesting...mine is in the microwave right now.

I don't think you should give up just yet... it's not even been a week... I think MIMS are induction friendly. Look at the MIM thread in the sticky, I think there was a conversation about this.

13ft where did that come from?...not likely I'm only 5ft5 and urgh I wouldn't like to think what a BMI of 4 looks like.

Thanks BlackRose...cream, cheese & fizzy drinks...all the things I've been having lately....perhaps it's the cream then cause that's the new thing that I've started having in the last few weeks that I wasn't having before. Lol how tall does it say I am? I can't see my profile on my...

Hi All, So I've been a lurker on the forum for a few weeks and thought it about time to say hi, especially since such useful information has been shared and lots of questions have been answered for me. I've been following a low carb plan for a while although it took some time to get here. I...