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I've just jumped back in the wagon too - haven't been brave enough to weigh myself after 4 weeks of over indulgence! I've been splitting my packs over the past couple if days to get me over the hunger. 1/2 shake at 07:30, 1/2 bar at 11ish, 1/2 soup at 2ish, 1/2 soup at 5:30ish leaving 1/2 a...

And all going well so far! Not weighed myself to see the damage I've done in my 4 weeks off! Still feeling like a bit of a bloater! Headaches kicked in today, hoping for ketosis over the next 2 days - fingers crossed!

Re-start didn't go too well! BH not a good day to start! Back to work tomorrow, hubby away for a few days so fingers crossed - need to get back in the zone!!

After over a month off!! Wish me luck, not weighing in until tues but I feel like a fat bloater!!

Well done !

Honk for yesterday!

Ps well done on your 7lbs off!

I normally weigh once a week (tuesday) and I'm quite strict with myself. I snuck a wee cheeky look at the scales on Sunday and I had stayed the same - this resulted in a binge!! Gutted! I weighed myself this morning and I'd actually lost 4lbs so I'm a wee bit annoyed with myself now!! Back on...

Hello peeps! Well today was weigh day after my first week following a 2 week break and I've lost the 2lbs gained plus another 2 - total loss 16lbs! Quite chuffed with that after having a little bit of a binge on Sunday! I had stupidly had a sneaky weigh in and hadn't lost anything :0( That...

Well done you!!

Was thinking of trying chicken with mushroom sauce (soup) at the weekend

Ratty babe, why don't you have a Thai chicken curry instead of a salad on curry night. I use 1/2 a chicken breast, dry fried with red & green peppers (add 1/2 a green chilli if you like it hot) then add 1/2 a Thai chicken pack mixed with about 100 mls of water (add more for a runnier...

I did SW too! The first time I got to target after I had my kids I just maintained. I think the trick is to recognise when you are full and not be greedy, unfortunately I am a comfort eater and would eat when I wasn't hungry because it was 'free' and save up my syns for wine which lead to...

I plan to AAM using the list at the weekends so I can have a family meal with my kids! I was brought up in a diet culture, my mum sold a slimming drug and I really believe that I am over weight on the back of that. My kids (6&4) don't know I'm on a diet, I try not to mention it around them...

The W8 AAM list is as follows: The correct way to use the following to make up ONE meal per day everyday for 1 week on an AAM week. It is NOT a list of items you can eat throughout the day. 3oz of the following: skinless chicken breast (= not even a full one) Lean ham, pork or Bacon - all...

:0( not sure what to say! Were you dieting before you started? If yes, you may have already lost the BIG fluid loss most of us get first week! Do you have much to lose? - the closer you get to BMI 25 the slower the weight loss. What are you drinking? Coke zero stalls my weight loss. I lose...

Hi, Too much coke zero can make some people stall weight wise - me included! On w8 we were advised to have one as a treat but not count it in your fluid intake for the day. I suppose everyone is different! Give it a go, I limit myself to one every so often as it makes me crave sweet stuff too!

I still feel hungry in ketosis, my body craves the act of eating and digesting food - not sure its real hunger and it was the reason I fell off the wagon the other week. This is the reason I have decided to AAM on my worst days and I use the W8 AAM list so I stay in KT. I personally have never...

Yey! Lucky you!! I'm day 3 and no sign as yet! :0( fingers crossed for tomorrow!

People will always blame the diet. You will probably find its a virus you've picked up at school.

Sugar/carbs is an obvious no no on the diet, they highlight citric acid because people would go out drinking all sorts of diet drinks, fruit teas, slices if lemon in tea or water etc and wonder why they are not losing as much weight. It does knock you out of ketosis but too much coke zero can...

Starlight, the same could be said for sugar though, it knocks you out of ketosis and the pack I've picked out at random to see the contents contains glucose syrup a form of sugar. Research has gone into the diet, it works and I suppose we just have to trust them. We are advised to have only...

I came over here from w8 where on rapid you added a meal on week 4 or had a meal every day on regular. The following foodlist was what we were allowed to keep us in ketosis. There diet was roughly 700 kcal and 850ish on an AAM week/regular. I still lost 1 stone a month. The correct way to...

Oranges are citric fruit and as there is orange in the bar there will be a wee bit of citric acid in them.... I am positive Exante would have factored this in when putting together the diet! Trust them!

Hi guys, Day 2 of re-start today and I was a wee bit peckish tonight so I sliced 1/2 a chicken breast, dry fried it with a green pepper and added 1/2 a pack of Thia chicken made up with about 100mls of water. I mashed some cooked cauliflower (about 1/4) and hey presto Thia chicken curry. The...

Is redbush normal tea? If yes it's ok! I drink green tea or peppermint tea for a bit of variety. I also add a espresso to my chocolate and vanilla shakes and all spice to the other shakes!

Sorry, I didn't realise you are doing WS! I would go by what Exante are saying then. The food list I posted is to keep you in ketosis and under 1000 kcal. Sorry I confused you! I would email Exante re your sweetcorn question. Good luck

Too many can knock some people out of ketosis, asparamatine can also make you crave sweet stuff. I limit myself to one every now and then!

Found them!! The correct way to use the following to make up ONE meal per day everyday for 1 week for AAM week or everyday if not doing TS. It is NOT a list of items you can eat throughout the day. 3oz of the following: skinless chicken breast (= not even a full one) Lean ham, pork or Bacon...

I don't think so! I'll check my W8 AAM list when I get home and let you know. My neighbour gave me her list if 'allowed' food to keep you in KT on AAM. I pretty much go by those guidelines. I posted them here about a month ago, I'm replying on my phone just now so can't find them.

Sweetcorn is a big NO! Really high in carbs, so are tomatoes I'm afraid! Peppers are fine though and add flavour. I mix a bit of Tabasco with balsamic to give a bit of a spicy kick! The choc shake is nicer with an espresso in it! The raisin and nut bar is far nicer but the aftertaste in the...

Boots have good scales you pay 20p to get weighed on! Most GP surgeries also run weight clinics, normally run by the practice nurse - its free to get weighed! I joined SW thinking if someone weighed me every week I'd get on better but all they talk about is food which made me want to eat...

Good luck on the Atkins wagon Jo!

Day 2 re-start for me! Had almost 2 weeks off and only put on 2lbs which was ok considering I polished off the left over Christmas goodies! Dreading the getting back into KT again but once I'm there I plan to stay for a few weeks - I need to lose 11/2 stone to get into my good suit for a big...

Do you have packs left Jo? If yes, finish them!! Count them into days and say to yourself 'look I've only got ** days left' . I find it hard because I've got 4 weeks of packs here and it looks massive.,. When I did W8 I bought a week at a time and it was great to see the packs diminishing...

How much water are you drinking? Sometimes if you drink too much fizzy stuff (coke zero) you stall - I limit myself to 1 can a day and don't count it in my 4 litres. Drink drink drink!! You could be retaining fluid! Also the closer you get to BMI of 25 the weight loss will slow. I am...

Day 1 done! Joanne, I'll ask the wagon driver to slow down a bit so you can jump back on! :0) come on, you can do it!!

Honk for day 1 .... Again!

Hi Guys, I have fallen off the wagon the past couple of weeks! :o( Today is 'D' day and back to it!!!! I am going to give myself today drinking lots if water before weighing myself. Please feel free to kick my butt!!

I meant walking the dog is great!

Hi, my hubby works abroad most weeks so when get in from work I don't have the time or energy to go to a gym. My kids are 6 and 3, walking the dig us great but the 3 year old drags his feet. Last summer we borrowed a bike trailer for him which was great - not only was trailing him behind me...

Well done you! These balloons stay up for ages! A great reminder of how well your doing!!

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Weighed myself this morning - 6 lbs off taking me to a stone in 3 weeks whoo hoo!

Brilliant guys! I'll think of something for this week and post later when I'm on my pc!! Keep up the good work!!

Well done everyone! I forgot to weigh myself this morning - not sure how that happened! By the time I remembered I had had my pack, 2 coffees and 1/2 litre of water so thought it best I wait until tomorrow!

Me too! I cheated big time at the weekend too.... I'm still not in ketosis! Feeling crap!

Just spans would create a bit of a stir!

Much of the first week losses is fluid! As you have already been dieting slimfast you probably won't get that big loss first week! 3/4lbs is an average weekly weightloss on a VLCD

Mine told my slim, tall 6 year old she was overweight!! Fortunately she takes after her dad! She eats a healthy balanced diet, is really active and is perfect for her height! I personally wouldn't take what they say as gospel - they set BMI's too low! BMI's were set in the 50's/60's when men...

SPANX are my saviour!! A pair if them keeps my mummytummy under control! High waisted ones smooth all the lumps and bumps! Nightmare to get on and off but have a wee flap thingy to answer nature's calls! Sorry Mark! Probably a wee bit too much info! They do them for men now too!

Wow, wow, wow!!

Excellent! When times are tough and we are ready to give up we can look back at this thread!

Well done!

Other VLCD's set weekly homework so I thought it would be an idea to start a homework thread on here! Week 1 Why are you doing this diet (apart from the obvious)? Me: I want to be healthy! I want to be able to run and play with my kids without getting breathless. I want to set a good...

I posted a couple of weeks ago what W8 suggests as a route to introducing food. Also what food to have on an add a meal week (normally wk 5), I'm on my phone just now but when I get to my pc I'll copy and paste it all for you.

Poor you! I know the feeling, I'm trying to get back in ketosis too.... I fell off the wagon big time at the weekend with no real excuse! Stay focused on Sunday and enjoy your foody day!

After falling off the wagon on Friday and spending 3 days scoffing, i am pleased to say I stayed the same! Day 2 back on the wagon and hoping for a good loss this week! WELL DONE EVERYONE! fab losses! Cybill - 0lbs Babystar31 - 2lbs British Claire - 1lbs SammyE - 7lbs Teetiefunk - 4 lbs...

Big time!! Gutted, I'm not even going to tell you what I've eaten but once I started I just couldn't stop.. Major carb fest! Gutted but nothing else for it but to get back on the wagon tomorrow!! Lasted 11 days, so annoyed, i've got to go through that awful first 4 days again!!

I like the tomato too! Welcome and good luck!

Meeee tooooo! I was starving yesterday, or maybe I just wanted something nice to Eat! Struggled BIG TIME!

day 2 was a bit more of a struggle, skipped breakfast had a shake instead. Buffet lunch arrived but fortunately it didn't look too appetising - difficult because people kept asking why I wasn't eating 'didn't fancy anything, too much oil and mayo and my tummy was a wee bit queazy' I ate half my...

Well done.... No cake !!

Well, I survived day one!!! Had a bar after lunch (which didn't look too appetising). No-one asked why I wasn't eating, I think they thought I was just nervous about my presentation. Got back to the hotel and had some work to do with my colleague who I then told about Exante, she was very...

I posted the following on total solutions - they are the food allowances on W8 regular programme which is similar to exante working! The food is designed to keep you in ketosis. AAM on W8 (onother VLCD) is as follows (for their rapid - our total and regular - our working) The correct way to...

Good luck! You seem to be in the right place mentally!

I did read somewhere it was dangerous to have alcohol whilst in Ketosis, not sure where and when but it has stuck in my noggin :0). Hope you are feeling better now! There are a lot of bugs around just now... You could be coming down with one :0/

****Please make a sticky***** I believe the purpose of Adding a meal is to give your metabolism a wee boost! AAM on W8 (onother VLCD) is as follows (for their rapid - our total and regular - our working) The correct way to use the following to make up ONE meal per day everyday for 1 week. It...

Amazing losses guys..... Aren't wee all soooo good!! Deserve gold stars all round!

You gradually drop a pack a day and add a meal. Wk1 Pack for breakfast Handful of nuts for mid-morning snack Pack for lunch Satsuma or small piece of cheese for kid afternoon snack Low GI evening meal WK2 Porridge or similar low GI b/fast Mid morning snack ie an apple Pack for lunch Afternoon...

I do the same as Sammy! Lie! When I did W8, I told no-one except my immediate family initially! I've put on 2 stone of that weight but it has taken me 3 years to do it (most of it in the past year). Those 'slim' friends I told eventually now say - 'told you you wouldn't keep it off'. I've...

Black pepper in mushroom and veg. Tabasco in tomato. Thai, I'm not sure as I struggle with that one!

It might be worth making this a sticky!! I believe the purpose of Adding a meal is to give your metabolism a wee boost! AAM on W8 (onother VLCD) is as follows: The correct way to use the following to make up ONE meal per day everyday for 1 week. It is NOT a list of items you can eat...

i lost 8lbs woo hooo! Had a really difficult day yesterday ... day 7 blues I reckon but I felt reeeeaaally hungry! I am in ketosis so i put it down to just fancying something to eat!! I am trying to re-train my bad habits like: Eating while I'm cooking then sitting down to a meal...

****Please make a sticky***** I believe the purpose of Adding a meal is to give your metabolism a wee boost! AAM on W8 (onother VLCD) is as follows (for their rapid - our total and regular - our working) The correct way to use the following to make up ONE meal per day everyday for 1...

Well done on your losses! Shrinking couple!! AAM on W8 (onother VLCD) is as follows: The correct way to use the following to make up ONE meal per day everyday for 1 week. It is NOT a list of items you can eat throughout the day. 3oz of the following: skinless chicken breast (= not even...

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Well done!! I read somewhere that you shouldn't do any strenuous exercise your body isn't used to until week 3 to give your body a chance to get used to being in ketosis. I have a dog so I'm walking him regularly, an excuse to get out the house at meal times! I have a crosstrainer I plan to...

My friend, a GP, lost over 5 stone on a VLCD. She now recommends the diet to people she thinks it would be appropriate for.

Well done!

Part of the reason I decided to start: 'my mummy is nice, soft, cuddly & fat'

Shimmystar, that's what I'm planning to do I think! I am hoping most of my colleagues will be watching what they are eating and drinking after the festivities! I don't want to start eating this early on, I'll be day 8! The annoying thing is I had everything planned out - I have a 3 day...

Day 5! I'm definitely in ketosis! How do I know (apart from the usual signs)? No, not ketosticks? My 3 year old boy.... He always comes into bed with me in the morning for a quick cuddle before the madness starts - even if I'm up showered and dressed (as I was this morning) I still have to...

Well done! After the weekend (because it is technically still Christmas according to my hubby) my whole family are on a health kick, including the kids!! Sensible meals and puddings of fruit and yogurt, sweets and chocolate only a couple of times a week - after the indulgence of the...

Well done!

Honk!

In W8 we added a meal every day for wk4! Very strict amounts of protien and green veg! I think it was something to do with metabolism!

I think we are all struggling a wee bit after the over indulgences over the festive period! Think of all the goodies your body has got used to over the past few weeks! Chocolate, wine, Christmas cake etc etc ( jeez I'm suddenly hungry). From the reading I've done it may take us a wee while...

Weighing in on Monday! Feeling all bloated today so was a wee bit tempted to pop on the scales this morning but if I hadn't list anything I would have eaten the fridge! :0) ( I meant lost). Did have a wee cheat of smoked sausage on day two, just a wee piece but still a chest non the less! Just...

Thanks!! I have an impromptu 2 day meeting down south next week involving lunch on the first day, dinner at night, breakfast meeting, lunch and an airport wait with my boss in the evening. I am not ready to tell my colleagues about Exante but not sure how I can hide the fact I'm not eating...

Hello! I am on day 4 and definitely feeling better... Day 3 was a killer! Kids birthday parties... Can't think of anything worse, all that party food Mmmmm! And noisy kids, I think i'd be sending DH and going for a hot bath!! Weekends are always the worst for me, on any diet, with 2 small kids...

I think I might finally be in ketosis! Day 4 today and I will be honest it has been a real struggle. Yesterday, I thought my wee head was going to explode (severe carb withdrawal I reckon) but today I feel almost human again and not quite so hungry! I tip to those thinking of starting or...

Honk!!!

Hoot!!

On W8 we were allowed 1/2 pint of skimmed milk a day!

I find all the packs a wee bit salty! Haven't found any really yuck yet but got banana and Thai to try tomorrow!

I did W8 regular plan before which was packs (with them it was 4) and a meal a day 100g lean meat and green veg! The meal had to be eaten at one sitting.... I did struggle fitting in the packs and a meal when in ketosis but I used to make a sauce for the meal I.e thai stir fri from Thai or...

I would try them again another day! I think we build our expectations up and are then disappointed when they are not what we thought. I remember the W8 packs, the ones I hated at the start were my favourite within a few weeks! I too was disappointed by the choc orange bar but quite enjoyed...

Dutch, I reckon a lot of the 'celebs' use VLCD but don't talk about it! Advised not to by their publicists!

I picked up packs from the go-lower 'offices' in Edinburgh for a colleague who was having problems with delivery because of the weather. I was greeted by a less than healthy weight looking, denim clad wee girl (apparently a councillor). Their offices are in a dodgy, run down industrial estate...

Thanks guys! I'm doing a wee bit better today! Have split my packs so far having 1/2 a strawberry for b/fast and 1/2 a bar for lunch saving the other halves for evening when I'm always worse. The smoked sausage was all we had in the house protien based... Could have been worse, I could have...

Day 2 and really struggling.... Did the cinema, no probs but this evening I have been starving, I've just had 1/4 of a mattheson's reduced fat smoked sausage and feeling very bad. Hoping because it was protein it shouldn't affect getting into ketosis... Feeling like a wee bit of a failure, need...

Thanks

Mushroom soup!! Yummmmmmmyyyy! Not normally a fan of mushroom soup, maybe it's because I am sooooo hungry, I am really enjoying my mushroom soup!! Just thought I'd share!!

Hi folks, I have a wee query regarding marigold bullion - I have just checked the packet and it has 1.5g of carbohydrate per serving - is it definitely ok to use? Another wee question... I still have water flavourings left over from W8, will they be ok to use? Gillie

Cheers! Now they are having pizza for tea!

.... Just returned from a family trip to the cinema! The film was great (Gulliver's Travels) :) but the experience was complete torture. :sigh: My wee girl sat next to me munching a hot dog and depite the fact I don't like them it smelt delicious. On the other side my wee boy sat munching...

Well done! Do you realise that's the weight of a 7 yr old?

Well done!

I was under the impression that granulated sweetner was a no no! Just thinking back to my W8 days - it can knock you out of ketosis as can lemon juice (I think I read someone added it to hot water) I might be wrong about the granulated sweetener but defo correct about the lemon juice (citric...

01:27 and still awake!!! Aaarrgghh! Not sure if hungry or if my body is just used to alcohol to help it to sleep!!

Me too poppy girl! Not sure I like it either after day 1 but I'm persevering! I did W8 3 years ago and the shakes I hated the first week were the ones that ended up my fav!! Fingers crossed this will be the same!! Keep going!!

Thanks Guys! Forced down my no 3 pack, chocolate... Is it just me or does it taste a wee touch salty? Have had another litre of h2o and I'm feeling a wee touch better! Off to bed now, going to try to split packs and spread them through the day tomorrow!! Good luck everyone!! Gillie

Gillian -14lbs

.... Feeling Sick!! My big downfall is, I eat when I'm not hungry so I have decided to address this by only having my packs when I'm hungry! I had a chocolate and orange bar at 13:00 today ... It was yuck! (I'm sure I'll get used to it) I've felt sick since. I've just forced a veg soup down...

Hi I'm Gillian, I'm 40 and from Scotland! Not sure how much I want to lose but I want to fit into a comfortable size 12 (I'm size 16) I have done a VLCD before and maintained for 2 years but I have lost the plot since turning 40 back in march and want to get back on track, looking forward to...

Hi, I'm Gillian and I intend to start exante in the morning... Wish me luck!! Looking forward to getting to know you all! Onwards and downwards!

Hello, I lost over 3 stone, 3 years ago on W8 Rapid/regular! I have unfortunately put back on just over 2 stone of the weight lost.... the scary thing is 1 1/2 stone has been in the past 11 months eek! The question is: How do the packs compare to W8 packs? also Do people get on ok...

Thanks for all your welcome messages. Looking forward to guilt free yummy food!!!!!!

Hi my name is Gillie, I am joining SW tonight and thought I would pop on and say Hi. I have done SW successfully before so I am hoping it will work for me again. I recently lost over3stone on W8 but the weight has started to go back on so its time to do some healthy food optimising. I...

God, You guys are an inspiration!! I got to target in July and maintained until december - I managed to put 10lbs on over christmas, I'm gutted but deserved it for my gluttony. Next year I will say NO THANKS!!

Thanks KD, Yes we do a form of re-feeding! I am really struggling with the last few pounds though! I put on 1lb last week not a good sign for maintainance. I suppose I am just bored with the whole thing. I have had serious wors with myself today! Gillie

Hi All, I am 5lbs form my my target and I am starting to stress about how I am going to maintain. I have followed the W8 programme, I think I have addressed some of my food demons. It is really great to see so many fabulous maintainers on here - you are all such an inspiration. How may of...

Hi Folks, Its my wee boys 1st Birthday on Saturday, we have family coming round for lunch and cake .... how do I cope with all the goodies!!:sigh: I was really positive at the start of the week but as the weekend approaches I don't think I'll be able to do it. To make matters worse my...

Hi, I'm doing the rapid W8 programme too - day 5. My own scales told me I hadn't lost anything at all on sunday :mad: so I have decided just to wait and get weighed by my councellor on Friday. If you can't see a councellor I would go to boots once a week and pop 20p in the weight machine, that...