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  1. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, Done the same as you and piled it all back on! So need some support getting day 1 done....starting tomorrow again...how spooky we starting at same time again!??? Good luck and sorry to read about what happened with your Dad, you deserve some you time now. Heres to a good new set of...
  2. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Maintaining - 5 months on..

    Good luck GSQ, 5 months and virtually the same....awesome achievement! Had bit of hiatus myself....needed it I think, but back with 100% TS from today. Good luck with your final stone....will use you as inspiration for mine!
  3. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Maintaining - three months on:

    GSQ what a super result for 3 months....inspirational as always. Struggling for this last 6 lbs so I can join you....taking as long as the rest did I think!! Good luck with month 4 GSQ...fabulous to read how youre getting along.
  4. dawndesperatetoloose!

    NINE WEEKS IN - Christmas and New Year too

    Hi GSQ, its the ones that dont mention it that I decide to dump!! Thats my yard stick, if theyre too mean minded to even acknowledge it...then put them out with the xmas tree!! Being heavy Ive been a real people pleaser all my life, how are you, you look great...etc...etc.... and its only...
  5. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    well done on loss though Dracy...just think this time last year, bet we'd have all still been on the after xmas face stuffing still!! 40lbs change since summer...wowweeee Have good week!
  6. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    hi, lots of industry here too! Done a final clothes clear out, all bagged up to go! Can't imagine only having small ish clothes...but done deed! Have strong rest of weekend clear out made my will power return!
  7. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, thats a super attitude for 2012!! Bloomin heck am scared of the Darcy whirlwind!! When you ready fancy an exercise challenge, like a TS plan????? As am rubbish, rubbish, rubbish with exercise and planning to do it. Have a good day!!
  8. dawndesperatetoloose!

    NINE WEEKS IN - Christmas and New Year too

    GSQ..how fantastic!! Again....you make it seem achievable! Super to see your food diary too. Keep on being succesfull its fab to read!
  9. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    thanks darcy, weaning myself off food again, reckoned a little extra each day get me back in swing! Been easier today. Glad you being so strong...mega good example! Do you exercise? Thinking I should start now, help with getting me back to normal after exante support??? what you reckon?? Have...
  10. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Am sure youll be there by then!! Am slacking myself, ate again today, back on track tomorrow...send me some 'stick at it' vibes!! Have good rest of Monday!
  11. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    well done darcy...fab way to start 2012!! 4 lbs woweee....have good rest after clearing out weekend!
  12. dawndesperatetoloose!

    loosing weight quick???

    good luck amzie, ive got some excess skin, but believe me I look so much better than I did with rolls of fat!! Sure youll look super with a loss anyway! good luck!
  13. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Gained 3 lbs

    hi lisa, one slip on the way wont make any difference at all...and protein not really a slip! It does get easier and if a slip happens, so what part of your exante journey. Thats been my logic with it, I never expected it to be easy to loose weight so slips ... no problem juts getb ack on...
  14. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Feeling really down..

    hi, stick at it! the results will be more than worth a few bad days....definately!! Good luck with the rest of your week and heres to shaking off the headaches!
  15. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    hi darcy, actually had an off the wagon day!! little slip though and wont ruin my determination!! Had to go WS cos of work and so difficult to find something to eat that wasnt carb ish. Anyway enough groaning! Enjoy your porridge and have good end of week...roll on the weekend!! Enjoy your...
  16. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Lovely and sweet!! Am hooked on choc shakes and porridge now...think that sad???? I know....no need to answer!! send me your address darcy I'll send you one of my 50 to try!!
  17. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Anyone tried the oats?

    Hi Lotta, just tried my first porridge....yummy or what!! Yes too sloppy so will thicken next one, like I do the shakes. Good luck!!
  18. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Am loving the porridge!!! A hot meal yummy!
  19. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, indeed it does! Had first shake day yesterady and all ok although bit of a fighting the demons last night...but I grappled them and won!! I imagine them like that cough mixture advert off the telly, all green and manky...and me battling them off!! OK, maybe that bit wierd...blame it...
  20. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    hi darcy, hope it was a good diet day! Have good rest of week!
  21. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi darcy, well done for getting back on TS so soon! Few days WS is super douper over the hols, think I said before how much Id have scoffed this time last year compared to now...doesnt bear thinking about!! Im starting again tomorrow till goal, and like you looking forward to the no food...
  22. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    hi Darcy glad you had good meal! Having lovely break and enjoying eating again, making super change to be eating again! Starting again on the 3rd for the last stretch! Have good last 2011 weigh in.......2012 be target for both of us am sure! Have good rest of 2011......and here's to being...
  23. dawndesperatetoloose!

    New start again

    good luck Springer... I went back after two weeks hols and it was fine to restart. Sure you have a plan and will be a 2012 success story.
  24. dawndesperatetoloose!

    7 weeks of Maintaining

    how fantastic gsq! Truly great achievement....really well done. Size 10 wow how fablous. Your post so encouraging....again! have fantastic skinny festive break and keep posting in new year....look forward to your progress!
  25. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    have super hols Darcy...enjoy day off plan tomorrow!
  26. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Iv lost over 80lb :D

    good luck with the new start many....how well have you done so far! Here's to Skinny dom in 2012! keep letting us know how you're getting on! have super festive time
  27. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Indeed Darcy! Have lovely weekend too and enjoy that xmas day break.....cant wait for the veg....how sad is that?? Sending you some virtual christmas quiche...scoof the lot in your dreams!! Have super few days and bring on those 2012 targets!!
  28. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Extremely virtuous indeed!! Ive avoided the kitchen with similar things in tonight while my OH away....how goodie goodie are we both!! Sounds like a good plan for festive weight management, xmas day off only still very strong plan! Ive stayed the same this week too, but have eaten a bit for...
  29. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Porridge?????? Am off to the website this minute!! Still waiting for my head to catch up with my loss, feels a little odd still, so actually using the 7lbs time to get used to it all. Does that sound loopy?? Dont really believe yet that Im not far away from being my skinny minnie target...
  30. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Really well done with the food, been trying to plod on and use all my banana shakes up....really not my faves, and not lokoing forward to them like I do with the lush choc ones...so going to invest £50 and order some more choc ones to reinvigorate me! £50 for that last 7 lbs Id pay double...
  31. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, hope your week going well! Mine been bit of a WS week, decorating etc, work blah de blah...so back on track tomorrow for few days till Sunday when WS for couple of days again. You staying strong...bloomin commendable!
  32. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Week 10

    OMG...what a loss!! Really well done.
  33. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Week 5 maintained

    GSQ how fantastic!! 5 weeks in, and STS...souper douper....will aspire!!
  34. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, well done on a super loss! How great is it that we can keep on doing it! Yes mad windy coming home on Friday, back off there again on mon night for two days, but thats last pre xmas trip!! Got a few WS days coming up, but feel confident they'll be manageable, so good luck to us all...
  35. dawndesperatetoloose!

    WEEK 4 - STILL THE SAME WEIGHT

    GSQ youre doing so well! Such an encourgement...keep going!
  36. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, how you doing? a hard week??? Stay strong!! Have good rest of week
  37. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, know exactly how you feel!! 7am start tomorrow and got bookings tomorrow night till midnight...!! Pre xmas mad rush or what. Well good thing is when we shattered food last thing on our minds!! Just sleep!! Have good rest and keep me strong as fighting some demons to get back on...
  38. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, well done for sticking to it. Ive had a carb fest in the Lakes, my choice, thought Id have a few days cut free from the routine and feel all the better for it. Back on it tomorrow! Have a good week!
  39. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi darcy, living the glam life eh!!?? Am off to Coventry for a few days next week with work...whoo hoo!! Away for weekend in the Lakes so going for WS a few days, have good weekend and glad diet still going well.
  40. dawndesperatetoloose!

    what after you reach your goal?

    Hi Koody, I too am a carb queen by choice (obviously not for last 18weeks!!) but been on hols for two weeks and must say I could have taken or left the food side of things, if thats any help! And believe me Id have always rather had carbs than protein or any other food really! Am hoping that...
  41. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Indeed it does Darcy! Off to the lakes on friday for the weekend, oh dear food again! But thats the last of the chrsitmas stuff till the big day, so try my best to just do WS fri - Sun, have a good Cornwall trip!
  42. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Week 9 tough but worth it!

    Hi Phoenix, hows the pre xmas stretch going!?? Ive got a xmas dress too, in a size 12....well nothing like being optimistic!! I swear, three months ago that would be like saying I'll be flying in a space shuttle by Xmas!! Maybe one day I wake up and be my fatty self again...hope its not like...
  43. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, lovely thanks, yes am back and struggling a little bit to get back on track, havent been off it, its just a real battle!! Put +5lbs on, and as of today 6lbs off...that truly is a christmas miracle, given my normal slow but sure losses!! Anyway, not counting my chickens etc etc will...
  44. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Week 2 stayed the same

    well done gsq. another great week for maintaining!! really encouraging so keep on letting us know it can be done! Have a good week 4!
  45. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    well done darcy, straight back on to Exante...I never had a doubt!! Great loss and back onto onwards and downwards...have good week!
  46. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution Needing to say 'Goodbye 71 pounds!'

    Hi Katt, glad to see how well youre doing...fabulous loss so far! Just on way back from hols and then back on for the last stretch and hopefully 10 stones will beckon...my word never, ever thought that, never mind type it! Have good rest of week!
  47. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, only one more day and I be back on Exante! Want honest truth, looking forward to security of it, how freaky is that!! Travelling back today, so xmas countdown starts tomorrow!! Hope you getting back in swing and that little gain be off soon am sure! Have good middle of week!
  48. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution _Greg's_ Diary

    Hi Greg, good luck on your challenge! On hols in far east, just on way back now, and had to be a carb fest as nothing else to eat!! If it helps, not been mad hungry and havent had full face scoffs in past two weeks, all weeks on Exante seem to have helped me make choices, instead of satisfying...
  49. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Week 2 stayed the same

    Well done GSQ on maintaining, gives me real hope!! Revised my target with only another 12 lbs to go, and then over to maintaining. Been on hols (just on way back) and wouldnt have chosen to eat as I have after 14 weeks at 100% TS (had to have carb heavy days and days) but must admit the...
  50. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Welcome back Darcy, am few days behind you, due back Wed, Exante TS till Xmas!! Keep those memories ready for first day back at work!!
  51. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Week 9 tough but worth it!

    Hi Phoenix well done on getting losses shifting again! Am on hols break and low carb out here is nigh on impossible, so going with the flow and going for low cal, low portion where I can. Just tried on a pair of jegging/legging style jeans type sort of trousers...woweee...all worth it! Roll...
  52. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Rachie B's Fighting Diary

    HI Katt, glad to see you back posting! Still got another week on hols then back for another month pre xmas. Hope you doing well, looking at your losses - super douper!
  53. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, Have good last few days and then trip back...if its gone quickly must have been fab!
  54. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi darcy, Off on hols tomorrow myself so catch up when we are back and ready to get slimmer!! Hope hols fabulous, they sound it. Enjoy the fruit!!
  55. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Operation Birthday

    Hi 447, how well have you done...what a super super loss! Good luck with the rest of your TS/WS mix!!
  56. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Working Solutions Slow and Steady Wins the Race

    Hi Midnight, Im a notoriously slow looser too, just to let you know there are some of us about!! Been 100% except for AAM weeks all through, and must say Exante been a miracle for me. The tummy thing Ive just got used to, as the weeks have gone on its lessened and tummy rumblings etc only...
  57. dawndesperatetoloose!

    why why why?? advice needed please

    Hi Phoenix, Great that you back on wagon! Hey 2 days in this process is nothing!! Its the bit beating ourselves up that is worse than any gain! Reached big thing for me today, got to 11stones, so only a stone and I could be at normal BMI, how crazy would that be! So going to try for that...
  58. dawndesperatetoloose!

    why why why?? advice needed please

    Hi Phoenix, how you doing? Am off on holiday in a week, bit scary being exposed to food again! Hoping to only have to do another month when am back. Hope you coping ok still! have good rest of week!
  59. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Fabulous Darcy, glad you having a good time!! All that exercise, maybe you come back less than you went!! Have great rest of hols!
  60. dawndesperatetoloose!

    why why why?? advice needed please

    Hi Phoenix, Definately stick with it, Im off on hols in a couple of weeks and honestly the pleasure of being able to wear my older smaller clothes...bloomin marvellous! Shallow???...errmmmm...yes! Where you said at peace with it, definately thats how Ive felt all the way through, had the odd...
  61. dawndesperatetoloose!

    why why why?? advice needed please

    Hi Phoenix, your loss so far is amazing, well done. Ive been TS 100% apart from my AAM weeks and my losses been much lower, I just think of bigger picture when I know Ive been 100% and have a disappointing or low loss week. For me been about having good feeling that Ive stuck to it and then...
  62. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Good news Darcy....knew youd be strong!! Have lovely time!
  63. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Anyone managed to maintain on hols?

    Thats really encouraging Marge, just a 1.5 lbs gain Id be over the moon with! Feel much better now, where you didnt cut carbs out! Think Id imagined that one hint of rice and Id go up like a balloon! Will be at around 100 days no carbs when i go so was quite a scary thought!! Off to Malaysia...
  64. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Triage is at GOAAALLLLL!!!!

    Hi Triage, So would you recommend Atkins when I finish on Exante? Got 11 lbs to go and then see how I feel. BMI recommends another 10 lbs off to be normal....think Atkins be my way to get there and maintain? Thanks a lot and good luck lovely reading a different way than TS.
  65. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Anyone managed to maintain on hols?

    Hi, Been TS now for 86 days, and in few weeks off on unexpected fab hol to Far East for 2 weeks. All courtesy of air miles!! Will be few pounds from target when I go, so keen to stay on track and anywhere else in world would do WS for hols duration. BUT....everything Ive read about local...
  66. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    When you check in to the site....Hello!!! Hope you having a fab holly so far and enjoying the slim side of being away. Stay strong and have fabulous time!
  67. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Fizzyfluff's trek to thindom

    good luck fizzy!!
  68. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Have lovely time Darcy...stay strong and enjoy being slimmer in the sun!! Catch you when you back!
  69. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Will do Darcy, my aim is to maintain and not strong willed enough to do it without weekly weighing! Encouragement been fab on here and will miss you when you on your jolly cruise!!
  70. dawndesperatetoloose!

    What does everyone intend to follow.....

    Hi Triage, Am going to try a low carb regime for a while, been a real eye opener for me on exante and reading these boards that carbs been my downfall. Doh...think Id have cottoned on before!! Have read India and Neris's diary for support on how to reintroduce carbs, and seems a logical way to...
  71. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Was just thinking last night, think I did this Exante at the right time of year...dont think shakes do anything for me in the snow and cant stomach the soups! Have good day all!
  72. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Excellent plan Darcy, sure with that 100lbs target motivation be no problem when youre away! Lovely hols and loosing weight...what a doubler!! Well done on week 10 result...did you ever think 10 weeks ago we'd have lost 60+ lbs between us...big skinny minnie WOW!! Have good week 11 and countdown!
  73. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    When your week 10 WI, how good is that an easy one to divide to see what weekly weight loss has been!! How you planning on managing food whilst youre away?
  74. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, 2 weeks oh my word..how exciting is that!! Back after my AAM week and all ok here in cold and blustery North East! Have a good weekend...stay strong and think of those smaller clothes getting packed!!
  75. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, Malaysia...how fabby is that!! Be even better if 1st holiday for years where I wont have to cover up my white, whale blubber, and can just enjoy the heat instead of dreading it! Have good Wednesday!
  76. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi all, Darcy...big time on countdown now for you!! Am now going on hols 9/11, with a surprise trip when my OH goes away for few weeks with work..cant wait!! So 9/11 now my countdown date, last AAM day today and thats it just shakes all the way! Have a good day all, and hope it makes up part...
  77. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    hi Darcy 3 lbs off great stuff! Can you believe allthat in 9 weeks...stupendous. Away for birthday weekend its my a a m week so did feel like my birthday today! Party with friends last night as well and all way through stuck to protein and salad/veg....virtuous or what! Have good end of weekend...
  78. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Oh dear, well as long as you not hurt...as my dad always says! Paint can always be fixed!! Look forward to hols and focus on that and being skinnier to go with...on your super douper journey!
  79. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, just a quickie as mad busy!! Have a good week and stay focussed on those sunny days!!
  80. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, How fabulous is that!! Exactly on target for the stone a month...stupendous. Enjoy your shakes today as a celebration of that super achievement. A big skinny minny well done!!
  81. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi darcy, indeed onwards and downwards! Got a fancy dress party next saturday and ordered an XL top, bloomin heck it fits!! I really think I probably oculdnt have gone or would have had to go in normal clothes if I hadnt had these few months with exante. How positive is that! Good luck for...
  82. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Thanks DQ, only a month left for me fingers crossed...yippededodah! Then maybe go to WS for last pounds, or try a low carb one.
  83. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Indeed Darcy, another day into our 5 weeks! Sat and watched my OH tuck into one of my faves teas.....this is part of my desensatisation therapy....grrrr!!!!! Have good day tomorrow!
  84. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi both, 3lbs off! So not at the magic 2 stone in 2 months but very nearly there. Hand on heart I couldnt have done more to get to 2 stone, so Im on with where I am. 100% TS very nearly and absolutely no cheats or carbs in 57 days...bloomin heck! Good luck ladies this week!
  85. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, Hows it going today? Have written Sundays weight on my notice board at home so my stone challenge is from 12 stone, nice round number!! Means I have to weigh 2 times a week now...my OH wont be pleased, loosing control of scales! Have day of relief form my cravings at last...thank...
  86. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Does everyone do AAM or not?

    Hi I have an AAM and had a fab loss that week. Will be splitting it next couple of weeks as some others have said to fit in with social stuff. If your losses are happening anyway I think its part of the process, week for your body to have a rest from all that activity!
  87. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Does everyone do AAM or not?

    Hi I have an AAM and had a fab loss that week. Will be splitting it next couple of weeks as some others have said to fit in with social stuff. If your losses are happening anyway I think its part of the process, week for your body to have a rest from all that activity!
  88. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi you two, how you doing this week? Ive resisted two work meals so big whoo hoo there! Have good rest of week!
  89. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Day One.

    Hi Evie, I tried them at first and didnt really like them, moved to BL bars, but now using them up and 7 weeks in actually dont taste too bad!! Wont say my tastes changed fro good, but at least changed where something to eat better than nothing!! Good luck!
  90. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Sept losses

    Whats made the difference Starlight for such a bumper month?
  91. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Yep, sounds good to me! From today 14 lbs or bust!!
  92. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    hi all, having struggle week again, mad bad cravings.....oh well havent given in. Do you think all this strength building my resolve??? Very tiring all this abttling with myself! Have good rest of weekend!
  93. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    hi darcy well done on the loss! Definately 2 stone by week 8! How super a result is that?! Think Ill be few pounds behind but have stuck to it, so not going to beat myself up about it! Yes another stone for each of us by your hols! Have good rest of Sunday
  94. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, what a motivator...5 weeks to your hols!! In 5 weeks I hope Ill be about there diet wise, so maybe a double celebration then!! Went out for breakfast again today, and yes watched OH eat whilst I had yet another......black coffee!!! Would never have thought I could stick to it! Have a...
  95. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Tomatoes

    Hi Steve, I bought a cheap little carb counter book 'Collins gem carb counter' its brilliant, tells you carb count on lots of everyday foods. Toms really high in carbs. Good luck to you both on exante!
  96. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Thanks DQ...roll on those skinny minny 14's!!
  97. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Yes must say I needed that milestone this week, my cravings not been so bad yesterday and today, but oh my word week 7 was dire!! Just bought a top to work in tomorrow, new customer so didnt want to look like a tat! Managed to get a size 16....oh my word....!! Over the moooooooooooooooon...
  98. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi Pumpkin, big slim well done for that!! I just keep thinking half way there!!! Have good rest of week both of you!
  99. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    How exciting is all that!! Keep checking your clothes though...put an old fave blouse on today for first time for couple of years and too bloomin big!! Missed my window of opportunity for it!! Not moaning though fab position to be in, in stead of my usual cram my flabby belly in and drag the...
  100. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Well done Darcy, had a stinker of a week with everything calling me!! A strong woman for avoiding the quiche! We'll keep going! How long to cruise day??
  101. dawndesperatetoloose!

    I know I shouldn't, but...........

    Hi Darcy, well being short hasnt helped me!! Im 4 lbs behind you and stuck to it as you know. Not sure about the no bars theory, unless Im out working Ive changed to 3 shakes a day, and not made blind bit of difference so far! Like I said at beginning bit of a tortoise slow looser, hey but...
  102. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution Needing to say 'Goodbye 71 pounds!'

    Hi Katt, well done on 23 lb so far!! How super is that! Im not bored now just had mad bad cravings that I cant seem to shake, fingers crossed week 7 WI tomorrow hoping for a motivational loss. Have great week 7, and stick with the boredom!
  103. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    hi, how you both doing?? Am still having mad raving cravings!! Since week 6 been a nightmare!! Hope you both managing and doing well. Roll on week 7 WI on wednesday for some motivation!
  104. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, yes bloomin windy...drove back from a job today and was nearly blown off the A1!! Only one day for me to wait for WI....am looking for mad bad motivation! Still struggling with cravings, have no idea why been TS since the start bar my AAm week! Anyway, yes youre right, one more day...
  105. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Newbie

    Hi Irish, Good luck following it! Its my first time on a vlcd, and took me a bit to persuade myself that 14lbs a month was possible. Im nearly there six weeks in! Only a lb short of that stone a month, am notoriuosly slow looser so if I can do it anyone can. My target was around 3 stone, so...
  106. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, Great news with your loss! 24 lbs in 6 weeks, bloomin marvellous or what! Makes it all worthwhile. Well done on the dress, wait till we are in the 14's and saying they fit!!! Whooop de doo!! Roll on Wednesday need a motivational loss this week! Have good shampoo, what a glamorous...
  107. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi got my fingers and banana shakes crossed for your WI!
  108. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy Great news today with people noticing! Not long now till a skinnier you on the cruise! Finding this week 7 bit of a slog, but not giving in!! Only 5 and a half weeks to go to 3 months! Have a good weekend!
  109. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi Pumpkin, well maybe we are all over the worst now! Been having cravings last two days, really big bad mad ones!! But still staying on track, hard as it might be to struggle with myself!! Roll on week 7! Have good week you two.
  110. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Leg Cramps & Potassium

    Hi, just to report, potassium worked a treat! Two days after taking first one they stopped and havent had once since! Super bloomin douper!
  111. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Brand New - Advice Needed Please

    Hi Katt, well done with the week 5 loss! How great is that!
  112. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi both, Well STS at WI, but really after that last week super AAM week loss didnt expect a fab one! Have stuck to it 5days TS, and 2 days WS so not gutted as know Ive done the work! Just waiting for next week now. Hope you two stayed ok and maybe the wobbles been a 6 week thing!! For all of...
  113. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, Yes indeed, think there'll only be you enjoying the sun in a few weeks! Its a chilly blast in the North east today! STS this week myself with WI, but after that fab loss last week, expected it really. Stuck to it 5days TS and 2 days WS, so not gutted as have done the work! Sure...
  114. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi Pumpkin did you make it through the weekend??!! Food wise?? Hope so and heres to a positive week for all 3 of us!!
  115. dawndesperatetoloose!

    New start again

    Good luck Springer...sure it will be a super plan for you!
  116. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Genuinely not trying to be offensive or controversial in any way but

    Hi Nikki, Yes Im on it 100% too, had an add a meal week like it recommends, and a couple of slips where Ive had to add a bit of protein (only twice in 40 days!...and it was tuna...very sad I know craving tuna!!) so yes some of us out there! I actually like the structure where I only have a...
  117. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi Pumpkin, must be a time controlled thing! Had to have a meal last night! Thought it was cos I was stressy over loads of stuff but maybe its just that its a 5 weeks in thing! Just think how good will feel in another week to have a loss. Id banked on 3mths, 3stones, so just try and keep that...
  118. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, but thats a stone and a half in 5 weeks how fabulous is that! Thats 41 lbs between us in 5 weeks, nearly 3 stones...bloomin heck. Have a good weekend, are you in holiday hyper mode yet?? Im in left work yippeedee doo dah mode! Working all weekend for new job, so better stop skiving...
  119. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, Sunday lunch chicken, veg and gravy (bisto is low carb for a small gram weight) BBQ Sausages, salads Pret Tuna Salad Friends for tea Chicken, haloumi, roast veg, salad Salmon, green veg So not a bad mix really!! Trying really hard to eat the meat, as normally bit of veggie, but...
  120. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, how exciting the planning for the cruise...makes it feel bit closer?? End of my AAM meal week and all ok Im pleased to say, back onto it yesterday with 2 shakes and a bar, so not as scary as I thought it would be. Lost 4lbs too, so hey how amazing is that! Have good rest of week, my...
  121. dawndesperatetoloose!

    thinking about starting a diary...

    HI Emma, so how you going along? All good I hope! Have a good rest of week!
  122. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Rachie B's Fighting Diary

    Hi Katt, I ate some salmon too the other night ...and was actually bearable!! Im similar to you would never choose meat or fish, just my carbs....I know bad carbs...step away from the carbs!! Actually salmon wasnt that bad!!! Must be my first sign of Ketosis, that I can stomach a piece of...
  123. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi Purple, bet most of gain will be water...easy lost by end of week 1!! Good luck again! Good thing is now you know you can do it using shakes etc... Knowledge is power (just call me Oprah!!) Am amazed that Ive lost on AAM week, still got my jaw dropping! I really didnt believe that 14lb in...
  124. dawndesperatetoloose!

    thinking about starting a diary...

    Hi Emma, Good luck whichever you choose, and what a super loss so far!!
  125. dawndesperatetoloose!

    thinking about starting a diary...

    Hi emma, Ive kept a blog rather than a diary by a post, and think its done me the world of good. Having to review the days food (or shake!) wise had really made me feel good about the process. Just helped me to focus everyday about why Im doing it too. Hope this helps! Good luck!
  126. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi darcy, well done with making and eating it! Just done sunday lunch and kept the chicken, and green veg up my end of table, rest of carb stuff at other end and all ok pleased to report! Did my usual trick (well since exante!) bought puds I dont like and served them. No temptation even! By...
  127. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Ellie G's 100lb Drop

    Hi ellie, well I can help with the theatre interval...... Went to see south pacific in london on thurs night (fabulous by the way!) was 5 hr drive there so I didnt drink much water on way so we didnt have to kkep stopping, got there had a pret tuna salad as my aam..... Had 500ml water then, pre...
  128. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Leg Cramps & Potassium

    Hi alpaca Ive found some boots herbal ones on line, purely potassium. Citrate maybe a derivative of citrus and that now allowed on the Exante one Im on. Will let you know when they come!
  129. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Anyone from Northeast England

    Opps...yes three, only managed two yesterday, so maybe 4 today...whoo hoo!
  130. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Anyone from Northeast England

    Oh thats so sweet. Not long tho till he'll have a skinny mum and be proud of that!
  131. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Anyone from Northeast England

    Honestly sparkle hasnt felt like that at all. And believe you me Im a big fat scoffer outside of Exante world!! Am looking forward to be being back on 3 shakes a day. (OK did I really just think that!!) Sure it be fine for you too!
  132. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Leg Cramps & Potassium

    Thanks Katt, given up the soup so maybe I try and add some in with salt in as you suggest. Dont like bouliion by maybe have to reconsider. Read that its because the water washes away the potassium, and belive me never drank so much water in my life. Got my potassium tablets coming this week...
  133. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Anyone from Northeast England

    Hi katt, Yes aam is fine! not sure how it will effect weight loss, but even if its a plus for a week, then surely thats part of the process. I think as its protein and green veg or salad, I still like the structure. So if the rule for a week is a meal and two shakes, then so be it. Think...
  134. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Anyone from Northeast England

    Hi sparkle! Dreaming of shopping! Waiting till I get few months along before I do the new clothes thing. 14 days in means you through worst bit then, Im in aam week now and thats seems ok too. My first time on a vlcd and waiting to see if I can do 14lbs in this second month too....that would...
  135. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi darcy, what a super holiday to come and so much better when you know youll be on your way with weight loss too! Cruise sounds fabulous! Well done that loss is marvellous, nearly stone and a half in 4 weeks! awesome or what! OH dads here but not so bad with the not eating as its aam week...
  136. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Week 4 weigh in

    Well done Darcy, what a super set of losses! You must be over moon! Have good aam week, mine is a fine and dandy...so good luck and a big slim well done on -19lbs!
  137. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Leg Cramps & Potassium

    Hi there done some internet surfing and seems that leg cramps common on vlcd's, anyone used potassium supplements to sort it out? And....did it work? Had it now for couple of weeks now non stop. Thanks for any support!!
  138. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution August starters?

    Hi Katt, Day 3 on aam and its all hunky dory, think its part of the 'dont like choices' thing weve mentioned before. Choice is protein and greens, made it easier for me I think! Good luck on it!
  139. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Anyone from Northeast England

    Hi Katt, 15 lbs fab too....another 3 weeks, maybe two stone whoo hoo! Hi Sparkie, you been on it long? Have good Sat night!
  140. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi pumpkin how good is that! golly whod have thought over a stone gone in a month...roll on end of month 2! Doing AAM and all hunky dory...food not that big shake (ok so that was rubbish pun!) think I mean hasnt given me taste to scoff again, happy with that one meal. Have good weekend....three...
  141. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Anyone from Northeast England

    Hi Guinevere, hows it going? You into day 4?? Must say it does get easier, I do the structure where I dont have to think about food. Juts doing AAM week and that not too bad either. I think once the losses start you do think differently about it all....like the differnt style of life is worth...
  142. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Week 1 WI

    Fab start Miss Gina...well done!
  143. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Add-a-meal-week helps or hinders weight loss?

    On day 2 now of AAM, so will let you know next Wed! All going ok with the just sticking to one protein/greens meal, honestly not really enjoyed two meals Ive had, going to do AAM week religiously for health reasons (long boring story!!) but could have done without the food really! And I...
  144. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Purple Daisy's Exante Journey

    Hi purple glad you doing ok, I feel now such a big step that im commited to it till the end now!! Cant believe my own will power! Wait till we all be skinnie minnies with people saying...you need to eat something!! (ok then maybe dream in my head but you get my drift!! Have good weekend!
  145. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Ellie G's 100lb Drop

    Lovely aims Ellie, been dreaming of simlilar clothes dreams myself this week!! Least we not dreaming of food...how good is that! Good luck and 15lbs so far...amazing.
  146. dawndesperatetoloose!

    I had no idea!!!!

    Loved it! been reading that and a poxy little pocket carb counter...and you know what...think its finally managing to click with me!! Only took 46 years!! Carbs = fat Dawn!! Been on SW before and Scottish Slimmers years ago (was my fave till they retreated back beihnd Hadrians wall) and...
  147. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, just saw South pacific last night...fabulous...nearest Ill get to it seeing Samantha janus there!! Hows it going all looks on track from above posts!? 15lbs gone...how good are you in 3 weeks!! Managed AAM for two days now....all ok Im pleased to report! If anything havent really...
  148. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Anyone from Northeast England

    Hi Guinevere, happy to say thats gone for me now, tummy rumbles but nothing that I feel odd about. Have you done it before? I only discovered it on here, after reading up about pauline quirke and a search took me here! Am tortoise slow looser normally so 16 lbs, mind blowing in a month! Off...
  149. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Anyone from Northeast England

    I know darcy...bloomin amazing! Am over the moon with it. Got to 12:10 earlier this year then been well and truly stuck/lazy/shiftless since then really. So to be pound under really seems to be on the way again now! Whoooo hoooo! Doing AAM from tomorrow so see where that takes me! have good...
  150. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Working Solutions day 7

    Hi Rickster, well done for getting to day 7! Havent found that energy yet myself!! Still keep hoping though!! Have good week 2!
  151. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Seeking buddy for new start

    Very good Belle! Glad youve taken the plunge! Am a month in but not an expert! Good luck!
  152. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Wk 1 weigh in :)

    Well done Hollycat, what a super loss!
  153. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Anyone from Northeast England

    Hi Guinevere, yes I am and yes I would! All new to me the exante world and the vlcd too, so embracing the freedom of not having to battle with 'shall I shant I eat it'! How far you into it? or just starting?
  154. dawndesperatetoloose!

    I had no idea!!!!

    Ive bought that one and looking forward to reading it! Other one Ive bought off a recommendation somewhere (!) on here is Neris and Indias Idiot Proof Diet....best explantion of low carb that Ive seen so far. This si going to be my plan when I come off Exante to retrain me in proper food...
  155. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Blobalob to Not A Blob!

    Thanks Blob, and believe me I am a tortoise slow looser! I read all the massive losses on here when I started and was gutted when I didnt get anywhere near...but hey 14lbs a month is miraculous enough for me!! Have good day!
  156. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Blobalob to Not A Blob!

    Hi blob, Im a month in too, and managed to stay away from the food. Its the break form making wrong choices that Im enjoying, wont say some days I dont fight with myself but generally I can see that 3 months target in front of me...if exante can do it with me (new to all this you see!) then Im...
  157. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution August starters?

    Hi Ellie, 15lbs in two weeks how fab is that! Im a long hauler myself! Have fantastic week 3!
  158. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Goodluck for today Pumpkin! -3lbs, whoop de doo...-16lbs. Cant believe it! Am 12stone 9 now which was where I dreamed of being as I stopped at 12:10 last time I lost...yes one of the many times! Over the moon and looking forward to AAM from tomorrow. Good luck week 5 ladies! Can you...
  159. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution 9 week diary countdown to disney... and a new me:)

    Hi I think the BL ones are easier on the tummy...if you get my drift!
  160. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Purple Daisy's Exante Journey

    Hi Purple, I just dont tell anyone, been 4 weeks at work and no one even noticed that I have shake in morn and bar for lunch. Think have said on here before, always thought people were saying 'look at that fat bird scoff, no wonder shes fat', but people really dont take any notice at work...
  161. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Many failed diets now starting Exante

    Hi Jill, I started a month ago, my OH was away for first couple of weeks and it really helped. I cleared fridge out and it gave me a good boost! Glad when he was back obviously!! but it just gave me that kick start to be able to stick to it more easily! Good luck!!
  162. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Well done purple...a stone off whoo hooo!!!! Just think that again and youll be at target!! What a two months that would be!!
  163. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution One Hundred and Twenty Two Pounds -_-

    Sounds amazing to me!! well done squish and good luck week 3!
  164. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution New to exante!

    Hi Missy, Im a slow looser too. In week 2 I set my sights again to loose that 14lbs a month, so thats my target now! Juts think 3 months...3 stones...bloomin heck how marvellous would that be??!!
  165. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution New to exante!

    Yes tiggertoes and for me turning heads not being dressed in the size 22+ potato sack!! But hey you get some wear out of them sacks!! Got them in every colour, but black one most!!
  166. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution Yumymumy2B TS Diary

    Hi all, Blobalob and mumy, yes bit worreid too about AAM, but I had a BBQ meal with a friend last week (they came to stay too complicated to explain sitting with a shake...blah blah..and honestly didnt enjoy the food. Was glad the day after when was back on 3 packs routine. So am hoping AAM...
  167. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, and worse thing is I dont even comfort eat with proper food!! Its all the usual snacks or carbs for me!! Still cant decide if its boredom, comfort, tiredness or habit that prompts mine! Waiting for an Exante revelation on the subject! Have good week!
  168. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution New to exante!

    Hey, no one more surprised than me!! Fingers crossed get that elusive stone on Wed WI!! How strange is it to think that by xmas we be thinner!! cant say ever had that thought before in my life!! Anyway off to dream of smaller clothes!!
  169. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution Yumymumy2B TS Diary

    Hi Yummy, day 27 and yes less painful urges! Friend at work brought in some Birthday food, but I stayed strong and brought it back for treat for OH! Amazed myself! AAM for me from Wed, looking forward to chicken, broccoli etc... who hoooo how sad is that!! Have good rest of week!
  170. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Couch to 5k

    Golly, just thinking how puffed out I get when walking to pub!! For my water with ice...NOOOOOOOO.....lemon of course!! Indeed...when I can....
  171. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Couch to 5k

    How fabulous is that! I cant wait till wed to start! And if I can get to week four and jog 16 mins...marvellous!
  172. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution New to exante!

    Hi MIssy, thats how I did my first two weeks with OH away, and to be honest its not been too bad!! Ive made him have the stuff I dont really like so not too tempting! Well done on the wedding, just think next one you go to as a skinny minnie....much better than a buffett and wine!! Good luck...
  173. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi both, Well done Catkin, looks like you have 'embraced the Exante.....'!! Really well done on feeling in control, last week, best feeling ever in relation to dieting! (well next to that magic stone!!). Long may it continue! Weekend fine for me, mad with work but as well as Exante count...
  174. dawndesperatetoloose!

    August starter...

    Hi KT I sat and made myself look at something similar this morning over breakfast table.....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. I did it to say to myself 'youre not hungry so why do you want it'.....was bit ashamed normally would have eaten the same whether I was hungry or not! Whats all that been about for...
  175. dawndesperatetoloose!

    WeLaughIndoors: My Exante Diary!

    Good luck with week 1! Heres to a super strong week!!
  176. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Rosies weight loss - 59lbs to go

    Good luck Rose...wow you were a star last time!!?? Have good first week!
  177. dawndesperatetoloose!

    16's, 15's, 14's...

    Well done bramble pie,. what a super loss! Good luck getting to the 11's! Am just taking month at a time myself, waiting for that magic stone!
  178. dawndesperatetoloose!

    I had no idea!!!!

    Hi sarah, good luck with whatever method you choose! I cant believe Ive been a carb monster and not thought about it for all these years!! Better become more of a carnivore I think, be really interesting for me once Ive lost my weight (get me....when Ive lost it!!) to see how watching my carb...
  179. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Couch to 5k

    Hi miss g, yes good old JJB yesterday evening! Got Nike pegasus new shape ones, they have always been my faves. The only skinny thing about me is my feet! How odd is that?? Anyway other brands ones just drown my feet, so these new ones perfect! Could see the salesman smirking when I told...
  180. dawndesperatetoloose!

    WK 12/13/14 WI

    Well done minx, always always better on than off, Im notoriously slow on sw or ww diets, so would be happy bunny if my losses matches yours! Well done again and have good if busy week!
  181. dawndesperatetoloose!

    What Exante has done for me in 8 weeks...

    Hi blobalob, got mine Wednesday morn at same stage....fingers crossed we both get that stone!! Am keent o see if month 2 can possibly give me the stone too, when surely first big loss this month was water!!?? Anyway, keeping the faith with exante, first time on a tfr or vlcd diet so just going...
  182. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution Yumymumy2B TS Diary

    Well done Yumy, what a great result! Ive started on 3 shakes a day too, find it more filling (well if you know what I mean!!) during the days. Much easier weekends for me, where I can limit exposure to others eating. Had coffee shop trip yesterday morn again with OH. He had breakfast and I...
  183. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Blomin heck Darcy how good is that! 15lbs in 3 weeks, by week 4 bet youll be well on way to next half stone! Marvellous result! Have good week 4! Hope I meet you soon with my first stone!!
  184. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Couch to 5k

    Hi all, bought my new trainers last night, yes been so long that my old ones gone rock hard!! Maybe can ebay them as vintage!! Starting AAM this Wed so thought that be a good time to start. Me motivated....whats going on!!?? Have good weekend all!
  185. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Couch to 5k

    Very good miss-G, defo going to do it now!
  186. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Couch to 5k

    I used to love it, had a little accident that meant a year off...then you get heavier and suddenly...hmmm.....seems un-doable! Had a listen to the podcast and sounds great...someone to time you as you go marvellous! Keep in touch!
  187. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Started today!

    Good luck! Nearly at week 4 and all been fine...just a few steely determination moments!
  188. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution New starter

    Good luck with the WI Beanie, even if it is a daily one!!
  189. dawndesperatetoloose!

    I had no idea!!!!

    Hi girlygirl, your last post hit home, yes I am a carb addict. Was just having that conversation around the table last night with my OH, saying I know Im going to have to reduce carb intake when Im finished on Exante. I would choose carbs over any other food, and 99 times out of a 100 make a...
  190. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Couch to 5k

    Hi Sammy, youve prompted me to look at it, the nhs one, I used to run before I ended up a big porker!! Let me know if youre going to do it and maybe we could buddy up? Off to get some running shoes later today...whoo hooo!
  191. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution New to exante!

    Hi tulip and missy, hope your weekend going well! I find weekends bit easier where I can manage how much I see others eating, during week at work, its like...GET THAT LUNCH AWAY FROM ME!!! I scream inside and just sit with my bar. Absolutely noones noticed Im on it, how weird is that?? Its...
  192. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution New to exante!

    I actually do too, the shakes are what Id choose in Costas (well in a good light!!) so thankfully Im ok with shakes. Cant stomach the soups though really, a veg one at a push! Have good weekend and really not long to Dec, going away with a friend for her 50th and have to save for it, so doesnt...
  193. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution New to exante!

    well done missywills. Im on day 24 and havent really been hungry at all, had a few grrrrr....moments but nothing thats lasted for longer than an hour! Good luck!
  194. dawndesperatetoloose!

    my first week

    Well done last diet, great result!
  195. dawndesperatetoloose!

    why do i keep sabotaging myself

    Hi Kelly, I just keep thinking 12 weeks is nothing, after years of being miserable (and desperate too) about my weight. Honestly must be 35+ years of sheer misery about my weight. If I could do 3 months here and get myself 'right' then bloomin heck got to be worth it. Try a count down...
  196. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution 9 week diary countdown to disney... and a new me:)

    Good luck Tulip, am on Day 24 and honestly dont feel hungry if thats any help!! Nealry at first stone, like you been a real pain in my life about the weight, so this next 9 weeks (3 weeks done) going to be a revelation!!?? Have good rest of day!
  197. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution August starters?

    Well done Last diet what a super week 1!
  198. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Fizzyfluff's trek to thindom

    What a super result FF, how good is that! Big slim well done!
  199. dawndesperatetoloose!

    W4 WI...

    Hi Sammy, well done what a great result! Am 5 days away from week 4 WI, so fingers crossed I can come near to yours! Have good week 5!
  200. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, believe you me, flight hotel factory flight....not glamorous at all! Easier in UK least you can use the tube! Have good friday!
  201. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution Tea Time Torture !! Aaaaahhhh

    Hi Yummy...I get through that by only buying what IO dont like for my OH....taking some planning with menus and shopping mind!! Good luck and Ive been 100% bar two days and still only 3lbs ahead of you, so you doing super douper!!
  202. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Down times

    Hi GG, my first time on a forum too, and its not been too scary!! Good luck and Ive been trying the old tale about water whenver Im missing food, and much as I never thought Id say it...it actually does fill you up!! Been really lucky that I loved shakes in the real food world, so right up my...
  203. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Ellie G's 100lb Drop

    Hi Ellie, well done on that great loss so far. Your reasons for eating hit home to me, I really cant cope very well with diets with choices, as too much battle of wills with me to choose wisely. Day 23 for me and I do like the feeling of not having to worry about food. Anyway good luck, battle...
  204. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Have just ordered my Exante products!!

    Hi Gina, well done so far!! Im ok so far too, day 23 today and as my OH said, thats a quarter of my three month target. I'd love three stone = 3 months, but we see how it goes! Never done one before like this so still dubious that I can do it in 3 months...but hey sticking in there....as...
  205. dawndesperatetoloose!

    New starter to Exante, buddies please

    Hi Lizzie, hey anything to take your mind off eating...roll on X factor!! Thats Saturday nights sorted!!
  206. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Darcy thats the story of my life! Had 25 years of schleping across Uk and world for short, rubbish meetings! Only another two weeks and Im going to be working from home...how fab is that!! What will I do with all that saved time....errrr....well it wont be eating thats for sure!! With...
  207. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Well done Pumpkin!! Think we are all within reaching distance for that magic stone!!
  208. dawndesperatetoloose!

    New Body Gallery

    Hi Penny what a fab link how you getting on now youre back?
  209. dawndesperatetoloose!

    New here...

    Hi Dhanne, hows it going?
  210. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, glad you had good day, me too. WI today and lost 2, so that's 13 total whooo hooooo......only 1 tantalising lb away from my magic stone!! Roll on that stone for us both!! Think I'll think its real then!!
  211. dawndesperatetoloose!

    the 'week' food break!

    Hi Lady, not there myself yet, but chose to have a WS type of meal on Monday (friends staying over so had BBQ) and actually didnt enjoy the food at all. Was a relief to get back on it on Tues! Now for a usual big 'trougher' like myself it was a surprise! Am normally queen of carbs (not really...
  212. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Working Solutions my daily weigh in's

    My OH confiscated mine, they are in a high security penitentuary prison, think its the same one the A team got sent to, as bloomin hard to find! They got sent to a low security one last week but managed to escape back to me, think it was a nail file in an Exante bar that got them out!
  213. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Week 3 weigh in

    Hi heffer, what a great weight loss is that in three weeks! Im about same in time wise but am notoriously slow looser, so going for 14lbs in a month would be fabulous anyway! But your result...wow! Well done!! and good luck week 4 to both of us!
  214. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi all, Week 3 WI and lost 2lbs, so 13 so far! How good is that, nearly at the magic stone a month! Fingers crossed for next week!! Have good day Wednesday!
  215. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Have just ordered my Exante products!!

    Hi Gina, my first week no so bad really, think Id gotten so sick of making food choices (good and bad) was bit of a relief when only choice was shake or bar! I do half shake for breakfast, bar for lunch, full shake for tea and then half as a top me up, when get too desperate on a night! Good...
  216. dawndesperatetoloose!

    New starter to Exante, buddies please

    Hi all newbies, am day 21 but still feel like a newbie too! New to vlcd so still getting used to it all! Good luck all!
  217. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Have just ordered my Exante products!!

    Hi gina, hows it going your first week?
  218. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Working Solutions Someone like me?

    hi carla hows it going?
  219. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution One Hundred and Twenty Two Pounds -_-

    hi squish fantastic loss! Wow. Worth the effort or what!?? Have good week 2!
  220. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Please tell me it gets easier.....

    Hi Tenney, hows it going? hope all well in exante world!
  221. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution Needing to say 'Goodbye 71 pounds!'

    What a super loss!! Good luck with the crumble battle!
  222. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi, Id just put the money in a pot and then go and have mad splash out when we get to goal weight!! Am going to do that with birthday money in few weeks, save it, then when at target (get me.....WHEN at target!!!) then have massive splurge...... theres the plan just all that weight to loose...
  223. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi all, Purple - definitely 1lb better off than on! Thats nearly a stone so far and not a month yet! Got another 10 days ish before over to part time work, two jobs then for two weeks, then one job! Cant wait. Managed last night with food with friends just had protein, greens and no drink...
  224. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution August starters?

    Hi Katt, how fab a loss is that!! Bloomin heck youre in the quick looser league now! Really well done!
  225. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution One Hundred and Twenty Two Pounds -_-

    Hi Oh yes three spoonfuls of tuna indeed...how sad am I that I needed tuna!! Bloomin heck am one saddo dietter now!! Meal off tonight as friend staying over, so having BBQ protein and sald, first proper meal off in 20 days...wouldnt have thought it was possible! So even if slows down losses...
  226. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, we'll be the ploddders, but whop de doo when we get there wont matter been few more weeks than others!! Be too skinny minny happy to notice the date!! Have good week!
  227. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Rachie B's Fighting Diary

    How you all doing this week? Keeping my clothes hunt until after Ive lost another stone, went down to 12:10 earlier in year, so all clothes fit then! Now just closing by luck and safety pins (joke...Im not really a scruffy rag bag!!). But I think after 12:10 every thing Im wearing now will...
  228. dawndesperatetoloose!

    All set for delivery!!!

    How you doing polly and hubby? Hope all going well!
  229. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi how you all doing? still stuck in my mad work fortnight so taking time to come up for air! Had to break 100% last night for few spoonfuls of tuna...yes thats sadder than the 3 slices of ham before!! Desperate for tuna, what the heck is that all about!! Maybe my symptoms all came at...
  230. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    I have no idea, but I just keep thinking 3 months 3 stones would still be bloomin marvellous!! Think if it was on a normal low calorie diet Id be sure I was doing something wrong, but 2 shakes and a bar even I can calculate that every day! I really cant imagine what being 10 stone something...
  231. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution One Hundred and Twenty Two Pounds -_-

    Well done Squish, you finding it easier not having to make food choices? Big plus for me that side of things. Have good rest of weekend!
  232. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    Hi Darcy, well done on week2, nealry a stone in two weeks! Think we are 14lbs a monthers!! Ive been 100% too apart from one night omelette slip in week 1 and last week loss was 4lbs, but not downhearted as off to 14lbs loss land I hope in two weeks!! Got friend staying tomorrow night so...
  233. dawndesperatetoloose!

    At breaking point

    Wow what a result Mark, how fab is that! Definately scales under lock and key is way to go!
  234. dawndesperatetoloose!

    week 7 WI

    Great loss! How fablolous is your full loss....marvellous!
  235. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Please tell me it gets easier.....

    Hi Tenney, Im on day 18 and honestly dont feel hungry. I had to slip and have a meal one night in week 1 so since then been fine. Stick to it and sure youll get there!
  236. dawndesperatetoloose!

    At breaking point

    Hi given my scales to OH to put into custody till weigh days. Worked much better for me since I did. Too depressing looking when youve gone up even! Good luck and give scales to your wife!
  237. dawndesperatetoloose!

    New here...

    Hi Dhanne, Im relatively new too, day 18 for me, and yes counting every one!! What diet you doing? Im on Exante TFR and finding it suits me better than traditonal low calorie ones, seems I work better when dont have to make choices!! Good luck and well done on your 4lb so far!! Let us know...
  238. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Diet buddy

    Hi welsh, hope all bit better, dont give up, blomin heck if I can do it (weak willed liver belly that I am) you can. Start new post and we talk everyday! You done half a stone already!! How good is that!!
  239. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution South Pacific

    HI darcy hope all going well!
  240. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Rachie B's Fighting Diary

    Hi all, been mad week so no time to skive here! Just to say hope you all doing ok and have good weekend sticking to it!!
  241. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi Katt, hope week 2 going swimmingly!!
  242. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi all, 33lbs wow...imagine another few weeks, you'll need a crane to shift our losses! Been mad busy week with stupid hours so Ive been working rather than skiving on here...whats all that about!! Week going fine as too busy to be brooding about food. havent hit that energy buzz yet but...
  243. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Fat brain

    Hi Penny glad to see you back! Hope you feeling better and raring to go! Im just dying to get into a different pair of black trousers!! They must think at work that I only have one pair...little do they know Ive got every size, shape and colour!
  244. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    Hi all, -4lbs!! So thats 11 in two weeks and mighty pleased with that. So roll on week 3 and heres to a stone! Off to work!
  245. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Catkin and Pumpkin's countdown to Christmas!!!

    OH confiscated scales, at my request to stop my daily (ok then...hourly!!) weigh ins!! They are out on parole for good behaviour in the morning....as always done regular weights (ok obsessive!) then now bit of excitement waiting for tomorrow....my word think I have gone in the category of mega...
  246. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Total Solution One Hundred and Twenty Two Pounds -_-

    Hi Squish, Imagine life for me...surrounded by parmos day in day out!! Not really an issue am bit of a boro veggie!! Good luck with your journey, mine started around 10 years old too, dipped in and out of mega fat mode, but back in it now! (well not last 13 days maybe!!) Best wishes for a good...
  247. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Useful thoughts or mantras or phrases to help you stick to it 100%.

    I just look at the neon stickers Ive put on the bathroom walls and think, only 83 days to go!! Everyday think less and less to go.
  248. dawndesperatetoloose!

    Shivam - W9 WI - 8lbs!

    Wow...what a set of results and a super loss! Well done!
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