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Week 3 & 4 Weigh-In = 0 (maintain) total loss stands at - 3.5lbs Well, no surprise there! Looking on the positive (otherwise I'll cry :() at least it wasn't a gain. I did indulge over the bank holiday weekend and again when I visited my family last weekend, so it's what I expected and only...

Well I'm back home. Was a long and tedious journey home yesterday (6 hrs drive). I'm not the beat passenger in the world and suffer with travel sickness at times, so I don't eat when travelling (just makes it worse). Hubby then had to go off to a wake pretty much as soon as we arrived back...

Thanks to you all. I agree its best not too dwell and to focus on the future and that we all lose differently so I mustn't compare myself to others. I'm away with family at the moment and have tried to stay as SW friendly as I can - so we shall see what next weeks losses (or not) bring...

Well done- see, I did say you'd get your 1/2 stone this week :) I'm not doing so well, but I'll pick myself up and start again - but its motivating to see how well others are doing and I wish you a very good SW week.

I haven't posted for a few days because.... well... I went totally off plan since the weekend :( so there's no point putting up food choices. See, this is me - I start with every (good) intention, I know this way of eating works - I watch lots of motivational videos, read diaries (again all...

Thanks Jean88. I have a few that I subscribe to but there are three I watch the most:- Lisa Snow SW, Katy Jayne SW and Weigh In Time. Lisa and Katy often put up 'what I eat in a day' videos which I find really helpful. Patrick (WIT) has lost an incredible amount of weight and he's really funny...

Well done you :) you'll be onto your first 1/2 stone loss next week, which is awesome.

Thanks all - very kind words and I am thrilled with my first shiny sticker and looking forward to the first 1/2 stone one. Thursday's food was pretty much the staple yogurt with fruit for breakfast, mugshots (I know, boring) for lunch with more fruit and just has a quick omelette with mixed veg...

Week 2 Weigh-In = -3.5lbs Well, that's better and to top it off I was awarded 'joint slimmer of the week' - woo hoo :) It's so motivating to get my first shiny sticker - even if its not a weight loss award. To be fair, I think the odds were stacked in my favour because there were only...

Good luck with the next goal (can't imagine what being in the 15s would be like, yet) and thanks for sharing that recipe. My other half is very partial to a hash brown and I love pizza, so combined I can see it being a really nice meal for the weekend - yum. Just one problem - don't have a...

Thanks Dinodana and BrokenMirror - I like the sound of weekly syns. I agree I'm not using many in the week anyways, mainly because I kicked the snack habit about a month ago and intend to save them for things you might want to add to meals (when I actually start doing this properly - lol). Also...

Thanks Claire - have been glugging water all day, so fingers crossed. Am cooking for one again this week so I'm not going to be that creative with my food and it'll be fairly basic stuff. Breakfast 2 x shredded wheat (HEA) Soya almond milk (HEB) - tried soya milk for the first time and have...

I spoke too soon.... Not a good day on Sunday - not at all! Started out with best intentions which got completely blown out of the water when I met up with some friends in a 'beer garden' - dammit! The one, or at the most two, glasses of wine I intended to allow myself became 4/5 -pretty...

Spotted this quote and think it sums up the way I need to view this..

Thanks Claire, I'll keep that in mind and hi Dr C - nope, not tried them before but they look yummy so I'll have to check them out. Also remind me that I must have a good read through the Pinch of Nom blog, lots of great foodie ideas on there. I've also found a site called 'Slimming Eats'...

Thanks for stopping by my diary. Its a good idea to set some goals; I must do something similar, it'll help me stay on track :) hope you have a great first week.

Thanks Wolf - I had a read of your diary thread and found it inspiring. You've done incredibly well and are proof that SW can be done without going to group. That's good to know if at some point I decide to go it alone. Also like how you lay out your menus, so hope you don't mind if I copy...

Thanks Wolf. Your right of course and when I think about it, that's how I was raised -on meals (lunch/dinner) that was always meat, veg and potatoes. What I need to do is plan my meals better - which I tried to do last week, but wasn't that great at it. I'm going shopping for lots os SW...

Well it seems I'm definitely in for the long haul... just back from my first weigh-in and I didn't even lose a pound, not one pound :( Now I admit that I didn't start properly until Monday, but I have stuck to it since then. Okay, so my consultant says I need to eat more food in general and...

Thanks peeps for the welcome and kind words. I'll head over to read your diaries when I get a good spell of time to meander through them and imagine I'll get plenty of inspiration from you all. I'm certainly expecting a weight-loss -but probably won't be a good as it could be in week 1...

Well, I did it - joined my local SW group this morning after months of deliberating and trying to persuade myself that I can go it alone. I've been telling myself that for goodness knows how many years -as each stone has stealthy crept on until I've managed to become the heaviest I've ever...

New to SW and today was my first week's weigh-in. Lost 3lbs and am super pleased about that because I've been poorly and not really able to eat much and was expecting a very small loss in week 1. Still trying to get my head around Extra Easy because years ago when I did SW it was only original...

Heya.. yep, it'll take a little while to get everyone back on board... but it will happen. I've missed this forum. I'm not really dieting at the mo. lost my mojo, but have serious plans to get back to Exante in the New Year. Am the heaviest I've been in my entire life and I need to get...

Awesome news and so great to have this forum back :)

Hi there, didn't want to read and run... I've no experience of this, although I have lost weight on a VLCD before. I guess you should expect to gain some 'weight' back, in terms of what the scales will read, but not in terms of fat gain. All you'll be doing is refilling the glycogen stores...

I am about to start on IF as I am so fed up with the years I've wasted yo-yo'ing on diets. I've done SW, WW, Rosemary Conley and many others and a VLCD too. Each served its purpose at the time and in all cases I lost weight, the most dramatic of all when I lost over 4 stone in a relatively...

Good luck with the plan Debs1972. I've just started the Working Solution plan to use up both Exante and SnS products I already have (from previous failed Total Solution attempts), then I'm going to do intermittent fasting but I intend to do it every other day rather than 5-2 or 4-3. I will...

Hello and good luck with Working Solution - how's your first day gone? I did a VLCD years ago; similar to Exante and equivalent to their Total solution. Did really well on it at the time, but find myself now back with lots of weight to lose (my own fault) and having tried and failed to stick...

Back again... Dear Diary, Well what can I say.... :( what a wash out (on the dietary side) it's been since my last update (some 10 weeks ago). I went completely off track, lost all my motivation and gained 16lbs, coupled with a mahoosive carb addiction. What a waste! All my promises to...

Crikey - its been an age since I updated my diary thread. It's not been the best few weeks... have struggled to get back onto Exante, despite reading lots of motivational and inspirational threads and sitting down and giving myself a right telling off. Also, I hurt my arm/elbow using my...

Happy Birthday and well done you - what a great idea to pamper yourself with non foodie things and I bet that made you feel good :) as others have said - you can make it a double celebration when you reach goal and you'll enjoy it even more (I'm sure)

Thanks for the well wishes guys, really lifted my spirits :) the symptoms seem to be easing, although I feel as weak as a kitten. I'm hoping I'll be back to normal by the weekend so I can get back to my routine. It's funny how addictive the KBs are (in a good way) and, for the first time...

No fair.....:( having taken a week off KBs due to an arm injury, I did a session on Sunday, using my 3.5 bell for the one armed moves (so not to overstretch it and ease my poorly arm back in). Felt great and I was all set to get back into my KW routine this week and then....wham! was hit with...

Thanks Sue - I hope those scales move in the right direction :) I've gained and lost the same 3lbs since before Easter! Well - am back from the doctors and basically its what I thought - no long term damage, just need to rest my arm, use pain relief and be patient. So, the plan is to lay off...

Hey all....you're all putting me to shame I've had to lay off the KBs since Sunday and it looks like it might be some time before I can get back to swinging again - due to rather severe and sharp stabbing pains in my right (dominant) elbow, which are getting progressively worse day by day...

Morning all. Its a lovely day here today, although I think a few rain showers are predicted later on - anyway, with the sun shining through my windows I decided to bite the bullet and do my first 50 min Kettlercise workout. All I can say is.....OMG :eek: methinks I'm going to ache a lot...

Hello my fellow swingers - finished KW round 2 this morning and am gearing up to start Kettlercise on Sunday. I don't intend to follow the suggested workout schedules, but will start with the 50 minute session on Sunday and then add two 20 mins and a couple of the 8 min ones in during the week...

Yeah...maybe I'll have a look and see if I there's a way. I'm just stressing about what's best to do right now. if I can get into low carbing properly over the next few days, that might tip the scales. I'm craving for carbs at the mo, so I need to deal with that first. If I'd have read the...

Have been off minis for a bit and now catching up with folks. Good to see you're still on the downwards track and the weight is still coming off, even with the AAM week. So well done you. Mine had stalled a little and I've gained 3lbs since last Thursday (totally off plan with a few...

Hi Caroline - thanks for checking in on me :) that's one of the nicest bits about Minis and I really appreciate it. I've not been on Minis much of late, mainly because I've been off plan (Exante) and kinda felt guilty about that. The slow losses have been getting me down and I decided to take...

Gosh - only a few days off minis and there's so much been added to this thread, it's great :) Took a while to catch up with how everyone is doing, and it's nice to see new names appearing. The KB phenomenon continues to grow. A late 'well done' to you Sue for reaching your 'stage one' goal...

Week 5 started with a really good cardio session; setting the day up nicely. It is interesting that although my arms are getting some nice definition in the shoulder area, I've still got a flabby bit at the back (sort of under the back of the arm, above the bra strap). Does anyone know which...

Finished week 4 with resistance tonight- phew. Found it quite hard going this week, not sure if that's because its been a might warmer of late, or because I've had a real tough week at work (probably the latter). I'm off work tomorrow :clap: so I can pick up my new road bike (really excited...

Just popped on to catch up with where everyone is with their 'swinging' lately. I'm well into round 2 now and still enjoying it, but looking forward to moving onto a new routine (have kettlercise in waiting). Work is a right pig at the moment, and family woes are keeping me occupied - so...

Another lower that average weightloss this week, with 2lb off -but I've rather come to expect that now and its no longer an issue for me. I'm simply glad each week I show a loss and continue with my exercise regime. I have, however, adjusted my final goal weight (up by 10lbs) as I feel...

Amazing....you gotta be well pleased with them pics and at reaching the (magic) halfway mark. Are you still planning on mixing it up a bit with a few S&S thrown in now and then? Good luck with the countdown matey :D

Afternoon all :) hope all the mums of various generations are enjoying the day. Started round 2 week 3 off with cardio this morning - felt pretty good, except for the gunslingers :eek: had to modify to more of a bicep curl type move for the 2nd set. I've been wondering whether to do...

Hello - I hope you don't mind my popping in on your diary :) I was interested to see how you'd got on with S&S as a few Exante folks seem to be moving across to it. I've got too many Exante products to use up, so I can't really swop - even if I wanted to. I also only really like the Vanilla...

So, after some careful thinking I've made my decision to just keep going as I have been, with one exception and that is to sell or find a home for the bars and use only my supplies of soups and porridge. I really don't want to waste the effort I've put into my fitness regime and will continue...

A rather worrying start to my Mar losses with, yet another, dismal 1lb loss. Okay, I know I was stupid and ate a bar of galaxy on Saturday, but with the amount of exercise I've done this week - that blip should not have had that big an impact. I have remained in ketosis throughout and have been...

Hello happy swingers :) Rd 2 Resistance and week 1 finished tonight :checkmark: I do like resistance. The 10lb bell is most definitely challenging my upper arm strength, but that's a good thing. I'm also aching more that I was throughout round 1, but again - a good thing, as I think it...

Hey chap - so, you're being tempted away to the 'darkside' :bolt: can says I blame you. There seems to be a bit of an exodus going on from Exante to S&S lately - or, peeps doing a bit of mix n match. I must admit - if I hadn't bought a few months worth of Exante in advance (in a bid to keep me...

The Exante porridge is much sweeter than the CD one and, in my experience, mixes better. You can definitely get a nice smooth creamy porridge with the Exante one. In my view - the Exante sachet gives you a bigger portion size, and I mix it (as per the instructions) with 200mls, pop it in the...

Hi Joanne - if you stick with it, you will definitely reap benefits for your back. I have suffered for years from a chronic back pain, so much so that it would wake me at night (when turning), I wasn't able to bend over to pick anything up (because I'd struggle to stand up again) and I wasn't...

Wow, amazing - what an achievement :D I can't wait for the day I can lay claim to be 'overweight', rather than 'obese' :) You're doing so well - it won't be much longer before you reach your goal and it'll be very well deserved.

Well done :) its always hard to get back on track. Next challenge, if you choose to accept it - is for 100% tomorrow :D

I feel really good today - started with Round 2 week one Cardio and realised just how much I missed swinging that bell. I won't take breaks (even though it was only six days) from now as I doubt I'll feel the need. Went right through with the 10lb bell and, apart from the KB hold (which made...

Right.....time to :whoopass: enough is enough. I came right off plan last night and ate a whole bar of Galaxy :eek: It was stupid really, because with each piece I kept thinking (you're going to regret this), but that still didn't stop me polishing the whole thing off. Okay, so I've...

Ooh no, didn't know there was a vol 2 - where is it half price? I'll will add that to my collection - thanks, oh and enjoy :) I couldn't even pick up an 8kg yet, let along swing it, but I will soon :D

It's a boring Sat nite - so I thought I'd pop onto Minis :) Really looking forward to starting KW round 2 tomorrow. My weightlosses have slowed and I considered giving up the bells until I'd was a little closer to my goal. But....and it is a big BUT - I really enjoyed round 1 and felt...

Well done - another milestone :checkmark: and a great start to your weekend. Looking forward to hearing that you've smashed through the halfway mark next week :)

Thanks to all for your lovely replies :) really cheered my up no end. its right (as Myr said) that it's hard to know what sort of weight loss or gain the body is in at any given time. Those scales are fickle things. I need to focus on the amount I've lost so far - which, had I not...

I knew it wouldn't be good - only 1lb this week. Not surprising, because I was off plan last Sat/Sun (when my son visited). Not that I stuffed my face with carbs or anything though. Mainly chicken, ham and salad - okay, with one slice of home made pizza and a handful of peanuts. I think the...

Week 8 (2 Mar) = -1lb :( So my guess was right - this week has been another (very) poor WL. Of course I know why and it's my own fault - but that just makes it worse and I've now dropped under the 1 stone per month mark (by a lb). If I keep going like this it's going to take me the best part...

Hmm....am dreading my WI tomorrow. Was off plan on Sat and Sun (used no products, just ate protein and veg) and since Monday I've only had either 2 - 2 1/2 products every day (because I've been feeling right miserable). I need to turn this around and get back on track and I think I'm either...

Had a restless night and am still feeling very emotional. I'm going to have to 'pull myself together' for work today and it's going to be difficult. I wish I could lock myself away in an office and get on with stuff without talking to anyone - but that's just not going to happen. So its going to...

Nice to have you back Picklednut and sorry to hear you've been poorly. It's probably a good idea for you to start from week 1 again -and, as Caroline says, there's no order to it. Good luck with the restart though and I reckon you'll get into it again quite quickly. Caroline - I'm with you...

I finished round 1 yesterday. Decided to get up nice and early, whilst everyone was having a bit of a Sunday lie-in (as much as one does with a 5 1/2 month old babby) and finish week 6 with resistance. I enjoyed it and I'm well chuffed to have stuck to the programme. I can't comment about...

Nice one :) almost halfway there now chap. I haven't been on the boards since last Thurs, as had my son up on a visit -otherwise I would have posted earlier. Your wl continues to impress and you deserve a well earned :clap:

My son, his gf and my little baby granddaughter are now on their way back home (to Devon) and I feel so desperately sad :( Have spent the last hour crying my eyes out :cry: and I now have the mother of all headaches. I'm always like this when he leaves, it's pathetic and it always takes me...

Hello Bellerine - love your OP, it will certainly help you to recognise your food addiction and I'm sure you'll find ways to deal with the emotional cravings. Well done for getting through it this far and in just a couple of days you'll be posting your first weeks wl. With week one under...

Week 7 (24 Feb) WL = - 2lbs Back to lower than the average wl figures again :( yes, okay - it's a loss and that's great, but it would be even better if the numbers stayed around 4lb a week. I've been about 80% TS and the other times all I've had is a few bits of chicken and green veg...

Week 6 core finished - phew! Enjoyed it tonight, though my arms are still aching from cardio on Tuesday. That leaves resistance to go and then round 1 is done and dusted. Won't be able to do that until Monday now - but a few days rest will probably do my back some good. I'm going to keep...

Wow - you really know your stuff :) many thanks for this MartinD

Hope I'm not too late to wish you a very :birthday:....with a big bunch of :553: and an even bigger :hug99: Not sure how many :candle1: you'll be blowing out, but no eating that cake :D Hope your celebrating in style with a :party0011: and lots of :party0049: :party0049: Enjoy the day and -...

Thanks Kron - I'll try that next time. My back gave me jip most of last night and I can still feel a dull ache today. I think the one legged bends also played a part - so I must 'engage my core' better to protect my back. Only two more days to go before my 'lil' family arrive. Got their room...

Week 6 cardio :checkmark: my arms are already aching from those single arm lift and squats. My back is also making its presence known :eek: Spent most of the early evening getting the spare room ready and now I'm nursing a nice cup of coffee and moaning every time I lift the cup :D...

Sounds like a plan :) Good luck with that. I start week 6 tomorrow, and then -after my son goes back home - I'll probably do something inbetweeny, before I start round 2. Not sure what yet though.

Week 5 finished with resistance today. I like doing resistance on Sunday mornings, as I have a lot more get up and go about me in the morning. I do find Cardio and Core in the weekday evenings quite tough -but I just don't have time to do them in the morning. Am getting used to the 10lb...

Week 5 completed today - can't quite believe I'll have finished round 1 this time next week. I worked through the resistance using the 10lb bell all the way through and managed to keep up the reps (resistance is my favorite of the three). Had a quick look in my local Aldis, but sadly they...

Thanks Mia - I'm sure next week will be better for you. I only lost 1lb last week. Just stay on track :) Muchos gracias....you too :) Thanks to whoever moved me to the WI forum, hadn't spotted we had one :doh:

Welcome back matey :D glad to hear you had a really great time. Lot's of liquid libations and lovely food....what more could you wish for. I must admit I admire your stamina - how on earth you got up everyday without a honking great hangover after 10 -12 pints of the 'black stuff' I'll never...

Thanks folks :) kind of you to reply. I found it quite demotivating last week (although I should have been grateful for any loss) and it really messed with my head for a while. You know how it is. But I'm back on track now and looking forward to the 2 stone loss marker.

Hope you guys don't mind me jumping into a LT thread.... I just wanted to say how what SlimmerSu resonates with me. I'm on my second round of vlcd having messed up big time from the first time, not refeeding properly and piling back on what I lost, plus 2 stone more. I too live in leggings...

Fri 17 Feb (wk 6) WI = -4lbs I'm now back on track with my 3-4lb per week wl goal with a 4lb loss this week, which, following last week's disappointing 1lb loss is a pleasing result. I made sure I upped my water intake this week, keeping a 1 litre bottle at my desk and making sure I finished...

After a small wl one week, many seem to get a real good one the next time - as some say, a bit of a 'whoosh'. For me, after my disappointment of a 1lb loss last week, I'm back on track with an average 4lb loss this week. So in my eyes more of a 'wheesh', but I'm very pleased with that :)

Thanks for all the motivational responses folks :) definitely keeps me on track. Well week 5 core done, leaving only resistance to go. I found it tough going, but mainly because I'm feeling a wee bit poorly :( got a headache, earache and a sore throat. I was in two minds whether to give...

Well done you - only one more week left to finish the programme (you must be right pleased). Thanks for the advice for modifying a 'burpee' - I'll have a go next time. I must admit that I'm looking forward to getting through to the end of week 6, and then I need to reassess its affect on my...

Had a bit of good news today - my DS is coming to visit next weekend, with his gf and my 4 month old granddaugher (I've only seen her once, last October). Can't wait. It'll keep me focussed for the next week or so -as I would really like to hit the 2 stone mark by then. I've upped my water...

Can't say I 'loved' week 5 cardio and can not do a 'burpee' to save my life -but it felt like a great workout. I do feel my arms are getting stronger, but I couldn't keep form with the punches, so I had to swop back to the 3kg bell for that part. How are you both?

Week 5 Cardio done :) Found it tough tonight and I simply could not do those burpees :eek: I'm really trying hard to stick with the 10lb bell, but had to swop back to the 3kg for the boxing punches (my arms were fit to drop). I look forward to the day (maybe by the end of round 2 or 3) when...

This, along with any other vlcd, needs willpower and determination. So you should only do it if its something you really feel you can commit yourself to. If you do - then you'll definitely see results (and quickly). If you can stick to it 100%, then you should expect to lose on average 1...

How did week 5 core go Caroline and where are you up to Picklednut? I finished week 4 today with resistance and quite enjoyed it. Using the heavier 10lb bell certainly makes a difference and i'm having to slow my pace (to stay on form), but it's worth sticking to it as reckon I'll get even...

Its very cold here, but lovely and sunny- so I decided to do my KB workout nice and early, then I got stuck into some boring housework. So that's week 4 finished with resistance and I used the 10lb bell all the way through (dead chuffed with that). I have had to slow my pace and I'm not doing...

Not a good loss this week...not at all. I know I should be grateful for any loss as it is, after all, a loss (not a gain, not sts). But I am disappointed in myself. No - I shouldn't have had those 3 glasses of wine (obviously) and yes - I have learnt a lesson, but with all that said... I'm still...

Crikes , week 4 core was bloomin tough :eek: Those side butt elevators were a killer and I could hardly lift my hips off the floor. Both are right sore today and I think I bruised one side trying to hold the KB firmly in place, whilst stopping myself falling forward. I'm not sure I can keep up...

Yuk....when you show it like that, a 1lb of fat gone is something to celebrate. Thank you Saska - I know it could have been worse and 3 glasses of vino was a BIG mistake and so I was just asking for it really. Just needed to butt kick myself a bit. Oh dear....that's tough - well here's to...

The title says it all....I'm right p**d off as I've only lost 1lb this week. Obviously I realise that having had 3 small glasses of wine on Monday was a very bad thing. Whilst I remained in ketosis I know alcohol inhibits the fat burning processs -but seriously...1lb :cry: I'm also not...

Goodness...just when I thought I was getting a handle on this, good ole Ryan goes and throws in a curve ball. What a nightmare those side elevators are :eek: never mind about lifting my hips to the penthouse, I couldn't even get off the ground floor :( I had to swop back to the 3kgs for them...

I completely agree with what Starlight has said - if this is what you want to do, then do it and let others think what they will. How you lose weight is your choice - no one elses. Now to the soup mixing dilemma - I've found that I can mix soups well enough with a fork. I just add a drop of...

Good for you and good luck with the 7.5kg bell. I used the 10lb bell tonight (week 4 cardio) and my arms are already aching - reckon they'll be sore tomorrow. Not sure I could have used that from the start, as many others have - am a bit of a wimp (I know). I'm struggling with my vlcd at...

Well I did it.... started week 4 with Cardio tonight and the 10lb bell - jeez, my arms ache. I managed to complete one full set with the 10lb one and most of the second set, except that I swopped back to the 3kg one for the kb hold and one arm swings. I'm still rubbish on the hip/core crunch...

Oh dear - I dropped off the Exante wagon a bit yesterday :( had a difficult day at work and was so fed up when I got in, so when my OH suggested we pop out for a drink I just said "okay then" - with every intention of sticking to sparkling water (which I've been doing quite successfully since I...

Sounds like a plan :) not sure if you'll see this before you go, but either way I just wanted to wish you well and say that I hope you have a fabulous time. Look forward to hearing all about it when you get back. Bon voyage

Sorry to hear that. Many restarters find it hard to get going with a vlcd the second time around- I certainly did. I wasted all of last year starting and stopping within a few days and instead of losing the extra 2 stone I'd gained, I ended up putting another 2 stone on :eek: Try not to...

I'm thinking of doing a second round using the 10lb bell all the way through, then a third with a 7.5kg. After than I'll move onto advanced and will look into some other kb workouts. By then I should be a few stone lighter and close to coming off my vlcd. I will then go onto low carb eating...

Well done on moving up the bell weight Caroline. Sorry to hear you've not been well. I felt a bit 'off' this week and tired, so did Picklednut, so well done us for sticking at it. I agree with you that the time is passing quickly - can't believe it's week 4 for me tomorrow. I think the...

Firstly - what a fantastic weight loss so far :clap: and well done for sticking with it yesterday. I hope you have a much better day today.

Morning :) how are you both? I finished week 3 with resistance this morning, so I'm back on track now. I quite enjoyed it, though I found the ski dip ones difficult (my knees were not happy). I will move up to the 10lb bell for week 4, starting with Cardio on Tuesday, even though I may...

Morning all :) Got up nice and early and finished week 3 with resistance. I certainly felt I had more energy 'swinging' than I do in the week after work. Really enjoyed this one - all bar the ski dips :eek: I think my strategy might be to do week 4 using the 10lb bell for the first set...

Well done you :D and I hope you have a great time in Dublin. Don't know how you guys can drink that stuff....bleurgh! But each to their own.

Well I came home with the intention of having another day's break and finishing off week 3 tomorrow and Sunday (as I'm still not feeling too sharp), but my OH is in such a bad mood from work - that I thought I'd rather lock him out of the living room and get on with it. I'm definitely going...

Sounds like fun. I quite fancy a boxing workout, might google that one. I must admit I wasn't really in the mood for KBs tonight - but that soon changed when I got home and my OH was in a foul mood. So I just shut him out of the front room and put the music up loud :D he's now sulking...

Friday 23 Feb weigh in = 4lbs loss Am pleased with the 4lbs this week and at the end of my first month I've managed to lose 19lbs in total. Roll on month 2 - with a hope I can beat the average 1stone per month.

Wow - lucky you lauriel, what a great choice :) I've started using kettlebells, which does include a bit of cardio with core and resistance exercises. It's fun and I'm enjoying it. I think that while your on a vlcd you have to be careful not to overdo the cardio workouts - but other...

i agree that the 'baby steps' idea is a good way forward. I also think that you may be focussing too much on how much you have to lose. Just take one day at a time and set yourself mini goals - which could be to get through day one, then day two until the end of one week. Then set some...

I've not been on it that long, so at the moment... Love: Porridge, both bars, Vanilla and Choc shakes (hot) Like: Banana, Strawberry, Thai Chicken, Mushroom Liking less of late (I don't hate any at the moment): Veg, Tomato (the colour is really putting me off, can only drink it if I...

Darnit...have picked up some sort of bug thing and feel quite crappy today - so haven't done my wk3 core as planned. I hope if I can get a bit of energy back by the weekend I'll catch up on myself so i can move onto week 4 by Monday. I've ordered that Step KB dvd that Kron mentioned a few...

Thanks Caroline - she's doing much better now. Still has a bad cough, but more chirpy (or so I'm told). It must have been really tough for you with all that going on with your family and you so far away. I'm really torn at times - because my daughter lives in Norfolk and my son in Devon...

Snap...I'm not feeling too well today either. I have a feeling I've picked up some sort of virus and my ears have been really painful today (and getting worse). So I should have done wk3 core tonight, but I'm not up for it. I'll do my best to catch up core and resistance by Sunday, so...

Had a tough day at work yesterday (just a busy time of the year) and felt mentally exhausted when I got in, but I stuck to my kettleworx program. Today there's been moments when I felt quite lightheaded and again I'm feeling really tired and I hope I'm not coming down with some weird virus...

It was tough to get motivated tonight - had a difficult day at work and when I got in I felt like sitting down with a large glass of wine instead of getting my gym shoes on. But seeing as I can't have wine (on a vlcd) and can't let work interfere with my WL and fitness plans (which would be...

I know it can be demoralising when the scales don't reflect all the hard work - but you've had a really good inch loss. I do hope that you find it balances out Caroline because you've done so well so far. I finished wk2 cardio today - I was in two minds whether to do anything this evening...

As Emmamissfun suggested - why not try and split your packs. I take either a bar, soup or shake to work and have half mid morning and half mid afternoon. I'm then able to have two in the evening -which helps keep me on track and seems to keep the hunger pangs at bay.

Well the weekend went okay except that on Sunday I really felt a need to eat something. I tried to ignore the urges, drank lots of water and tried to focus on non food related things - but as soon as my OH started to cook his tea I was beaten :( So I decided to turn Sunday into a WS day and...

I've started walking to work 2 - 3 times a week, it's just under 3 miles and takes me around 40 mins and really sets me up for the day. I've noticed that even with just a little over a stone lost, my energy levels are much higher and my pace has picked up. I've also started using kettlebells...

Heya. I finished wk2 resistance yesterday and I certainly felt it today! I tend to do less reps, but that's because I'm focussing on trying to get the form right. Apart from the fact that I doubt I would be able to keep up anyway. Well done Picklednut for doing it with a 7.5kg :eek...

Mmm - maybe I shouldn't have had a sneek peak on Monday, coz I would have expected a good couple of pounds from then to WI this morning. Oh well - so it's a 3lb WL for week 3, which puts my total to 15lb. I must admit I was hoping for 4lb, but I'll take the 3. I am pleased -but I want more...

As promised :happy036::happy036: and a:happy096: thrown in for that excellant WL. But may I just correct one thing.....it's onwards and downwards for you my friend :D

Chezzle - to be honest it's too early to say. The first week is generally a good WL due to ridding your body of a lot of excess water (as much as anything else), so the first month is going to be higher than average. At the moment I've lost 15lbs in 3 weeks, but I won't keep losing at that rate...

Hello again fellow 'swingers' :) Did week 2 core today, and surprised myself with how much I enjoyed it. I even enjoyed week 2 Cardio on Tues. So I'm definitely getting into the swing of it (no pun intended). I managed to push through more exercises than I did in week 1 and although it's...

Week 2 / Core I enjoyed this one and my back is definitely holding up, so its making some of the exercise more doable. I actually did the 'spell kettleworx' one, although I had to keep my legs a bit higher than theirs as my lower abs can't hold my leg weight yet! Well done for finishing...

Oh dear! Have you tried watering the shake down - adding more water than the pack says? I make my cold shakes up using lots of crushed ice and a bit of water - tastes lovely that way, and has a very 'McDs' consistency. Also - if you are having the soups. Try black pepper in them, really...

....ahh, well glad we were able to rule that out then :D I'm sure you'll settle down into a nice steady pattern of WL -and do try to steer clear of them scales midweek, although the odd sneaky peak can also be motivational.

I'd start today - as there's no time like the present :) but it depends what food you want to use up I suppose. If you're going to wait a few days - then try to eat proteins and no carbs (or very few). That way you'll already be preparing yourself for the carb withdrawal you will have once...

Well I may just be about to make a complete gaff (as a Chris could be male or female) but could it be because you're nearing your TOM (which only applies if you're the latter :D) Otherwise - it could be due to a build up of some other bodily excess that is yet to be...erm, disposed of (excuse...

You are all doing really well - why? because none of you are giving up. Yes, you may be struggling to keep to TS and feel the need for a little something 'extra' and No, you are are likely not to have lost as much as you would have otherwise - but, you are loosing and more importantly, not...

I'll be awatchin ready to give a :happy036: or a :hug99:- depending on the results. Fingers crossed for a :happy036::happy036: It's my WI tomorrow too - as I swopped to Friday's. So am hoping for a good 4lb'er.

I occasionally add coffee to a hot chocolate, or hot vanilla - just for a bit of variety. I like all the flavours soups, shakes, bars and porridge - so perhaps you need to try a few other things. What is it you don't like about (presumably) the shakes?

I'd be interested to know how well the shaker cup works. I've never seen one with a wire ball in - where did you get it? I've only seen the ones with a sort of wheel thing at the top near the lid and never found that to work very well. If it works for you I may invest in one for work - as...

What a nightmare :eek: Hopefully you'll drop those extra llbs quickly though and I hope the ache around your shoulders is much better now. Good luck for a decent WL on saturday, but if it's not as good as you want, the next week should be a whopper (once that water gain has left your bod)...

Good luck with your Exante start on Friday. I love the bars, in fact, I really like all the products. As to the amount of water to use, you'll find what works best for you. Make one up with the 200 mls and if you think it's too thick, just add some more water. I don't like the soups too...

Right - wk 2 cardio done tonight. Really nice to move along one on the dvd set list :) gave me a sense of achievement. I preferred it to wk 1, but I still had to modify some moves. I look forward to the day when my core is like steel - okay, well, perhaps not steel but tougher than the wobbly...

Week 2 / Cardio I found this better than week 1, but I still had to modify a number of exercise (due to poor core strength). So I did some full 'jacks' and some half ones. I also had to put my feet on the mat for the crunches and touch the mat on the figure of 8. But the way I see it is...

Me neither. I've had both and I found that the CD porridge always mixed up lumpy (but to be honest I didn't mind that). The Exante porridge mixes up smoother - especially if you add the powder to the cold water slowly (like you would if making Ready Brek). What I have found strange is...

Not sure why - but I've been really hungry today :( could have done without that as it made focussing on work quite difficult - all I could think about was food! It's better now though, but took a while for the hunger pangs to pass - even though I drank a battleships worth of water! Which...

Thanks. Yes I had a bumpy start - took a couple of day before I had my head in gear so as to stick at it all day. I suffered various side effects the first five days (headaches, nausea, tiredness) but that was mainly due to the amount of nasty carbs I had in my system. Since then I've felt...

Thanks chickadee83 that was me - I'll go check them out on Amazon :)

Time for a diary update methinks... Well, I went out Friday evening with OH, DD and her bf for a little birthday treat. We were planning on stopping out for a meal, but none of us really felt like it (phew!) - so all I had was one G&T and then I just kept topping my glass up with slimline...

My Exante plan is going well thanks - I've hit my stride, so to be honest I don't find it a problem. I even went out last Sunday and sat with my OH while he ate a Sunday roast (now that's willpower :D). I chose this because I've done it before and I know it works - I'm rubbish at counting...

This looks really interesting - thanks for the link Kron. I'm some way off even thinking about another dvd, but I am really liking the kb way of working out (even though I'm still very 'new' at it) and I used to really love step classes when I did them years (and years) ago. The step is very...

Right - week one done and dusted, with resistance about an hour ago. Just waiting to see which bit starts to ached first :D That, after 4 hours of housework can't be bad. Am pooped now though, mainly from the housework (jeez I've let things slide since xmas). I got quite a buzz out of...

I'll be doing resistance today, so I'll let you know what I think a little later on. Got to get the boring old housework done out of the way first. I'm kinda hoping resistance is the 'easiest' of the three as I'm still aching from the last two. I'll then have a two day break until I start...

My obliques are a bit sore this morning, from yesterday's wk1 core session. I reckon other bits will be too as the day goes on. So, it'll be resistance tomorrow and that will finish my first week. I'm interested to know if the subsequent weeks are similar, in terms of exercises, to the...

Ouchie - my obliques are sore this morning. Oh well, as they say "no pain, no gain" - although I don't think that's strictly true. You've definitely got more stamina and core strength than me Caroline - so good on ya. What pilates workout do you do? I'm on the lookout for a beginners mat...

Aww ta muchly :) Well, WI this morning and I've lost another 2lbs in four days - would have liked it to be 3lb, but I'm still pleased. So that's 12lbs in 11 days (a snitch over a lb a day - woo hoo). Have taken the day of work today - so my plan is to have a long luxurious bath, read a...

Caroline - well done on the Resistance and good luck with week 2. Picklenut - good luck with Cardio. I would prefer a Mon, Weds, Fri cycle, but I can't do Weds, which is why I opted for Tues, Thurs, Sat. So ladies - let's gear up for week two and 'swing them bells' :D

So, it's my WI tomorrow - it'll only be four days (as I'm moving my WI from Monday to Friday), but I'm hoping for a good 3lbs. I'm also going slightly off plan tomorrow evening for my bday, so the next week or so WL figures might be a bit squiffy. Had a crappy day at work - not improved by...

Yeh, but you are going great guns and dropping stones at quite a pace chappy :D

Still aching from cardio, but went ahead with core tonight. I managed most of the moves, except for the crunches and 'spell kettleworx' ones. I just couldn't lift my butt up for the crunches and I couldn't hold my legs up for the spell kw bit. Oh well - I did do the static plank one though and...

Great idea. Well - I've been aching (pretty much all over, but especially my back) since Monday when I did wk 1 Cardio, but I carried on with Core this evening. I liked most of the exercises, but I found the 'crunches' and 'spell kettleworx' ones practically impossible. My core is very...

Yes, sounds like a plan :) Happy to buddy in this thread, or through our diaries, or whatever suits really. Well done for doing the core workout. I only started with the cardio, because when I was fast forwarding through the intro dvd, Ryan spoke about the programme in that order - so I...

Good to hear it. Should make it easier to keep up your water intake. I've never much liked water flavourings and I'm not hugely keen on plain water either. So I tend to drink more tea (such as redbush, or peppermint, or other leaf type teas). I know plain water is best - but I just can't...

Yes sure - I'm up for that :) I chose my days because I can't do anything on a Weds as I go to evening classes, so I had to work around that. There's no need to alter your schedule though, in fact, seeing as you're ahead of me you can tell me what I'm about to let myself in for :D Well...

Thank you CatLoverSue, that's what I intend to do :) I've already picked up good tips from this thread and its the people on here that have given me the motivation to start in the first place, so you're stuck with me now :D My back is still a bit achey this morning (but I expected that), and...

Had my second go at porridge this evening and it was yummy scrummy :D Last week I had one, but it was the wrong consistency and a bit lumpy. I'd used lukewarm water and zapped it in the microwave, which seemed to work okay, but I had put too much water in. Tonight I used 200mls of cold...

Right week two/day two coming to a close and still keeping on track. I'm into the swing of things now and splitting a shake or bar during the day works for me. I'm must admit I wish my birthday was a few weeks on from now, but hey - it's only once a year, so I'll just have to keep things...

Hope you're feeling a bit better now Kron :) Well, Wk 1 Cardio done -I'm not exactly sure what the programme order is, so I hope I've done the right one first. Is it Cardio, Core, Resistance? Or perhaps it doesn't matter, as long you keep to the same cycle. Anyway - it went okayish. I...

That's great - feels fantastic when you can do that. I'm looking forward to a whole new wardrobe when I reach goal - yes indeede.

Thanks Stapo60. Right, now onto week two. Today I've had a choc shake, split into two (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) - I didn't mix it very well today, so it went a bit lumpy, but was still okay. This evening I've had a bar and I'm saving a vanilla shake to make up hot before...

Thank you both so very much for your recommendations. I will certainly do a lot more research on the subject in general and will look a bit more closely at this yogalates. I may consider taking some proper classes, so I can get the technique right, if I can find a tutor locally and ones...

Crikes this thread moves on at a pace :eek: I've not been on it for a day or so and there's lots to catch up on. I'll settle down this evening and do so. I have the KW with the 10lb bell at the ready, but, as I'm seriously unfit and just recently into a vlcd - I picked up a 3kg bell at the...

Weigh-in today and I'm pleased that I've lost 10lbs in my first week and it's great I can start recording some losses. The first week wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be - albeit I did have some rough days (headaches, feeling queasy - that sort of thing). I was in ketosis on day 5...

Can anyone recommend a pilates dvd for a complete beginner. I'm looking for a mat workout rather than anything which requires any type of equipment. I've just started a vlcd and plan to start using kettlebells every other day. So what I'd like to do is do a pilates workout in the intervening...

Ahaa, now that shall be my secret (mwahahahaha). Well done you for hitting that 5 stone marker :party0049::party0049: you deserved to be well chuffed with that matey.

Yep.. I followed the link. I doubt a handful of crisps will have done too much harm, a mere slip up -and one you very quickly got under control. Not sure I could have thrown the rest of the packet away (not once I'd started). Wowee, almost 5 stone in 14 weeks is very impressive - am...

Hey all. Everyone's different when it comes to getting into ketosis, and much depends on just how many carbs your body was still loaded with before you started. Some do like using the sticks and almost swear by them, but I found they could be unreliable. There are a couple of signs that you...

Good luck with the WI tomorrow, not that you need my luck looking at your successes so far - doing good. I feel I may have turned that corner - yippee. Since this afternoon I've been feeling so much better. No headache and feeling a lot more like myself. The little 'peek' at the scales...

Seems okay - from what you've listed, but I'm no expert. All I know is what I used to be told when I did a vlcd (cambridge) before and that was to avoid any drink with citric acid in it. This one has malic acid - so it's okay on that score. Exante has some water flavourings - so why not see...

You're welcome hun - nice to see you're a little more upbeat now. Sounds like a lovely family and it doesn't really matter if, at the moment, you feel you're doing this more for them, than you - as long as you have something motivating you. Doing a vlcd is one of the hardest ways of losing...

Who knows - but clearly you and I weren't invited to the party -darnit. Am feeling a bit so-so today, not good, not bad - so that's good eh! I had a sneek peek on the scales this morning, I just needed some convincing that things were moving along -and I am convinced. I don't want to post...

I just need to stand in front of a mirror and look at the double chin and belly rolls :D No really - my motivation is the thought of being able to wear lovely lightweight summer clothes, without feeling the need to coverup. I plan to ceremoniously dump all the cardigans (and I have many) that...

What awful news, so of course you're upset - big hugs to you and your friend :hug99:life is such a ***** sometimes. Try not to let this steer you off course though. You can still be there for your friend and his wife and provide them with the emotional support they need right now -without...

I agree with mrtc about having the right 'mindset' regardless of when that is. But I've got to agree too about it being harder through the winter months - or at least that's my experience. My first voyage - on a vlcd (several years ago) was started during May, and I found the whole food...

Aww sorry to hear that - here's another hug :hug99: It's probably all those things you mention, though feeling tired will definitely be a big reason. I sometimes find I just get 'day blues' where I feel low for no apparent reason - have often found myself getting all teary. Us girls are just...

Aww - thanks, your encouragement helps me along. My headache has eased (finally), but I've taken really strong painkillers so I feel a bit dopey (no change there then!). Anyway - I had a long, relaxing bath, which would (in another life) been accompanied by a large glass of dry white :D but...

Hi Chuckles - well, seems there's a few of us on here restarting from a 4 stone loss and a 6+ stone gain. I lost 4 stone using Cambridge four years ago and am now back on a VLCD to lose the 4 I lost, plus a further 2 I gained for good measure. I on day four of my restart, and whilst it's...

Well done :clap::clap: one more step towards your goal and you deserve to be well chuffed with yourself. Good luck with the rest of it and keep up the momentum :)

I had to give in and leave work early :sigh: as this headache has really taken grip, so much so I feel quick sick. The pain remedies I have taken are not quite touching it -and part of that is because I know I'm also a bit dehydrated (have been in meetings most of the day with little chance of...

Yes I aim to - at least for the first 1 - 2 weeks, then I'll probably drop to weighing once a fortnight. I'm not hugely scales obsessive (perhaps that's my downfall, otherwise I would have avoided such a large weight gain). I tend to go by how I look and feel, and of course how my clothes...

I'm with Lily and would say just go for it. I applaud your effort and swimming is an excellent choice. Try not to focus too much on what you think you'll look like - the fact is you are doing something very positive about your weight loss and a vlcd isn't easy - so well done you.

Okay now ending day three and I feel crappy...but I've stuck to it and I've no particular urge not to, it's just I wish I felt a bit better. I know the first few days are tough, so I'm hanging on in there until the weekend. I still went to my weekly evening class and that helped pass the...

When I did a vlcd first time round I suffered from this for a while and was recommended psyllium husk powder. I bought a tub online and used to add one or two teaspoons to my hot shakes (vanilla, chocolate, banana) when I made them up. I found it was a very gentle way of encouraging normal...

Thanks trimlee - I shall take your advice and give it a couple more weeks. I must admit to feeling a bit 'wobbly' today, so I know I'm not into ketosis yet. I will have a run through the introductory dvd this weekend though - so I get an idea of what I letting myself in for :D maybe the...

Welcome snowfish - good luck with your first week (it's mine too) and, as Alex_1978 says, guys usually do quite well on this. I reckon you'll have a fairly impressive first week's weightloss :)

I think the mouthsprays will probably last longer, as far as giving you a minty breath. But I'm sure there's no harm swilling with mouthwash if you can do so and it makes you less self-conscious :)

As has already been said - drinking water when the hunger pangs strike will help. Also try and distract yourself and focus on something other than your hunger (not easy, I know). When I did a vlcd before I would have lots of long baths with a magazine a cup of redbush in the early days. I...

it should settle down soon - but drinking lots of water helps. I've used a minty mouthspray in the past, especially just before going into a meeting at work :D

Well done for getting through day two. I'm the same (on day two that is). I'm feeling quite 'icky' right now, but I've only had one product so far, so i hope I feel a little better in a minute after my next shake. I must admit I don't have any tummy rumbles, I just feel a bit nauseous - but...

Thanks stapo60, that's kind of you - and you have some pretty good stats there, you've done very well :) I'm almost through day two and am fast loving the chocolate shakes mixed up into a hot chocolate. I'm trying to have only one product during the day, so I can have two in the evening and...

Hello everyone - good to see that people are working the 'bells' :) My kettleworx set arrived today, along with a 10lb bell. I plan to start at the weekend, though I have a feeling the 10llb may be a little too heavy for me. But I'll have a go and perhaps modify some of the exercises, or...

Finally.....day one done and dusted...phew! Going back to work has helped keep my mind off food and keeping busy since I got in has passed the evening quickly. Now just watching a bit of telly and I am feeling much more positive and right chuffed with myself. I know it's just one day, and...

I couldn't get any kb's in my local tesco - so I've given up trying to source these locally and have just placed an order with Kettleworx for the 6 dvd set and a 10lb bell :eek: My OH is buying this as a birthday gift (that goodness) and I know it's because he knows how unhappy I am with me...

Thank you and, yes, I am going to use this weekend to rethink my goals and aims for this year. I'm off to try and buy a kettlebell today (following the inspirational "secret to shaping up" thread on the fitness forum here. I'm hoping if I focus on my fitness goals more, my weightloss goal...

Oh poo! my start plans have well and truly sunk this week. I feel a complete failure :cry: I thought starting whilst I was on leave would be the best option, so I could get through the crappy days to ketosis and keep myself to myself, but it's been a real struggle. I need to regroup and...

Thanks for the tip but there's no Costco nearby. I'm going to try Tesco tomorrow, and if that fails, I'll just order the 10lb one with the 6 dvd's from KW. It's funny though as I'd never heard about kettlebells before finding this thread, but now it seems like loads of peeps are after these...

Good for you Jessie. Have you joined the HC forum then? I have a look there from time to time and am planning on joining (membership) when I go onto the Harcombe plan properly. I'd also be interested on how you get on and I wish you well :)

Hey all, For those of you waiting to purchase your kb's from Aldi. I just gave their customer service centre a call and was told that they've been cancelled :mad: She couldn't give a reason, just that they've been withdrawn. I did ask if it was just my local store all nationwide - and...

Hi all (hippychic, zoe-d and lougate) I'm having another go at a start day today, I sabotaged my own start yesterday. Anyway - I've a long way to go (6 stones) so I'll be about these boards for a while to come. I'm happy to buddy with you guys and motivate along the way too - good luck...

Hey there. I didn't want to 'read and run' so to speak. I have just started Exante (having done a vlcd several years back and regaining all I lost plus a few more stone to boot). I am not back at work until next week, but like you, I don't really wish to advertise the fact I'm back on a...

Thanks for the tip Shirleen. I'll see if I can get over to Tesco's this weekend, if Aldi doesn't get any in. Are they cast iron ones?

Hi there. I just wanted to say well done on your weight loss - a-m-a-z-i-n-g :clap: I've just started on Exante (though my 'start' has been a bit juddery :() and I have 6 stone to lose. I was really interested to hear that on following the Harcombe method you lost another stone - very...

Hey there. i just had a quick peek at your 'before and after' and felt it a bit rude if I did that without saying hi. I'm looking at the b and a's to bolster my motivation a bit - having chosen to follow a vlcd to drop a few stone quickly, then I aim to follow a low carb eating plan. Or I may...

Hello all. Since my first post I've managed to get to about page 68 on this thread and gave up :sigh: a lot to work through, but I'll try again later. I did pick up on the recommendation about the Aldi offer, but sadly my local store didn't get any in today - they reckon the deliveries are...

Sounds like a plan to me fizzyfluff :D I'm like the idea of wearing skinny jeans, but I look like an icecream cone in them as my ankles to mid calf are relatively normal sized (for my frame), but then I go (much) wider up my legs to my butt :eek: I'm pear shaped - so I reckon I'll still be...

Oh dear - my start isn't going as well as I hoped :( Firstly I got put off starting on Tues, because OH wanted that 'last meal' together and then yesterday turned into more of a WS day, with few carbs thrown in for good measure (doh) It's odd really as I really need and want to lose this...

Hello and welcome Jodes. It's my first day too and I've got 6 stone to lose. It's a bit daunting, but -as many on here have said already it's about taking one day at a time. I'm hoping ketosis kicks in soon and for a good week one loss to keep the motivation going. Hope your first...

I still like River Island, though haven't been able to buy anything nice in their larger sizes for quite a while - so I will go back once I can get into the 12s. Miss Selfridge also has some nice bits -but I think they come up quite small, so it would be a boost to be able to fit into their...

Hello there :wavey: and I hope you don't mind my dropping in on this thread. I've just returned to minimins, as i am now about to embark on a vlcd to finally shift the extra poundage I have allowed myself to acquire over the last 4 years (was a rather trim 10 stone, size 12 then...but I...

Here I go.... D-Day has arrived. Got on the scales first thing and then quickly jumped off! Got back on and nope, those numbers weren't lying - I'm 15st 4lbs (ouch) and I have 6 stone to lose :eek: I can't quite believe how heavy I've allowed myself to get, but last year was a rubbish...

Thanks all - well day one today, not easy, not easy at all.....maybe I should have lo-carbed it for a while first. I think I'll be having an early night tonight just to keep the carb demons at bay :)

Hello :wavey: I have a supply of exante products ready and waiting for next Monday (26th) start. I'm picking Monday, because I'm hoping that by the time I start to feel crappy (whilst heading into ketosis), perhaps day 4 or 5, it'll almost be the weekend. I've also had a tendency to weigh...