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Starting on Exante today!! Had success with the diet a few years ago but have unfortunately gained most of the weight back after having twins 8 months ago. Have my Brother-in-law's wedding in 12 weeks so aiming for as much off by then as possible. Wish me luck Start weight = 15st 2lbs :( Week...

Thanks Katie. Just gotta get past this weekend ha

I'm still here :( been going up and down for the last month not getting past week one. Weighed in this morning at 12st on the nose on (another) re-start day 4. Want those 11's in the next couple of days, I'm certain breaking back into the 11's will be the thing that breaks this cycle I've gotten...

I sometime get a stall over a 2 week period if my weigh in days fall in and around TOM and Ovulation. Ie if weigh in falls at the end of TOM and then next weigh in falls just before ovulation. (it only happened to me twice in 27 weeks) These weeks were then followed by a 4-7 pound loss on the...

12st 1lb this morning, fingers crossed I'm back in the 11's in the next couple of days :-) This weekend is gonna be tough, hosting a World Cup party on Sat and going to a baby shower on Sun. Weekends are hard enough without surrounding myself with lovely food and BOOZE. It's only food though...

I only drink the Cherry version of Coke zero and it's never been a problem. Must admit I hadn't given it a thought that it might not be ok.

It really varied. I started at 18-20 at 16st and quite quickly dropped to a 16 but stayed there for ages. It took 2 stone to drop from 16-14 and then another 2 stone to drop to a 12 (which is where I was in the pics) I'm quite narrow in the hip so some 10's fit on the bottom half but was still...

Just noticed we're the same height. Have a look at the 'Inspirational photos' thred. There is a pic of me at 10st 12, may give you an idea???

I've picked my target based on where I was in my early 20's, yoyoing between 10-11st (was 16st in my teens). At the time I always wanted to lose more and was constantly dieting and exercising like mad but never got any lower than 10st. Over the years and with the big weight gain, I've come to...

The weight won't pile back on unless you return to the old eating habits that made you gain weight in the first place. My advice would be to always have a follow up plan to move onto once you're done with Exante (I didn't and now I'm back again after re-gaining 26lbs of the 72lbs I lost)...

Thanks Katie, I'm not screwing it up this time, think I just need to face the fact I need to follow a lowish carb diet when I finish. Carbs just seem to lead to more carbs for me, it's my drug :( Race ya to the 11's haha

Hi ladies (and gents, if there are any) I'm gutted to be back here to be honest after nearly reaching goal a few months back. Instead of getting the last few pounds off I began what turned into over 3 months of face stuffing and regained 26 pounds. On day 3 again now and 4lbs off so far. Hoping...

Me too!! After visiting the 10's a few months ago I'm now firmly back in the 12's after finishing Exante and losing the plot instead of the calorie counting as planned. Fingers crossed I follow in your footsteps pretty quickly xx

Well done Yoyoagogo!! You're doing so well x

Thanks for the replies but I'm ashamed to say maintenance hasn't gone very well and I'm currently back upto 12st 10lbs (just got back from a very indulgent holiday). I'm back on today to get rid of the 26lbs gain. I've done it before so will do it again

Thank you for replying. I'm on day 3 now and it's finally going well, if I can get past the weekend I'll pretty much have cracked it I think :)

I lost the weight over about a 6 month period which is a fair while I guess. However, I wasn't following Exante all that time. I had a 2 week AI holiday plus most of December off as well as a number of other unplanned weekends off the wagon. I guess it shows that even though I'm not that...

This is my 3rd attempt at re-starting this past week but I feel more 'in the zone' today so I'm certain I can get on with it. Thank you for responding :-) and good luck with your own journey.

I've gained half a stone since these were taken so trying to give myself a little boost to see off the last stone.

Well after an all too brief visit to the 10s, I'm back here again :( Re-starting today at 11st 4lbs. Hoping to see those 10s again next weigh in.

Well here I go again. Re-start today, I AM going to get to goal this time!!

Hi all, I came to the end of my Exante journey in February having lost 72lbs. However, instead of losing the last half a stone through calorie counting as I had planned, I managed to gain half a stone :( So here I am, back for another 4 weeks and hoping that lose a stone. I've tried to get...

Well 10st 13lbs this morning :) Not sure if I'm aiming to the 9s or not (goal is 10st7 but think I'll probably want to go lower once I get there) but there isn't a thread for getting lower down the 10's haha. Good luck x

Yay!!! 10st 13lbs. So pleased but it's taken a long while. Not sure if I want to get into the 9's or not but I'll join the other thread anyway. Hope to see you all soon :)

'Normal' BMI yay!!!

Still stuck at 11st 1lb. I have flu and the scales aren't moving. Weigh in tomorrow, hoping for an overnight woosh.

I've been much less than pefect. I've had a number of weeks off and cheat about every 3rd weekend haha but it goes to show that even if you struggle, stick at it and it will come off.

You're going great guns, good luck with the rest of your journey.

Losses in signature. As you can see, I haven't stuck to it very well but it's still come off.

Wow, what a first week loss that is! Well done :)

Well didn't make it this week (boo) 11st 1lb. Must be good this week, I NEED to see a 10!!

8lbs to go. So close, yet so far.

Good luck Dr Slim Again, you'll get there in no time :)

11st 3lbs this morning, really hoping to see those 10's next week :-)

10lbs to go :)

11st 7lbs, the 10's seem so far away

It's going slow now :(

I'm not sure of the 'proper' rules but I have 9lbs to lose before my BMI is under 25 and I intend to keep going until I reach goal (BMI 23.7) although I think I'll be moving goal lower once I get there. I can't see how weighing less would make it dangerous, if anything you'd think id would be...

Hello, Well after a (thankfully) brief re-visit to the 12's I'm comfortably back in the 11s at 11st 9lbs. Planning on sticking around for about 3 weeks tops, I NEED to see a 10 on those scales soon, Good luck x

Bye bye December gain, won't be missing you.

Stick to plain 100% protiens. Steak, chicken breast etc and leafy greens. Good luck x

They say a stone per month so 5 1/2 months or less and you'll hit goal. Just in time for the summer x

Well done, great start x

Good luck, I'm sure you'll smash it x

Yey, Week 16 and finally in the 11's. Don't want to stay here long please

Yey, I'm here! 11st 11lb this morning :) Taken me ages to get here, hoping I don't stick around too long x

We have about the same left to lose, race ya? hahaha

Hiya, 11st stone is my first goal too as it will bring me (and you) out of the 'overweight' category but set it as 10st 7lbs to give me a bit of a buffer zone. I started at about your start weight, lost about a 1.5st through calorie counting before Exante. Really wish I had started this plan...

Yey 11st 13lb this morning!! It's not official weigh in day until Friday so I'll be sticking around until then. You never know what could happen in 2 days.

12st 1lb this morning, come on hurry up!!!

It's going down too slowly, I really need to be 100%. I'm having at least a day off a week at the moment, don't know why I'm struggling :(

12st 3lbs this morning, really hoping for a good loss next week to get me to those longed for 11's.

Well done Lynne! Hopefully I'll see you in the 11's in a couple of weeks :-)

This happened to me on week 3 too. Unfortunately, I fell off the wagon and had to get back into ketosis, then I was reminded what starving really felt like :( Keep at it, drink your water and it will pass.

I use a vanilla shake as milk through out the day. I'm on Exante not LT though but it might work if you have any vanilla ones. I couldn't manage a VLCD without my tea and coffee.

Yes it's possible, I think a few people on here mix it up a bit. As long as you steer clear of the carbs it won't do much damage. The suggested weight loss on WS is 10lbs per month (as appose to TS's 14lbs) when you follow it permenently, so once in a while won't make any difference really. Well...

Can I join please? After messing about with Exante for the last month. I've finally managed a full TS week again. Weighed in this morning at 12st 10lbs, bring on the 11's!

Back on track.

Sorry, no fruit they're mostly packed full of carbs. Are you doing Total Solution or Working Solution? On TS you're not allowed anything but the packs, water and black tea/coffee (Coke Zero is ok too) On WS you get the packs plus a low carb meal. Good luck with your journey.

I walked down the isle to Ave Maria, it's a beautiful piece of music and lots of different versions to choose from. Are you getting married in a church?

Awww Lil, Love your story. I gained 4st with my son's pregnancy, which I have just about lost now, now working on the few stone I gained after meeting my husband. Babies are amazing, they are what make us WANT to be healthy x

Obviously a bit under whelming :(

How do you other Mum's (or Dads) cope when cooking meals for the family? It's not so much the temptation to eat but I find cooking without tasting really difficult, every day is pot luck at the moment.

Thought I'd post pics to keep me going. Must admit, I'm surprised by the difference.

Well done!! That's a fantastic loss. Here's the the next 28 days x

Yes it can because of a rise in uric acid levels. Usually only an issue if you are prone to gout already, unfortunately, that's you. Hope it clears up quickly for you.

Week 9 only 2 pounds again but I fell off the wagon at the weekend so pretty pleased with that I supposed. NO MORE CHEATING!!

I've been on Exante since the beginning of August (had 3 weeks of in that time) I have 6 weeks of Exante left, after which I shall be moving on to calorie counting, I'm just trying to work out how much I might weigh by then so I can plan properly. What do you think? I'm currently 13st 2lbs and...

Pretty pleased with my post holiday weigh in :)

Lost 2 pounds! That takes me back to my last Exante weigh in. Pretty pleased with that :)

So I got back from my hols on Saturday night but didn't restart until Yesterday (ate loads on Sunday) I had the week off prior to going on hols and gained 2 pounds at last weigh in bringing me back up to 13st 4lbs as of 2 weeks ago. Will weigh in tomorrow (I want to preserve Wednesday weigh in...

I'm hoping to lose 5lbs before I go but my real worry is gaining loads while I'm away. I want to enjoy my holiday so won't be taking my shakes, any tips on not blowing it completely?

Anybody have any recommendations for online tools that give accurate figures? I'm trying to work out how many calories to have each day but I'm getting varying results.

This is inspirational.

Yey! Really looking forward to clothes shopping.

You look fantastic! Good luck getting back to it

13st 2 this morning, hoping to join here next week. Wish me luck.

13st 2 now. Really hoping to make the move to the 12s next week.

I use water from the fridge for speed but a blender and ice is best.

5 weeks, 25 pounds gone.

Just looked through the entire thread, such fantastic inspiration

Great first week :-)

Fantastic, well done

Haha, yes absolutely a double smile

:).

Well done! Here's to week 2

Just coming to the end of week 4 today. I started Exante during TOTM so only have the first week to compare to so mo use really as I felt weird then anyway.

I'm feeling weird today, a little light headed and have a bad stomach like diarrhea, but not, if you see what I mean. It's currently my TOTM, any other ladies feel odd around this time?or could I be coming down with something unrelated to the diet?

Good luck. Stick with and you'll reach target in no time. How long are planning on doing Exante?

I haven't yet because I'm on holiday in less than 3 weeks so will do it then. I'll do one every 6 weeks

Hello :) power through the first few days then it gets much easier. Good luck with your journey

I'm not sure, haven't tried it yet. Maybe someone will be along in a bit to help you out.

I also weigh daily, I find it keeps me motivated as well as accountable for any slip ups. How much are you going to lose? Are you planning on being on the plan a while? Good luck with your journey

Thought I'd start my own thread to keep me motivated. Weeks 1-27 = 72lbs lost Gained 26lbs :( Re-start 12st 10lbs Week 1 = 9lbs - 12st 1lbs

keep going and remember you're slap bang in the middle of the toughest stage, in a couple of days you'll hit ketosis (maybe tomorrow) and it will all be a lot easier. Power on, the reward is so worth it :)

Thanks for the responses. I did weigh in on Wednesday as usual and thankfully I STS. Third day back on it and feeling physically better than I did on my bingeing days so that's positive. MUST STAY AWAY FROM WHISKEY!

Hello, We sound in a similar sort of place. My son turned 1 at the beginning of the month and I still have about 3 stone to lose. I'm coming to the end of week 3 (had this weekend off tho) and it's a great diet if you can hold the will power. Good luck with your journey .

I've decided that I'll not weigh in this week and just do it next week. Hubby has taken the scales to work with him, I don't think seeing a gain will help me get going again.

Unfortunately it's been mostly bread and crisps :( I was doing well and felt fine about the diet, was actually enjoying but I had a couple of whiskeys and ended up eating a piece of toast. Once I started, it sort off got out of hand. I know WS wouldn't work for me because I've not dealt with my...

Well basically I've fallen off the wagon! So now I've had 3 days off the diet in spectacular style. Done nothing but binge since the first mouthful. Need to find the strength to get back on it tomorrow :(

Happy days! Well done. Hope I can make it to day 28.

Can I join please? 13st 11lbs as of this morning. Getting into the 12's will bring me to my lowest weight since getting engaged to my now husband 6 years ago. I can't wait, thank God for Exante :)

Happy days ladies.

Thanks, I'm delighted!

4lbs off this week

Week 2 done, struggled a bit this but largely because I had few whiskey and coke zeros on Friday night :( The desire to eat was sooooo strong the following couple of days but I managed to avoid it. Lesson learned on the booze front, won't be happening again. Lost 4lbs this week.

I've been taking co-codamol for backache.

Oh the TOTM carb cravings, not looking forward to that!

Must be a great feeling to see your partners face after 10 weeks of TS

I'm on day 8, still tired but not hungry. Missing whiskey not food haha

I've really enjoyed reading the diaries on here.

Hiya, 7lbs is really good Tracey, considering you are only a couple of BMI point off a 'normal' weight pretty impressive. I've had my low points but I just keep telling myself how easy this is compared to months and months of WW or SW losing only small amounts each week. Bring on week 2 weigh...

Well I survived week one, even managed to stay clear of the booze on the weekend (that was hard) So on to week 2. PS I lost 12 lbs!

I do the same as you! I've got a slim pic of me on the fridge to remind me not to snack :-)

Day 1 went well, wasn't tempted to eat anything. It did become apparent how often I must just pop stuff in my mouth when preparing meals for the family though. Nearly did this automatically on many occasions. I must do it without even registering.

I made up my morning Vanilla shake and have been using it in my coffee through out the day. Just had a chocolate one for 'lunch', it was rank :(

Well my pack arrived yesterday so I'm cracking on with my first day. Had 2 pints of water and it's not even 7am yet. Problem is, I don't feel like drinking a shake now :-) I'm feeling motivated and looking forward to next weeks weigh in :)

Yes, pack's here!

Thanks Ladies, I'm really looking forward to seeing some results :)

Thank you :-) I'm going on hols in 6 weeks so plan to stick to it fully until then and get back on it when I return. I'm not giving myself any stupid goals this time (as I always do when starting any diet) I never meet them and always lose motivation. I'll stick to it for 6 weeks and see how...

Hello all, Just wanted to introduce myself as I've just purchased a months supply of Xante!! I'm Kerry, I'm a wife and mum of 2 and I've been struggling with my weight for the last 6 years (since I met my husband) I lose a few pounds then put it back on plus a bit more, you know the story...