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  1. lauriel

    Can't believe it!!!

    congratulations! I am sure that has completely restored your mojo! :)
  2. lauriel

    Pete's Recipe Book

    Your recipes are brilliant Pete, I am never stuck for things to make - I cannot WAIT to make your cheesecake!! Thank you!
  3. lauriel

    Back to it!

    Best of luck Emsie!
  4. lauriel

    My body and what I put in it has obviously changed.............

    I can completely relate to this thread!! I've been on SW for 4weeks now and already I have seen a huge difference in my eating habits. I used to be able to eat my own and polish off the rest of everyone else's left overs. Now I can barely manage my own portion! I also have the same notion with...
  5. lauriel

    Just another new person - Please come say allo!

    Hi and welcome!!!! :)
  6. lauriel

    SYN FREE BBQ SAUCE

    I am so glad I found this! I ADORE barbeque sauce! Now I can get my fix..completely SYN free!!! :drool:
  7. lauriel

    Chicken, Bacon and Tomato Pasta Bake

    This looks lush! My mouth is watering already.....That's Friday's tea sorted! (We were going to have a little takeaway treat but, I don't think we'll bother now!!) :)
  8. lauriel

    Irish wheaten bread....

    Does anyone know the syn value for this? I've looked everywhere and can't seem to see the syn value of it :confused: For those who are unsure what wheaten bread is, it's a bread that's made using wholemeal flour and butter milk. Its soooo yummmy. I have avoided it though since being on SW as I...
  9. lauriel

    On slimming world - and loves to cook :) my sw recipes

    **Goes off to the shops to get ingredients...** :rolleyes:
  10. lauriel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Ebay has a multitude of books. I am looking up a couple to buy too. My Mum gave me her SW books as I am getting married next year and need every penny, so a subscription to SW was not an option!
  11. lauriel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    QUOTE=Laura94B;5288689] Ohhh, what is my life?! Had a day off yesterday as I had/have a stomach bug, Feel better soon! :hug99: Thank you very much, Im really pleased :) x
  12. lauriel

    DOING SW FROM HOME???

    Im just coming to the end of my second week doing SW at home. I've heard too many horror stories about giong to group so I haven't bothered. My Mum gave me her books and I've read them cover to cover. Its so easy to follow, I don't even feel as though I am on a diet! My OH wasn't convinced at...
  13. lauriel

    Pete's Recipe Book

    Hi Pete, your recipes are amazing - there's so many!! Thank you so much for sharing. I am really looking forward to re-creating them for me and my hubby to be!!!
  14. lauriel

    Product Review Thread - what do they taste like?

    on 2nd day of using sample order..... Mac Cheese - Urgh. This is all I have to say. It smelt really strange and tasted even stranger, massive disappointment after reading the great reviews it got...Annoyed me even more because I LOVE cheese :( Mushroom Pasta - Far too salty for my taste. The...
  15. lauriel

    What do the meals look like? and what can you with them?

    OMG....THIS THREAD IS AMAZING! So many wonderful ideas, I reckon it will really help me stick at this :)
  16. lauriel

    The difference a year makes....

    you're an inspiration Deezer! You've done bloody amazingly!
  17. lauriel

    Got the sample pack!

    I started on S&S yesterday and have found it good so far...The only grumble I have is that the Macaroni cheese is vile, pure vile. It looked awful and tasted just as bad....This meal had to be binned. Next I made up the Mushroom pasta, lovely savoury flavour but far too salty. I couldn't handle...
  18. lauriel

    been away for 3 weeks!!

    thanks GSQ :) ...I have found getting back into the way of things quite easy this time round. My first few days when I originally began were awful, full of hunger pangs and headaches. The only thing I've noticed this time round is Im not liking the shakes and bars much - I adored them before! I...
  19. lauriel

    Exante'er thinking about switching to S&S

    Thanks Weasey, I'll get the rest of my exante used then I'll give S&S a go :) ...We can only try eh!?
  20. lauriel

    Exante'er thinking about switching to S&S

    Thanks Ann-Marie :) Im just starting to struggle with the same flavours and it's making me feel queasy lol...When I started I really adored the shakes and the bars but now..eurrghh lol! I have just sickened myself of them! I had a couple of weeks break from it in the hope my tastebuds might...
  21. lauriel

    Exante'er thinking about switching to S&S

    Thanks Weasey :) ...I'll definitely try the sample pack and see how I go. Im just bored with the shakes and bars lol :)
  22. lauriel

    Exante'er thinking about switching to S&S

    I have been on exante since the latter part of January and haven't done too badly however, I am starting to struggle with the limited choice I have. I only like the exante shakes and bars and Im starting to gag when I have the shakes and dread having the bars...At the moment I have had to reduce...
  23. lauriel

    been away for 3 weeks!!

    Hi everyone, I've been so busy for the past few weeks I've not had a chance to get online. I had my week of exante as planned, I've been so busy over the past few weeks that I didn't get a chance to re-order my shakes and I've been low carbing, just eating little and often - so as not to bloat...
  24. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    thanks!!!! :) I did ok on my week off the diet, I drank 3ltrs of water on most days. It wasn't possible everyday as we had some days out and running to the loo to pee every 5mins was not feasible lol! Good news is I didn't gain, so Im happy enough with that. I enjoyed a good few bits n bobs but...
  25. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    This is supposed to be me starting back on exante today - it hasn't worked out.....TOMORROW IT IS!
  26. lauriel

    Newbie

    Welcome! Best of luck with Exante :)
  27. lauriel

    Alternative bars on exante

    I'll be grateful for ANY other flavour except toffee, nut and bloody raisin! I made the mistake of telling my Mum that I really liked them - she then discovered she hated them and coaxed me into a swap! Mind you, Im coming off the diet for 1 week starting tomorrow, I am off work for a week, so...
  28. lauriel

    I have cheated after on my 7th day (and i feel crap!)

    Don't worry too much - Im sure you won't gain anything from what you've eaten. Make sure you take the reast of today's packs though! Tomorrow is a new day, start over :)
  29. lauriel

    Alternative bars on exante

    Thanks for those links! I think I'll give the ultraslim ones a whirl, see what they're like. My mum swapped me all her toffee, nut and raisin bars for my choc orange ones as she didn't like them - Im a bit bored of the same flavour, so any new ones will be a welcome change!! :D
  30. lauriel

    Alternative bars on exante

    Im interested to see what they say Julie, My Mum is on exante with me and she has swapped me all her toffee, nut and raisin bars for my choc orange ones as she doesn't like them - Im getting a little bored of having the same bar, a bit of variety will be welcomed!!! :)
  31. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Ok, so I've come to the end of week 7, as far as I know its an STS week - unless the scales have changed since this morning. Tomorrow is official weigh-in day so I shall get up and weight myself properly in the morning. I am also off work for a week, its Mr Lauriel's birthday so we're going to...
  32. lauriel

    Total Solution Exante and work

    I am quite a patient person, but since being on this diet my tolerance levels are 0%! ..I can't deal with anyone arsing around, I just snap. Totally lol... Coldness has also been a problem for me even now on my 7th week, I find the coldness getting to me from time to time. My moods have been...
  33. lauriel

    week 4 - STS.

    Chin up Claz, Im probably going to have an STS week this week, the scales haven't budged at all this week...Im a bit peeved but at least it's not a gain. Bellerine is right, we'll probably both find that next week will be a big drop week - fingers crossed eh!? Our wonderful bodies work in the...
  34. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Im feeling much better, thanks :) ....I've finished kicking my arse over the blip...I was feeling so crap and consoled myself with some naughty goodies....I've been doing well since then, the scales haven't budged this week so it looks like and STS for me....Ahh well, at least it isn't a gain...
  35. lauriel

    Totm question

    TOTM will always impact weight loss :( ...Our bodies like to hold on to water during girlie week.... Im not sure if being on the pill affects it, Im on the pill and haven't had any bother with losses, they have actually been OK on TOTM weeks :)
  36. lauriel

    ahhh fudge....

    Thanks for the kind messages everyone - I feel OK now, I just drew a line under it and have been 100% ever since. I know the portions I ate were small (I physically couldn't eat anymore) but I still ate it! Im feeling a lot better, my throat has settled and is pretty much back to normal - as...
  37. lauriel

    Total Solution Food, food, food!

    This was how I was feeling the other day. Unfortunately I wasn't up to much due to a throat infection...So into the cupboards I went and boy did I feel sh*t afterwards. Don't do it!! Keep going, you've done over 9wks! :)
  38. lauriel

    Colonic and confused! Help please

    Definitely stick with exante, if there's candida present it WILL disappear due to lack of sugar - as this is it's survival ingredient. If you're happy with Exante, stick with it. Remember, some people will try and sell sand to the desert! You know what works best for you, why would you upset it? :)
  39. lauriel

    Its either this or a hot wash.......

    Welcome!!!! I wish you every success! :)
  40. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    lol Angel-Missy!! I kinda wish my FMIL was kept at arms length....I haven't seen her since that day, I've lost loads more weight since then, so Im wondering what she'll say next time she sees me - I bet I can guess that it will probably be nothing. Ohhhh wellllll teehee!! :)
  41. lauriel

    How do you crush your ice?

    I shove it all in a blender! Whizz it up - et voila! McDonald's inspired shake!
  42. lauriel

    ahhh fudge....

    Thanks Belle, :) I've just gotta dust myself off and start over - we're only human and old habits are hard to break.....Today has taught me a lesson!
  43. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Im starting to feel better, my voice is starting to return :) ....I just don't know why I ate today. I feel pretty crap about it, I'm glugging lots of water at the moment, trying to flush it through my system. Tomorrow is shakes all the way for me x
  44. lauriel

    Mix&match

    I think I will order a couple to try. After the day I had today, I need to lock the cupboards and fridge. I really don't want to start giving up at this stage, a few little meals may help my cause :)
  45. lauriel

    Starting Again

    best of luck Beaky! :)
  46. lauriel

    Why do I listen to the little voice???

    Hope you're ok Sarah - we shall pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and start over...After all, tomorrow is another day :) x
  47. lauriel

    Mix&match

    Reallleh??? Are the meals that nice? - I'd like to try the spag bol :) ...What's it taste like?
  48. lauriel

    Why do I listen to the little voice???

    I know how you feel Sarah, I gave in to the little devil that was sitting on my shoulder today telling me: 'You're not feeling very well, have something nice, you deserve it....' And I stuffed my face. I didn't deserve it at all - that's the whole point of doing this diet!!!!! I was feeling...
  49. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    doing really well up until today - stuffedmyface.com. Feeling pretty s**t about it.
  50. lauriel

    Hello I'm new

    Welcome Rachel :) I wish you every success with exante - its a brilliant diet :) once you get these first few days out of the way, you'll feel brilliant!
  51. lauriel

    ahhh fudge....

    ...Being the polite word for the word I am currently using! So after having a throat infection for the past 5 days, I was feeling rather sorry for myself and errr....How shall I put it? I STUFFED MY FACE. TOTALLY AND UTTERLY, I COULD KICK MYSELF UP MY OWN ARSE IF MY LEGS WERE LONG ENOUGH...
  52. lauriel

    Bouillon? What Bouillon??

    It's Marigold Vegetable stock we're allowed. There's 2 varieties, normal and reduced salt. I personally prefer to reduced salt one, some people would recommend it, others prefer the normal one. It comes in a purple tub with an orange lid and the normal one comes in a green tub....You'll find...
  53. lauriel

    chicken pox

    Scrap the diet while you're unwell - eat well and eat plenty, your body needs it so that it can fight of the chicken pox. Get well soon xx
  54. lauriel

    Can't get re-motivated

    Not at all :) - you'll be fine! x
  55. lauriel

    Boulliion?

    Its a vegetable stock powder, you just add a tea spoon of it to hot water :)
  56. lauriel

    How do you know.....

    My shopping list consists of: Bouillon, mineral water, cok zero, chicken breast, greens and eggs....Mr Lauriel's is endless!!!! He eats so much end never gains a lb! :(
  57. lauriel

    Starting today

    Yes it does. Once you're in Ketosis, you'll find that your appetite will be supressed (one of ketosis' benefits!) ...Im not going to lie, at first you will find it difficult resisting, this is when will power comes into play. Keep focused on your goal - for me its a wedding dress...Giving into...
  58. lauriel

    How do you know.....

    Wait!? DR P ZERO!? This comes in ZERO!???? *Runs to nearest supermarket and buys their entire stock*
  59. lauriel

    Can't get re-motivated

    awwhhh thank you! I'll do my best to make it to target and I'll do my best to help and support you! :) x
  60. lauriel

    How do you know.....

    Be sure to steer clear of root veg, carrots, spuds, turnips etc....They contain carbs!
  61. lauriel

    How do you know.....

    Yes! Stop drinking diet coke as it contains citric acid. Switch to coke zero - you can drink this, its absolutely fine...Have a look at the sticky on drinks we're allowed as it details lots of other things we can have....Remember to drink plenty of water though!!!! As for a 400cal meal, I...
  62. lauriel

    Can't get re-motivated

    I just have to get back to my old weight, I was always between 9st and 9 and a half. Im jus disgusted with myself, my only saiving grace is now Im actually doing something about it! :) x
  63. lauriel

    Exante TS Part II - Biggie is back!

    Welcome back Biggie - you'll do it this time and you'll do it for GOOD! x
  64. lauriel

    Week 1 - Result!

    fab loss!!!! Well done - make sure you don't miss any of your packs though!! Even if you have a few WS days please please please make sure you take all 3 packs :) Here's to week 2!!!!!!! :party0048:
  65. lauriel

    Boulliion?

    I have been taking the reduced salt one for a few weeks and still had good losses :) ...We're all different I suppose, a few people on here have said that if they take the normal one they hold on to water like there's no tomorrow! I like it with a little bit of shredded chicken breast dropped...
  66. lauriel

    Hi

    Hi there lost_soul, welcome :) You've chosen a brilliant diet, exante is truly wonderful :) ...I just want to wish you the very best in starting, the day you recieve your box of goodies is the day you close the door on the person who stays at home and feels like a let down, although you have...
  67. lauriel

    How do you know.....

    hahaha!!! Im always making typos on my phone - bloody touch screen!!! ;) ..Symptoms of ketosis include tiredness, headache, metallic taste in the mouth, bad breath (where the body is releasing an acetone in the breath due to the ketosis burning process)...BUT all of these symptoms should...
  68. lauriel

    Can't get re-motivated

    Thank you :) - I have been working so hard at it! a 2.5lb loss is still fab - look at it this way, you have lost 5 blocks of butter!!!! When you're next in the supermarket look at how much 5 blocks of are are when put together...I do it, its a bit sad but, it really hits home the reality of how...
  69. lauriel

    Can't get re-motivated

    Thanks hun, I really appreciate that :) :) I've lost 1st 8lbs so far, ideally would like to shed 5 stone all together, get myself back down to my old weight of 9st ...Im just over a third of the way there. What about you? How much would you like to lose?
  70. lauriel

    Blue's going from flab to fab in 2012

    Wow!!! Such a massive incentive - 2012 is definitely going to be your year BB...The names you've chosen are lovely - its not sad that you've picked them already! I have an idea what I'd like to call my children when I have them eventually (want to get the wedding out of the way and enjoy being...
  71. lauriel

    Can't get re-motivated

    I really hate looking at myself in pictures at the moment, I have gained so much weight - I just look terrible. It was after seeing pictures of myself that I realised I had to do something. Im getting married next May and I don't want to be a chubby bride - if I hate the way I look now, a...
  72. lauriel

    Starting today

    Hi and welcome - Lilly is right, Exante is a great diet...Im sure you'll enjoy the packs you get :) Best of luck starting, once you get the first few days under your belt it will get much easier :) You can also pick up a ticker from tickerfactory.com
  73. lauriel

    Can't get re-motivated

    Definitely join in some of the challenges! :) ..Also remind yourself of reasons why you embarked on Exante in the first place, looking at your stats, your losses have been great so far - there's no reason why they couldn't continue that way......Today is a new day, start over :)
  74. lauriel

    Hello again!

    Welcome back!!! :D ...I wish you the best of luck with Exante, you've done it before - you CAN do it again and this time keep it off for good x
  75. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Thank you :) I've been sipping cold water all morning to try and keep myself hydrated.. Fingers crossed tomorrow will be a better day for me! I've been like it for 3 days now and its driving me bananas!! x
  76. lauriel

    Total Solution New start 1st morning

    Well done - I think saying no to things is much harder when you're just starting the diet. Once you get into the swing of things saying 'no' becomes the norm - well, it has for me anyway...People have stopped offering as they no I'll just turn it down lol!! Well done on taking the huge step...
  77. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Oh dear...Start of day 42. My throat is no better :( I could only muster one shake yesterday....Not cool, I know. Its just too painful to swallow and I slept a lot of yesterday and the whole of last night. Mr Lauriel didn't want to wake me - bless :) ....Today I REALLY must try and get my shakes...
  78. lauriel

    Boulliion?

    yes - the low salt one is better, it comes in a purple tub with an orange lid. You'll usually find it in the organic/free from section of supermarkets. The regular bouillon can make you hold on to water, so best avoided if possible! :)
  79. lauriel

    Battle with Mum.....

    Thanks Nixib :) I really have to try my best to change her way of thinking. Its not like she doesn't know the dangers, she just chooses to ignore them - which makes the situation worse. Im going to have to mention the hair thing though, whether she likes it or not..Her hair has always been...
  80. lauriel

    its gone quiet again

    Im here! Tucked up in bed trying to rid myself of a horrible throat and ear infection thingy :(
  81. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Today is the end of day 41 for me. I am feeling awful, my throat feels like its got barbed wire lodged in it, I've lost my voice, got a high temperature, ear ache and I just feel poo. I've only managed 1 shake today as my throat is so sore. I'm in bed now, just trying to rest up..Mr Lauriel is...
  82. lauriel

    Newbie...!

    Best of luck with your exante journey :)
  83. lauriel

    Multivitimins???

    I take well woman - they haven't had any adverse effects on my losses :)
  84. lauriel

    TS + Excercise

    I just use my wii fit for half an hour a day or go for a walk along the beach :) Be careful if you use the gym. Over doing the exercise can make you feel extremely poo..It may put your body into shock mode that stumps or even halts your losses.
  85. lauriel

    Battle with Mum.....

    Thanks Starlight :) You're right, I think Im definitely going to have to do something - she might not like me for it, but its in her best interests. My Dad told me in confidence about her only having the 2 shakes a day, he's worried about her - very much like I am. Last thing I want is for...
  86. lauriel

    Battle with Mum.....

    I've been thinking about it Starlight. I really noticed it when I was out with her on Thursday there. She already has IBS and a bad bladder - conditions she was left with as a result of the hystorectomy she had as she had cervical cancer. I don't want her ending up with any more ailments. The...
  87. lauriel

    nightnurse

    I work nights too. 4 on, 4 off pattern. 20:00-08:00....I usually have my bar with a cuppa at about 22:00 and my shakes at , 02:00 and 06:00...I find the later into the morning I get, the less hungry I feel. I also bring my tub of bouillon with me as well as tea, coffee and sweetners. Sometimes I...
  88. lauriel

    Battle with Mum.....

    I desperately need to get this off my chest. My Mum began Exante a week ago. After shedding 3 and a half stone on LT last year, she has kept it off and insists that she wants to lose a further 2 stone. My mum is really petite and small - personally I do not think she needs to lose anymore...
  89. lauriel

    Decisions decisions...

    Thing is, its not ketosis that causes hair loss...It is the calorie deprivation. Everything in the body slows down including hair and nail growth as the body prioritises what calories need to be used on ie: organ function. This is why we feel cold when in ketosis..The body redirects blood flow...
  90. lauriel

    Feeling Weak

    Glad you're feeling better :) ...I've had a few dizzy spells on and off, I reckon the dizzy spells may have something to do with the throat infection I have at the mo...Its making me feel so poo :(
  91. lauriel

    Total Solution Starting Exante TS next week!

    Welcome!! Im the same as newmummy, I have got Mr Lauriel to do more in the way of cooking for himself. I busy myself while he is eating dinner, I'll either clear the kitchen up or go and get in the bath...I sometimes have a cup of hot bouillon with pieces of shredded chicken breast in it...
  92. lauriel

    A grear way to understand weightloss on a VLCD

    Thumbs up for this, great information and a good motivation tool - thanks! :)
  93. lauriel

    TS AAM Support!!!!!!!!

    The only one's that know I am doing this is my parents and Mr Lauriel...I wouldn't dream of telling Mr Lauriel's parents - although FMIL is quizzing me every time she sees me. I just tell her I've cut out all the crap, eating loads of veg and fruit...Each time she sees me though the quizzing is...
  94. lauriel

    Eating

    8 weeks on TS??? AMAZING! You should be extremely proud of yourself :) Even if you did have the ham and eggs - it wouldn't take you out of ketosis :) ....Well done and keep up the great work :)
  95. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Soooo....Today I am feeling Poopy McPooperson. I can barely swallow :(...And, I am sat in work. I know, I know, I should be at home tucked up in bed...To be honest, I only called into work as we were so short staffed last night I didn't want to leave them in the same predicament tonight. Luckily...
  96. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    I feel so odd without mine. I've put it back in its box so I don't lose it. Im feeling a little worse today, I think it has really started to kick in :( I was hoping to get the meds to kick its arse...But, its kicking my arse. I can barely swallow anything, so Im just sipping water and my...
  97. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    I am going to order them today, I feel so weird without my engagement ring :(
  98. lauriel

    My last 'day one'

    Good luck! Once the first few days is out of the way it really does become much easier :D
  99. lauriel

    ultraslim shakes

    mmmm....I love the banana one made up with crushed ice!!! In fact, I that's the only way I make it up! The strawberry is lush too.....I like all the shakes made up with crushed ice!!!! lol :)
  100. lauriel

    my weight loss journey

    Well done bb12, you'll be doing your first WI before you know it! I enjoyed reading through your diary there :)
  101. lauriel

    Practice what you preach

    That's just it....1lb loss is not disappointing.....You've lost 16 ounces of fat, that is the same as losing 2 blocks of butter! It is still a very good loss and you shouldn't feel down about it :) ..Its another lb closer to your goal :) Chin up hun!
  102. lauriel

    Had to come back

    welcome back :) Best of luck!!!
  103. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Thank you Ali! :) I am determined to get it off and keep it off.....It almost killed her to pass comment that I had lost weight in the first place, so to make herself feel better she backed it up with that! Im going to have a look at the ring snuggies, they seem like the best option for me at...
  104. lauriel

    arrgghhhhhh!!!!!!!

    I am soooo relieved! He is bringing me down more meds and a HW bottle too :) ....And my much loved sweetners!
  105. lauriel

    arrgghhhhhh!!!!!!!

    Hi Ali, thank you :) I am very annoyed as colleagues have called in because they're 'sick' - yet I've seen them updating on FB!! What annoys me more is I feel proper poop and should be at home in bed and Im sat here like a numpty! Im going to try my best and get this shift in, luckily Mr...
  106. lauriel

    Feeling Weak

    Hi Mia, how are you feeling today? :)
  107. lauriel

    arrgghhhhhh!!!!!!!

    ahh Mr Lauriel is dropping my stuff to me, he hasn't been out yet! :D
  108. lauriel

    arrgghhhhhh!!!!!!!

    I know, you can't really do without the shakes. They are the only thing I can swallow at the moment - bars are a no go. I'm going to see if Mr Lauriel has had a drink yet.....Im not going to kid myself there's only a slim chance he hasn't so Im not banking on it.
  109. lauriel

    arrgghhhhhh!!!!!!!

    Mr Lauriel is out having a drink with one of his mates tonight, so driving is not an option for him. Its just typical that he has made plans on the night I have left everything at home!!! I could cry I feel so poop! I might just bite the bullet and go home :(
  110. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    oh dear oh dear. Feeling poop today, on sets of a nasty head cold accompanied by an excrutiating sore throat. On the up side....I weighed myself today and have lost 2lbs so far this week...It kinda picked me up a bit! :)
  111. lauriel

    arrgghhhhhh!!!!!!!

    Today couldn't have been anymore pants if it tried! I woke up today with an excruciating sore throat and ear ache and tonight I've lost my voice, then to top that all off I am back at work tonight. I would have called in sick only we're badly short staffed (not my problem but, I can't help...
  112. lauriel

    Porridge!

    I'll definitely give it a go! :)
  113. lauriel

    I know I said I wasnt going to BUT

    Well done!!! Its an amazing feeling isn't it!? I tried on a pair of jeans the other day, they haven't fit me for a good few years and now they're too big! Elation beyond belief! I am selling all my old 'fat' clothes off on ebay :)
  114. lauriel

    Porridge!

    I've been thinking about trying the porridge, I think I'll order 1 sachet and give it a go :)
  115. lauriel

    Working solutions guidelines

    Thanks for this Starlight, I saw a few posts that seem to suggest AAM weeks are just a normal eating week :S
  116. lauriel

    Naughty jump on the scales

    scales are evil!!!!! Don't take any notice PB, Aas long as your clothes are getting bigger and your measurements are shrinking then sod the scales :) Don't let them bring you down x
  117. lauriel

    bowels !@

    I feel really miserable if I don't go. In fact, I haven't been now for 3 days :( ....I actually feel nauseous at the moment. Im pretty sure its because my system is a little bunged up. I did try senokot, they didn't budge me at all....I took 5 in one go lol and they STILL didn't work!! Luckily I...
  118. lauriel

    omg bullion

    I got some on Saturday! I must say it is a very welcome change! I had my first cup tonight, it was lovely and savoury :)
  119. lauriel

    Total Solution Back on it tomorrow

    Best of luck getting back on the wagon! :)
  120. lauriel

    It's going for good this time

    Best of luck with starting! Make sure you drink plenty of fluids - it really does make all of the difference :) ..If you find yourself feeling peckish, keep busy!! Whenever Mr Lauriel is eating his dinner I tend to go and relax in the tub for half and hour..It completely takes me away from the...
  121. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Hey hun, thank you - I am so glad you enjoyed reading my diary so far :D ..It means a lot. I too bake cakes, bread and cupcakes in my spare time. Its something I really enjoy, I haven't done any baking since starting exante. There is always one person that has to ruin the feeling of losing...
  122. lauriel

    Total Solution 2 weeks total solution

    I didn't. I called over to see my nan, she had poached eggs and toast ready for me - she doesn't understand that on my diet I can't eat! I had 1 poached egg and 2 slices of crust free bread....FFS :( ...Day 1 is today for me
  123. lauriel

    Blue's 90 day challenge. Come and join me!

    My birthday is in May too....I will most certainly join you :) After the dodgy week I've had I need to get my arse in gear...I'll aim to have another 35lbs gone by my birthday...I have to start shopping for a wedding dress come July, so my official finishing line is then :) Blue Butterfly -...
  124. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    My Mummy is joining me on Exante. She starts today :)...She wants to lost 1 and a half stone :) ...As for me its sleep, water and shakes today...Work tonight....BOOOOOOO!! :(
  125. lauriel

    What have you lost?

    I have lost 10 dozen large eggs and a human brain!! :)
  126. lauriel

    Total Solution 2 weeks total solution

    we do indeed :) ....Bloody chocolate cake, made me feel sh*t! Tomorrow is a fresh clean slate for me, got my pass to get me back into club ketosis! I plan to stay in it as long as possible. Doing the first few days over and over is only going to drive us all nuts - they're sooooo hard! Between...
  127. lauriel

    Total Solution 2 weeks total solution

    I have been feeling sh*t today. Don't know why, my mood has just been pants. I wander if it is because I indulged myself this week? I ate on valentine's day and didn't feel a pang of guilt until now. I reckon its because I ate bits at the buffet last night - the only majorly bad thing I ate was...
  128. lauriel

    Total Solution Emotional Eaters How Do You Break The Habit

    Good for you!! Did you feel better after the 50 sit ups? You should be proud of yourself for not reaching into the cupboard :) Earlier on today, I snapped at Mr Lauriel, I didn't mean to. I don't know why I was in such a sh*t mood. I wander if it was the come down aftermath of the chocolate...
  129. lauriel

    NixiB's exante journey

    Hey Nixib, well done on your loss so far...I know how you feel today, I've had a pants day food wise. I just feel peckish! I need to get my arse back in gear - I was 100% for 4 and a half weeks :(
  130. lauriel

    Soda Water

    I think its OK as long as it doesn't have any of the usual acids in it - citric acid etc :)
  131. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Day 32 - I've been a bit pants today. After having 2 indulgent meals this week, the doormen on club ketosis escorted me out. Today was supposed to be me getting back into focus and back on to TS....It worked up until 5pm...Then I had a bowl of pasta...ffs....I have been feeling peckish alllllll...
  132. lauriel

    Total Solution My Flabby to Fabby Exante Diary :-D

    Hey hun, I am so sorry to read about your Granddad's passing :( ..I can only imagine how you must be feeling right now..Make sure you take care fo yourself, try your best to have your packs. Please please please make sure you have something xxxx
  133. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    ooohh! I'll have to take a look at those, Im desperately in need! The ring has gotten so loose :( ...I was actually looking at wedding rings and stuff the other day. Mr Lauriel and I are getting married May next year...I saw some lovely bridal sets, so I reckon I'll just have my engagement ring...
  134. lauriel

    Help exante/ atkins

    Best of luck with working solutions....TS can be extremely difficult to stick to to start with....Hopefully by winding down the carbs using WS, you'll be able to take to TS without a problem :)
  135. lauriel

    Total Solution 2 weeks total solution

    After my Valentine's dinner and a hot fork buffedt yesterday before seeing Noel Gallagher and his High Flying Birds..I need to get my arse back in gear and get back on track, there's a size 10 jacket waiting for me to buy it this pay day and I am sooooo off target!! COUNT ME THE HELL IN...
  136. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    I was uber peeved off DustQueen - so was Mr Lauriel...I forgot all about there until about half an hour ago when my engagement ring almost slid off my finger again!! Im going to have to take it off until I can get it made smaller :) I was really gutted when she said that....She knew I wasn't...
  137. lauriel

    Woohoo Success!

    Well done :) ...You're anther step closer to ketosisville!! Day 2 will be over before you know it :D
  138. lauriel

    Burpy/Fullness

    lol! I sometimes have a windy/fullness. I think it is down to swallowing air while drinking water and shakes...Its nowhere near as bad as what it was at the beginning (Im in week 5 now) ..I reckon it should settle for you soon :) ..In the meantime the wind is better out than in!! :)
  139. lauriel

    More of a 'wheesh' than a 'whoosh'

    4lb is a great loss!! Keep it up :)
  140. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Another thing popped into my head....FMIL was talking to me last week, she commented on my weight loss. After being tortured with an onslaught of questions, she noticed that my engagement ring was about to fall off my finger. I told her that I need to have the band made smaller to which she said...
  141. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    So, last night Mr Lauriel and I went to see Noel Gallagher at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast. We booked VIP tickets which meant we had a meal included..Mr Lauriel kept trying to convince me to enjoy myself, including the food (which was a hot fork buffet) ..Like a divvy I did. A little too much. I...
  142. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Welcome! Best of luck with starting Exante, once the first few days are out of the way it gets much easier!
  143. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Yeh lol! Mr Lauriel wanted to take me out for dinner. I didn't see the point though as my stomach has shrunk so much I can barely manage 1 meal let alone 3 courses! I was pretty much full after the coquilles St Jacques!
  144. lauriel

    Email from HL Fulfillment?

    Thanks everyone, it usually takes them 3 days to deliver them jn northern ireland.. My mum's delivery turned up yesterday but she was at work lol! Typical! Luckily its only a 5min drive to the depot to collect it :)
  145. lauriel

    Email from HL Fulfillment?

    Im the same - If I am told to expect something I'll expect, there's not reason not to! My emails have turned up everytime so I said to my folks to watch out for it. I'll get my mum to give exante a buzz, see what they say x
  146. lauriel

    Valentines

    yeh, we should be good if we stick to TS from now on..Im partial to a sweetie or 2 too! I've found that since being on exante my tastes have changed....BIG TIME! There's stuff I used to love that I couldn't stomach now and there's other things that I really savour the flavour of. Last night we...
  147. lauriel

    Email from HL Fulfillment?

    thanks guys - I told them they were panicking over nothing! I do recall seeing another post somewhere about not receiving an email from HL Fulfillment, but couldn't find it or remember exactly what it said. My folks are such worriers!!!
  148. lauriel

    Fuming

    Do you get it delivered from DPD Deliveries?
  149. lauriel

    Fuming

    I hate it when that happens! Im waiting on something arriving today. I also have to go out - Sod's law would have it that it will turn up late :( I'd be peeved too if that happened to me - afterall its not cheap for delivery!!!!
  150. lauriel

    juice

    Its easy done lol!!! Don't worry :) x
  151. lauriel

    Email from HL Fulfillment?

    Hey everyone, my mum has ordered 2 boxes of shakes and bars..One for her and one for her friend. After seeing my losses she wanted to give it ago! Anyway....My Dad went online and ordered from exante but he has not received any notification from HL Fulfillment services yet. Everytime I order...
  152. lauriel

    Ahhhh Help!!!!!!!

    Im English too! I live in Northern Ireland, my fiancé is from here :) ....Im from London, where abouts are you from? :)
  153. lauriel

    Hmmm, chilled Mocha Shake!

    lovely ideas people :) ..The vanilla latté is definitely a fave of mine! ..I have to say though, I do use a drop of skimmed milk in my tea and coffee - I can't deal with it black. I must stress that adding milk might not suit everyone, but it hasn't affected my losses :)
  154. lauriel

    Struggling BIG time :-(

    You've come so far already! You'll end up feeling poop if you give in now! Giving in is just not worth it!!! Drink plenty and keep yourslef occupied it will stop you thinking about food. If it doesn't help, why not have a couple of WS days to see if that makes things any better? We all have...
  155. lauriel

    Total Solution Day 1

    brilliant attitude!! Your first week will be over before you know it :D
  156. lauriel

    Oh Dear!! (and hello again!)

    welcome back! Nothing at all to be ashamed of. You've taken the hardest step and started over :) ..I wish you the best of luck!!
  157. lauriel

    Valentines

    Mine wasn't as bad as what I was expecting....1255cals :) ...Its a lot for one 3 course meal but hey ho...I'm not doing it again :)
  158. lauriel

    Valentines

    I need to meet ketosis again too time2go! The important thing is that you enjoyed your meal - I know I did and I do not feel an ounce of guilt! My weigh day is Monday, so I'll think I'll hold off until then. 1800 calories is not bad at all. I need to tot mine up actually, I might do that now...
  159. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Thank you! Im hoping to have it all shifted by July! :D
  160. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Yesterday: St. Val's day......... Drank 3 ltrs of water but didn't have shakes as I had quite an indulgent meal yesterday evening...It consisted of Coquille St Jacques to start, chicken stuffed with gruyere wrapped in parma ham and a melting middle choc pud for dessert. I don't think I've ever...
  161. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    Hey dustqueen - thank you very much! It really means a lot. These diets can be so difficult, Im so glad that we all have each other on here to talk to :) x
  162. lauriel

    Valentines

    I too decided to have dinner with Mr Lauriel yesterday....I really enjoyed it. I haven't bothered weighing myself today - no point in feeling crap if I have put on a pound or so...I enjoyed my dinner last night and I am not going to let anything make me feel bad about it :) ...Back on the wagon...
  163. lauriel

    Total Solution Full of cold!!

    Forget the diet while you are unwell. You need to get yourself better 'feed a cold, starve a fever.' Take whatever you need to get rid of it, drink plenty of fluid and hot soups...You can start over when you feel better :) x
  164. lauriel

    Total Solution Eating out

    Duck breast is quite lean if the skin is removed and the fat rendered when cooking....Could you ask for that?
  165. lauriel

    juice

    You'll be fine. One mouthful one hurt at all :) ...Just make sure you don't do it again as it may make things harder hunger wise!
  166. lauriel

    samsung galaxy s 2?

    My OH is the hardest man to impress with technology and he is soo against taking out phone contracts...He is going to get one tomorrow lol...
  167. lauriel

    Lauriel's Exante Diary.....

    ...Thought it would be cool to start a diary. Yesterday I arrived at week 5 of Exanteville. I've lost 1st 6lbs so far and I am so impressed with myself. So, this weight business became an issue for me about 2yrs ago. I met Mr Lauriel 6yrs ago and was size 8-10 and very happy with my weight...
  168. lauriel

    samsung galaxy s 2?

    I am sooooo in love with my phone. I only got it on Sunday, my old phone was starting to pack up so thought it was high time I treated myself to a newbie one...It is superb. There are no other words for it!!! The app is a handy little tool if you're out and about and want to check in with...
  169. lauriel

    HATE to ask but so need the motivation :(

    Good on you Scarymovie! Every passing day is another day closer to your goal :)
  170. lauriel

    Valentines day

    Mr Lauriel is at work today, but not before waking me up this morning with the most adorable teddy and a beautiful card! We have got the M&S valentine's meal for later, I decided that I would like to have a bit of dinner with him. So, today is going to be my WS day with a small added treat of a...
  171. lauriel

    Ahhhh Help!!!!!!!

    I am the same as Starlight, I take 1 WS day a week instead of the AAM week. I'd rather enjoy 1 little meal a week than have a week of eating meals, it would be so hard taking it all away again :)
  172. lauriel

    Mushroom soup

    Be careful with adding salt to things.....Salt can make you retain water!
  173. lauriel

    Just taken delivery of the box that will change the way i look forever!!

    Best of luck to you all!!!! Remember: the more you drink, the more you shrink! :)
  174. lauriel

    samsung galaxy s 2?

    nice one! Thanks guys! :D
  175. lauriel

    samsung galaxy s 2?

    Does anyone happen to know if there is a minmins app for this phone? There's gazzillions of them on the android market and I spent ages trawling through them yesterday and couldn't find anything! :(
  176. lauriel

    Total Solution Never thought id say this ...

    Thr first 2 weekends it didn't bother me - I think that this was because Mr Lauriel was being conscious about what he was eating when he was around me.....Then he forgot about me being on a diet and went back to his usual Saturday night habits, you name it, he is eating it. Its so hard sitting...
  177. lauriel

    Total Solution Eating out

    Im heading out for dinner this thursday, I got Mr Lauriel VIP tickets to see Noel Gallagher and his high flying birds....Our meal is included in with the tix, luckily they sent us a menu through and it helped me out loads :) ..They had loads of vegetables, salads and lean meats on it...Mr...
  178. lauriel

    Over the moon!!

    superb! Well done honeypop :)
  179. lauriel

    A Newbie saying "Hi"

    Hi and welcome!!! :D Best of luck with starting exante!!!
  180. lauriel

    wk from hell

    Claz is completely right. Forget about today, start afresh tomorrow. 5 weeks is a long time to stick at any diet, let alone this one! You've done amazingly :)
  181. lauriel

    Super senses?

    My colleagues drive me nuts too...One of them tends to eat a lot of soups.....Every mouthful is a SSLLLLUUUURRRPPPPPP!!!! It kills me!!! I just want to scream 'SHUT THE F*@! UP!!!!!!!!' Mr Lauriel is also a noisy eater he really smacks his lips...It too drives me to distraction :mad:
  182. lauriel

    Super senses?

    Best of luck with it all Samprand. It is so hard sticking :( ..Im on day 27 now, I actually can't believe how quickly time is passing. I've had a little nibble on a few things along the way as well as 4 WS days. Im not panicking myself though - the worst thing you can do ias beat yourself up...
  183. lauriel

    Stupid mussen frussen clothing

    I put a little jacket of mine on today that I haven't worn in 2 years! I got it done up and its a little too big on me :)
  184. lauriel

    Why is it so hard to restart?

    If there is one thing this diet takes it is 100% focus. If you can't commit yourself fully to it then there isn't any point in trying until you can. I've been down that road, it was not cool. I was only kidding myself - as well as wasting my money buying the shakes! The best advice I can offer...
  185. lauriel

    One measly pound

    A loss is a loss no matter how small you think it is!!! I lost 1lb last week, thats still 16 ounces of fat gone! To get an idea of how much you've lost - picture 2 blocks of butter, they usually come in 1/2lb packs......2 of those is quite substantial :)
  186. lauriel

    Getting motivated

    We're all here to support you :) ...I wish you every success in starting!
  187. lauriel

    Day 21

    That's brilliant! You must be so thrilled....You've lost 1lb each day! :D
  188. lauriel

    Does anyone feel more awake at night?

    I have no choice but to be awake at night - I work night shift!! Luckily its only 4 nights on followed by 4 off :) My sleeping pattern has been good since starting exante, I reckon its because Im not snacking until ridiculous hours :)
  189. lauriel

    Sitting in mcdonalds

    I haven't ventured anywhere near McD's since starting this diet, no particular reason other than Mr Lauriel has gone off it. Well done to everyone who has gone in and resisted! Im sure I'll be dragged in at some point by someone, I hope I can be as strong as everyone else!!
  190. lauriel

    Stupid mussen frussen clothing

    Ahhhhh mid-size clothes....We can all dream! I too am in between sizes at the moment. In one aspect it is very exciting to find a size too big yet on the other hand, its a little deflating to have the next size down be too small :(
  191. lauriel

    Super senses?

    Ahhh its driving me nuts Samprand! I want to slap every noisy eater in sight!!!!! ....What do you mean 'was' on the wagon!? x
  192. lauriel

    I have done nothing but eat for 1 hour :(

    Hey Mia :) don't be too hard on yourself. It is only natural to feel the way you did...I am really really hankering after toast this evening. Its the first time since being on this diet (Im on my 27th day) that I have felt like I want to actually toast bread, load it with butter and have it with...
  193. lauriel

    will this be ok?

    I'd say you'd be OK if you've only done it once :)
  194. lauriel

    Super senses?

    Same here, people that do that chewing thing that consists of opening their mouths to expose half chewed up food........GROSS!!!!!!! Its amazing how much more aware if things we all are!
  195. lauriel

    Super senses?

    Its not even a case of 'I'm on this diet and can't eat' ..My senses seem to have improved drastically - esp my hearing!
  196. lauriel

    Fennel Tea

    As far as I know we can have green/herbal teas as long as they do not contain any citric acid :)
  197. lauriel

    Super senses?

    There is something really grinding my gears at the moment.......NOISY EATERS!! My hearing seems to have become sooo sensitive and I have just come to realise how noisy some people are when they eat. My colleague was driving me nuts this evening with the noise she was making as she was eating...
  198. lauriel

    Total Solution Stress!!!

    Hi Steeleee, don't give in hun, you'll end up making yourself feel worse. I am so sorry to read that your Granddad isn't well. I hope you have a safe journey in the morning, keep us posted on how you get on and how your Granddad is xxx
  199. lauriel

    Thought id cheer you all up...

    Awwwhhh!!!!! He looks like he really enjoyed that!!! :D
  200. lauriel

    Not going into ketosis

    Ketostix are notoriously inaccurate :(
  201. lauriel

    Before and after pics!

    Well done!! You've done amazingly! After seeing your pictures it has left me incredibly motivated! Thank you! :) x
  202. lauriel

    Total Solution First goal reached!!

    Well done, you must be so pleased! :)
  203. lauriel

    Oh dear...

    Its great that you're on this diet - you've done the hardest part and that's starting! The next couple of days might be hard but you have to keep in mind it doesn't last. It really is amazing how much attitudes can change when it comes to food. For me, it really has taken a diet like this to...
  204. lauriel

    Oh dear...

    Indeed! I plan to keep it that way! There's not a hope in hell I would put myself on a diet like this again. I just want to say goodbye to the blub for good! :)
  205. lauriel

    Day Two nearly over

    well done! Keep it up! :)
  206. lauriel

    Oh dear...

    I know :) Im trying to convince myself it is an excellent thing :) I had a little treat last Saturday night and was amazed at how little I ate. Mr Lauriel bought me a small doner kebab with HEAPS of salad. I cut it in half and filled it with the salad and I struggled to eat the half!!! Normally...
  207. lauriel

    Done and dusted!

    well done!!! Keep the good work up! Before you know it a week will have passed and you'll be having your first proper weigh-in! :)
  208. lauriel

    Oh dear...

    I know! Im shocked!! I've actually lost a lot of interest in foods I used to like. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing!
  209. lauriel

    Oh dear...

    mmmmmm freshly baked bread nom nom!!! I make a lot of bread (well, not at the mo because of my diet) ..I love the smell of it in the house! The best bit for me is taking a huge wedge of warm bread and smothering it with butter nom nom nom
  210. lauriel

    Total Solution Grumble grubmle groan

    I use my wii fit daily and I never believe the weight measurements. It is notoriously inaccurate. Don't take any notice of it as my bathroom scales always show me to be the same weight as the ones in boots - which I always believe! :)....Look on the bright side, you still lost :)
  211. lauriel

    Today I resisted.....

    I resisted chicken pie today...Mr Lauriel had it for his dinner
  212. lauriel

    Cooking smells??

    I cook all of Mr Lauriel's dinners....He can't cook for s**t.....haha! The smells are always good, but I don't get the urge to eat it or taste it, I make him taste everything, he's got to eat it afterall!
  213. lauriel

    Oh dear...

    ...My colleagues are once again having a takeaway tonight in the form of McDonald's. Eww. I am so shocked at myself for saying 'eww.' The thought of greasy chips and burgers is just making my stomach churn.....Good much!? :D
  214. lauriel

    :( no no no!!

    Chin up honeypop :) ..Tomorrow is another day :)
  215. lauriel

    3 day supply

    Podgyman is completely right - you are not really going to get a feel for exante over the course of 3 days. The first few days are the hardest and it could tarnish your view on the diet. A week or 2 weeks supply would be more beneficial. That way you'd get to see losses, go through the motions...
  216. lauriel

    Ham!?!?!?:-(

    couldn't have put it better myself! :)
  217. lauriel

    drinking fluid

    bouillon is a stock-like powder you can make up as a hot drink. It is one of those products that is deemed 'safe' to have on exante. I think you can have 2 cups a day. The recommended on is Marigold Swiss vegetable bouillon, you can pick it up in the supermarket in the section where they keep...
  218. lauriel

    Some Questions

    I use a little drop of skimmed milk or unsweetened soya in my hot drinks....Can't really deal with black tea/coffee either. As for double cream...Maybe steer clear for the time being, although low in carbs its extremely calorific!
  219. lauriel

    Oh no!

    This forum really is superb for getting through tough times....Its nice to come on an d be able to speak to like-minded people who are ALWAYS here no matter what, it is great that we can all support eachother :)
  220. lauriel

    Green tea and peppermint?

    As far as I know, peppermint tea is fine. As long as there's no citric acid or anything it should be cool :)
  221. lauriel

    Nothings moving.. If u catch my drift!

    Ehhhhhh....I know this problem sooooo well...Mine got to the stage it was so painful I was dreading going. I thought I'd end up sat on a rubber ring!! :ashamed0005: I got some senokot, I thought they'd be mild enough to move me but not extreme enough to run right through me *sorry!!* I took 2...
  222. lauriel

    Working Solutions Duck?

    Duck breast is fine as long as you render the fat when cooking and remove the skin (best bit I know, but full of fat and calories) The breast meat is very lean, I like it shredded with a leafy green stir-fry, its a lovely low carb meal option...NOM NOM!!
  223. lauriel

    Day One on Exante

    Welcome to the wonderful world of exante - I think its great you got started right away - no time like the present! I wish you the very best of luck :)
  224. lauriel

    Gym on ts?

    I just use my wii fit, I also do a bit of yoga and go walking :)
  225. lauriel

    Didn't want tonight's WS meal...

    ...Once a week, I have a WS day. I usually have it on the day Mr Lauriel is off work. So, today was that day and I made him spaghetti carbonara and made myself a little 2 egg smoked bacon & cheese omelette with a little green salad. It was such a tiny meal I put it on a side plate. I sat down...
  226. lauriel

    TS Vs WS

    Same here! Its nice having a little something to sit down to eat with my OH, its the 1 day a week we're eating together at the mo..I'd rather do it this way than AAM..Don't think I could add meals for a week then take it all away again!
  227. lauriel

    New girl!! start tomorrow! :D

    welcome to the forum :D - Best of luck with the diet! Make sure you drink plenty of water!
  228. lauriel

    TS Vs WS

    Im on day 24, 4 of my days have been WS days. I have a little WS day on the day my OH is off work and we're at home. I have grilled lean meat of some sort or fish with either a green salad or steamed green veg, I've also made omelette with mushrooms, bacon and a little cheddar :)
  229. lauriel

    day 10, feeling lightheaded?

    good ol' E&H won't do you a bit of harm! Make sure you keep the fluids up, it should pass soon if it hasn't already :)
  230. lauriel

    What is wrong with me?

    What Aaron says is completely correct. You MUST be in the right frame of mind in order to dedicate yourself fully to the diet. If there's anything at all preventing you from doing so, you need to hold off until you're completely sure you're ready. I did LT last Oct/Nov and my mindset was...
  231. lauriel

    Reaching out for help please...

    You can do this. Keep in mind that this is not forever and that every day brings you a little closer to the finish line - where a slim new you will be waiting. Keep going, you've done the hardest bit and that's starting the diet! :) x
  232. lauriel

    Try, try, and try again!! Day 1 exante!

    Heyy there!! Best of luck with exante! Once you get the first few days out of the way you'll feel great :D
  233. lauriel

    Day 1 - 15.48

    Hey! Try and do something to take your mind off the hunger. Im on day 22 now, so the hunger has well and truly left me! Keep drinking water, as far as I know coke zero/tea/coffee/bouillon do not count towards your daily water intake. I tend to have my shakes and bars quite late in the day. I...
  234. lauriel

    February's pay day target....

    Thanks everyone! :) I couldn't help but keep smiling to myself te whole way round the shop, it really has encouraged me to keep on going towards my goal. I plan to get down to size 8-10...So now Im thinking that the size 12 jacket might have to become a size 10. I think that each and everyone...
  235. lauriel

    Total Solution Struggling

    I know what you mean. For 2 days last week I struggled to drink the shakes - even though I like all of the flavours...The mere thought of putting a creamy textured nutrient filled shake into my stomach was just boke! I don't know why that happened and I still forced 2 a day down..I just couldn't...
  236. lauriel

    New to this...

    Hi and welcome :) - best of luck with exante!!
  237. lauriel

    February's pay day target....

    ...I was out yesterday with my Mum, I saw a jacket that I really really liked. I lifted size 16 to try...To my absolute ecstaticness (is that a word? hehe) it was way too big on me, I could nearly wrap it round me twice! ..So I tried the 14, again too big! Tried the 12, it fits perfectly...
  238. lauriel

    Omg i am such a bad mum :'(

    awhh there's nothing wrong with him! They're lovely pics :)
  239. lauriel

    Morning :D

    Hey Steeleee, I have just seen this thread!! Hope your lectures went OK....I had my weigh in this morning. Lost 1lb, not bad but not great...I suppose the way to look at it is a loss is still a loss :)
  240. lauriel

    Omg i am such a bad mum :'(

    Couldn't have put it better myself RB! :)
  241. lauriel

    Monday Hour x Hour

    Heyy everyone :) ...Bit of a lazy day for me today. OH is working a late shift, so we got a lovely lie-in this morning. Im off until Weds night, I got up, tidied through the house, did my weigh-in - only lost 1lb..Ahh well, its still a loss! :) ...Then one of my bridesmaids called round to try...
  242. lauriel

    Could this be the one??

    Welcome :) In my opinion, Exante is worth every penny. I have just started my 4th week...So far I've tried all of the shakes. They're all lovely! I got my second order today, I ordered shakes and bars, I've had a choc orange bar, it was so filling I had to split it in 2! It was lovely though...
  243. lauriel

    Total Solution Ooops, bit of a slip!

    Hey chick, don't worry :) ..Its better you have the extra bar than eat something that you'll only end up wishing you didn't...Chin up and keep going!!! You're doing so well :D xx
  244. lauriel

    Omg i am such a bad mum :'(

    Awwh bless him :( ..Kids can be so cruel. Try no to get upset though, it will only upset him more. You're right, little changes are all it takes. Chances are he'll lose any extra weight when he has his growth spurt - boys usually do. I think that it's a really good thing that he told you. Would...
  245. lauriel

    zip up challenge

    Great idea Muffintop!!! I have a good few pairs of jeans that don't fit me anymore. I'll hoke a pair out and see how far they are off fitting me...I don't think Im brave enough to post pics, but I'll try them on and keep y'all updated!! I was out shopping with my Mum yesterday and saw a jacket I...
  246. lauriel

    Newbie saying hi :)

    welcome! Once you get the first week out of the way, you'll feel great! Best of luck to you!! :)
  247. lauriel

    Starting today

    best of luck to you! Im just starting week 4 :) ...You'll find your routine soon enough, experiment with times and see what works best for you. I work nights so I usually have my shakes/bars at 9pm, 2am and 6am...On my days of its 1pm, 6pm and 10pm..I never feel hungry doing it this way :)
  248. lauriel

    Couldn't come soon enough...

    Best of luck to you! :)
  249. lauriel

    Total Solution Sweetners???

    No worries! :) ..Good luck!
  250. lauriel

    New number on scales

    well done :) Nothing like a great loss to motivate you all over again!! :)
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