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Sorry if this has been discussed elsewhere but can't find it! Tried the curry for the first time and liked it but it is very mild. What spices would it be ok to add? Curry powder? Garam masala? Thanks!

Careful though - I've had shake packets burst open in my handbag!

I'd love a savoury snack. Some kind of crisps substitute! It's the one thing I keep getting cravings for on my diet!

I'm a daily weigher and I find it keeps me motivated. Seeing the scales go down definitely keeps me on track. Don't be embarrassed! If it works for you, stick with it. The only time I would suggest stopping the daily weighing is if you find they haven't moved for a while and you find yourself...

Good luck with weight watchers! Will you be using any Exante packs as part of WW? Would be interested to know what the points values are!

I've been on a vlcd for 3 months. I'm mostly doing Exante (because i prefer their shakes and porridge and find their bars much more filling) but I do use the odd slim and save meal pack and choc bar for variety. It's not recommended to mix and match btw but it works for me.

Completely agree with this. I decided that yes there may be slight risks with a vlcd but staying overweight had much bigger risks for my long term health and after trying and failing with WW et al I decided a vlcd was the way forward for me! And 3 months down the line and over 3 stone gone it...

I bought some cheap work trousers and work tops from Sainsburys and they are great. I was reluctant to buy smaller clothes as I thought they might be a waste as I hope to get smaller again, but I'm glad I did. I didn't spend much (each item was less that a tenner) but when I started wearing...

I was a bit worried about this when I started so I bought some omega 3 capsules which are supposed to help. However the capsules are pretty big and I haven't been able to face swallowing one yet as I'm not great with tablets! A handful of nuts is supposed to help prevent gall stones too.

Ordered some products yesterday about 4pm. Had missed the deadline for next day city link so went with royal mail. Very impressed because they arrived today! Didn't expect them to get them out in the post last night but was pleasantly surprised with my parcel today. :-)

If you grate cauliflower then microwave it it comes out a bit like rice. I bung it in the food processor to grate it up quickly. Apparently you can also make spaghetti with courgette but I've not tried that yet!

There's a choc maple almond one on there now. Anyone tried it? It appeared after I'd ordered samples of the new choc bars.

Hi, just to put the other side to this I've been doing Exante mostly but bought a few s&s meals to add variety. I found that once I introduced the meal packs and veg whilst yes it did add variety and alleviate the boredom, it did mean I started to eat more off plan. First just extra chicken and...

I emailed Exante and they said they haven't changed the flavour - just the packaging. They definitely taste different though. Gutted cos I hate the new flavour. Maybe it's just a bad couple of packs.

I love the Exante chocolate shakes and have been practically living on them so far. Some Exante choc shakes I received recently have a different packet, taller, thinner. They seem to taste different and I'm gutted because I don't like the new flavour. Anyone else experienced this? Or have my...

Have you considered Exante or Slim & Save? I've been doing Exante for 10 weeks and have lost 3 stone. It's so much cheaper than LL etc and if you can motivate yourself to do it on your own at home (you just order the products online) then it's a great option. Good luck with whatever you decide!

I'd imagine if you just have chicken and salad, no bread or sauce it should be fine. When I go to Nandos and have chicken breast and salad it's fine.

Have you bought any smaller clothes yet? I didn't want to because I wanted to lose more but I had to buy some cheap clothes for work as my trousers kept falling down! When I started wearing smaller clothes that fit, people started noticing. I think if you're still wearing bigger clothes it'll...

We went to see it on Friday - loved it! Have you read the books Gizmo? Which did you prefer film/book?

Have you seen Dawn French? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2096964/Dawn-French-8st-weight-loss-Im-quite-fond-fat-self.html

Thank you.

Yuck.

I bought the salad light ones in sainsburys although when I got home found out that the caesar one was out of date so it seems like they might not be very popular! I like the balsamic one but haven't tried the caesar one - decided it was going to cost more in petrol to drive back to sainsburys...

Good luck with s&s! Be very interested in how you do. Am so tempted to swap completely but the Exante bars for lunch on the go keep me going. Are you now 100% s&s?

I'm the same. The soups make me gag and the one time I managed to finish it I did feel a bit queasy afterwards! Now I don't have them - just stick to shakes, porridge and bars. On the other hand though, my hubby loves the soups! He will literally eat anything though! (Comes from his years at...

I've done this before (minus the gherkin - yuk!) and I was fine. Enjoy!

I started off using the s & s meals as extras but have to admit I recently only have three packs a day. Sometimes it's three Exante packs, sometimes it's two Exante and one s&s meal (plus veg - almost always have veg with the meal packs). I feel absolutely fine, but do have a multivit on the...

Yay! Well done! After my disappointing week last week (0.5 lbs) I have already lost 3lbs this week since my weigh in on Thursday. I'm so pleased I stuck with it, even if I did think about giving up many times when the scales weren't moving! Well done with your weightloss. The only way is down!

Eureka ?!

My weightloss has slowed down this week too. Week 5 weigh in - only 1/2 lb loss with 25lbs lost up until then. Very frustrating and harder to stay motivated. After reading through this thread it seems a few people have mentioned week 5 as being a bit rubbish. Is this common then, does anyone know?

I haven't tried the s&s soups yet. I hated the Exante ones so much I haven't been able to face even trying any others! I do have a chicken one here so will be interested to know what you reckon!

I prefer the Exante shakes and bars but do have a few of the s&s meals which I have occasionally. There seem to be more people thinking the same- I wonder if Exante would ever do meals?

Hi precious, I'm in Guildford too.

That was from me. I emailed the other day about something else and while I was at it asked about cauliflower. Rob said they were revising the veggie list and cauliflower would be on it.

Nope. It's half term so I'm enjoying the rest! Tpbm is freezing!

Great thank you. Have been TS most of the time but with a few WS days thrown in when we've been out and stuff. Just coming up to the end of week 4 and I've lost 26lbs so far, which I'm really pleased with. Was hoping for the round 2st in the 4 weeks, but this is pretty close. :-)

I did this and ordered extra samples. You can only do it the first time you order, so it's best to get a good selection the first time.

Great results! Well done!

Just put florets of raw cauliflower into food processor until it has rice like texture. Then put in bowl, cover and microwave for about 4 mins.

Had the chilli with grated cauliflower 'rice' and it was nice!

Got a very speedy response from Rob at s&s. NV for chilli attached. Also he said that they're revising their veggies list and it's fine to have boiled cauliflower.

Thanks weasey - have now done that and will report back! Thanks.

Thanks BG.

Hi. Hope you're enjoying half term and getting on ok with the diet. Hope it goes ok with TS. I certainly found I lost more on TS but have found adding in a couple of WS days each week makes this diet more manageable long term. Have also just started using MyFitnessPal to keep track of what I'm...

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Hi! I apologise if this is on here somewhere - I have searched! Could anyone help me with the nutritional values for the chilli packs? Is it the same as spag bol? On the s&s website it only seems to have spag bol not chilli? I'm doing Exante but ordered a couple of sample meal packs from s&s. Am...

Hi. Really good thank you. I'm on day 18 and I've lost 20lbs so far, so really pleased with that! I've been mostly TS but with a couple of ws days when I've been out and stuff. All good! You?

Yes I am! Tpbm is eating breakfast.

Saw The Grey last night. Not the best film to watch when you're freezing!

Saw les mis again last night. Fab!

I'm from Guildford! How are we doing ?

Not great but ok! Tpbm is sleepy!

I'm not getting the lightheaded feeling. During the day I don't seem to have time to be hungry or to think about food! I have a shake or porridge before I leave home then a bar at lunchtime and that seems to get me through. It's the evenings I struggle with the hunger still on day 12! I think...

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Have bought this too from boots today (can you tell I'm paranoid about bad breath?!). I like it better than the strips.

Enjoyed it and Maureen Nolan was still in it!

Welcome! Well done on your weightloss so far. Which diet are you doing?

I bought some of the nu phar ones ( I think that's what they're called ) on amazon.

Hi, just replied to your post on my thread. Sorry I assumed you were male from your username! But having read now that you're the mother of two I'm guessing not ;-) Glad you managed to get through the weekend and good luck with the week ahead!

Hi Oliver, Haven't updated for a while but things are a bit better. Still feeling hungry but the weightloss is keeping me motivated. Am on day 11 and I've lost 16lbs so far. Have decided to stick to TS as much as possible but to have a WS day every now and then. We went to the theatre on Friday...

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Honk for yesterday! Well I did 100% slim and save as a trial, but back on Exante today!

Something else I was wondering - in the weeks between when they've finished in the house and then go back for the final weighin, do you think any of them go on vlcd? Do you think there are rules against it?

Who do people want to win? Who do you think will win?!

What did we think of Denise winning?

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Me too. Your first order you can order samples of as many things as you like. After your first order they won't let you and will refund your order.

Forgot to post at week one mark, but I lost 13lbs in first week. Am now on day 11 and have lost 16lbs in total. Yay!

I'm mainly on Exante because we've been trying for kids for 4 years with no luck and I want to lose weight so that the docs will refer me. Last night I had a dream that I got pregnant, had a girl and called her Xanthe after this diet! How funny! :-)

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Yeah completely agree that different diets will suit different people! Exante seems to work for me but can see the appeal of s&s. Lx

Well I ordered some s&s samples and had a 100% s&s day today as an experiment. Didn't like the shake or the fact you had to add milk to it. The choc truffa bar was ok but I don't want it to be ok to eat a choc bar everyday - that's the kinda thing that got me in this mess! Tried the chilli...

When I asked about combining over on Exante the idea was put into my head because people were talking about swapping bl and tesco bars for Exante bars. If you don't want people to swap items then maybe the swapping of bars should not be promoted on the forum. I understand that you have done...

Can I just say I posted about this recently over on the Exante forum. I certainly did not already have my mind made up. Also, although I have ordered a few s&s samples this is because my stocks of Exante products are now almost used up and if I like the s&s products I will swap completely to...

Today I spent the day having to pull my trousers up because they kept slipping. Bit of a pain but also - yay! Wore these trousers at the beginning of last week and they were too tight!

Can I ask something about the crispy shakes? Can you make them in the blender or does this blend all the crispy bits to dust? Have ordered one sample to try and don't want to mess up my only packet! Lx

Honk day 7. When does it get easier?!

I have thought about ws it's just you have to have your three Exante packs plus a meal. The thing that attracts me to s&s is you can have the spag bol meal as one of your packs rather than an extra meal and still stay in the 600ish calories.

Hi, I asked the same question over on the Exante forum! Seems like it's not advised because you may not get your full quota of vits and mins. (Although also seems like people do do it and take a vit pill to cover it). I think I'm going to order a few samples from s&s. Let me know what you decide! Lx

Well I'm on day 6 and this is not getting any easier! Have been 100% whole time and I'm drinking all my water. The hunger is now driving me insane! All I think about is food! And I'm already bored with the packs. I hate the soups but really need something savoury to eat in the evenings. I'm...

Honk for day six

Am considering trying s&s and just wondered if people wouldn't mind giving a quick idea of how long you've been on s&s and how much you've lost ? Lx

Thank you for the replies. I think I'm going to order a couple of s&s samples and if I prefer them transfer completely rather than a bit of both. Thank you for the advice! Lx

Moti I'm thinking of doing the same. Going to order a selection of slim and save samples and see. I'm already bored of the Exante selection and I'm only on day 6. I've stuck to it 100% and drunk my water but I still hungry all the time! The idea of a meal with a few veggies seems appealing. Will...

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Agreed (apart from Kirk, don't see that I'm afraid!). Think Frankie came off quite well in last night's fight night! Really hope the twins are next to go and that they come out to a ridiculous amount of booing! Lx

Ok, thank you! Not heard that and wondered who you were talking about! :-) Lx

Who's Alfie ?

Ok - thank you! Lx

Am just wondering if you could combine Exante with slim and save? On Exante at the mo and the times I find the most difficult are the evenings and think that the slim and save chilli or spag Bol might be the answer occasionally. Could I swap one Exante pack for 1 slim and save? (Can't change...

Honk day 5!

Honk - day 4

Agreed! Lx

Hi, I'm on day 4 of Exante and it's not easy but I've already seen results. I was really excited too the days before I started when I was waiting for my box to arrive. Think it was because I felt I'd finally found a solution to my weight loss problem! Good luck with your journey and keep us...

Sounds like you've made a great start. :-) Lx

My husband suggested that's there's no harm in it while I'm losing as it's motivating me to keep going, but if it gets to the point where I don't lose and I get fed up I should put them away before I become demotivated. Think that's what I'll do. Lx

Thank you! Lx

I like the shakes (particularly the choc) and love the porridge. Not keen on the soups but I do like the bars. However as you'll see on here, everyone has different opinions! Lx

Not an expert but I think you're supposed to have your three packs to get all your vits and minerals. Could you get a few of the Tesco meal replacement bars to add to your bumper pack? There's more info about them on the stickie. Not bought any myself, but last thing I heard was that there was a...

As title says - I've just noticed that there's citric acid in the Exante choc orange bars (which makes sense as they're orange flavour!) but as I thought we weren't supposed to have any citric acid, I'm a bit nervous about having any more! Can anybody advise? Thank you! Lx

Hi, am on day 4 of Exante. Day 1 & 2 were ok but found yesterday really hard so was just looking through the diaries for motivation. Enjoyed reading your diary and it's inspiring to hear you're succeeding even when you're having tricky days. Well done so far and keep it up! Lx

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I too keep telling myself that I won't keep weighing myself as it's great when the weight's coming off but if it slows I know I will find it hard to keep motivated. However, it's only 11.15am and I have already weighed myself twice :-s This time the results were good - 1st weighin this morning...

He's going to start today which is good as then he won't be eating takeaways in front of me! I bet he loses it quickly (men tend to don't they?!) but at least I have a 4 day/8lbs head start on him! Have a good Sunday. Lx

Well done on your loss so far! Yeah it was hard last night to resist the temptation but definitely feel pleased this morning. Especially when I had another sneaky peek at the scales and I've lost another couple of pounds since yesterday! Only starting day 4 and already 8lbs down! Definitely...

Hi. Well done on starting Exante. It isn't easy if I'm honest but the weightloss results are definitely worth it! I'm not keen on the toffee raisin bar but I prefer the choc orange one. I love the choc shake (not tried the others yet) although I do add a tablet sweetener or two to it as I do...

Sherlock was good. Resisted all temptations. Was tempted to steal a nacho from the girl sitting next to me!! Hubby is joining me on the diet tomorrow and is having his 'last meal'! He's getting a kebab. Will resist picking! Hope you enjoyed your film. Saw the new girl w/ dragon tattoo at cinema...

Honk - day 3 was hard!

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I don't think so - citric acid? Coke zero is ok!

Am off to see Sherlock Holmes tonight I think. Anybody seen it? Any good? Lx

Not sure. There's nothing I particularly want to see so have let hubby choose (which I may regret!). He's talking about Sherlock Holmes which should be ok. Lx

Completely agree that would be great for him to see you once you've reached goal. Show him what he's missing and that you've moved on and you're better without him! Enjoy the walk. Was considering one myself for the distraction! Lx

Thank you. Will let you know! I've heard good things. Have tickets for Les Mis the week after. Love the theatre but don't usually go this often. Got some theatre tokens for my bday on the 31st. :-) Lx

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Haven't told anyone at work yet. In fact haven't told anyone in "real life" other than my hubby, who is joining me on this diet on Monday. Not sure why I haven't told people. Think it's partly due to people's reactions and partly in case I fail! :-s Good to hear you've had such a good reaction...

Think we're gonna go to the cinema. Will be weird not having any sweets or popcorn! Maybe treat myself to a can of coke zero. Woohoo :-s

I'm a teacher too. There's always treats in the staff room which will be tricky I think! Have you told any of your colleagues you're on this diet? Lx

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Who do we think will win now. Maybe Gareth? Lx

Just had a cheeky weigh in, even though I said I wasn't going to! Beginning of day 3 and already down 6lbs! Woohoo! Lx

Well done on 3lbs so far Karen - great start! Just read through your diary and sounds like you're better off without your bf! Hope you manage to get your toothache sorted quickly :-( Good luck today, keep us posted on how you're doing! Lx

Thank you! Day 2 was fine! Woohoo! Good luck to you too. Lx

I love theatre - particularly musicals! Have seen most of the ones up in London now. Am off to see Blood Brothers in Woking next week which I haven't seen before. Anyone seen that? Lx

Music and lyrics is another one that is always on itv2 and one that I can watch over and over! Love it! Ultra cheesy! Lx

Norwegian girl - just had a sneaky peak at your profile and noticed you're in education. What do you do? I'm in education too. Lx

Really glad it's going well for you! Hearing on here about those who are ahead of me in this is definitely motivating! At the moment, just for the first few days, I'm avoiding social situations where I may be tempted to eat/drink what I shouldn't. Just until I get into the swing of things! Lx

What ?! Natalie!!?!? Thought she would be top three!

Day 2 and going strong. Choc shake for breakfast and choc orange bar for lunch and I actually enjoyed them both. Managed to make some yummy porridge this evening with some sweeteners and cinnamon. Feeling much more positive now that I'm starting to find some packs I like! Finding it easier to...

Not a fan of him, but surprised Kirk went.

I have a sweet tooth and added a couple of tablet sweeteners and some cinnamon. Zapped it for an extra min and it was yum! So pleased I've found a pack I love! Feels good eating something with bits in it too!

Well done! How do you know you're in ketosis - are you using the sticks? Lx

I was sitting with my hands over my eyes during the bit in the hit tub. It's like seeing your mum at it! Lx

Haha love this!

Honk honk for day one and two!

Wicked is great and one of my faves! Not seen lion king - would you recommend it? Lx

Yeah started yesterday. Went ok. Not as bad as expected! Lx

Well day one wasn't as bad as expected! How's everyone else doing? Lx

Well day one wasn't as bad as expected! How are you doing? Lx

Last film I saw at the cinema was girl with the dragon tattoo which was mainly good, if a bit slow in places. Last film on tv was The Holiday. Recorded over Christmas and is one of those films I can watch and watch! What films does anyone else have that they can watch and watch?! Lx

Sorry if this is already written somewhere. Have searched, but can't see it. Hubby has suggested adding choc shake to porridge. Has anyone tried this?! Lx

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Well day one not as bad as expected. Started off by weighing myself :-( heaviest I've ever been at 18st5... Well it's only going to down from here! First goal is to get my bmi down to 35 as that is when GP said they will refer me for further fertility treatment. About a stone and a half to lose...

Day one not as bad as expected! Hope all's good.

I'm starting Exante today. I love the fact that too much exercise is not recommended in the first week or two ;-) I too use the Kinect. Dance central is fun and you can turn on a calorie counter so it gives you an approximation of how you're doing. Have got Your Evolved but not tried it yet...

Good luck! I'm starting tomorrow. :-) Lx

Thank you! Will keep you posted! I'll be fine as long as I like some of the packs! I'm not a fussy eater generally, but just can't eat foods with a certain texture. This includes banana, mashed potato, mushy peas... If I find some packs I like, I'll be fine! Lx

Is anyone here a theatre goer? Anybody seen anything good lately? Lx

I like Denise but she does seem like she's one of those people who has a different personality when she's drunk! I'm quite liking the fact that they can discuss nominations! Lx

Which packs have you tried today? My biggest fear is that I won't like any of them! Lx

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My pack arrived today so I'll be starting my Exante journey tomorrow. I'm actually really excited! I've tried WW before but weight was coming off so slowly that the end just seemed so long away. I'd always get demotivated and give up. Fingers crossed that Exante works for me! My main reason for...

My box arrived today so I'll be starting in the morning. Actually quite excited! Lx

Yeah, not keen on the twins. Would be good to see them out just because they are so confident that the public would vote to save them! Lx

Anyone watching? What do you think? Who are your faves? Think I want Natalie or Gareth to win! Lx

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:-) Bikini ready would be great. Can't remember wearing a proper bikini - I've been big for so long! We've got a holiday booked in June so that's something to work towards! Hopefully my box will arrive today. How's things going with you?

Good luck on your Exante journey. I'm just starting too. Was hoping for my delivery today but not here yet :-( . Hopefully I can begin soon - before my initial motivation wanes! Lx

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I'm new to this but I've found the best thing is to focus on why exactly I want to lose the weight. Motivated by a thread on here I went away and wrote down what my reasons are and if I'm feeling a bit weak or demotivated I'm hoping that focusing on why I want to do this will help me through...

Good luck with the Exante journey! I have just started myself and am so glad I've found this site for support! Fingers crossed we both get where we want to be! :-) Lx

Squeak

Thank you. Lx

Agree! Will be interesting to see what their weightloss is at the end of the series. Lx

Thank you! I'm really hoping this is it! It's really motivating to hear all the stories on here. This time I've convinced my hubby to diet with me so hopefully it will be easier this time. He's always the one suggesting takeaways! Lx

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Navy

Thank you! Lx

My main reason is kids. We've been trying for 4 years with no success. Had a few tests - they found nothing wrong. Docs wouldn't do anything until I got my bmi down. I've just had my 36th birthday and now that I feel I'm getting closer to 40 and it seems more like time is running out! I've tried...

Thank you. I knew the bit about citric acid just didn't realise it was in toms. Assumed everything on the food list on the FAQ was ok. Thanks! Lx

Sorry to gate crash this thread, but can I just ask why no tomatoes? I was looking on the Exante FAQ stickie and it lists tomatoes as ok? New to this and a bit confused! Lx 1st Goal - BMI under 35

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Thank you! Will just have to keep posting! Lx

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Hi, hope you don't mind me gate crashing this thread! Have just ordered my first Exante pack so will be starting this week as soon as it gets here. Just found this site today and can already see it will be a great support. Lx

Hi, Have joined minimins today as I'm just starting Exante and so am looking for support and ideas from all the helpful people over on the Exante boards. :-) Just a quick query. I'm trying to lose weight mainly because we're ttc and I've been trying to access the ttc board on here but I don't...

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Hi, I'm from Guildford too! Well Ash, but I tend to say Guildford. :-) Whereabouts are you? Lx

I'm really hoping I stick to it too. Have tried weightwatchers on and off for years with not much success. Hoping this will be it this time. Definitely up for a bit of mutual encouragement! :-) Lx

It's really motivating me hearing stories like yours. We've been ttc for 4 years with no luck. I need to lose some weight before they will offer me any infertility treatment, but I am kinda hoping that once I start losing a few pounds it might happen naturally! :-s

Thank you. Lx

After searching on here I've found the answer! You can have it just like the soups and shakes, is that right? Lx

Hi, Lucy from Guildford.

Porridge? Hi, sorry if this info is posted elsewhere. Am new to minimins today and am starting Exante this week so am just finding my feet! On the Exante website shop you can buy packs of porridge oats but I cant see them mentioned in the plans. Can you have them just the same as the other...

Hi, I am also going to be starting Exante this week. Fingers crossed for some good results! Lx