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Also WI day today & 2lbs gone :-D

Thursday 25/09/14 B: Cheweee bar (3) L: Burger from van ? (13) Cherry coke (4) D: Mushroom pasta (7) S: Milk (1) Banana (0) 26/26 2/49

Wednesday 24/09/14 Breakfast: Banana (0) Lunch: Chicken & stuffing sandwich (10) WW caramel wafer (2) Dinner: Chicken breast (3) Carrots & broccoli (0) Light mayo (2) Snacks: 2x coffee with sugar (3) Milk (1) Morrisons mint break (3) 24/26

Tuesday 23/09/14 Breakfast: Morrisons instant porridge pot (5) Sultanas (5) Lunch: Homemade veg soup (0) Dinner: Garlic & herb breaded chicken (8 ) Sweet potato mash (4) Spaghetti (3) Light mayo (1) Snacks: Wasabi popcorn (4) Milk (1) 26/26 5/49

Monday 22/09/14 Breakfast: Harvest cheweee bar (3) Lunch: Homemade veg soup (0) Dinner: 2 slices deli ham (2) 2 hard boiled eggs (4) Salad (0) Light mayo (1) Snacks: Milk (1) Heinz treacle sponge (12) Elmlea single (3) 26/26

Hi Lauren, thanks :-) have you been doing it long? Sunday 21/09/14 Breakfast: 2x wholemeal toast (4) Spread (3) Honey (3) Lunch: Homemade vegetable soup (0) Dinner: Lamb shank in red wine sauce (9) Sweet potato (4) Carrots, red cabbage & leeks (0) Snacks: Milk (1) WW caramel wafer (2)...

Saturday 20/09/14 Breakfast: Banana (0) Milk(1) Lunch: Pizza express pollo ad Astra leggera pizza (14) Dinner: 3/4 chicken breast (3) Sliced peppers & red onion (0) Old El Paso spice mix (1) Salad (0) Sour cream & choice dip (3) Snacks: WW Jaffa cake bar (2) WW caramel wafer (2) 26/26

I have been following ww for a week and lost 3lbs. I have been crash dieting & bingeing for years & my weight has been yoyo-ing but I really want to do it for good this time & ww is so flexible that I'm sure I'll get there. I do track my food on the app but I'm the only person who sees it so...

Hi Seadie Thanks so much for the reply... I seem to have lost 3lbs overnight so am feeling a lot more positive this morning! I was tracking using the filling & healthy plan but think you're right in ensuring I eat enough so I am going to track using points from now. I will stick at it as I'm...

Hi all, Wonder if anyone has any thoughts or advice... I just can't seem to lose weight anymore. I did a meal replacement VLCD a few years ago & lost a couple of stone in 6 weeks, kept most of it off for a year then all of a sudden started piling it all on again. I gained over 2 stone in a few...

Another 3 off :-) Abigail.: Weight 12st2lb, Loss 0lb, Month Loss 0lb, Target Loss 12lb Heatwave74 : Weight 13st9lb, Loss 3lb, Month Loss 3lb Target Loss 12lb CP: Weight 15st5.6lb, Loss 5.6lb, Month Loss 5.6lb, Target Loss 12lb Susie58: Weight 13.12lb, Loss 3lb, Month Loss 3lb, Target Loss 12lbs...

Only 2lbs but did go off plan over weekend :-/ Abigail.: Weight 12st2lb, Loss 0lb, Month Loss 0lb, Target Loss 12lb Heatwave74 : Weight 13st12lb, Loss 1lb, Month Loss 1lb Target Loss 12lb CP: Weight 15st5.6lb, Loss 0lb, Month Loss 0lb, Target Loss 12lb Susie58: Weight 13.12lb, Loss 0lb, Month...

Back again & will try to stick out the challenge... I keep coming back for a few days to a week then going massively off the rails & disappearing in shame!! Abigail.: Weight 12st2lb, Loss 0lb, Month Loss 0lb, Target Loss 12lb Heatwave74 : Weight 13st12lb, Loss 1lb, Month Loss 1lb Target...

Hi Kerry Wow, 72lbs, huge well done! How did the weekend go? Did you manage to get through it on plan?? Xx

Hi Angi Well done on your weight loss so far. I find it's never completely smooth but you need to just add a tiny bit of liquid at a time to the centre, mixing into a paste then gradually adding more. This is how I do it & it's not too lumpy if you go really slow Xx

Hi Sparkley Thank you for your reply, I am back on TS today, off on a work trip for a couple of days tomorrow so will be off plan for a couple of days but will try to be good. I'm sure you're right so I have decided that I'll get back to TS on Sunday & will leave my scales alone for a couple of...

Amazing Nicnic, it'll be easy to stick to with fab losses like that to look forward to! Well done! Xx

So, had my 1st weigh in after 5 days & had lost 5lbs, weighed again today after a further 4 days & have put 2lbs back on! I feel so upset & exasperated I can't explain. I did well the 1st time I did this diet, but have since had many failed restarts for this same reason. I have been TS apart...

Hello ladies I'm in too... Away with work & off plan for a couple of days so won't be too ambitious! Katie-x: Weight 14st 0lb, Loss 0lb, Month loss 0lb, Target loss 15lb Giggles: Weight 12st 0lb, Loss 0lb, Month loss 0lb, Target loss 14lb Nicki303: Weight 12st 0lb, Loss 0lb, Month loss 0lb...

Hi, thanks for replying :-) I think when I start again it'll have to be at about 10 & work my way up! :-/ Xx

Hi all... Tried the squat challenge, managed 1 day & did 50 & am now in agony!! Lol can barely walk let alone do day 2! Everyone else seems to be going ok, is it just me? Is it because I didn't do any warm up/stretching or just because my muscles are in pathetically dire shape?! Xx

True Lynne! I'm over my sulky downer now! ;-) xx

Thanks Lani, yeah was just having a little down week, was completely fed up & hoping for a big loss to cheer me up! Over it now, onwards & downwards ;-) xx

I'm in! I'm coming off plan this weekend as it's my sons birthday & I want to enjoy his birthday meal out & again toward the end of the month as I have a party & don't want to drink whilst in ketosis, so am hoping for a 12lb loss. Good luck all xx Lynne - Start weight 12st 1lb - Target loss...

Disappointed with 2lbs again but on the plus side I have reached my October target x Lynne: Weight 12st 1lb; Loss 2lb; Month loss 5lb; Target loss 26lb (Start weight at beginning of challenge: 12st 6lb) Sheridan: Weight 13st 12lb; Loss 0lb; Month loss 0lb; Target loss; 16lb Smidge: Weight 11st...

Only 2lbs again... Very disappointed as I've been TS.... :-( Lynne 12st 1lb - loss 2lb - loss so far 13lb- target loss 42lb - still to lose 29lb (start weight 13st 00lb) Amanda 14st 6lb - loss 2lb - loss so far 4lb target loss 42lb - still to lose 38lb Stylishkid : 14st 7.8 lbs - 6.6 lbs lost...

Only 2lbs again :-( I know it's still a loss but I just feel so disappointed. I looked over my losses when I 1st did exante... I was a similar weight but getting 4's & 5's in the 1st few weeks which is what I'd expect on a diet this harsh! Will stick with it & hope for a whoosh next week.... Xx

I will Lynne, 2nd day staying TS so fingers crossed for my official weigh in on Thursday!! Xx

Well, my scales haven't moved at all for the last 9 days :cry: I am gutted & just don't understand it. It is the good losses on a diet like this that keeps you motivated, so I am currently feeling miserable, completely demotivated & like I might as well order a fat Chinese & eat cake! I won't...

Only 2lbs but all in the right direction I suppose! Xx Lynne 12st 4lb - loss 2lb - loss so far 10lb- target loss 42lb - still to lose 32lb (start weight 13st 00lb) Amanda 14st 6lb - loss 2lb - loss so far 4lb target loss 42lb - still to lose 38lb Stylishkid : 14st 5 lbs - 9.4 lbs lost - 25.6...

Really disappointed with only 2lbs on my 2nd week... Especially since I'd already lost that by sat & the scales haven't budged in 5 days :-( Well done everyone else on your losses xx Lynne: Weight 12st 4lb; Loss 3lb; Month loss 2lb; Target loss 29lb (Start weight at beginning of challenge...

Hey Lynne, how's it going? Well done on the 4lbs! Nicola xx

Wow pickles, a stone in a fortnight, great going!! Nicola xx

Thanks Lynne & waterworks... Not doing too great to be honest! I just can't seem to stick to it, I'm only having 1 or 2 packs a day, sometimes some chicken & salad in the evening & almost everyday I pick! Only protein but still, it's frustrating me that I can't seem to get into the right mind...

1st week done, I've had a couple of little slips (some ham, couple of eggs & chicken) but nothing major & have had a 7lb loss :-) I know it's mainly water but it's great to know that anything from now will be fat & will be down into the next number. Good luck all for your next weigh ins, hope...

1 week in & a quarter of the way there :-) xx Lynne 12st 6lb - loss 1lb - loss so far 6lb- target loss 42lb - still to lose 36lb Amanda 14st 6lb - loss 2lb - loss so far 4lb target loss 42lb - still to lose 38lb Stylishkid : 14st 6.8 lbs - 7.6 lbs lost - 27.4 lbs to go - Goal - 35lbs Bee...

Yay, 7lbs down in week 1 :-) well done everyone on your losses! Xx Lynne: Weight 12st 7lb; Loss +4lb; Month loss +5lb; Target loss 36lb Sheridan: Weight 13st 12lb; Loss 0lb; Month loss 0lb; Target loss; 16lb Smidge: Weight 11st 1lb; Loss 6lb; Month loss 6lb; Target loss; 14lb Lisa: Weight 11st...

I've been bad today :-( only 1 shake & 1/2 a ready cooked chicken! Oops, will try to be better tomorrow! Xx

Thanks salty, that's a good idea, might have to try that... Surprised I already haven't as I'm a bit of a list freak! Xx

Hi ladies, I know you've already been doing this a while but I hope no one minds me gate crashing now?!! I've already had a cheeky mid week weigh in but not counting any loss until my 1st official weigh in on Thursday! 10 weigh days before Christmas, but I know I'm going to have a few bad weeks...

I had a couple yesterday too.... No harm in an egg or 4!! ;-)

Hey Salty I'm with you on the shopping front, can't stand it these days! Find lots of lovely clothes but end up in the verge of tears in the changing rooms when I see them on & end up coming home with nothing! Looking forward to the day I can come home laden with bags! I am on my 6th day of...

Don't worry Lynne, it's so hard at the best of times, let alone when you're ill. If you needed a 'bad week' to get better then so be it... new week tomorrow, focus on what you want to be... You can do it!! Hope you're feeling better now. Nicola xx

We'll done Jizz, fab losses! Nicola xx

We'll done pickles! How are you finding it? Nicola xx

Thanks Lynne, I hope so, although I'm REALLY struggling tonight! I really need to stay focused & do it though, I have no clothes that fit & I'm living like a recluse because my confidence is so low. Thanks drawboy, I will definitely have to be more sensible this time when it comes to eating...

Thanks Drawboy... Wow, what an amazing loss, you must be so focused! Yeah, that's good idea to give yourself a set limit... I originally planned to do 1 week a month of very low carb/cal/fat once I'd los so that it balanced out any gain through the rest of the month but that idea went out of...

Hi all... Bit late seeing as we're half way through, but will still join in, always helps to have a mini goal! :) Lynne: Weight 12st 7lb; Loss +1lb; Month loss +1lb; Target loss 32lb Sheridan: Weight 13st 12lb; Loss 0lb; Month loss 0lb; Target loss; 16lb Smidge: Weight 11st 1lb; Loss 6lb...

Great loss, well done! How are you finding week 2?? Nicola xx

Hi all :wavey::wavey::wavey: Well, after losing 2 1/2 stone on Exante last year, I went back to work full time & the result of sitting on my bum all day & being too knackered/busy to exercise as a working single parent, is that I'm back having gained all but 5lbs of it!! :sigh: Really kicking...

Thank u all so much for your replies... Feeling a bit better now knowing that I'm not the only one! Was feeling extra glum that day as a friend who started dieting at the same time, similar start weight, same size clothes & lost half the amount I have had just told me she was now in size 12's...

Getting really frustrated & hoping for some thoughts on this.... I've so far lost 1st 11lbs on exante.... But no change in my clothes size & barely any inches lost?! Some of my clothes are ever so slightly looser but not very. I'm 5"2' & started this at 12st 12lbs & a size 16. I'm currently...

Well, after my planned weekend off, I'm finally back into day 3 of TS..... Only 2 weeks late!!!!! :-/ lol was really expecting a struggle but (touch wood) so far i'm sailing through.... After almost 3 weeks off plan & not being quite as sensible as I should have been, I was expecting a big gain...

Skinny is waiting to welcome us!!! Sooner rather than later hopefully! :-) Nicola xx

Good luck! I'm restarting today too after a few weeks off :-/ lots of support, inspiration & motivation here!! :-) Nicola xx

Jeez Mel, AMAZING!?!! well done! Nicola xx

Thanks Darcy! Hi Linda, thank u & welcome to exante..... I think it really depends on your shape? I lost almost a stone in my 1st 2 weeks but was still in the same size clothes, but a friend who also dieted (different plan though) & was the same start weight lost about half that amount yet went...

So, I had a planned weekend off with the aim of getting straight back on the Monday..... Hmmm 2 weeks later & a lot of naughtiness & I'm finally ready to get back on the exante wagon?!!! Better late than never eh?!! I have decided not to weigh myself as I really don't want to know what damage...

Thank you TT, big well done to you too... although we may get slower losses than hoped for as time goes on, I'm clinging to the realisation that while this diet is incredibly hard work, I seem to have more motivation & certainly a lot less opportunity to cheat or slide off plan as well as...

That's really lovely BB, what a fantastic motivation! Good luck! Nicola xx

Thanks guys :-) xx

2lbs this week.... I know I won't be completing my feb target as I'm having this weekend off plan & won't be weighing next week... oh well, hey ho, bring on march's challenge!!! :D Well done to everyone, you're all doig so well xx Stapo60 - 18lbs (-2.5lb 15.5 to go) Mia - 10lb (-1.5lb, -3lb...

Well done for getting stuck in before it becomes too out of control, it's so easy to let things slide isn't it?! Hope your 1st week goes well, that 2 stone will be off in no time I'm sure Nicola xx

well done, a stone in a fortnight is fab! Hopefully you'll see those 11's next week! Good luck...! :-) Nicola xx

well done on your great losses Carly, you are doing brilliantly! Keep at it & good luck for your next goal! Nicola xx

well done! Don't worry about your blip, we all have them & you've still had a great loss! Nicola xx

Well done Spolly, fab result! :-) Nicola xx

Thanks Debbie.... your losses are AMAZING!!! well done! Nicola xx

Day 36..... well, 5 weeks in & my WI has shown a 2lb loss. Can't say I'm thrilled but happy it's a loss, so all good! :) This takes my total to exactly a stone & a half which is great. One more lb to get me to my next 'mini goal' off 22lbs to get to 'overweight' I'm actually already there as it...

Thank you Mary, are you just starting Exante? Good luck, you have done brilliantly on your past diets so hopefully you won't need much luck! :-) Nicola xx

I've lost 2 lbs.... not overly impressed after a week of such a strict & hard going diet but as a total it's now a stone & a half so def happy with that... & considering my sneaky WI on sun showed a lb gain I'm VERY glad it's a loss! Nicola xx

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Well done PP xx

Hi fattibumbum... I've also been doing exante for 5 weeks, but doing TS the entire time & I've gotta admit I'm feeling a bit disappointed & deflated at the mo... Was really happy with my losses of 8lbs, 5lbs, 3lbs, 3lbs but nothing at all this week. I know my numbers are not to be sniffed at...

Hi fattibumbum... I've also been doing exante for 5 weeks, but doing TS the entire time & I've gotta admit I'm feeling a bit disappointed & deflated at the mo... Was really happy with my losses of 8lbs, 5lbs, 3lbs, 3lbs but nothing at all this week. I know my numbers are not to be sniffed at...

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Really fantastic losses! Well done, you must be so proud of yourself! Nicola xx

Fab losses, well done! Nicola xx

Brilliant! Well done, keep it up Nicola xx

Day 33..... I've been naughty! The kids had noodles 4 lunch yesterday & they smelt sooo good.... I was walking the leftovers to the kitchen saying to myself 'straight in the bin, straight in the bin' ....... Well I ended up being the bin! :-/ lol I read the pack & estimated I'd had about 35g...

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Bloody hell steeleee!!!!! Amazing, Well done! Xx

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Have lost 3lbs again... Was hoping for a little more, but hey, I'm little miss greedy! ;-) that takes my total to 1st 5 so can't grumble!! Off to change my tickers, highlight of my week...!!! Nicola xx

Well done hun, u r doing brilliantly, keep it up! The porridge is lovely & really nice to eat a bowl of real food! Nicola xx

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Thanks so much 4 your replies, it really does help to have some support! I know I've got to stay strong & i'm not even really missing the actual eating or the food, just want my tummy to feel full & stop growling at me!!! Lol I haven't had any fizzy drinks, just plain water & black coffee... I'm...

I'm on day 28 & I am really struggling at the mo :-( during the 2nd & 3rd week I felt really fab.... Healthy, not hungry & just really positive. But now I'm really hungry ALL the time. Not missing food in a particularly big way but just want to feel full & satisfied, nothing is taking the hunger...

Stapo 60 - 18lbs (-2.5lb 15.5 to go) Mia - 10lb (-1.5lb - 8.5 to go) Norwegian girl - 12lbs (-8.6lbs, 4.4lbs to go) Time2 go - 10 lbs Marianne01 - 12lb AaronCampbell - 18lbs (-6.4lbs) Jojo76 - 14lb (-4lb, 10lb to go) Kenshin112 - 17lbs Lauriel - 12lbs Steeleee - 28lbs (-19lbs, 9lbs to go) Blue...

well done Vickie, you're doing great, keep it up! Nicola xx

well done Blue, you're doing great xx

Stapo60 - 18lbs (-2.5lb 15.5 to go) Mia - 10lb (-1.5lb - 8.5 to go) Norwegian girl - 12lbs Time2 go - 10 lbs Marianne01 - 12lb AaronCampbell - 18lbs (-6.4lbs) Jojo76 - 14lb (-4lb, 10lb to go) Kenshin112 - 17lbs Lauriel - 12lbs Steeleee - 28lbs (-19lbs, 9lbs to go) Blue Butterfly - 14lbs ...

Thanks everyone, I'm thrilled, cant believe I'm just about rid of a 3rd of the weight I need to bin in just 3 weeks! xx

3 Weeks in & I've lost 3lbs... Definitely happy with that, it takes my loss to 1 stone 2lbs in 3 weeks! :D remotivated for week 4 now!!! Nicola xx

Day 20..... Well although I know I shouldn't scale hop, I have been this week :rolleyes: only 1lb loss so far :mad: (hopefully a little more by WI on weds?!) buuuuut.... I have a lovely little black dress that I've never been able to get into, I tried it on at the start of this diet, the...

Day 18..... Thanks Stapo, yeah I didn't fancy the peach! Got my delivery yesterday, haven't tried the water flavouring yet but gonna make some ice lollies with it later :-) porridge was yummy, much appreciated on these cold days! Put cinnamon in which was lovely! Finding the diet much easier...

Awww sending hugs & positive thoughts, I will keep my fingers & toes crossed for good news for you at the hosp, good luck xx Well done on the diet front, you're doing great :) Nicola xx

Day 16..... into week 3 & still going well, I'm still not feeling 100% after my sickness bug but still hanging in there & determined to see it through. The food cravings seem to have done a bunk so hoping it stays that way! :p I've just placed another order, this time for just the shakes &...

Thanks Gill..... I certainly hope so!! ;) xx

Thank u both!! xx

Ambitious! good luck :) Stapo60 - 18lbs Mia - 10lb Norwegian girl - 12lbs Time2 go - 10 lbs Marianne01 - 12lb AaronCampbell - 18lbs Jojo76 - 14lb Kenshin112 - 17lbs Lauriel - 12lbs Steeleee - 28lbs Blue Butterfly - 14lbs Honeypop03 -14lbs Handbag-Annie - 14lbs BlondieJules - 12lbs Ephedrine -...

Yes I found days 2 to 5 really hard going but a lot easier after so hang in there!! you're doing great & nearly through the worst part so well done. I'm sure your WI result will be well worth it!! Eyes on the prize! ;) I was worried about my 1st weekend, didn't want to sit around moping about...

Thanks Stapo.... I've just seen your stats (I'm usually on my phone).... you're doing amazingly!! Well done, what an inspiration! :) Nicola xx

Thanks Noor :) How are u finding this week? Nicola xx

Thank u :D well done to u on your losses too! Nicola xx

Day 15...... weigh in day today & 5lbs have gone! :D Almost a stone in 2 weeks so feeling a lot stronger & motivated again today, here's to week 3...!! Nicola xx

End of week 2 & I'm another 5 lbs down :-D very happy with that, makes it 13 lbs in the 1st fortnight :-D yay!!! Hope you've all had or will get good results for your WI's this week :-) Nicola xx

Thanks girls, yep you're right, draw a line under today & try to get my positivity back tomorrow. At least I didn't eat the yummy salty chippy chips that were also left on the plates!! :-D lol xx

Had a bit of a cock up day today :-( after last night & this mornings sickness i felt so empty & hungry but really couldn't stomach liquid food so had 2 bars then I couldn't resist eating the piece of ham & 3/4 of an egg left on the kids plate :-/ now I feel really guilty & disappointed with...

Day 14..... Really unwell & had a terrible night. Didn't feel great yesterday then woke in the night feeling dreadful. Had horrendous diarrhoea & sickness (sorry if TMI!!) & the stomach cramps were so bad I was crying (big baby! Lol) I felt really dizzy too & passed out at 1 point & seemed to...

I'm in..!! :-D Stapo60 - 18lbs Mia - 10lb Norwegian girl - 12lbs Time2 go - 10 lbs Marianne01 - 12lb AaronCampbell - 18lbs Jojo76 - 14lb Kenshin112 - 17lbs Lauriel - 12lbs Steeleee - 28lbs Blue Butterfly - 14lbs Honeypop03 -14lbs Handbag-Annie - 14lbs BlondieJules - 12lbs Ephedrine - 21lb Boo -...

Well done Pam, 11lbs is amazing! I know what u mean about only walking to the car... I even drive to the local shops 2 mins walk away sometimes! :-/ Congrats on getting through the 1st week, you're doing great, keep it up! :-D Nicola xx

Oh poor u, but please don't give in, it WILL get so much easier I promise u, just keep thinking of the end result & how every day u succeed is a day closer. When you're on the verge of caving try to think in the way that that 1 little moment of satisfaction will mean all your hard work being...

Thanks Noor.... Fingers crossed for your WI, hope you're not finding your 1st week too difficult?!! Xx

Thanks Gill, you can do this, when u fall off the wagon just get straight back on again, we'll get there eventually ;-) good luck this week Nicola xx

Thanks RB, I'm thrilled & can't wait for Wednesday's WI :-D xx

Day 13..... I'm sooooo cold!!! Don't like this side effect, it must be costing me a fortune in gas, what with the heating keep getting whacked up & I'm spending a ridiculous amount of time curled up in bed or on the sofa with fleecy pj's/dressing gowns/blankets!!! Lol but I can live with that...

Brilliant well done! xx

Day 12..... Thanks guys, feeling a lot better today... I did drag my bum out in the end & gotta say I'm feeling very proud that I stuck to my water! :-) but woke up with the worst headache this morning, how ironic?! Lol I know I shouldn't peek at the scales b4 weigh in but I'm glad I did...

Day 11.... Well after my high I've now crashed lol feeling horrible today, tired, headache, hungry & low :-( just want food! :-( but will not cave anyway, I've cancelled going out tonight & once my kids have gone to their dads I'm gonna get in bed & stay there & hope for a better day tomo...

Exactly Carrie, can't imagine a date without a meal & drink! I think I'm gonna have to go with the coffee thanks FF, nice & safe & no looking a fool!! Lol thanks everyone xx

Thanks so much guys, I think reading everyone's diaries etc, especially where people are sticking at it for months on end & really changing their lives is a massive motivation for me too. It's amazing how much support there is here.... Thanks for your kind comments, I really appreciate them xxx

Day 10.... Yay another great day! :-D I am feeling so fab at the mo I just can't believe it?! I've got a history of being a terrible insomniac, not being able to sleep til about 4/5 am then oversleeping, & I've NEVER been a morning person! It takes a brave person to wake me up in the morning &...

Thanks 4 your replies.... No mini golf anywhere near me :-( not sure I fancy ice skating either, I'm not great & while I have no probs with making an arse of myself, I. Think I'd prefer to wait a couple of dates?! Lol but will keep it in mind.... Thank you! :-) Nicola xx

Thanks slimmann :-) xx

Hi Gill, you are doing brilliantly, with great losses so well done! You will stay in ketosis as long as you don't include any carbs in your meal. I'm only in my second week but have also decided it's well worth the extra £30 next month to swerve the vile tomato & basil!!! Think I'll stick with...

Wow, fab loss!! Well done Nicola xx

Brilliant, well done!! Nicola xx

Woo hoo!! That's absolutely fab!! Very well done :-D xx

Thanks so much 4 all your comments, much appreciated! :-D xx

Hi all, someone please help!!! I have agreed to go on a date next weekend but being on TS I have no idea what we are supposed to do?!! He knows about the diet so know not to book a restaurant etc but only thing I can think of is cinema which isn't ideal 4 a 1st date or bowling which I really...

Haha thanks stapo.... Xx

Thanks hun :-) xx

Thanks both! :-) Good luck for Monday oxopop, fingers crossed for a great loss 4 u! Nicola xx

Day 9..... Well after a horrible, hungry day yesterday, I'm feeling great again! have been a little peckish but that's because I didn't take any packs out with me so only just had my 1st one... Saw a couple of friends & my mum today who were all really proud & supportive & told me I was...

Yep I do feel great for resisting :-D I can & I WILL do this! Glad you're feeling strong too, well done & good 4 u! Let's hope we both get some fab numbers again come week 2 WI.....!! Xx

Hi Aaron, Been having a read through your diary & just wanted to say you're doing really great, well done! You sound so positive & motivated, a real inspiration. Don't worry about the scales too much, remember muscle weighs more than fat so just think, even if the 2 lb gain stays this week...

Thanks hun, I didn't give in, stayed TS :-) Feeling a lot better this morn, positive again & another lb down :-D I won't let the cravings beat me, I know it will only mean a minutes satisfaction & a week of disappointment, just not worth it!! thanks for your reply, hope your doing ok & have a...

Thanks Lauriel :-) xx

You're completely right, you've obviously tried to get to the bottom of it & unfortunately some people are just beyond reason! No point dwelling on it (hard as it must be I know) they are missing out so just you keep on concentrating on YOU. hope today's a good day... Nicola xx

Really struggling :-((( Was feeling really great after my WI earlier but I have been so hungry today. I've been ok for about half an hour after each pack then it's back. I've been drinking lots of water to fill me up but no difference, I just want food! Taking all my will power not to go &...

Thanks Gill :-) Nicola xx

Aww that's so horrible, no wonder you feel stressed & upset! Have you tried asking you're aunt, uncle or a cousin exactly what's wrong? It seems very harsh, & also really insensitive of your mum & sister to go along with excluding you. Sending a hug, I'm really sorry you're family are treating...

Hmm... that'll be quite a while!!! :rolleyes: Thank you xx

Thank you both, I'm over the moon & looking forward to next weeks WI!! Nicola xx

Thanks Darcy xx

Thank you! :) Well done to you so far & good luck for you're week 3 WI! Nicola xx

Thanks Carrie... when is you're WI day? Good luck for the week & fingers crossed for a great loss for you! :) Nicola xx

1st weigh in & am happy, happy, happy!!! 8 lbs down! :D:D:D Feel on top of the world... so positive & proud of myself too for sticking to it 100%... not like me! But determined to do it this time & after that loss I reckon I will :) Ready & willing to take on the other 42 lbs!!! Nicola xx

Day 8...... Yay I've made it through my 1st week :) It's been relatively painless so far, bought some ketostix to reassure myself as I luckily haven't had any horrible side effects like the taste/breath & am happy to say I'm well & truly in ketosis! woke up with a horrible headache but that's...

Haha I know, what can I say, I'm a woman... never happy?!! ;) Thanks, Nicola xx

Day 7..... Well didn't plan to weigh again til official weigh in tomo but a friend who's also dieting (not exante) is weighing weekly at mine & couldn't make tomo so came this morn & I couldn't resist.... Still 6 lbs.... I'm so disappointed :-( don't get me wrong I'm thrilled with 6 off but as...

Oh no how hard it must be to spend all day surrounded by sweets?!!! Poor you, not sure I'd have that much willpower! You're not alone in the hunger though, day 6 for me & I feel really famished today :-( oh well, think of the end result, off to get ANOTHER glass of water I suppose...... Good...

Aww what great losses you're having! Well done, keep at it & you'll be bikini ready in no time! Nicola xx

Thanks so much :) xx Oh so glad its not just me.... never looked forward to bad breath before??! :D Thank u, good luck to u all on your weigh ins this week too! xx

Fab loss, BIG well done!! I'll be well happy with half that on my weds WI.... :-) Nicola xx

well done... over a stone in 3 weeks.... brilliant! I'm feeling so spurred on by all your fab losses! Nicola xx

Brilliant loss, well done! :-) Nicola xx

A stone & a half in 3 weeks? Oh that's amazing, really pleased 4 u, massive well done Nicola xx

Mmmmm now I'm really craving some nutmeg porridge.... must order some soon! Nicola xx

Well done, 6lbs in a week is great :-) good luck for week 2...!! Nicola xx

Don't know about the loss as I'm only in my 1st week but I've been having a bar a day & don't think I'd be able to do this for long without something to chew!! Nicola xx

Well done Trulyteen, you're doing great :-) Nicola xx

Amazing!!! Well done & keep it up! Nicola xx

Hi there :) I'm on day 6 now & just wanted to let u know they definitely get easier! I have found my preference is to add a couple of sweeteners & about 350ml of water rather than the reccomended 200 - 250ml. I then split it in half as as well as finding it easier to get through a smaller...

Brilliant losses so far! U must be thrilled... Well done, keep it up! :-D Nicola xx

Day 6..... So, I'm nearly through the 1st week & I've got to say so far I'm not finding it anywhere near as hard as I thought it would be :-) I'm still feeling hungry though, even with plenty of water, & no bad breath/taste so still don't think I'm in ketosis which is a little confusing as I...

Thanks 4 the replies.. I'll keep using it but will be careful not to add too much! Nicola xx

Thanks 4 the replies everyone, I'm now on day 6 & so far so good! :-) hope you're all doing well & get good losses this week, can't wait 4 weigh in on Wednesday! Nicola xx

Just wondering if someone can confirm chilli powder is ok? I'm Assuming it is & I've been putting tons in my soups but just thought I'd better double check! :-) Nicola xx

Yay well done Julia!!! I too had a sneaky weigh yesterday & I too have lost 6lbs so far! Well done us!! :-D from now on tho I will stick to my Wednesday weigh in only... Think staying off the scales will take more will power than not eating?! Lol Hope you're all enjoying your weekend Nicola xx

Day 5.... Well it's the start of day 5 on TS, I've been 100% but really don't feel like I'm 'in ketosis' yet? :-( & i'm still very hungry! Lol doesn't mean I'm anywhere close to wanting to cheat or give up tho... I know I'm losing the lbs & will continue to... I'm feeling really proud of...

Hi bb... I actually started weds just gone so now at the end of day 4 :-) Not found headaches to be a problem but have been a bit tired & very hungry! The hunger pangs do seem to be subsiding a bit now tho so fingers crossed it'll stay that way! I've been drinking about 2 litres a day plus my...

6 lbs off so far!!! :-D yay not bad going for 3 days work?! I know it's mainly fluid but it's still 6lbs :-) even more motivated to get to end of the 1st week now :-D Nicola xx

Right, I'm off 4 a sneaky peek at the scales.... :-D

Beginning of day 4..... I'm a bit confused as to why I don't seem to be in ketosis as yet... No bad breath, no funny taste & my stomach is still sooo hungry :-( according to what I've read, the liver only has a 2 day store of glycogen so I should be by now?? & from the posts on here it seems...

U will have something nice..... That great feeling on weigh in day knowing u beat the temptation & seeing the result on those scales!!! & the even nicer feeling when u reach ur goal & get to wear all those lovely clothes! :-) don't think about those chocs, think instead about how different ur...

I don't enjoy the soups so far either.... Far too creamy?! But I've just had a mushroom one, added LOADS of extra water, scooped the vile foam from the top & sprinkled a ton of chilli powder in too (I'm assuming that's ok??) must say it was much more palatable!! :-) Nicola xx

Thanks slimman... I really am feeling positive & motivated & sure I can do it this time! :-) Wow 13 lbs in a week, another fab number! That's brilliant, well done & I hope your next weigh in brings u another great result! Nicola xx

Hi there, I'm currently on day 3 & am struggling a bit.... So hungry & tired! But won't give up as I know there's too much of a reward at the end! :-) I too am worrying about the weekend, but have decided to get me through this 1st one I'm going to spend most of it scouring eBay for some...

Thanks Julia, I'm still feeling hungry & tired (start of day 3) but I know it will pass & I want to change so badly so I don't plan on giving in! The support, encouragement & inspiration on here really does make a difference.... Aww it's going to be hard having friends over & not feel like...

Miss walnut whiplash :-) xx

That's great, congrats! Hope I manage to do as well! x

That's great, I'm only on my 2nd day but can't wait 4 weigh in.... Tho I don't think it'll be anywhere near on a par with 15 lbs in a fortnight!! well done u!!!!! x

so..... its getting towards the end of day 2 & I've been sooooo hungry all day! I had a choc orange bar & tomato & basil soup today & think I'll take a hot choc up with me while I read in bed.... this evening's been pretty hard as I made the kids some chicken & bacon wraps which I love...

I've so far tried 2 of the soups & while I don't mind the flavour at all, they seem really creamy which I'm not keen on but I was thinking the same about wanting something savoury... have seen a few posts about having a cup of bouillon so think I'll just order shakes next time & try that...

Thanks Lucy, let us know how u find ur 1st day.... :-) Norwegian girl I found day 1 a breeze, didn't feel hungry or miss food til I was trying to sleep but couldn't because of the pangs! Woke up with them this morn but they've went after a pint of water.... Well done on making it to day 4 :-) Xx

Thank u ..... & a massive well done to u so far xx

Thanks Karen..... I'm so excited about losing this weight finally... I took my mind off the food today by shopping & buying 2 lovely tops that are 2 sizes too small! ;-) we CAN & WILL do it! Good luck girls xx

thanks Precious...... well done on your fab loss so far! xx

would love to be able to walk by the sea every day! xx

Thought I'd join u in starting a diary... I have finally started my path to (hopefully!) a slimmer, healthier, happier me :):):) My 1st day, I've started with a black coffee & half a toffee, nut & raisin bar, the other half I'll keep to munch on mid afternoon. Pleasantly surprised by the...

thanks blue butterfly, LOVING that too much exercise will hinder me! wouldn't wanna do that now would I....... ;-) x

just got my 1st months delivery, ready for tomo..... I'm sooooo excited, cant wait to turn the bulges back into curves! ;-) Just wondering if u all did any exercise in the 1st week or so? I want to try & do as much as poss but wondering if it might be better to introduce it a bit later, when...

Oh my god, what a number!!!!! Well done :-) x

well done, what fantastic losses! x

Well done, 5lbs is great, means you're well on track to losing a stone in the 4 weeks..... I'm starting on weds & would def be happy with that :-) x

Thank u :-) x

Hi Jamie, I'm new to this site & am awaiting my exante delivery which I can hopefully start on weds..... wish it was here now, I'm itching to get going!! Anyway, just thought I'd say hi & good luck :-) Nicola x

Hi.... thanks :-) I do plan on drinking loads of water, I don't know how the shakes/soup packs work... is it possible to halve them so I can spread them out more??

Hi there, my exante delivery should arrive tuesday too so looks like we'll be starting together :-) have you tried exante before? are you doing the total solution?? Good luck!! Nicola x

Hi all, I'm new to this site so just thought I'd say hi :D I've never tried a vlcd but seeing as my youngest is now 9 I thought it might be about time to get rid of that baby weight!! lol Been having a little nosey & really encouraged by how well you're all doing so have taken the plunge &...