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It was the chilli. I just couldn't stomach it. Has anyone tried having more than 1 bar a day? I could probably hack 2 of them and a shake.

Day 2 and just can't hack the meals. Absolutely disgusting! I just can do this 100% I'm going to try having a low carb meal in the evening and see how I go. It will still be cutting my calories loads. Feel like a failure but I just can't do it.

OMG!!! It is VILE!!!!! Binned it and opted for a toffee caramel shake instead. Much better!

Hi everyone Today is my first day (again). I've been fine so far. Had half a bar for breakie, had another bite at break time (I'm a teacher) and about to try the mushroom risotto, doesn't smell or look great but here goes. Got the rest of my bar for later tonight when I'm tempted to reach for...

Hi I'm restarting on Monday 6th. I did it for 4 weeks before my wedding and lost 17lbs but I've put all that back on. we are trying for a baby but I have pcos so currently on clomid, a fertility drug. assuming I don't fall pregnant in the next couple of months on this, then I'm back at the...

Happy new year everyone. ive changed my start date to Monday 6th as still too many Xmas treats in the house for me to avoid. I am strangely looking forward to it, although I'm worried I won't like the meals as I couldn't stand the soup when I did it last time. I really hope they are good as...

Hi guys it looks like we are at very similar starting points. i did exante over a year ago before my wedding and lost 17lbs in 4 weeks. Luckily didn't put too much back on but I'm currently 15st 8lbs. im going to start again on 1st Jan. I've got my basket full and ready to order. they didn't...

This is really inspirational to read. I am just starting 5:2. A steady 1lb a week would be amazing. I think I'll start my own diary tomorrow. Keep up the good work. X

Hi I am doing fine with meals but I'm a snacker. I love crisps and bread so need something that is going to fill the voids left by them but free or very low syn. Any ideas would be greatfully recieved. Elaine

Honk!!!!

Hey we can be buddies if you want. I'm due my next pack soon then I'm off on a gig (I'm in a brass band) I'll have the other pack after the concert as I'm always hungry after playing. I'm feeling pretty good so far. I'd forgotten how often you need a wee though with all this water. Lol. Keep...

Hi everyone. I'm back after a long break. I started a while back losing 17lbs in 4 weeks then fell off the wagon. I had a short break and restarted but just couldn't get back into it. After a longer break and putting 7lbs back on I think (hope) that i now have my head in the right place to start...

Good luck ladies!

Hi everyone, I tried to restart last week and was ok for 2 days. I was running low on shakes so ordered more which should have arrived on Friday, however, I missed the delivery man. I was home, sorting washing upstairs and swear he didn't knock or ring the bell but when I went back down the...

I'm getting married on 20th July. As much as I want to look slim on my wedding day, it's the thought of parading around the beach in Bali on honeymoon that fills me with dread. I want to be able to wear a bikini, not a tankini. I don't expect to be skinny, just not as flabby as I am now. I need...

Yeah, splitting the shakes is a good idea. That or make with more water. I make mine using 300ml rather than the 200-250 it says on the pack.

I restarted today. I did 4 weeks then had a week and half off. Finding it hard to get back into it. Glad of this site to keep me motivated. Good luck!

Hi, I did 4 weeks of a mixture of TS and WS but had a slight meltdown week 5 so am getting back on the wagon tomorrow. Going to try for another 4 weeks on TS then go to WS after that. Any helpful tips most welcome.

You could line your dish with the bacon or quorn sausage which makes it really filling.

I'm the opposite. I started on ts but can't do that every day. I just need to taste food. I always have some low fat cheese and asparagus in so if I'm going to eat something at least I can eat stuff that won't kick me out of ketosis.

I know if you are following total solution you shouldn't eat anything extra but if you are doing working solution you can still have your boiled eggs (A good ketosis choice). You will still lose weight but perhaps not as fast as without them. keep us posted as to what happens with your weight...

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I feel your pain. I also love my carbs. My diet before I started this consisted mainly of bread, potatoes and pasta but I am going to do it properly this time. losing this weight is important to my health and as I'm getting married this year I want to look my best as well as perhaps starting a...

Stick with it. I have felt extremeley hungry the last 2 days and today I had to eat something or I would have killed someone so I had a little bit of cheese. Just eating that small amount has restored my sanity and don't feel guilty at all. Have no "real" food is the hardest thing ever. If you...

Something I'm going to do on AAM week. Steam broccoli & cabage, fry onion, chilli, green pepper & garlic with quorn "chicken" pieces then add broc and cabbage once cooked, add a splash of soy and enjoy. I can't wait!!!

THANK YOU!!! xxxx

Indeed, If you have done it once, you at least know what to expect. Good luck!

Hi guys. I am struggling to get my ticker factory tracker onto my profile. Can someone please post a dummies guide to how to do it please. Thank you. x

I have my first shake around 8:30am then I have only half of my bar at around 1:15. My other shake around 6 and then I have half my bar left for 9/10pm when my nibbling urge starts to kick in. It's been working for me. I went to the cinema last night and the smell of popcorn was hard to resist...

It will definately be the scales. I also have a VERY loud rumbly tum. Day 9 for me. Been 100% so think it may just be a bit of wind.

Try drinking more water. It will help to flush things out.

You can add sausages to that too. My other half is cooking them for his tea. Mushroom soup for me.

We have a small kitchen for our department at work. The smell of toast in the morning is a real tough one for me but I resisted and continued to drink my banana milkshake. :-)

No way. What a moron. Definately lodge a complaint. He should be supporting his patients for losing weight not bullying them just because he thinks people should do it the "healthy way". I'm pretty sure everyone on exante has tried that method already and it just isn't that easy. Stick with it...

Don't be too down. At least you went for Ketogenic options. It could have been much worse. I'm sure it won't make too much difference. x

Ooo yes. Need substitutes for bread. It is my biggest weakness. Having these soups without bread is the worst part of the diet. It just feels wrong.

Today I will lift both chins. Soon it will only be one. hehe. x

I'm also a bride to be. I want to lose at least 2 (3 really) by my wedding in July. Every time you want to grab a packet of crisps or a chocolate bar, just think about all of the photos that will be being taken on your special day. You don't want to look back and think, I wish i'd lost a bit...

Well done! I'm getting married in July which is a major factor in me wanting to finally get rid of the flab. Twinklecheeks has been my inspiration. She is my cheif bridesmaid and has lost 5 stone doing a VLCD. We will both be stunning and skinny on my big day. :-) Keep going and you will be...

Keep going KnitNak! I've a had a rubbish day today too. Had a migraine which always makes me crave crisps but I'm so glad I haven't given in. Just drank loads of water and went back to bed. I also think I might have gone into Ketosis today. My mouth feels disgusting no matter how much I drink...

Ha, I wouldn't go that far myself, but it certainly made it more edible. I do struggle finishing them though as get a bit sickly towards the end.

How about the quorn thing? Anyone know if that's allowed?

Bouillion is a powder. It smells and tastes much like knorr veg stock cubes. It's the only way I can eat the soups if I make them with that. Although I am struggling to finish them. I find them really filling and start feeling sickly towards the end. Won't be ordering soups next time. Had a bit...

It does indeed work Twinklecheeks. Had it with my veg soup for lunch. Struggled with the tomato and chicken soups so will try it with those too.

Can anyone explain why we are supposed to add food in week 5? I don't understand why we can't keep just having the three packs. Also I'm not veggie but also not a big meat eater. Is quorn ok to eat week 5?

Hi, Day 1 & 2 completed 2/3 way through day 3. I'm still possitive. I even had to contend with my cousins 18th birthday tea last night where my Grandma was trying to make me eat a very yummy looking chilli and rice but I was very good and stuck to my bar and black coffee. Rock on! I was...

Hi, i'm new to this. Day one just completed. Is granulated sweetener allowed? Was thinking it would be easier to mix with the shakes.

Hi Lauryn, I've just completed day 1. Feeling possitive.