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Good luck when yoiu start - some amazing weight losses on this site and they are all very supportive. I've had a good week and a struggling week but back on track now - You have all the motivations and goals sorted and head in right place so sure you wil ldo well. Enjoy those lazy summer...

Thanks for the replies - yes you're right, and had a much better day today. I just need to not give in too easily to my temptations. Still going in right direction tho which is good just need to keep it that way. Appreciate the support - thanks all again.

I think its 2 of the bouillon and 1 coke zero or other allowable similar.

have you tried splitting your packs - lots on here split them and have 6 small meals. Up yr water intake - seems to help and if al else fails have 4 packs for a while. Good luck

Why why why do i insist on stuffing extra packs and even food? I'm not hungry after having 3 packs but still do more or even fail badly and eat. Boredom / happy/sad/stressed etc etc everything seems to be an excuse - but i so want to succeed......seems like my short term gratification from...

Hi yes 1 per day plus 2 of the exante non bar products. They are yummy and filling and cheaper than exante bars. You will find them in the aisle that has all the vitamins...... You can also have a biggest loser meal replacement bar too but not tried those and don't know whether they...

Porridge is the best Exante item and then the Tesco bars. Love it with cinnamon.

Good luck - the porridge is fab with cinnamon or nutmeg i have it with cinnamon as its good to speed up metabolism and for circulation - great in this cold weather. This is the first VLCD i am trying but my friend has done CD, LL and Exante and has said this is as good and cheaper - providing...

Go for it. I've been struggling and restarting on TS tomorrow after trying a WS day today. Good luck

Good luck

Hi you can always add the Marigold Bouillon to a soup or mix and match the shakes, have them hot maybe add coffee. Def go the the Tesco bars they are so much nicer. And yes the porridge is lovely providing you get the qty of water right for your own taste.

yes you def. can have the tesco one's or the BL ones - 1 a day instead of the Exante one Lots of people prefer the taste. You can't have the slimfast ones.

Yes go for it - and order the porridge too its great! Good for cold weather! lots of supportive users on the exante threads too!:D

Think that was my motivation! :o Anyhow starting again properly on Monday as had a rubbish couple of days...with the new scales and take it from there.:(:sigh:

Hi went into john lewis yesterday and the have £50 tanita glass circular scales/body composition (BMI BMR WEIGHT WATER FAT MUSCLE MEASURES) at £24.50 less than half price. Bought some and setting up over weekend.:D

So Far have tried Porridge - my favorite:D Both bars - ok once you get used to:rolleyes: Choc shake - like both hot and cold:D Vanilla shake - tried in coffee but way too sweet for me will try cold on its own next time:sigh: Tesco Bars - both - love both much better than the exante ones...

Good luck from me too.:D

Yes it's hard am feeling too but keep going. they say a habit becomes a habit after 11 times apparently. it gets easier each day...... i have a lot to loose as well but as the others have said on this thread, i'm trying to break it down into mini goals and mini weight targets e.g. loose 7lbs...

i haven't had any symptoms either no energy surge no breath issues just really bad gurgling stomach, headaches etc. I'm now day 8 - am persevering!

I'm struggling too - getting some new scales tomorrow just in case but i think i've only lost 3lb in 8 days - given my start weight is 18s 6lbs i expected to loose a lot more. Going to keep it up as i have bought lots of bumper packs might be coz i was on a low carb high protein diet just...

Think reason the porridge is allowed and can have 3 a day like shakes is because its different to normal porridge. normal porridge is rolled oats and all carbs. The Exante porridge has a high level of soya protein in. have made again since and def just need to get the water content to taste...

well done!:D

wouldn't worry too much about the 2 cans today given yr fantastic weight loss! Congrats.

had porridge, hot soup and choc shake hot today, with lots hot water drinks and bouillon - helped with feeling a bit more satisfied in the cold weather. Good luck and keep it up

From what i've seen on the threads best to keep to 1 can coke zero or dr pepper zero per day and ideally 2 bouillon..... they have really helped me in my first week actually - feels like a treat and the bouillon is a life saver for the cold weather!

Hi still having headaches started about day 2 and on and off since then (day 7 today) upping my water intake each day and painkillers when necessary. Keep at it.

Well done for coming back and good luck

TOTAL SOLUTIONS - PORRIDGE Hi tried porridge today, followed instructions 200ml cold water and microwave for 2 mins. Very thin/watery. HOW DO YOU DO YOURS?? different water levels , cook differently? taste was fine with cinnamon tho - and ice to have something hot.:confused:

Trainer is very hot tho - could even possibly make me bungee!:D

100% TS - not hungry but major headache.

Glad you've had a good day - TS 100% for me..... Not sure how long I can keep this up feel like I will be doing TS and WS mix soon!

Hiya how's the day been? 100% again today but not enjoying it

Hi lots of talk here about adding tablet sweeteners. What sweeteners are allowed? Can i have any granulated ones? What should I avoid?

best of luck and welcome aboard!

was the opposite for first four days. guess the yo yo loo stuff going to continue..... scales better hold good news!

well done day 5 for me too . having major tummy probs tonight tho! hope goes soon don't want to risk going out the house!

Have this today - horrible!!!!:o

100 % today - not too good on the tummy front tho - feel sick not hungry. :sigh::eek:

Hi on day 5 now TS - 100% , drinking water got used to going for pee all time but this afternoon and tonight I am suffering from gurgling, and constant diarrhoea. Anyone had these symptoms and if so how long have they lasted! Frightened to go out! :sigh:

Hi how's yr day been today? I've done 100% TS today feel ok not hungry but having terrible gurglings and loo issues!!!!!!:confused:

100% today:D

Welcome. Lots of week 1 friends on here. Good luck

good luck and keep going! Think how healthy we'll feel when lighter!

Good luck to you - welcome aboard - here's to all our first week weigh in's and results!!!!!!:D:D

H iyes happy to buddy up - yes ok day today. back on 100% and planning to stick to it this week.

Hi thx for post. Not been on scales yet - trying to leave it the full 7 days coz 1/ trying to be good 2/ scared after yesterday 3/ am going to buy some decent scales with fat monitor etc....... here's to another good day for both of us tomorrow! reasonable TV tonight so going to watch TV...

HONK !

Hi same here - good luck to you - i'm day 4 now. Go for it - i've similar weight to loose, similar weight now and similar height! we can keep each other in check! Do it now whilst your young - I've carried on being over weight lost weight and over weight again for years and it only gets...

Best of luck - you can do it! I too sabotage my attempts but really want to succeed!;):)

Thanks all - will keep me motivated. Had a better day today..... Hope u all having a good day too! X

good luck - c you've already got the answer to the diet coke~! apparently you can have coke zero and other drinks - see the sticky on "what can i drink" to get the list! :)

Me too due to a wedding but good luck we can both forget about temporary lapse and get back on the trail to slim!

yesterday was tough as had wedding to attend and felt obliged to eat. back on today tho. Weirdly started to quite like the empty but satisfied feeling. felt really stuffed and sick last night after food - will have to work hard until end of week 1 to get some results i think. Looking at some...

Hi thanks for the post and support - appreciate it.

:cry: I feel crap and very sick. Had to attend wedding today and whilst managed shake bouillon and water for rest of time i felt obliged to eat.... AAAGH. Nightmare - back on 100% tomorrow. Was beginning to like the emptier but satisfied feeling. More water and no bar - just shakes for me...

Hi i started on Tuesday for the first time. My tips would be to try all the packs and see what you like, also try things with more or less water to your taste. The "stickies" on what you can drink" are also useful. You will get to vary from standard water e.g. bouillon and coke zero - these...

well done for not giving in. Just think of all that grease and rubbish you didn't put in yr body!

Good luck i'm on day 3 tomorrow - its not as bad as u think. Make sure you stock up on the allowed drinks (see the what can you drink sticky) and also fiund useful stuff on here like making the shakes with a small amount of water and putting in fridge to eat then as a mousse. Good luck.

Hi i'm on Exante and the forums there and the sticky on drinks has a list of all drinks allowed - those with malic acid. quite a long list so take a look. Also the marigold bouillon is very popular they now do a low salt version too. Hope that helps.:)

Hi how's yr day been? managed to get thru day 2 just about!

How's yr day been? i've survived day 2

something made with chick peas might be good as high protein.

Well end of day 2 now - craving real food! managed to do 1 shake for bfast bar for lunch and another shake for tea. Had water, bouillon (tastiest thing i've had!) and coffee- stomach rumbling big time. http://g.static.mmscdn.com/smilies/smile.gif fuzzy aching head but not too bad. Not been...

Hi just checking to see how you got on today? just finished day 2.

Hi welcome I started today - worth looking at the posts found some useful info...... off to bed now but just wanted to wish you luck and lets compare notes in a week! I've started a diary so my first day diary posted to view Here's to tomorrow.

Hi Well now 11pm and spent day mostly at home, survived taking my parents to Morrisons and walking round with them! Had Choc shake for B'fast - nice but lumpy,Choc orange Bar for lunch (split in 2 and ate half with half 2 hrs later) and finally vanilla shake with instant coffee hot - bit too...

thx for replies Hi thx for the replies so far very useful. Hoping I can stick to this for the first four weeks! I'll post weight changes and comments as I go....

Hi Newbie Here - me too Hi I'm new too started today. Good luck to us both! I've spent the last 10 years being between 13 and 19.5 stone! mostly more down the 14/15 stone end but have lots to loose. I'm tall 5' 9" , and do have a large frame (size 8 feet and hands bigger than most men!). Still...

Hi started Exante Total today. Any tips and different ways to do the shakes would be useful. Do any of you take vitamins/supplements? I normally take probiotics, multivitamin and agnus cactus (for flushes) I've bought a bumper pack of mixed shakes/bars for now. is the porridge worth...

Day 1 Hi started today on Exante attempting TOTAL. Have had Choc orange bar for bfast (not very nice but very filling) and a chocolate shake for lunch (ok but a bit lumpy) Good luck with your first week - any tips so far? re Ketosis yes also think its about day 4 from the threads and...