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Hi there and thanks for replying. Not especially looking forward to the first few days going into ketosis, however I am already planning ways to spend the time productively whilst I I'm avoiding tv and the adverts etc putting my time to good use and also keeping me warm as remember how cold I...

Hi all have used these forums couple of years back when I did a different vlcd & due to the good range of products available on Exante and the availability of water flavourings have chosen to kick start my diet with Exante total solution for the next 6 weeks. I have approx 4 stone to lose to be...

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I'm back on Lipotrim for a planned 2nd stint. Im currently on day 4. I lost 16 lb on 3 weeks on Lipotrim TFR & then 1 week of refeed last time & have managed to maintain for over a month now so I've decided to do another 3 weeks & then refeed again to hopefully tick off another stone of my...

Thanks ladies & same to you both too! :0)

My apologies just realised no food talk in TFR I'm not sure how I can amend my thread to remove the food talk, so my sincere apologies. If the moderator wishes to delete this I'll be happy to repost my original message asking for no food discussion. Thankyou x

Peppermint tea was my thing! I was quite cold in the evenings so my routine became a hot water bottle & a cup of peppermint tea as refreshing (I found coffee added to my death breath issues!) and it warmed me up a bit! Try it, I dreaded it at first, but now I've finished lipotrim I'm still...

Thankyou & you too! I mainly stuck with chicken/tuna & salad days 1-3 then salmon & salad from days 4-7 (I know you are supposed to only have oily fish around 3 times a week, but it was just so tasty and it was only for 1 week. I felt most bloated on the first day of eating potato & bread & felt...

I know this is possibly in the wrong section but wanted to say goodbye to all you 100% TFR section ladies as you all helped me out along the way too! So thankyou x I've been doing my refeed week (finished yesterday) and was expecting a gain of around 3-4lbs as I've felt huge after eating again...

I've been doing my refeed week (finished yesterday) and was expecting a gain of around 3-4lbs as I've felt huge after eating again & feeling stuffed & bloated after most meals & I made a huge mistake in buying a brand of Greek yogurt that I wrongly picked up (I thought it was total 0% fat stuff...

I'm on my 3rd weigh in today & have lost 1 stone 1lb in total, which is great in itself, but like you just said it's my inches that have had the biggest impact. My pants are almost falling down now! I've had pretty good results on slimming world before now, but much slower than Lipotrim. I've...

Thanks ladies will have a look at the full website & then order. Just wondering if my pharmacy may have products in stock already where I go for lipotrim. Anyway you're all very kind so thanks very much for the advice x

Thanks! Thai chicken sounds delicious & the bars yummy! Porridge warm in a morning would be gorgeous too! :0)

Just another query as just noticed some of the ingredients is Exante based on just low calories and food avoidance or does it rely on you going into ketosis just like lipotrim? thanks x

I all. It's my first time on the Exante forum as I'm currently 2 & a half weeks into doing Lipotrim total food replacement. I've 100% stuck to the plan, but finding it tougher over this past weekend & I think it's just boredom as sick of the same 3-4 things & little variety in flavours. To date...

By my usual scales though it was 6 in week 1!!!! Lol I was robbed! ;0)

I lost 5lb my first week which also coincided with time of the month & again 5lb in my 2nd week. Next weigh in is next Thursday!

I was wondering that too a week or so back until I read that as long as keytones present it is probably better to be pale pink area as apparently darker pink can indicate your dehydrated! This does kind of run true for me as when I test when I've not had my full quota of water it's always darker...

Well I went back & the pharmacist on Thursday & she told me she didn't have my soups in, but they should have arrived by Saturday! She had also lost my file! Thankfully I'm only planning on doing lipotrim for 1 month & then doing a refeed week, then changing over to slimming world as I have...

That's a fab loss! I lost 5lbs again this week so well chuffed too! :0) uniform in work is getting looser too,so all good!

Yes! Feel proud that your taking positive steps to 1) improve your health 2) improve your physical abilities 3) improve your energy levels & if your anything like me improve your self confidence, esteem and make you feel sexier & more vibrant again. All of mine went for a bit of a wander when I...

It's a nightmare avoiding social gatherings as everything in life seems to revolve around food glorious food doesn't it? But it's a short term commitment with longterm benefits, so those who love & care for you will understand & hopefully when they see how committed you are & start witnessing...

She is the manager! Lol nope my size 7 will have to do come weigh in day! ;0)

At least you're back & working at things for tge better! Good luck x

Well done you! Now that's the kind of satisfying feeling no chocolate cake could give! Keep going, you're gonna be needing new pants soon!! :0)

Mmm I love it too! It's nice because you feel you have had a "real" hot meal & it smells yummy too! :0)

I am becoming a little irritated by my pharmacist. She is nice enough, but I think basically she doesn't have a clue about the diet. She has responded to a few of my queries now with "yeh I'm sure that's fine" when infact I know that her information is not correct. She told my friend she could...

Nope but will defo give it a whirl! Thanks hun x

Ha ha you're so right! Sat here currently reading this from the comfort of my toasty bath! relaxation & warmth rolled into one!

I do suffer a little bit with psoriasis on my scalp from time to time normally, however I have noticed that the past couple of days my scalp seems far more scaly and itchy than normal. I'm drinking 3 litres of water a day plus other drinks like peppermint tea so feel I am staying hydrated & my...

Plus a sweetex! :0)

Yep I make it by adding a cup of hot coffee & it's lovely!

I'm day 11 now and I also lost 5lb in my first week. I was a little disheartened too, as expected at least 7 after reading everyone on here's successes. That said it was right on top on TOTM which arrived couple of days later, so that's kept me positive as that always delays my weight loss at...

Well done that's great to hear! I love it when people report a change for the better as it helps keeps you motivated!

Ps I'm on day 10 or 11 now and also a first timer. I've got around 3 stone to lose & I'm doing this to QuickStart me into things. I'm doing 1 month initially & then a refeed week & then may switch to slimming world as that also works well for me.

Water, water, water! Drink lots it helps stop you craving & also helps prevent constipation which will happen if you don't drink enough & stay hydrated. You are losing out on fluids from foods you would normally eat whilst on this diet, so water is very important! I try to set myself a goal of...

Lovely not lively! Lol

For now yes...... But once you're at goal you can pre-prepare healthier versions of things. On saturday kitchen just now they had a gorgeous looking sardine & potato style pizza with basil pesto dressing! Quick & easy plus megga tasty & healthy to boot! Roll on goal time as I intend to start...

Fantastic result! Well done you! X

Ha ha that should have read proton not protein! Even my predictive text has protein on the brain! sat here watching Saturday kitchen lol possibly not the best choice, but when I reach goal food is so gonna taste better and I'll appreciate it much more after this period of absence. :0)

OMG I just can't get warm! Suppose the cold extremities is a good side effect as means something is working, but seriously I'm sat here with a heater on & fleece & still cold! Hope this will tmperature thing will pass off eventually as I hate feeling cold all the time. On a positive note...

Thanks Hun. Xx

Don't know specifically about the rennies situation whilst on lipotrim sorry, but I'd strongly suggest that you go to see your doctor about any persistent heartburn asap as this can cause you a whole lot of issues if you have been experiencing this for a while & continue to leave it untreated...

1 big fat bag of spuds! :0)

It's not especially sociable especially these early days is it? I've just been hibernating for week one & would find it tough going out and sitting watching! I had to endure last weekend and watching family members eating Chinese food which smelt lovely, but I oddly felt kind of empowered &...

Day 4 & 5 were my down days but feeling full of beans again now I'm through it, so keep at it as it does definitely get easier!

I asked the pharmacist & she said it's fine to put sweetners in the shakes x

My pharmacy said they didn't have any flapjacks! I'm gonna insist they get some in if still none in stock next week though as want to at least try them! I like the chicken soup though, which was a surprise as not many people seem too impressed by them.

I asked the pharmacist assistant & she said they get ice drops via a rep who comes in sometimes. Apparently they are a private pharmacy not a chain too. I asked if the drops ate ok to use unlimited & was a bit confused as she said you can use them but in moderation only as it contains...

Well I tried both the vanilla shake & the chicken soup for the first time today and both were quiet nice in my opinion. The pharmacist said they didn't have any flapjacks & tbh she gave me the impression she wouldn't be getting any in! I will ask her to order me a couple in to try as I think I...

Cheers hun. Well I tried both the vanilla shake & the chicken soup for the first time today and both were quiet nice in my opinion. The pharmacist said they didn't have any flapjacks & tbh she gave me the impression she wouldn't be getting any in! I will ask her to order me a couple in to try as...

I'll be made up if I manage 8 my first week! :0)

I felt fine days 1-3 & then 4 & 5 I didn't feel great & felt a little shaky (this could have been also associated with under drinking on one of the days though!) today is day 6 and I'm full of beans again. My pharmacist also said avoid excessive exercise in first week but added after ketosis...

God I hope it's ok as I've done this a few times now!

Wow 13 stone since July? That is fanbloodytastic!! Well done you! :0)

Have you been more active than you used too? Maybe if so it's your body responding to this. If painful though I'd get it checked out with your GMP.

Aching joints Improved self confidence To feel sexy & ladylike again To be able to walk into any shop & be able to wear what I want without it having horrible geometric patterns or massive flowers emblazoned across them! To improve my general health To get back to feeling "me" again! *Sigh*

Have you ladies gone AWOL lol anyway day 6 of first week was a breeze & if every day could be like this i'll be skinny in no time! :0) hope you're all doing ok x

If anyone has trouble finding them let me know & I'll try to find out on Thursday where the pharmacy get their supply.

All sorted! Lol feeling much better after commencing the fibre clear & it's worked it's magic. Trying to keep making sure I get in at least 3 litres of water though as that's defo a huge factor in helping stop you feeling sluggish & bunged up.

I am starting week 2 on Thursday & intend to get all flavours of shake as only got chocolate first week except for 1 strawberry one. Worried I'll dislike the soup but need to get the tasting session out of the way. Gonna try what someone in here suggested which was boil the soup up in a...

Thank you to all of you kind people who took the time to offer me advice. Still a bit undecided tbh I am normally an open book kinda girl, so starting on lies doesn't really bode well with me deep down. It's not that I think he will necessarily judge me, I think it's more my own self...

Omg this is so typically me! Almost 1 week into TFR and a guy I've been speaking to for almost a year & a half via email (we originally met in person whilst on a night out & got talking but at the time he was in a relationship, so we swapped email addy's but agreed nothing could happen between...

Well done you! :0) Start weight 14 stone 6lbs Height- 5ft 7" My Goal List 1. Complete week one 2. Lose 1st stone 3. Complete month 1 4. Lose 2nd stone 5. Complete month 2 6. Lose 3rd stone & get to goal weight of 11 stone 6lbs & be able to shop in "normal" not fat shops again!

I've been doing D.I.Y and scraping off layers off wallpaper which is jiggering me out big time. Think after week one is out of the way though will try to get doing some more walking & drag out my very dusty stepper! :)

Well today was a bit of a wobble initially as I awoke with my first headache & a bloated sickly feeling. I drank a shaker of water & decided to leave my shake til I got into work. By the time I had walked a little to work I came over a bit shaky & so had my shake on arriving very promptly! I...

I assume they do, but if your struggling let me know & can ask my pharmacy where they get there's from if that helps. They are small but potent, I missed them on the shelf, so ask rather than look! x

I found it lasts a fair while tbh, especially if you keep hydrated. It just took that gross furry tongue feeling away & all in one little drop! And I am a dental nurse working in close proximaty to folks so bad breath is a big no no for me! Lol I feel much more confident now after finding the...

Keep focussed on the long term goal, set yourself smaller targets to begin with & reward yourself with treats such as a facial each half stone that comes off! First week is tough, but nothing worth having is ever plain sailing, so buckle up and bolt down the hatches & we are here if you need and...

I honestly look foward to my chocolate shakes. Just tried my first strawberry one & it was ok, but chocolate blended with crushed ice & 2 sweetners popped in is delicious after buckets of water.

I just posted thread with the full details on about 30 mins ago, so have a look & if you need anything other info let me know & will do my best x

I had to start fibre clear last night as I hadn't had enough water & had started to feel a bit uncomfortable & thought I was possibly getting a little constipated. Without wishing to sound too gross, I understand that we have to watch for constipation & keep hydrated etc to help prevent...

Agreed! :0)

Yes it's hard work, but look at programmes like "The Biggest Loser" where sometimes they are eating very low fat foods all week long & also exercising hugely for lots of hours and some don't even manage to shift more than a couple of pounds? Don't be disheartened as 8 lbs is a good loss & mire...

Apologies for rubbish paragraphing above, I did mean to do it before posting but forgot!

Have really been struggling with the whole bad breath part of the diet, that was until today! I finally got hold of some "Ice Drops" they come in 3 versions of mint (ice mint, spearmint & winter mint) & also cinnamon! They cost 59p each in my local pharmacy & have approx 150 drops per tiny 3ml...

Problem solved! :0) I was in the pharmacy today & bought both spearmint & ice mint ice drops & omg I'm in heaven! Love them, they make my mouth feel so fresh & water sipped afterwards tastes much nicer too as a hint of mint. They also had cinnamon ones too and apparently all 3 flavours are ok to...

I was told by my pharmacist that tablet sweeteners such as Sweetex are fine to have on the plan, but not to have sprinkle stuff such as Canderel as this can interfere with ketosis.

Hi Wendy I think today has been my worst to date, possibly as I've been out and about and not managed to keep on top of drinking my usual 3 litres of water which I think definitely helps me even though I find it a struggle. I had to use some of the fibreclear sample my pharmacist gave me as...

Thanks for letting me know x

The pharmacist I saw told me the local private hospital has a consultant there who recommends it to his overweight patients. As far as I can see it provides you with everything food naturally would, and stops the hunger pangs of normal low calories diets. My biggest fear before starting was...

Hia Wendy & Dawn. It's tough in respect of your not hungry as such, just for me the smells get my appetite going again & seems like every tv commercial is about food lol I have only tried chocolate shakes so far as my best friend did lipotrim before me & lost 3.5 stone over 7 weeks and she...

Here's some info I found via a pharmacy that covers drinks and what you can have on lipotrim TFR hope it helps clarify things x Water Do not use Lipotrim as a Total Food Replacement without consuming at least 3-4 litres of water per day. This is in addition to the water used to make the...

Hi here's a link someone else on here posted about the ice drops hope it helps. http://www.oralabs.com/breath-care/drops.php

That's amazing & so inspiring! I love reading success stories like yours as it makes all the hard work worthwhile! Well done you! :0)

I all I've got around 3 stone to shift. I started 3 days ago and so far to be honest it's been much easier than I expected. I haven't felt hungry at all & energy levels seem fine. Drinking so much water has been my toughest thing so far as I don't normally drink any! I'm planning on trying to...

Thank you will definitely give all suggestions a bash. Actually I've a feeling the couple of coffees I had yesterday may have contributed to making my mouth especially my tongue taste worse than possibly it would. I realise it's gonna be bad to some degree due to ketosis itself,but I think I'll...

Ha ha that should have read faddy diet not daddy! :0)

The way I'm hoping to stay motivated is by picturing all the people in works faces who have seen me do countless diets before with not very much success & when they see me this time with my shake comment "is this yet another daddy diet your doing?" as they grin to themselves and mutter about how...

Thanks for your reply. I just thought most toothpastes are quite sweet tasting so prob have sweeteners if some description in them & I know the lining of the mouth absorbs things pretty fast so wasn't sure? I'll persevere with listerene & try ice drops too. I'm a dental nurse so it's kinda...

I all I'm day 2 and just wondered if anyone knows if brushing your teeth with normal toothpaste will affect ketosis? So far I've been brushing both my teeth & tongue with just a dry brush & Listerene mouthwash as wasn't sure! Have started to notice the bad breath everyone mentions today & my...

Omg 17lbs in week one!!! I would be doing cartwheels the whole of the week after with amazing results like that! Fantastic results!

Wow!! Well done you! You have inspired me! I'm just ending day 2 and its my first time on the plan. This afternoon the disgusting breath started, i'm upping my water intake ( that's proving my hardest factor so far as I hate plain water), i'm a dental nurse too,so it's gonna be a tad...