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They go up to a 40L I think.

Thanks lass, I am mildly terrified but I need to learn how to eat and stay slim! If I lose the last 11lbs this month them I'll be three stone and numerous clothes sizes down with about another stone to go. But like noodles I'm going to stop focusing on a number on the scales and let my body...

Well done noodles, you've done so well! This will be my last month of vlcd and then I'm off to rosemary Conley too. I will still have weight to lose but need and want to be able to live my life in as normal a fashion as possible! I wish you every success for the future :) x

Lovely thanks noodles, my mum told me my boobs and bum were disappearing and there's definitely more room in my old bras! My poor husband won't be happy - he's been away since December and I was a 38E when he left! X

Morning all, does anyone know of a reliable bra measurement guide available online? There has definitely been some shrinkage in that department, but I still have a stone to lose and plan to get properly measured at goal when I'll have a good splurge on some lovely sets but just want to get a...

Losing a stone is brilliant well done! Good luck on the rest of your journey and I'm glad you're getting support from your GP xx

Well done caz :) x

I think it's only the Atkins advantage bars that are a meal replacement bar like the s&s ones. The advantage ones are bigger and higher in calories etc than the s&s ones too. I have had one occasionally in the last 3 months but its not something I would use every day :)

Mine has always been within the hour they've given me x

I'm sure I've nearly fainted through lack of chocolate!! ;) Your thread really got me thinking, I wish I'd lost this weight years ago, I hate having my photo taken even on my wedding day and when my boys were tiny babies. I don't like many of my wedding pics and I have a distinct lack of photos...

I don't think I could manage without my morning coffee either! I've got used to having skimmed milk from my allowance and a sweetener. I don't have the milk in my shakes so I can have a few coffees throughout the day! I usually eat around 9, 1, 5 and 8 so I can have tea with my family and my bar...

Hi if you go to the 'stickies' section of the recipes bit on this forum there's a brilliant thread about what the meals actually look like and ways to change them a bit if you want to :)

I usually get a text from the couriers and an email with a 1 hour timeslot so you shouldn't have to wait in :)

I have 11lb to shift to reach my 3st goal before my husband is home in may so count me in too! Cherry-Blossom 14lb (0lb lost, 14lb to go) MrsJ708 11lb (0lb lost, 11 to go) Nefertari 14lbs (0lbs lost, 14lbs to go) Noodles1609 3lb (0lb lost, 3lb to go) Welshtigger 18lbs (0lbs lost ~ 18lbs to go)

Sorry stupid phone copied the whole last post and I'm stupid for not checking before pressing send!! Cherry-Blossom 24lb (18lb lost, 6lb to go) Deezer 14lbs (12lbs lost 2lbs to go) Dolls&Pins 11lbs(2lbs lost, 9lbs to go) Donjon 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) dovydaitis 14lbs (0lbs lost, 14lbs...

2lb off this week, so hit my target - glad I brought it down to 10 from 14! Hope everyone else has a good week x Doesn't matter. I think this is up to date now. Cherry-Blossom 24lb (18lb lost, 6lb to go) Deezer 14lbs (12lbs lost 2lbs to go) Dolls&Pins 11lbs(2lbs lost, 9lbs to go) Donjon...

I think it depends on whether you have a goal weight in numbers that you want to be or a clothes size maybe. If the numbers on the scales are more important than what you see in the mirror then lose those few extra pounds, just remember that the extra weight is your glycogen stores refilling and...

6lb in 6 days is fab! Well done x

Another 3lb! That's 2 stone 1lb in total, really pleased! Cherry-Blossom 24lb (13lb lost, 11lb to go) Deezer 14lbs (11lbs lost 3lbs to go) Dolls&Pins 11lbs(2lbs lost, 9lbs to go) Donjon 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) dovydaitis 14lbs (0lbs lost, 14lbs to go) fat-be-gone 10lbs (0lb lost, 10lbs...

I can't eat the oatmeal as porridge as I hate the texture of anything remotely 'porridgey' so I make little cookie type things. A pack of oatmeal, some cinnamon (and some psyllium husks if I need them!) and then add a little cold water a tiny drop at a time until you get a good paste. I make 3...

I love the choc wafers, a little too much tho so don't get them very often! Surprised about the wafer and bar in a day though, the website still says you may not have a wafer and a bar on the same day, I'm sure they'll update all the info soon.

Yes 200g of the veggies on the allowed list x

Brilliant noodles! You are such an inspiration, well done xx

How about steak with swede chips and grilled mushrooms? Or a roast dinner with lean meat, roast swede instead of potatoes and veggies? Or a nice salad? Not sure how romantic these are, hope it gives you some ideas though! Anna x

3lbs off this week and in size 10 jeans for the first time, well, ever! Cherry-Blossom 24lb (10lb lost, 14lb to go) Deezer 14lbs (9lbs lost 5lbs to go) Dolls&Pins 11lbs(2lbs lost, 9lbs to go) Donjon 10lb (0lb lost, 10lb to go) dovydaitis 14lbs (0lbs lost, 14lbs to go) fat-be-gone 10lbs...

Just thought I'd post a pic of the swede & shallot rosti I made this evening. I grated a small shallot and some swede (it came to 100g) squeezed out the excess water then mixed it up with salt & pepper and about half a beaten egg. The egg wasn't part of my planned meal but I've accounted for it...

I got a camelbak better bottle, expensive but they reckon with the bite valve you drink a third more than you would from a normal bottle! Don't know how true it is but I can get 750ml from that down much easier than if I was drinking from a big glass! I also find it easier to track my water...

2.5lbs off! Think I may change my goal to 10lb as my losses have averaged 2-3lb a week for the last month! Well done to everyone so far x Cherry-Blossom 24lb (0lb lost, 24lb to go) Donjon 10lb Lass321 8lb (2.5lb lost 5.5lb to go) Lulu1964 14lbs (0lbs lost, 14 to go) Trim T 10lbs (0lbs lost...

Cherry-Blossom 24lb (0lb lost, 24lb to go) Donjon 10lb Lass321 8lb (0lb lost 8lb to go) Lulu1964 14lbs (0lbs lost, 14 to go) Trim T 10lbs (0lbs lost, 10 to go) StrpedDaisy 10lbs (0lb lost, 10lbs to go) dovydaitis 14lbs (0lbs lost, 14lbs to go) i_dream_slim 28lbs (0 lost, 28lbs to go)...

Hello beetroot has 2g carbs per 100g so you should be alright! I can't imagine cress would be particularly bad either x

Here you go http://www.slimandsave.co.uk/ebay/Full-VLCD-Program.pdf I have veg and four packs a day, occasionally I have a protein and veg meal and then three packs. Basically I always have the extra veggies! Hope that helps x

Two months in and I still weigh, I need to be disciplined around food though - its a total lack of discipline that got me in this mess in the first place! Just keep an eye on the carbs x

Gherkins and turnips are allowed! http://www.slimandsave.co.uk/ebay/Full-VLCD-Program.pdf

Here's the link to the instructions http://www.slimandsave.co.uk/ebay/Full-VLCD-Program.pdf I've got a print off stuck inside my cupboard! If you've got the instructions for the tomato chilli/spaghetti bolognese (silver packs) it's the se for the curry x

How about tuna and salad or a cottage cheese salad? Sorry not very imaginative! A tin of tuna is pretty cheap tho x

My favourite meal at the moment is a chilli pack with 150g swede chips and 50g dry fried mushrooms, feels like a real treat having chips!

I had to really think about this as I like most things but Fave meal: spicy spaghetti Fave bar: dark choc truffa Fave shake: chocolate Least fave meal: mushroom pasta Least fave bar: coconut Least fave shake: crispy vanilla

VLCDs are usually less than 800 cal and low carb/high protein. Slim and save is generally 650 cals or slightly less, the packs have all of the essential nutrients and vitamins so you're body doesn't miss out on anything whilst your calorie intake is so low. Be careful trying to reduce your...

Hello, I use slim and save so my normal day is shake for breakfast, soup for lunch, a meal pack with 200g of vegetables from the allowed list for tea and then a bar cut into little pieces as my evening snack. On a Sunday I substitute my meal pack for 100g protein so I can have a roast dinner (in...

Hello, you should lose about a stone a month but its not an exact science so you may do more or less. You could do 12 weeks from now and then refeed for 10 days or so before you go away - have a look at the refeed plan on the S&S website it also explains the glycogen weight gain you'll...

Hi I use benefiber too, just put a couple of teaspoons in my breakfast shake, don't forget the old 'less in so less out' thing though! As for keto sticks I only get a positive first thing in the morning which is when your wee is more concentrated, after that I drink so much water that the...

A new wardrobe and seeing the look on my husbands face! He's away in Afghanistan for six months and I started the diet just after he left so I'm hoping to be at goal (want to lose about 3 stone) by the time he's back!

Just found this on the S&S site A mild ketosis may develop when on any very low calorie diet and this may affect your breath slightly. Simply brush your teeth more often, and use mouth wash, sugar-free chewing gum or breath fresheners. Hope that helps x

Can't find anything on the S&S website but I think you can have sugar free gum but maybe only chew it until the flavour has gone! Failing that sugar free breath freshening sprays are handy to keep around!

When you can tumble dry your jeans and not have to lie on the bed to do them up! When your xl superdry hoody starts to look baggy (seriously superdry, a size 16 is not an extra large ?)

Hi, I generally do four packs a day with some of the allowed veg at tea time so it still feels like a 'proper' meal. On a Sunday though, I tend to change it to three and have a Sunday lunch of meat and veg with the rest of the family. I needed a break from food and tend to find when I'm on any...

Hi kerance, I'm taking fluoxetine and doing the plan and have been doing fine. I take my tablet with my shake in the morning as I like to take them with something. If you're just starting to take them you might be better just eating normally until you start to feel better which may take a couple...

Everyone's different but generally 2-3 days. I dont think there's anything you can do to speed it up apart from stick to the plan and be patient! Good luck x

Good luck on your journey, hope you find something that works for you x

On average you should lose a stone a month, some weeks will have great losses some not so, its not an exact science sadly! Taking regular measurements is always a good idea as on a slow week you will still see changes there if not on the scales x

Hi you can have 150ml of skimmed milk a day too which I use for tea and coffee rather than put it my packs. You can also have the veg with the 4 pack plan, I do it makes my evening pack more like a meal and I can eat with my family. You'll get the instruction sheet in your parcel, good luck x

http://www.slimandsave.co.uk/ebay/Full-VLCD-Program.pdf hope that helps x

The email just says "soon" - not much help sorry!

Well done noodles you look amazing! X

Sounds yummy and perfect comfort food for a chilly night x

Evening all, just had an email from S&S, basic gist is the tomato chilli is being discontinued, they're out of stock of a few bars and shakes and they're increasing the bar size from 35g to 45g to make it more substantial! They're upping the protein but not the calories and introducing a muesli...

Davey I have depression so go through at least some of the feelings you do! When I researched slim and save and vlcd in general there was a bit about making sure you have a 'strong mind' before you start. So I made sure I was in a fairly good place mentally before I started, I also read that...

I think I'm lucky that I love most of the packs, not really a shake person so don't tend to order many! please bear in mind zee that slim and save is a very low calorie diet unlike weight to go so you will see a big difference in the packs and the calories!

Hello all, I'm thinking of going on to the Rosemary Conley plan but the nearest class to me is 115 miles away!! So, it's going to have to be either the online or at home package and a DVD for the exercise. Has anyone tried either of these and which would you recommend? I like having books which...

Hi Moosh, I know you have no idea who I am, but I have been a lurker for a couple of months and have loved reading your posts and diary entries. Whatever you may feel at the moment your honesty on here has been inspirational to me (and probably lots of other people!). I've been feeling a bit...

I do the same! Started off in 16, then 32 now 48! I like to let the truffa ones melt in my mouth so the small pieces work well for me, I put them in a little bowl and it takes me about an hour to eat!

Am off for a nosey now!!

I'm really lucky because my husband is doing this with me so I only have to cook for my two boys! Are you doing 3 or 4 packs during the week? If you do 4 during the week could you do 3 packs and a meal at the weekend? I had my inlaws visit for the weekend a couple of weeks back and we went out...

I only lost 1lb this week too :-( and stupidly just consoled myself with a chocolate digestive (or 3, oops!) I'm putting a lot of it down to TOTM and a change in medication which has sent my appetite a bit mad and has seen me eating extra protein on top of my four packs! I had a major whinge at...

First week he lost 11lb and has averaged 4lb a week ever since! The least he lost was 3lb and that included a day off for his birthday when we went out for an Indian! He's just under 6'2" and started at 15st 13lb, we're just finishing week 7 and he was 13st 7lb last Monday. He's gone from size...

Good luck flumpet! It's does get easier once those first few days are done so stick with it. Keep strong with the smoking, it will all be worth it in the end :-)

Thank you for the welcomes, have found this forum so helpful! It's been great having my husband for support and I've found your stories, advice and diaries so inspiring!

Hello all! Just thought I'd introduce myself, my name is Anna and I've been on slim & save with my husband for the last 6 weeks. I've been lurking around minimins for quite a while but thought I'd take the plunge and join this lovely community! Despite being 6 weeks in and 21lbs down (my...