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Uh oh! Mild Curry is not a winner for me! Even the smell is making me gag! On my "not to get again" list! Although I have enjoyed pretty much everything else so far! Sooo much variety with Slim and Save. I can actually see this diet working! Although I have a second date tonight- he knows I...

I started the packs on Wednesday and I know I am in ketosis already. I am full of energy and feel fantastic! I have a fair bit to lose but know I can achieve this if I stick to the plan! Cannot wait for my weigh in on Thursday morning! :)

Weasy is so right! Sticking to the packs is important but the water is crucial too. I think the best advice I got was to drink a pint of water with every pack. That way you are getting enough water and it fills you up. I don't count tea/coffee in my water intake though. I do think you should...

Hi Weasey! I think I remember you from the LL forum! Nice to see you have done so well and kept it all off! Go you! Will be asking you for lots of S&S tips! :) xxxxx

Well today was my first S&S day! I had..... The chicken soup- actually quite liked this. Was lovely, almost like a cup-a-soup! The macaroni- not 100% sure about it, but maybe I put too much water in it! Will try again and see if I get it better. The Milk Truffa Bar- YUM! It was lovely, just on...

Well after an absolute rubbish 2012 I am going to kick my butt into shape! My fiance finished with me and I had to move out and get a place of my own. I put on so much weight through comfort eating, binging when I felt down and just eating out of boredom. I now feel like I am a bit worthless. I...

Wow a stone in 2 weeks?! That's amazing! You must be so chuffed! xxx

I had to change my order as they were low on some stuff. Oh No! I have 10 of the Cookies and Cream coming! I will just get on with them. Really excited to start- I have emptied out my cupboards and fridge. All that is in my fridge is sparkling water and cans of coke zero! :) xxxx

Hi katherine! You are doing so well! I can't wait for that moment too! xxxx

Well I have taken the plunge and ordered my first month's worth of Slim and Save tonight. I lost around 10stone 2 years ago on LighterLife and I had managed to keep most of it off- until the end of last year. My fiance ended our relationship and I had to find a flat to move into on my own. Felt...

Well i am back on a VLCD after a rotten 2012! My fiance split up with me and I ended up having to move into a new flat on my own. I have done nothing but "comfort" eat and binge. I need to remember that 2013 was going to be my year- the year I got married! But it can still be my year can't it...

Thanks Liz! Deffo back on track! This diet is so easy- the only way I won't succeed is I allow myself not to! You are doing ace btw! :D xxx

Well done for being back on plan! I too have lost a fair bit with LL and now on Exante to shed the final 3 stone! Good Luck!!! Jem x

Well.............. I had my weigh in yesterday and lost 9lbs! Quite chuffed but raring to go this week! I really want 5lbs to get my 1stone! Hope everybody else is doing great! Jem x

A 9lb loss this week! Wooohoooo!!! X

Hey! That's me on day 3 already. I don't know why I lapsed big time because I actually enjoy being on the plan. My new motivation is that I don't want to end up like the women on My Fat Fetish! It was on last night and it made me see how big I was before and how there is no way in hell I am...

I am on day 3. Already feeling soooo much better. I just need to keep a Positive Mental Attitude and it makes this so easy. How are you all getting on? Xxxxx

Well... I am back with my tail between my legs. I think although I have had it tough the past few weeks I am somebody that likes to use an excuse. Well these excuses have packed up and left! No more excuses- only positivity here on in! Managed to put on the 12lbs I lost in the first week! I...

I am back on it today as well! Good luck for you too! x

Well I am back on TS to do it! I have had a bit of a hard couple of weeks- wee nana in hospital, stressed at work and I have allowed myself to put on what I lost on 1 week of Exante! I have started today and I am def gonna do it! Jem x

Welcome! I would say that it is very possible for you to achieve that in 8 weeks if you stick to it. I too want to get down to 10st7lb and would like to do so before I go on my holidays. Good luck- sounds like you are already on your way to success! Jem xxxx

What you can do with a milkshake pack! So I did LighterLife last year and found this was how I got through 8 months without it ever being "boring!" You do NOT lose any of the nutritional value of the packs and this is all allowed. I usually have the Milkshake Ice-Cream on a Friday or Saturday...

I would say try them and see. I started last Monday and didn't know what to expect but actually there are none that I find revolting- I actually can have them all. I love all the milkshake packs (I add sweetners to some) and the soups need to be blended or put through a strainer for me- I HATE...

First wk weigh in - 14lbs off!! becky_1701 s: 13st 9lbs g:12st 9lbs char1990 s:14st 9lbs, g:13st 7lbs (-0lbs) Chorses s: 14st 8lbs, g: 13st 13lbs gemsmiles s:15 4lb g: 14st 0lb Gigglepants s: 10st 12lbs g: 10st 0lbs jem_jem s:13st 10lb, g:12 stone3lb (12lbs!!!) Karazykat07 s:20st 6lbs, g: 19 st...

Wooohoooo! Had my weigh in this morning and I have lost a massive 12lbs in my first week! Wooohoooo!!!! Jem x

Well I had my weigh in this morning and lost 12lbs on my first week! Looks like I am on track with the May Challenge! Jem x char1990 s:14st 9lbs, g:13st 7lbs (-0lbs) gemsmiles s:15 4lb g: 14st 0lb Karazykat07 s:20st 6lbs, g: 19 st 6lbs (-0lbs) Parisbeach s:18st4.6lbs, g:17st0.0lbs (-0lbs)...

Liz- I am too a huge Liverpool fan! Was really gutted but hey ho! My Scottish team is Hearts so hopefully I can have something to celebrate on the 19th May! Jem xxxx

Well it has been almost a week since I started Exante and I am loving the control I have over food. I skipped onto the scales this morning and could not believe what I had seen- will be chuffed with my loss if I can get another 1lb ontop of the loss so far. I have had two packs already and am...

Cannot wait to see the losses fly in!!!! X

Well after my wee blip yesterday I am back on track! I have to get this weight off not only for my beach holiday but for me personally. This time last year I was 21 1/2 stone and a size 28/30. I didn't believe that I deserved to be slim and healthy but now I realise that that sort of thinking...

Btw- THANK YOU all soooo much!!!! I really appreciate all the support you gave me yesterday xxxxxx

Back on it 100% today! I WILL be skinny!!!!!! :D xxxx

I am glad I got the councelling but we never always stuck to the modules. It was always a wee chat to see how we got on, advice to each other and support. I loved my group but I can't afford LL just now xxx

Well I was doing so well that I didn't even see this coming! I am a school teacher and today is the last day I will see my seniors before they leave. They baked me a cake and made loads of cupcakes and I had some. Now I know what is best to do- just forget about it, move forward but this is...

I felt like this before on LL and it was because my Blood Pressure was lower. Could be that- if it is, perhaps try adding a bit of salt to one of your soup packs (if you have any soup packs!) Jem xxxx

I would just do as much as you feel you can. It does say on the packs +20mins of exercise every day xxxxx

What happens after 4 weeks? I have read somewhere that you should have three packs PLUS a meal. Is this recommended or is it a must? Also- what kind of stuff do you all have? Jem xxxx

I like going to boots- but for some reason the one near me is always "Out of order!" so my scales it is! Jem x

It is so ace that so many people have all started this week! Really keeping me motivated coming on here! :D Jem xx

Hi Motty! I too did LL. I lost over 8 stone (almost 9) and put 2 back on. I am here to: 1: Shed that 2 stone 2: Start to feel good about myself 3: FINALLY get to my target weight!!! I must say, all that I miss about LL is the Nut Fudge bars! I do miss the forum but I have to admit, this is...

I have my bar in the morning (break time at my work) as it is nice to have whilst all the men have their treats. I don't feel like I am missing out! How have you all found your first week so far? I am on day 4 and have to admit- I am loving it!!!! Jem xxxxx

You can't argue with science!!! :D xxxxxxxx

Oh- the porridge is amazing! Just thought I would let you all know! :D xxxx

I know what you mean about freeezzziiinnng!!! I find that I often end up drinking loads of hot drinks to warm me up!!! Apart from that, electric blanket and three layers does the trick!!! Jem xxx

I am sure you can and will! One of the men at work text me to say he has a spare blender at home and he is bringing it in so my soup is better! Hopefully no more rotten lumps!!! Jem xxxxx

Ahh- never heard of Slim and Save. What's that like? Jem x

Well done! I am also on day 4!!! xxxx

It does go away! You are just getting into ketosis. It is the ketones being released. (they come out in your urine and in your mouth- so that's why your pee might smell a bit funky and the breath becomes RANK!) That is just a sign that you are doing well! I am having a soup, a shake and a bar...

Hi River Song! I am on day 4 so I just started this week too. I am just having the three packs a day and finding it really easy. Maybe you will find that helpful instead of still having a meal at night? Thanks, Jem x

Sorry what's S&S? Xxxx

char1990 s:14st 9lbs, g:13st 7lbs (-0lbs) gemsmiles s:15 4lb g: 14st 0lb Karazykat07 s:20st 6lbs, g: 19 st 6lbs (-0lbs) Parisbeach s:18st4.6lbs, g:17st0.0lbs (-0lbs) Chorses s: 14st 8lbs, g: 13st 13lbs Love Lips Lisa s: 10st 11, g: 9st 0lb jem_jem s:13st 10lb, g:12 stone3lb pseudgirl s:21st 9lb...

Hi, I have a wee paper bag that I keep my weeks worth in and store the rest in the box that they got delivered in. I did however arrange them all as I have a touch of the old OCD! Mines seem to be fine. You can get clear food boxes cheap from like Asda and Tesco if you fancy that? Jem xxxxx

I love your positive attitude! It is such a buzz to hear such positive things from people! I am so determined it's unreal too! I started on Monday- I feel blooming fantastic! I KNOW I will def hit my target weight! I need to otherwise I will never be truely happy! We can keep each other...

Well hello lovely people! I have had an amazing day. Loving the routine I have got back into my life and the feeling of being in control is more satisfying than the weight coming off actually. Sounds stupid doesn't it. It's almost as if the weight coming off is a nice side effect to being on...

There is actually nothing I don't like. The mushroom soup was the one I was dreading- but it was actually quite nice. I do add more water than it says just to dilute them. Def worth the wee bit extra for variety if anything else.I am having a bar for breakfast, soup for lunch and a milkshake...

My weigh in day is Monday morning! Cannot say I have ever wished for a Monday morning to come by so much! Ahhh you have started the same week as me- just the day after me! Yeh the porridge is fantastic! Jem xxxx

Well as some of you might have read me mentioning, I have followed another VLCD before- LighterLife. I have to admit, I loved it so much but I have booked my wedding and being on Exante is letting me save £200 extra each month! AMAZING! I was worried that the packs would not be as nice because...

I too am really enoying this plan! I LOVE the Choc n Orange Bar! It is soooo huge too so picking at it with a cup of coffee is amazing! Doesn't feel like hard work when you get to have stuff like that! Although, had the mushroom soup today. Although I didn't mind the taste I HATE the lumps I...

People are just jealous sometimes. They see a Plan like this and think "I could never do that!" But get jealous when other people actually CAN do it! If anybody says anything to me like "That's not healthy", I just reply with "Well being over 21st was not healthy either and nobody expressed...

Ahhhh thank you. Think I will use them as a weekend treat! I actually don't mind the Exante bars xxxx

Hi- just bought two of these from Tesco. They have less carbs than Tesco Ultra slim and less fat- more protein though? X

Teeth! x

That can be a possible side affect of getting into ketosis. It will wear away in a few days xxx

I might have 4 on days where I want to do more exercise! Jem x

Hi all! Well today is day three and maybe I am just easy to please but I haven't had anything that I dislike, yet! (still to try the mushroom soup :() I have already got into a wee routine- I think I do best when my day is structured and I stick to it. Weekdays: Bar at break time at work...

I ordered the bumper pack too. Had the Tomato and Basil Soup and the Thai Chicken Soup. Both were lovely- although I think the chicken one would be better if I strained off the lumpy bits or used a blender! I am saving the porridge for the weekends- got 5 free too! You can have as much...

Tablet sweetners yes! x

You are not suppose to have milk at all. You can have milk in the week where you have to have a break. Black tea and coffee BUT you can use tablet sweetner! I am finding black tea with sweetner is really nice. Black coffee I am used to now! Also you can have peppermint tea, green tea, redbush...

I am on day 3 and jumped on the scales today (I know- bad me!) and my scales say -6lbs already!!!!! Keep with it! Jem xx

Thanks ladies! Jem x

Hi, I ordered them after 1pm and Saturday is not a working day. I actually got them yesterday- but received no e-mail or anything to tell me they were coming. I just assumed Wednesday! Well today I had a Nut and Raison Bar for breakfast. The jury is out on it. Not amazing but but not...

Hi Gigglepants! Wow- you have done amazing! And for somebody that (in my opinion) does not have loads to lose! I will need to get used to this- I can't do much until I get past 50 posts! Jem xxx

I was just wondering what the usual weight loss is for: A: The first week B: Each week there after? On day two and feeling good- apart from the slight headache! Could be my work though! Jem xxxx

You can have two level teaspoons per day. Anymore might knock you out of ketosis. Jem xx

To combat the bad breath- you can use the little breath freshner (as long as it is sugarfree) as this won't knock you out of ketosis. Jem xxxx

I can be your buddy! I too started yesterday! I think I am gonna need all the motivation I can get! Jem xxxx

I used to be addicted to Diet Coke- about 4 litres a day and I never thought I would be able to give it up but I did. The drinks mixes you can buy are quite nice. The only one in stock was the peach one. It is nice with sparkling water- drinking some just now. What I would say is that although...

Gem- I am with you on it being hard. It's all in the head though. I have found that keeping myself busy usually works best. Reading, watching things like The Biggest Loser, taking a nice long bath, tidying and sorting cupboards, making a scrapbooke etc. Try and just take it one day at a time...

Well this is officially day 1 of my Exante journey. I started yesterday with some of my mums spare Cambridge packs but I cannot wait to start properly today. I am no stranger to VLCD's- I did LighterLife last year and for the start of this year and although I lost 8 stone I have put about 2...

As much as loosing weight is an important factor in doing this plan it's the GAINS that I am more excited about. I want to GAIN some confidence. I am slowly getting there (lost over 8 stone on LighterLife) but I feel like I still have a wee bit to go. The happiest day last year was when I...

Hi guys! I would love to jump on this band-wagon! I would like to lose 1 1/2 stone by the 1st June! (is that a bit extreme!?) char1990 s:14st 9lbs, g:13st 7lbs (-0lbs) gemsmiles s:15 4lb g: 14st 0lb Karazykat07 s:20st 6lbs, g: 19 st 6lbs (-0lbs) Parisbeach s:18st4.6lbs, g:17st0.0lbs (-0lbs)...

I am so glad that there are people to talk to here! I am awaiting my packs but have started today with some spare Cambridge packs (thanks mum!) So excited it is unreal! Jem xxx

Hi guys! I have ordered my packs and will start Exante tomorrow! So excited! I too have a girls holidays in July (with the skinnys!) and I really want to be able to wear a bikini in confidence! (Don't know if that's a big ask or what!) I lost over 8 stone on LighterLife and have put over 1...

Hi everybody! I ordered my bumper pack on Thursday so I hope I have it soon! I have started today with some Cambridge packs- my mum tried it and had enough for 3 days left over. I have lost 7 stone so far on LighterLife but cannot really afford to keep it up. Really excited about trying...