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They are really good, great for keeping you in ketosis as well. Mrs N, ive been reading your diary, very motivational. How are you feeling? Youve got amazing willpower x Evil, thank you. I never want to start with a giant target again although sometimes it feels as though a big loss is easier...

Oh,1g carb sausages. Tesco finest, really high meat content and really tasty. I have a couple with mayo. Day 3, its going well. Im loving the new bars, strawberry, yoghurt and jam. Really good, a few chocolate ones came in my pack, bleurgh!! Going to use the box up then order more as I seem to...

Oh, how i forget about the toilet activities on Exante :) I did lifting at the gym this morning, hard work but I had a shake before And had a litre of water there. I prefer my bars at night, so ill have a shake at lunch then maybe a couple of 1g sausages later on. I dont finish work til 9 :(

Torturous, definitely! :) how did you find it? Im worried that my fitness levels will let me down even though the husband said he will wait for me! Day one done, gym this morning to get rid of this ring of fat around my waist. Its like ive stuffed a rubber ring around my waist as everything...

Thank you Mini, so good to have you back x

8 weeks to the muddy obstacle course!

Well, since started Exante last January and going from around 13 and a half stone down to 11 I have managed to keep it off. Exante is my go to diet when I need to shed weight so I'm back to hopefully get down to 9.7 stone. Its our 10 year wedding anniversary this summer and to celebrate we have...

Thanks girls, I just hope I've beaten my strange mental block :) Bought some mousse mix this week, I forgot about how bad I find the shakes really. I just gulp them down really fast, turning them into a mousse makes the horrible taste linger! You live and learn I guess :) Good luck for the...

Someone made it into the 10's :) less than a stone to goal. Yayy me :) Official weigh in Monday, hope the weekend is kind to me

I am the mum of 2 boys (1 of them a teenager) so I know your fridge will look similar to mine. Full of nice treats and quick snacks. We don't keep chocolate, biscuits in the house which is good but as a stay at home Mum I am chief cook so my temptation is not to taste the food whilst cooking. I...

We did! :) roll on next Tuesday, I'm aiming for the 10's at long last! Getting rid of the mental block hopefully x

11.3 and no extras today :) going out for tapas tonight as my husband is working in London for the next couple of months so it's our last chance for alone time til our summer hols in July. I may take today's weight as my weekly loss then weigh again next Tues as I'm planning wine and calamari...

I can safely say I'd hit the roof! Like you say there are plenty of other things he could eat. I'd point him in the direction of the sns website and throw his wallet at him grrrr

I've just read your diary through, you did it before and you'll do it again. Good luck xx

I get cravings and I can't think straight, usually I'll do something I don't want to do first. So I'll say that I'll clean the windows or something I hate then if I still want something bad I'll have it. Usually the craving disappears by then or I have a glass of coke zero as an emergency. I...

I did a search for jillian Michaels and they stream most of her workout DVD's on there. I'm going to start that and ease myself gently into strength training I think. I desperately need to get my fitness levels up. 11.3 (and 3/4) this morning, not bad for a few days. Just a couple of pounds to...

Definitely, I used to box and as soon as I stopped I said hello to 3 and a half stone. Exercise is key to me. Been checking out befit channel on YouTube, there are loads of free workouts on there. I'm going to throw myself around the kitchen next week, get this weight shifted!

Definitely, he needs an outing twice a day which gets me out the door whether I like it or not. I've just had a read through your diary and our pups are the same age. We have a little jack russell. Your doing so well with your loss and I'm very impressed with your exercise, like you I want to...

Well done! Come on 11's :) xx

Been for a huge walk with the doggy today. He got neutered a couple of weeks ago so it was his first off the lead. I was exhausted! Let's hope it takes another pound off tomorrow, God the first week is hard but the results are worth it.

Yes, 11.5. Another 3lbs to go this week. Weigh in on Tuesday, I never start a diet on a Monday :) I saw your pics fab and you look amazing! You have such a tiny waist now, don't we love this diet!? The lowest I've been this year is 11.2 so as soon as I get there, it'll be my starting point...

11.6 today :) I do love this diet. Day 2 and I'm ready for you!

Thanks, I know I've done well not to pile a stone on at least but my eating habits are alot better even my other half is impressed! Hoping for 7lbs off this week taking me to.11.2 then.hopefully I will see the 10's in a couple of weeks. I should have hit goal last week but life does get in the...

I'm back! With a summer holiday booked it's time to get this 2 stone off :) I'm back weighing in at 11.9. It isn't too bad considering all that I have eaten in the last few weeks. So day 1, here we go. I have got some keediet shakes and slim and Save shakes. It's going to be hard skipping those...

Well done bikini! You look great, your waist is teeny! I'm still slimming and saving, I've been swapping one meal.out for food and next week I'll swap another until the shakes are all gone. I've definitely reached the end of the road with the vlcd, I'm totally over it :) but still in the weight...

Having a 'really bored of this diet' kind of day. I suppose it happens 10 weeks in. I never thought I'd get this far. I think I'll see how I get by the end of the week but I think it's time for a change?

I love Jillian Michaels DVD'S, the 30 day shred is my fave but I've done some of her yoga too. Sounds like you're in the zone :)

Muscle burns lots of calories as well, therefore we can eat more (eventually!) plus it makes you look good in clothes So well done you. Don't you feel better afterward? I swear I feel slimmer after one session :)

Well done on the 3lbs, bring on the woosh :) You're doing so well xx

Congratulations on the 12's! I've inspired my husband to start some cardio :) he's off out for a run with the dog. Since being on the shakes I'm more of a feeder than ever ha ha

Ha ha, just noticed it's changed butt to button :) that's given me a midday smile. The wooshs are good, just been doing a bit of shopping and actually noticed my reflection in the windows. You'll get yours soon and many more. Makes the shake misery worthwhile :)

Sarah, good luck hun. You'll do brilliantly on this diet :) I too have no button, I think if I had big boobs and a big Button I'd carry the excess weight better :) I've had another whoosh moment, all of a sudden my arms and my tummy is flat :) I'm feeling pretty good this morning x

Oh yes, I always wanted short hair and then I got shorter and shorter. Eventually I was shaving my own hair! 2 years ago I actually shaved it all off! My husbands least favourite style as we had matching hair :) as I got bigger I felt like uncle fester! Short hair is very flattering on a slim...

Hopefully I have attached a collage of some of my worst hairstyles just to give us a giggle :)

No, my mum used to take them though when she was younger. I may look into them, do you take them? My tummy is growling tonight, not feeling hungry but my stomach is :/

TOTM has just showed her face :) goodbye bloated, aching belly :)

I think you just do what you can, if you can still exercise in stage 2 without feeling light headed then go for it. Just up your water intake I think as you'll sweat :) That's the good thing about this diet, it definitely takes less food to make you full. Enjoy your weekend and I'll see you...

You'll do it by the end of the month easy! Try and stick to something carb free? You don't have to stuff yourself, that way the damage won't be too Bad. If it was the start of the diet it would be different but you have done so welland so close to goal so maybe treat it as a bit of a refeed...

Whoops, it looks like I completely ignored your hair conversation! I posted and ran :) I'll try and put together a montage of my hairstyles to make you smile, I've had mohican to long, pink, purple, blonde to black. I love changing my hair but at 35 the mohawk is out ha ha. I love the lob, my...

11.4 this morning, hope it's drops by another 2 by Sunday. I knew I wouldn't lose much after starting the training but I'm so impatient to be in the 10's, seems like I've been seeing 11 forever :)

You need to have some treats, plus you're so close to goal so I hereby support your meals :) I'm just downing the water trying to stave off the hunger, it's a poor substitute but after not moving much over the last few weeks I need to be strong this month *big sigh

Thanks kelrob, I do pilates on a Thursday morning which has been a God send in terms of my posture etc. Yoga is not for me I'm afraid. Started weight training as well this week which would amount to me feeling hungry for sausages! I may start adding a protein meal in for those days just to help...

Let's get there, I wonder if we'll both see it next week? I'm crossing my fingers!

I can't get sausages off my mind today! Dipped in mayo. That is all :( Sausages won't get me into the 10's, sausages got me into the 13's ha ha. Chocolate hazelnut shake for breakfast, I will have some chicken soup to banish my savoury craving I'm hoping for 11.2 this week then maybe the...

I know what you mean but you look great! It's always nice trying clothes on when you feel comfortable with what you see in the mirror I have hated socialising for so long as I dressed to hide my lumps and bumps and took no pleasure in getting ready for a night out. Ebay is the way to go, or...

I get alot of my going out clothes (dresses, tops) from ebay. I wear them a couple of times then ebay them again. It's great for in-between clothes so you don't have to spend a fortune. I got some patterned trousers from next at the weekend, they are a 12 with a stretchy waist band so they'll...

My headaches and feeling lethargic never really left me. I think I've got used to feeling this way now? Up your water for a few days. I have a litre bottle that I fill up twice a day plus my coffees and water used for shakes x

I know how you feel, it's almost thar time of the month and my chocolate craving was through the roof last night. I have various flavoured coffees to see me through (try Beanies if your a coffee drinker) but it's not quite the same is it. Going to be really good though as I really want the 10's...

Strange isn't it? Hungry but not hungry :) 100% let's go! :)

Yes we are :) I know it's bad but so good. Come on 10's, Mummy needs a mcmuffin ha ha Not eaten yet, just a couple of coffees trying to hold off for as long as possible so I don't get as hungry later. I'm not hungry as such I'm just....... I don't know!

Yayy! Hello 13's, you'll be out of them before you know it but for now it's a target met. Onwards and downwards :)

Good luck for tomorrow. If it makes sense for you to stick to lifestyle then go for it. We are in it for the long haul and as long as we're realistic with our food and what we can and can't handle food wise then we'll be more likely to keep the weight off. I'm writing this on my phone, does...

Also Fit, I got fed up of the meals to so just ordered shakes and bars last time. Now I'm over those too :) scrambled egg always sorts me out when I feel wobbly hungry and doesn't cause any weight damage. My craving is still sausage and egg Mcmuffins, I can't get them out of my head! Will...

I'm the same with slow cooked gammon! I tell myself I'll just have a bit but it's so moreish! You probably haven't done any damage, plus it will have gone next week. Chin up chuck :) it could be alot worse. To get rid of cravings I tell myself I'll have something tomorrow, it usually helps and...

I bought the kids easter eggs on Friday plus a box of 12 creme eggs for the hunt. Apparently they've changed the recipe and they aren't as good (that's what I've been telling myself anyway!) 11.5 today. Not the 11.4 I wanted but next week is a new week isn't it? Spent yesterday in a hot...

Ps well done on the 11.7. Feels good to be closer to the 10's x How's the second week going Fit? I'll check your diary tomorrow when I'm journeying to our destination x

Wow! You look amazing, so pretty. I love these before and afters :) I've had a good week apart from the fact a snaffled a creme egg this afternoon. Going out all day tomorrow so taking a shake with me but I have made a picnic for the boys, pad thai, cheese and ham wraps, crisps, fruit, sausage...

Oooh Fit, I just mentioned weight training in my diary. Getting the husband to devise me a plan at home as we have all the weights, barbells etc I don't want to be skinny, I want to be strong :) I'll let you know how I get on. You're doing great this week again. Roll on next weigh in xx

Try the 30 day shred, it's reallygood. It's in 3 sections so you only do one 20 minute section a day. In fact they have the first section on YouTube. Use bottles of water instead of weights. It's really good and you'll ache! Still 11.6 this morning, I've decided I'd like to be 11.4 by Sunday...

One day at a time :) we are getting there. Just bought a really nice dress from French Connection in a size 12. It will fit but I want to look good in it so I need March to be over! I've asked my husband to do me a weight training plan. I have no interest in cardio at all so I've told him that...

It's a juggling game that's for sure! 11.6 today, I like getting further and further away from the 12's. There's nothing worse than knowing that one big meal can tip you back into the 12's! No target this week. Just hoping to see the 10's next week? Here's hoping now those cocktails are...

What degree are you studying? I got my beauty qqualification whilst working part time after having my youngest but I do worry about losing my mind not working so I'm always considering my options. Bikini, yes I love the numbers going down but I want the next pound, the next stone etc I can't...

That's the downside of daily weighing isn't it, you are literally looking at losing grams everyday. I'm going to hold off now til the weekend. I just wanted to see that unsightly gain gone ha ha

He's 15 in may, it only seems like yesterday that he was toddling around! I am 35 though so no spring chicken :) My youngest is 5, he has cerebral palsy hence me being a stay at home Mum for the last 18 months, between phone calls from school and hospital appointments it's like a full time job!

11.7 today, I've decided my next little target will be 10.13 as it takes me to 2 and a half stone loss plus I'll be in the 10's. Hope your baby is feeling better, my eldest is 14 and still my baby :) Onwards and downwards :)

I don't think I lost anything looking at my signature? Anyway today's weigh in puts me at 11.8 which is fantastic! I was obviously holding a bit of water weight over the weekend. I don't have a target this week just want to get into the 10's as soon as possible. Good luck for today, 100% here...

Good luck for the first weigh in! You've done fab xxx

Yes, I've been 100% today so day one I guess? Let's do it. I'm going to weigh daily this week, just putting it out there as I need the motivation after a week of nice treats :)

Bikini! I had a bad week really, lovely meal for my birthday then an impromptu night out in Manchester on Friday. I had chicken skewers and salad for lunch which isn't bad but the bottle of Rose threw me out of ketosis. We then had tapas at a lovely restaurant plus lots of cocktails. I'm not...

Thanks hun, day 4 for you isn't it? It seems easier with the first week and weigh in out of the way xx

I'm so stuffed, it's been a long time since I've been full and had warm feet! Had a lovely birthday, I don't think I'll eat again! Back on it tomorrow and I'm actually excited about it. What's that all about?

Had an accidental day off yesterday! Went for a huge walk with the dog and my son. We went stopped for a bacon butty (for him, tea for me and a bar) he wouldn't eat the butty so I did. Whoops, then husband came home with some chocolate for me (it's my birthday tomorrow) and I ate that too. I'm...

I still have 3-4 cups of coffee a day as I couldn't have given those as well. Everyone is different but I haven't had a problem with ketosis. Looking forward to seeing how you get on, I'm sure this time next week you'll be jumping for joy :)

Good luck, I'm 8 weeks in and 2 stone down. You sound really positive xxx

11.7 and a half :) still 11.7 in my book ha ha Yes I do look different, I have collar bones and a chin whereas I didnt before. I feel really proud but my weight is still hanging around my stomach area but not as much :) I've worn my size 12 jeans with pride all weekend but my tops are still...

This is me before (right) and after (left) huge difference!

I'll let you know, I haven't seen them since 2 stone ago :) Power through with the headaches, think of the 11 stone. I'm extra hungry today, I seem to be extra hungry most days recently? More water needed probably

I bought the Atkins book from amazon second hand as well as a cook book but the website has meal planning day by day for free 11.7 and 3 quarters this morning :) hoping to lose the 3/4 today but I'm going to a party later. Just water for me, I had my food fun last weekend :)

It's just so hard to think about possibly putting a few pounds on at first. I think my atkins few days put me off but I really did enjoy the food. I followed it to the book, I definitely didn't give it enough time though. I'll hopefully go back to that when I get to a weight I'm comfortable with

Ah yes, height does make that difference doesn't it. I'm 5'8 put I always wanted to be petite but in reality I'd be a roly poly :) Home made pizza again tonight, made by me of course so I walked the dog whilst they ate it. Husband has told me that shakes aren't sustainable long term and I...

It's only water weight, you know it'll be off in a couple of days. Good that you're straight back on it today, onwards and downwards :) I have got size 12 skinny jeans on!! I picked some up today as my jeans are hanging off me, I didn't think they'd fit but (wishful thinking) they would soon...

Hope you're enjoying your treat day :) I went to my first pilates class this morning, it was really good and non sweaty :) Took the little one to the farm yesterday with a picnic but I took a bar and some water. Result! Yayy me. Cinema today and I did succumb to a handful of salty...

That's a good idea, I said the same to my husband. I want to be 10 stone but will hopefully get to 9.7 then I always have that half a stone buffer zone. Losing the weight is easier than maintaining, that's the part I struggle with. I desperately want to tone up but seeing the number on the...

Had a sneaky weigh in today and I was 11.10 :) it's coming down again! Just 3 more pounds to get me to my 2 stone loss, food isn't coming til 4pm so it's pasta for breakfast, bleurgh

Well done on getting into the 13's, whoop whoop! You're doing so well x

I knew they would fit, sometimes it takes a while for our head to catch up with our weight loss. I've had so much fun trying my old clothes on, it makes it all worthwhile. I'm a stay at home Mum and cook of the house. It never bothers me but tonight the boys left a full garlic baguette! I...

Good luck, just one step at a time and set yourself mini goals. Get rid of the excuses (we've all been there) and you'll do it in no time xx

We didn't do much swimming to be honest, he is only 5 so it involves the shallow end and me throwing him around. Gave my arms a bit of a workout though :) Slim and Save do say you should lose a stone a month so you never know? If you feel comfortable though you may not need to get down to 11...

Okay, if I lose 2 pounds per week then I'll be 10.7. Hope there are a couple of 3 pound loss weeks in there :)

You'll get there easily I bet. You're going to feel amazing at that wedding :) We have a wedding in April (17th) I have spotted a really nice royal blue jumpsuit on my friends website. He is a designer and will make it to measure, I'm hoping for a bit of a discount as it's quite expensive but...

God, I would've got hideously drunk and got a takeaway then blamed him for days :) you're better than me! Well done on staying strong. So far so good xx

Weigh in put me at 11.11 again. Not too bad, same as last week but I did enjoy some good food last week :) Onwards and upwards, I have new shakes and bars coming on Tuesday so I have to put up with 4 cheese pasta and porridge til then, yuck! Had our steak last night and I did have a...

That's it, think of the end result... Think of summer! I've been for a huge walk this morning and today I feel really weak and headachey, I think I over exerted myself but hopefully it will be good news on the scales tomorrow?

I'd bet you'd be surprised if you tried them on?

Woohoo! Well done , that's amazing! I've been waiting for your update all morning. Celebrate by getting some skinny jeans in a smaller size, that's my plan hopefully! My weigh in will be Saturday again as we are having steak for valentines dinner tomorrow plus I've made the boys a chocolate...

Wow! Well done, a whole new wardrobe awaits or (like me) do you have a fat and a thin wardrobe :)

I'm sure you will, it will give you a boost as well seeing the 11's. I felt instantly slimmer ha im hoping to get back to 11.11 this week then next week 11.7 which will take me to 2 stone loss. Ive gone right off the meals, even my favourite banoffee porridge! I'm going to do an order of...

I know, I don't know why I'd feel embarrassed but it does feel like a cop out when it's really not?? TOTM showed up today at last so maybe that contributed to the gain? I've been known to go up 7 pounds before she ******* off :) let's hope

Hiya, I was new to this is January and have found it really good. The variety of packs and bars makes it a little easier, I really love them. the first week is pretty rough but when the see the loss it should spur you on. I was the queen of the excuses last year but I really have my head in...

Well done, that's when the willpower really kicks in. My in laws haven't seen me since Xmas but we are all getting together next Saturday, they never mention when I gain weight so I wonder if any of them will mention my loss? I've told most people I've done Atkins but my husband will tell them...

The Slim and Save website has a meal tracker, put it In there and see what it says but I've had the odd steak, salad and sauce when I've been out for lunch. In fact I'm making that this weekend for our valentines meal with a few strawberries and cream as they have very few carbs x

Good for you for getting straight back into it, that's the hardest thing isn't it? I'm sticking with the shakes, I am loving the food but I'm literally so full from the smallest amount of food! Plus on weighing this morning I had pput another 4 pounds on, erm no thanks! Back to the shakes...

Weekends are a killer aren't they, I automatically think I should treat myself after being good all week. Moving your weigh day may be a good idea anyway as any weekend treats can be worked off. Good luck this week, it's always harder getting back into it after a cheat but just think of...

Was it your weigh in yesterday bikini body? x

Well I weighed myself last night, I was curious as to how much food I ate yesterday. I was within my 20g carb limit but was so full! Anyway I was 12.3 which horrified me! Weighed this morning and I'd lost a quarter of a pound overall so 11.10 and 3/4. I think I'm prepared to put a pound or two...

First day of Atkins today, picked up my first shop this morning so had a couple of hot dogs for a snack and a huge prawn salad and Mayo for lunch. I met a friend for lunch so opted for the salad and a glass of dry white wine. I am stuffed! just glugging down my water now, only had a litre so...

Oooh, my head! Had a really fun night but I'm suffering today! Roll on tomorrow I ate a few nibbles last night before drinking to take me out of ketosis. I had some breaded goats cheese and pitta and dips (olive paste, hummus) It was divine! I only had a little of each though, what a...

It's hard isn't it? I'm really enjoying the 'no brainier' part of this diet, thinking about food choices worries me a little plus I know I won't see these fantastic losses. i don't think BMI matters to be honest, my husband is 17 stone but not one bit of fat on him (6ft 3 gym bunny) but is prob...

11.11 :) this puts my BMI at 25 making me 'normal' in the eyes of the NHS :) Not that it really matters but it's another nice milestone I'm so happy to reach the 11's, I thought I'd be seeing the 12's forever! 4lbs off this week is amazing so far into a diet. I'm just really, really happy. I...

I had a big reveal after my second son was born 5 years ago. Lost 6 stone, hid away then had a big night out..... Then put 3.5 back on! Whoops That won't happen this time though. Hope your energy shows up soon but mine never has? Strange, I just want to walk up a hill without collapsing at...

I'm enjoying slim and Save so much that I may even do it one week a month if I need to? Hopefully I'll be able to reign myself in this time :) Weigh in a day early tomorrow, I'd be happy to stay at 11.13 as it's a 2lbs loss but 11.10 would be better to keep me on track. Fingers crossed! I'm...

Thank you so much, I'm a happy loser again :) xx

Well done! You're almost at goal aren't you? A few pounds to go, I don't know about you but I have never properly maintained weight loss. I've lost, gained and continued that cycle, I'm nervous about that but I have at least another 2 stone to go yet *big sigh TOTM is looming, it arrived week 2...

Thank you very much xx

Lyndsey, I've had a few lunches out with friends and have had a steak and salad. You have to make the diet work for you and these haven't affected my loss too much. Although it's quite nice to hideaway and have a big reveal in a few months :)

Can anyone help with this? I'd be eternally grateful :)

It's a great feeling isn't it? My jeans are loose on the leg but still fit my waist but I do carry my weight there and from experience I know I'll be in the 10's before I reach size 12 clothes which is my goal. Well done, you're doing so well. There's nothing worse than summer arriving and...

Yes but it's upside down :) anyway, new hair! Yay! just spoke to my best friend who knows me too well :) she asked how my 'milkshake diet' was going. She was very surprised when I said it was going well and I had lost 22lbs so far. A little proud moment for me as a previous failure! i have 2...

Have I uploaded a pic

A huge well done to you! You should feel so proud of yourself and feeling great on your cruise will be your ultimate goal x

First time on Slim and Save and hopefully last diet is the name :)

I've started it in the wrong place but would really like to see it with everyone else's?

Yes, we definitely need treats every step of the way. At the moment all I can think about is sausage and egg Mcmuffins! I keep telling myself I'll have one tomorrow but my brain knows it's being tricked :) I may treat myself at 11.7? I'm not hungry at all but weirdly that's in my head!

Then hopefully in a few months we'll look back and wonder why we were so excited about the 11's :) I've had my extensions out and have been left with a little bob. I tried to post a picture but can't figure it out :) looks nice with my slimmer face. My weight caused me to go for longer hair...

11.13!! 11.13! I can't tell you how excited I am :) getting my hair extensions taken out today, so I'll be left with my own hair which is a short bob. I thought I was excited about that but nothing beats seeing that next stone down. Whoop whoop!! I won't make it to 11.10 which was my goal to...

Well done! That's fantastic xx

still at 12.1, I don't think the world wants me to.make the 11's!! Frustrating to say the least but I am losing every week and 1 stone 6 is a fantastic loss for 5 weeks. Again, it's not going to put me off but I really want to get under 12 stone :(

Wow, you've done so well. I spent the first year after my son's birth hiding from the camera, I really regret That but afTer I hit goal (yes I was there once) I couldn't get enough of the camera :)

Good luck Penny, you'll get there in no time x

Good luck.with the weight in. You've had another great week x

I am 5'8 so that extra few inches means I can carry a few extra pounds but in reality those extra pounds hang around my waist and chin :) at 10 stone I was a nice size 12 which is good for my height. I'd like to get down to 9.7 so I always have that half stone buffer but I haven't been that low...

Lyndsey, I'm so glad you feel the same about the energy thing. I thought it was just me :) I'm really struggling with the notion of coming off slim and save! I really enjoy doing it and love the results, going to do another week and see how I feel. I may do it in the week then try an Atkins...

12.1 today :) 2lbs off which isn't exactly what I wanted but good nonetheless. I'm weighing today as I promised myself a treat if I stuck to this for a month. My treat will be king prawn foo young from the Chinese, no rice or chips so all atkins friendly (close anyway). I had visions of...

Only a couple of days til weigh in, stay strong. You're doing so well, I'm excited to see what week 3 weigh in has in store for you xx

I can't believe I've stuck to this all month! If you knew what An excuse maker I usually am it's a miracle! 2 days to go until I can switch to Atkins :) but I'm not of course until these packs (and the exante ones are gone so maybe another few days. I don't mind though, now you can see my...

I'm doing okay, my wweight hasn't shifted for a few days but I've definitely lost inches, I'm looking forward to what Sunday brings. My last day should be Saturday but I'm going out next Saturday so I will stick it out for a few more days. Chocolate caramel shake for breakfast, I love those x

Oh no! I love the muesli bar, my last order consisted of 10 of them :) gutted Well done on another great day xx

Scales haven't moved for a few days, still 12.3 so the 3.5 pounds is looking more and more unlikely but this is why you don't weigh daily I guess. It hasn't put me off, I'm still working towards seeing the 11's if not Sunday then definitely next week. I am taking daily walks but am desperate to...

Well done thats amazing! I've posted about my inch loss today, week 4 and I can at last see a difference in my clothes and so can friends. It's really spurred me on as well, keep up the excellent work x

I think the inch loss has now caught up with my weight loss. My size 14 underwear is hanging off me and so are my jeans! Yippee, it's days like this that spur you on. Also a friend came round for a brew today and commented on my weight which was lovely to hear as I haven't seen her since before...

I've got a night out on the 7th so I don't know whether to stay on Slim and Save until then or start Atkins when I'd planned? I may post on Atkins and see what they think, I think I am dreading putting any back on it when I've worked so hard to get it off? Struggled this weekend and also...

Good luck for the morning, I'm going to work my ass off to get into the 11's this week. I still feel (and am huge) but seeing that next stone will give me a boost. Looking forward to seeing your results x

Official weigh in and I'm 12.3, disappointed not to get that extra half a pound off but a 3 pound loss is really great. I had 3 eggs scrambled yesterday as I was feeling a bit fed up but it didn't help. I'm feeling better today, my last week on Slim and Save and I can't believe I've done 3...

Lyndsey!!

Yayy! Go lyndsay!

Grumpy today, 7 days to go!

4 stone in total, start weight was 13.7 and hoping to finish off at 9.7 but 10 stone would be great. I almost want to wish the months away!

Well as I'm a serial weigher of course I weighed in this morning and I was 12st 3. Brilliant, just want to take another half a pound off to keep me on track for 3.5 pound off a week. Last slim and Save weigh in on 1st Feb before I switch to Atkins. I really want to get into the 11's!! 11.13 and...

Well done, youre nearly 2 weeks in. It certainly gets easier doesn't it? I have to say I just love the packs and bars, so much tastier than Exante! :) I'm looking forward to see how far we get by Summer (fingers crossed!)xx

Just popping by to see how you're getting on. I totally agree with the comment you made about your brain telling you to go on slimming world. I have been there a hundred times before but I've eventually come to terms with the fact that if I want to lose weight fast then this is the plan for me...

Thank you Sparkswillfly, I feel determined I just hope my willpower doesn't leave me! Has anyone got any advice switching from a vlcd to Atkins? I want to get back to the gym and I just don't have the energy on Slim & Save :(

Hi Lyndsey, I've recently started Slim and Save. I'm currently on week 2 (also did a week on Exante) it's nice to read someone else starting out as it's like a ghost town on this thread :) Good luck, I'm looking forward to reading about your journey x

Could someone move this into diaries? I have started it in the wrong section! Whoops :) Had a sneaky mid week weigh in today and I'm 12.5 so another pound off. I do hope I can shift another 2 off by Sundays weigh in. I turn 35 next month and can only hope I'm well into the 11's by then...

I'm not sure where I've started this thread. I can't find it in diaries :) whoops! I'm a prolific daily weigher and now I'm in my 3rd week it's a little depressing that it's not coming off everyday but I'm now dropping fat not water so I'll get over it if my clothes get looser! I feel alot less...

Started new diary on Slim & save x

Well, I have tried (and failed) Exante too many times but I'm sick of my lame excuses and lack of willpower. It's all too familiar and too pathetic when I look back. So on the 5th Jan and yet another fat christmas I decided to use up my Exante packs and go for it for the whole of Jan. I did a...

I can't believe I'm over halfway through my January detox! I still feel very large and I'm willing the month to be over so (hopefully) I'll be smaller. I'm really aiming to be 11.13 by the end of Jan and that would be amazing. I'm just nervous about leaving this diet behind and going onto Atkins :(

Thanks everyone, I have been to the lakes for the weekend and stuck to no carbs but didn't take my shakes. I guess I did atkins, i didn't go hungry but I didn't have any chips/bread etc but I did have some lovely food! Anyway I'm 12.6 on the dot which is what I wanted. Im hoping for 3 pounds...

Had a sneaky weigh in and I've lots another 2 pounds taking me to 1 stone loss :) another pound to take me to my weekly target. Feeling proud of myself :)

I'm back.... Again! Decided new year would give me a boost to Mt diet. I turn 35 next month and I'm sick of making excuses! Anyway, day 10 here :) started at 13.7 (shameful) but first weigh in put me at 12.9 so that feels better. I shall be weighing every Monday and I've committed to Jan to do...

Okay, so here I am again.... After starting Exante 3 times my trousers are still way too tight! I had a fat Easter, fat summer and I WILL NOT be having a fat Christmas. I will be having pictures taken and I won't be hiding behind one of my children. I've worked it's 80 days til Xmas week (12...

Same here, I just love to eat! I've tried Exante a couple of times before and lost a bit but then always turn back to food before I reach goal. I now have 3 stone to lose so I'm taking it one day at a time and looking forward to being lighter! Good luck xx

Hi and welcome! It doesn't matter when you have them as some save all 3 products til later then have them then. I am going to space mine out similar to you as our body needs to eat regularly to stave off starvation. I always thinking of our body like a stove, you have to add a little fuel every...

It's still a great weekly loss Cate, your doing so well. I'm back at 11.13 so 3 pounds to go until I'm back where I was. Weigh in Monday!

How are you getting on Thornhill Kate?

I did bit the bullet and weighed myself, 8 pounds on! Good Lord ? Anyway being a good girl and have been to the gym twice this week. I will weigh again next Monday and hope for a small miracle ha ha. I'm going to London for the weekend on the 4th July so hoping to be back in the 11's by then?

Thanks everybody, I've slacked off bg time :( can't bare to weigh myself but I may peek next week after a few days of TS * hiding my face! How are you all doing? Give me some great loss stories please ?

Obviously had 2 weeks off :( back on tomorrow, it's going to be a really hard one though.

Had a naughty weekend as well! Bit the bullet and weighed myself and I've put 3 pounds on :( all my own fault but I've been 100% for 2 days now so I'm hoping to wave goodbye to the 3 extra pounds by next Monday. The worst thing is, I haven't even been hungry and I've just eaten for eatings sake!

I do hope so Susie, thank you x

Thanks Trying :) you're a great support x

Today was okay, I have been 100% but gone over my Coke Zero limit so maybe not 100%? ? I'm not going out tomorrow now, after my very naughty week I figure I need to get back on track. Need to be stronger when next TOTM appears of else I am not going to get anywhere am I? I think I'm going to...

Susie I'm usually a savoury girl but once a month it's all about chocolate *big sigh Anyway, was 100% yesterday and TOTM showed up last night so here's hoping I've not done too much damage?

I love your lucky dip idea, how to excite Exante :) I hope Coke zeros done slow losses, I can't live without my evening glass :) Good luck with all the steps you're doing, 1.5 off is better than on although I understand your disappointment x

On the OCD thing, I ate 4 snickers yesterday! It was a 4 pack, nothing to do with OCD though, I'm just a greedy b*tch :( apart from the 4 snickers I was 100%, so a bit rubbish but have been 100% today so far. TOTM always does this to me, still not appeared but it's (still) on its way. I'm...

I think I'm still full from the toast and chocolate which helps doesn't it? Still no monthly, I know it's coming though. It's never on time :(

If there were more then I'd've eaten them, I'm pretty sure...... In fact I know I would :) onwards and upwards though, been 100% today and still waiting for TOTM If I remember from last time, my periods were pretty messed up last time on Exante as well

3! *embarassed face

Had a bit of toast last night and a 'few!' Chocolate bars. It's always the same when I'm due on, I crave sugar. 2lbs back on today but I feel fine today, back to 100% til Thursday/Friday. I wonder what Monday will bring?

Oh, and today it TOTM as it was the first day that I started the diet. It's not arrived yet but I can already feel my water retention :)

The breakfasts are my favourite! I'm not a fan of them overall but I'd kill someone for a McMuffin ha ha. I'm out for cocktails on Saturday night, going to have a bit of pasta Thurs/Fri . It may make the 11.7 difficult but as long as I don't put on if won't stress too much. I do need a fun...

Thanks Sheridan, I'm 'normal' weight in the eyes of the NHS now as long as they let me take all my clothes off :) I dreamt about Macdonalds sausage and egg mcmuffins last night, I would kill for one of those right now. I drive past there every morning taking the little one to school, that's one...

11st 10!! On my new scales as well, woohoo! 11.7 on my old ones but this is the last time I will mention them.... Promise. A fantastic loss this week which just goes to show that 100% TS works. Will hope for 11.7 this week, fingers crossed. I am going to have a low carb meal tonight as I'm...

Just had another litre of water and currently drinking a cup of tea. I think I'm (psychologically) annoyed because I know I'll weigh in at 11.13 tomorrow because of my stupid new scales. Daft hey?

They've all been eaten, I'm watching Sex and the City on Comedy Central whilst they destroy the evidence :) Hungry today ...... :(

Fancied a change and had a chocolate bar for tea and it was horrid! I used to really like them Going to put my berry and chocolate ones on eBay I think, I just can't bare them Makes the boys eating pizza even worst! It'll be worth it tomorrow.... Even with my stupid new scales!!

Made it through the birthday party in one piece :) had a tea and nothing else. Came back and had a toffee and but bar, just drinking my water :)

On my new scales I am 12 stone this morning *angry face but at least they're accurate I guess? So I thought my others were 3 pound out, my old ones put me at 11.11 so I'm right. Will use my new ones now but (in my head!) I'm at 11.11 ha ha. Off to a 3 year olds birthday party today but I'm...

I really am! I know how cr*p I'd feel right now if I'd had anything. Plus I would've carried on the bad eating when I got home. Strong Sammy!!

I did it! I had a bar at 11.30 then one on the way there. Took my litre of water and had 2 teas whilst I was there and my water. It's not so bad as my sister in law is on SW so no-one tried to force feed me ha ha. Bought some new scales this morning, these are WW ones and they weigh me a little...

17000 steps! Wow, they'll be great for toning your legs and bottom as well as great for your losses :) Have a great weekend x

I will, I am being a strong girl. As we know, the weekends are my downfall but not this weekend....... NOT THIS WEEKEND!

Wow Susie, I hope I start getting good losses like you. You're doing so well! Lime milkshake sounds so refreshing, tell me more :)

Even when I finish a big meal, I can still squeeze in something sweet. I don't feel full until I've had something sweet. I can't remember where we were, it was back in 2009 at a christening judging by the photo x

My knees used to ache when I walked, it was a really big weight for me but I slimmed down to the 10 stone pictures then back up to 13.4. It took a couple of years to get back up but I love food so very much. I make my husband monster portions then pile my plate up just as high. I always have to...

Last one, here is me at my biggest..... 16 stone!

Here's me at 10 stone, I want to get back there :(

Thank you Sheridan, I do wonder what I'll look like at 10 stone? It's been a couple of years since I saw that. Back to digging in my photo files :)

I'm going to my brothers on Saturday now, getting the boys measured for suits for his wedding. He asked what we wanted for tea, I've asked for Coke Zero. He said he'll make a salad and we'll have to make do with diet coke, I'll be sewing my mouth up then. I've asked Mr Sammy to make sure nothing...

Okay, me at my most (recent) heaviest 13.4! And now at 11.12, I think my face has slimmed a little?

Ha ha, I know. I took some photos of me the car before I started Exante, at my worst possible angle. In reality I probably look like that at every angle :) I have more damning pictures of me though, I will post those when I (hopefully) look better

It's looking bad but a lot better than it did 11 pounds ago?

Ps on the left are my breasts, my tummy is on the right urgh

Looks pretty horrific doesn't it!

Thanks Trying Hard, had another naked weigh in today and I'm 11.12.8! I think I'm losing a few hundred grams a day, pah I hope I magically see 11.10 on Monday but I think it may be 11.11 at this rate? Today I am wearing skinny jeans and a skinny Tshirt, it looks good until I sit down and my...

I would say yes but only over time. I always advise body brushing upwards in a circular motion to help but I think some women are prone to it. No matter my size I have never suffered from it but my friend who is (and always has been) a lot smaller than me has it on the tops of her legs and it's...

Just noticed that it's not 0.4 of a pound, it's 0.2! What's that, 200 grams? Oh Lordy :) I know what you mean about ham, I slow cooked gammon for the boys yesterday, I shred it the drizzle maple syrup on it. It was all I could do not to shovel a few pieces in but I need to stay strong and not...

Another 100% day last yesterday! had a little weigh in this morning and I've lost 0.4 of a pound ha ha so I'm 11.13.4 not a huge amount but it's only Thursday so I have another 4 days to get 3 pounds off. My feet were freezing in bed last night, I also really struggled to sleep. My mind was...

Susie, the body wraps do work but they have to used in conjunction with healthy eating and lots of water drinking. I had a client lose 2% body fat and 4 pounds after having 3 wraps but everyone is different. Plus there are lots of different wraps out there that do different things. I like to do...

Me too, I've learnt that money doesn't make you happy ha ha. Oh how the other half live hey? Had 2 litres of water today, along with a toffee and but bar for breakfast. I tried the white chocolate and raspberry shake for lunch, it wasn't too bad but not my fave. Making the boys another...

Thanks Thornhill Kate, I've never tried the bouillon but some say it helps with the hunger pangs. I stayed up way too late last night (Real Housewives New Jersey anyone?) so the hunger was deafening when I went to bed. Had a glass of Coke Zero and stayed 100% Just having a toffee and but bar...

That's the hardest thing, I keep thinking when I reach 11.7 then I'll go out for a nice meal but in reality I don't want to see the 3/4 gain the next day!

Thanks Zara, do you have a diary? I shall check it out. I worked in a salon for 18 months but my God it was an eye opener! I do mobile beauty now, I love it :) I have been 100% today, just in the bath to distract myself from eating. Will have a glass of Coke Zero and a coffee when I get out...

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Well done Susie, great that you're planning ahead with your porridge biscuit xx

I may start back at the gym this week, just take my time. You are right, I get exhausted really quickly wether that's the diet or my fitness I don't know. The little one is at nursery on Thursday, gives me a couple of hours to get into something

Thanks Zara, I remember from last time that we were only allowed so much but couldn't remember. I tend to have a glass a day when I get really hungry. i survived last night because I didn't do it, I'm such a wimp! I just hate working out, I used to love it but seeing how unfit I am just...

I know, it's a really simple diet but I think I'm a self saboteur! It's almost like I think 'oh it's okay it's only one meal' So far so good today, 1 bar, 2 cups of tea and a litre and a half of water. Do we have a limit on how much coke zero we can have? My other half is a personal trainer...

11.13.6 :) I'm only just in the 11's but I'm there. My scales are rubbish though, I have to keep them in the exact spot or they add 5 pounds onto me. I used to have WW ones which were great but the foot broke off and I started weighing in at 5 stone ha ha, need to pick up some more. My stomach...

It's going to be a lovely dress for summer, as long as I can lose my mum tum (and arms and neck ha ha) I've had a good weekend so far, succumbed to a few Pringles yesterday but weigh in put me at 12 stone this morning.... Please let me see an 11 tomorrow :) Thanks for the encouraging words...

I think I've just attached a lovely unflattering photo of me in the pink dress. That should keep me on track ha ha

Thanks ladies, woke up starving! Had a coffee, chocolate mint shake and a pint of water. Going for a hike and have made the boys a picnic, going to take a bar with me and a bottle of water. Going to try and get through the next couple of days one shake at a time. I've bought a neon pink body...

Really hungry today, feeling cold so obviously getting back into ketosis after my cheat. Lesson, don't cheat as it nots worth it. Feeling pretty miserable right now but I know I'll feel better in the morning

Thanks Susie, well done in getting into the 13's x

Had a cheat last night, put a pound on. Angry at myself, I wasn't even that bothered but bad habits are hard to break aren't they? Treating it as a blip and moving on. Bank holiday weekend coming up, I need to be good or I'll keep yo-yo Ing and wasting money on exante? ran out of toffee and...

I'm 5'8" so 11st 10lb is the very top end of my normal weight. 100% yesterday, although throughout this I still have 3/4 brews a day with skimmed milk. I can't give my brews up ha ha Roll on Monday already :( I'm not hungry still and managed to go to Macdonalds yesterday plus make pork chops...

I really hope so, I'm going to have a strict 100% 7 days in the hope it gets me there. At 11st 10 I will be classed as a 'normal' weight :) 3 pounds to my first goal and 6 pounds to my second goal

12.2, another 3 pounds off. I only had one night out, at my age 2 nights is way too much :) had a little food cheat but nothing too major. Back on TS today in the hope I can (finally) reach the 11's this week? Hope everyone else had 'good' weekends, they are the hardest aren't they?

How do I come out of ketosis? I'm planning to stay away from the post drink munchies if I can. What should I eat before I go? Weighed in this morning and I was 12.3 so still a pound on?? I won't weigh til Monday now as I know after drinking I will weigh less due to dehydration x

Susie, it was stuck to the roof of my mouth for what felt like hours :) I can't believe that bar got through any taste tests!! 100% again today hope I lose that random 3 pound gain from yesterday. I doubt I will see the 11's on Saturday plus I am out Friday and Saturday night, I can't not have...

Susie, it's great that you've set yourself goals that are achievable. I find that short term goals help a lot, my first would be to get to 11st 10lb which takes me into 'normal' weight bracket. Thank you Trying Hard, I need all my luck. I weighed this morning and I'm 12.5! I've put pounds on...

I didn't like the porridge first time around but liked the biscuits. Definitely try that recipe x

Although I'm not hungry in the morning I do feel a little shaky, do you get that Susie? How do you combat that? Oh and MFP says in 5 weeks I'll weigh 11st2, that would be nice :)

Hi Susie, just popping by to have a read of your thread. A 4 pound gain isn't too bad, I can gain that just thinking about food :) Keep on keeping on :) x

Hi Susie, I have lots of will power right now but it disappears so quickly, I literally couldn't stay from our picnic last week :( Mum made a huge buttercream and jam Easter cake for us last week and I didn't touch it. I made the boys eat it ha I just wish I was this way all of the time then I...

Thanks Susie, another 100% day but made a lasagna for the boys. I always make everything from scratch and it smells Delish! Staying away though, had to stop myself from tasting my beschamel sauce :)

Also...... Today is the first day that I'm not hungry! I must be in ketosis I guess? I had my bar at 11 then a shake at 2 along with 3 coffees and a litre of water :) Please continue, I need you willpower so don't fail me now!

Decided to change my weigh ins to Saturday seeing as though I messed up last week. Saturday will mark my first 'proper' 100% TS

Went to Southport for the day, the boys had I've creams and a Nandos! Very supportive eh? I took 2 bars, had 1 then two shakes when we got back plus 4 glasses of Coke Zero (!) at Nandos and 2 litres of water. Will try for another litre tonight whilst I watch a marathon Real Housewives of Miami...

So weighed in this morning as it's day 7 and I'm 5 pounds down. I'm happy with that seeing as though I have been naughty. 12st 5 now, let's see what this week brings :(

Thanks Susie, yes tomorrow nothing but Exante will pass my lips :)

Whoops, pressed send by accident! So, I've been 100% for 4 days out of 7. What a tool I am! Going to weigh in as usual tomorrow then go completely 100% next week. I'm not hoping for a great loss at all and I only used MFP because when I weighed this morning I had only lost 2 pounds after my...

Oh dear, I've messed up big time! Used MFP to put in what 'extras' I've had and 3 days in a row I messed up! How you can mess up 3 packs a day I don't know but at least for the last 2 days I've been 100

Thank you, I love a shake for breakfast but I need to chew :)

Hi, I wondered if you could now have more than one bar a day? Also (if you can) does it affect loss? Thanks x

Hi Caroline, I thought I'd have a little read of your diary as we are at similar start times. Even though you are disappointed with the 9 pound loss you did say you were pleased with your clothes feeling looser. Bare this in mind, it's only 2 weeks if your life and if you take it day by day...

Thanks Susie, I was 100% yesterday even though my husband and little one made home made pizzas..... Correction, I made them ha ha but didn't eat one slice. Just had my bar. Just had my chocolate shake with a shot of coffee along with some water. My danger times are mid afternoon to early...

Lara, when did you start? I bet you'll have the first stone gone in 2 weeks :) Been on the loo all morning, boy do I know I've cheated ha!

Eeek, fell off the wagon a little yesterday. Had a couple of sandwiches on our picnic after a 4 mile walk :( Back on it today though, onwards and upwards. I feel annoyed at myself but will still weigh in on Monday and hope for a loss. The 11's may not be in sight now ?

I started Monday as well, I can't help with the meals as I'm doing total solution but just wanted to say good luck x