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First for all well done for embarking on this journey! It's the first step!! If I have any advise at all its this.... Think about what you are eating. Seems simple but when I look back at when I was over weight I didn't do this, I had what I wanted, when I wanted and didn't give it a second...

I don't know where us be with out mfp to be honest. It's an invaluable tool!

You will get there! No worries, you know you can do it! It's not easy but is I doable. I still have days when I get a bit fed up and I have weekends that go very astray! But! I get back on the wagon. I weigh once a week and know its easier to get myself back on track for a couple of lbs than it...

Well hey there GP! How's things? Hope all I well with you! xx

Hi all!! Hope everyone is doing great. Well it's been 10 months since I came off plan and I'm still maintaining!!! I can't quite believe it! I could happily shout from the roof tops IM A SIZE 10!!!!! I always used to think I'm just supposed to be big but that's not the case for anyone an I am...

Hey mrs blobby! Well done on your success so far! You have done brilliantly! The bonus for you is that you know that you can do this! I'm 5 months into maintaining and if I was to offer you any advice, it would be to focus on maintenance of your goal weight. Exante is amazing and serves a...

I can't live without myfitness pal. I track all my calories and exercise. It really helps a lot. I weigh every week. I'm 5 months into maintaining.

I found this info on web a while back and I've found it really useful. Also it's worth finding out (if u don't already know) what your base metabolic rate is. I hope you find that's this settles down and you get into a good routine. For what it's worth, I manage my weight/calories intake on a...

Fantastic!! Great to hear how well you have done and how much you are enjoying the new slim you!! I'm in month 5 of maintaining, I can't wait to post at 14 months!!

My favourite was the chocolate orange bar with a nice big mug of black coffee..... Yum!

Sorry to hear that your having a bit of a hard time of it just now. I lost 3 stone on exante and have been maintaining for around 4 months now. Believe me when I say, nothing feels as good as being at goal and all the effort you put in now will be soo worth it!! I had a few days here and there...

Thanks Hol Your right, I've learnt a lot on this journey and its all about making better choices, I'll enjoy myself and have a few treats but keep it with reason and think about what I'm eating instead of just shovelling it in like I've done previously!! Good luck with the rest of your losses! Xx

Hi long term maintainers! Just wondering if anyone had some tips for getting through the festive period? I've been maintaining for almost 4 months now calorie counting and exercising and I don't want to go crazy over Christmas. Any tips?? Cheers SC x

Laughing bean, I loved your post.?!! I used to post on here ALOT but I got to goal about 3 months ago and though I'd move into the maintainers thread but its even quieter on there! Not sure if that is linked to your comments on dominos or KFC.............. Anyhow, I'm always hanging around and...

I lost just under a stone in 4 weeks Starting weight 12st 7lbs Week 1. 12st. (-7lbs) Week 2. 11st 10 (-11lbs) Week 3. 11st 9. (-12lbs) Week 4. 11st 8 (-13lbs)

I did watch my carb intake at the beginning and I still don't go crazy with them now.. I put on 1lb after my first week off exante but it came off itself. It takes a couple of weeks for ur body to get used to having food again but it settles down.

I'm calorie counting using my fitness pal. Just trying to eat healthily and I'm going to the gym. I still have treats every now and then but I make sure I put the work in at the gym to earn it!

Fantastic! What a great post! I'm 6 weeks into maintaining and it's so good to hear the experiences of those like yourself who have managed to maintain. I have to agree that it feels so so good to be slim there is nothing holding us back!! All the best on your biker journey!! SC x

Well, it's been 5 weeks since I came off exante and I have lost a further 3lbs. This is partly because I wasn't quite at target when I finished but also because I'm still figuring out how many calories suit me etc. I'm feeling great though, gone from 12st 7lbs to 9st 12lbs! I'm so positive...

Thanks! I'm sure things will get better, always helps to have a wee rant now and then though eh?! Hope your doing good! x

Week 2 of maintenance I have felt terrible this week! I felt so good when on exante! I have felt tired and lethargic. I think I have a cold coming on and TOTM is fast approaching! I've put on 1lb by my official weigh in day. It was more during the week, 3lbs! But seemed to level out a bit. Im...

Phew! Thanks for your reply, glad I'm not alone!! I'm hoping that next week things will settle down!

Thanks huwiesmummy, funnily enough I did take a multi bit this morning so I'll keep that up and see how it goes! Could just be my body adjusting I guess. x

Looking for advice folks! This is my second week off exante and I'm feeling terrible. I think I have a cold coming on, I feel tried and lethargic! I felt great on exante! Also thus morning when I weighed myself I had a 3lb gain!! I did have a pretty full on weekend food and drink wise but I've...

Those damn weekends! Always get in the way of our best intentions eh?! Hope you are having a good first day! Stick at it! X

Week 1 of maintenance I managed to maintain this week! Phew!! I was so worried about coming off plan, it quite daunting really but I think I'm getting into the swing of things. Ultimately, I'd still like to lose a couple of pounds but figure my body might need to take a while of getting used...

I'm good chick. Keep smiling through the rubbish bits!! I think I've been very good for my first week off plan, it's hard work though planning food!! I got so used to just grabbing a pack! Think I might always use meal replacement in some shape or form. I quite enjoyed having my vanilla latte...

lol! Other will see it before you, at least that's how it was for me. I found that as you lose the weight so quickly, it takes your head a while to catch up!

Yah!! Fantastic loss!! You must be thrilled. It really makes it all worth it doesn't it! Onwards and downwards!!!

Well done steeleee! That's the way, 1 day at a time, onwards and downwards!!

Thanks chick! I think my real challenge starts now! I'll still be around the forum as I think I owe my success to it!! So I know you guys will keep me on the straight and narrow! Lol I'll keep checking in to cheer you on!!! Xx

Hey steelee, your back!. Good to see that you are back on the wagon. I came off plan officially last week as I finished my packs apart from a few. I was 2lbs off my target at last weigh in so hoping that I can just get that off myself with calorie counting in the next few weeks. I'm hoping to...

I might just do that!! I'll need all of the support I can get to maintain!

Well I've done a 10k run today and feel great. I know that i would have struggled if i still had the extra 2st 6lbs that ive lost. The feeling of having food in my stomach will take some getting used too as I move to maintaining. I just feel soo full and I haven't felt like that for months. Been...

Thanks Angelamee!!

Thanks! I am so pleased with exante and the results!

Thanks! Hope this forum is invaluable!

Last weigh in...... Starting weight 12st 7lbs Week 1. 12st. (-7lbs) Week 2. 11st 10 (-11lbs) Week 3. 11st 9. (-12lbs) Week 4. 11st 8 (-13lbs) Week 5. 11st 4 (-17lbs) Week 6. 11st (21lbs) Week 7. 10st 13 (22lbs) Week 8. 10st 10 (25lbs) Week 9. 10st 9 (26lbs)...

Ta giggles! Last weigh in today! A few pounds off target but il get there!

Well it's week 13 and my last exante weigh in. I still have a few packs but not a full week. I'm a couple of pounds off my original target but I'm delighted and plan to lose the last few with calorie counting and low carbing which is how I plan to maintain. Here's the numbers....... Starting...

Thanks! Can always count on your posts to give me a boost!! Consider my metabolism well and trully boosted!!

Well, had a pretty major blow out at the weekend so not sure where that's will leave me come weigh in day on Friday. I've been going to the gym to try to limit the damage but I'll just have to wait and see. I cant believe the Friday is my last weigh in on exante!

OK.....officially cheered up now...... SIZE 10 skinny jeans just purchased!!!!!!! Woo hoo!!

Week 12 weigh in..... Starting weight 12st 7lbs Week 1. 12st. (-7lbs) Week 2. 11st 10 (-11lbs) Week 3. 11st 9. (-12lbs) Week 4. 11st 8 (-13lbs) Week 5. 11st 4 (-17lbs) Week 6. 11st (21lbs) Week 7. 10st 13 (22lbs) Week 8. 10st 10 (25lbs) Week 9. 10st 9...

Thanks! I know, your right..... I should be excited! This is a whole new chapter of my life where I am and will be in control of my eating and my weight. Some people say that you don't learn on a VLCD but I disagree. I've learnt so much about what I'm putting into my body and how I need to use...

Well I've got just over a weeks supply left and tomorrow will be my second last weigh in on plan. I don't think I'm going to get to my ultimate goal with what I have left of my packs and I'm a bit skint at the moment so my plan is to try to lose the last little bit on low carb and calorie...

Welcome back! You can do this!! Go for it!

Thanks for the tips!

Thanks GP! Sending skinni thoughts your way!

Thanks! I tried not to let exante get in the way of life too much! A few days off plan here and there do you good!

Fantastic! Well done. You are doing great!

Thanx! Yup in the past it was porridge and banana so I think I might stick with that. Training has been very poor so I need all the help I can get!!

So I'm almost at target and I'm running 10k in 2 weeks time. If I'm still on plan I think I'll need to come off it but should I do this the day before or in the morning of the run? Also I don't want to go crazy on the carbs! Any advice is very welcome! Ta SC xx

Week 11 weigh in... Well I ended up weighing as I just couldn't stay off the scales! and I cannot believe that I've managed to lose another 2lbs!! Starting weight 12st 7lbs Week 1. 12st. (-7lbs) Week 2. 11st 10 (-11lbs) Week 3. 11st 9. (-12lbs) Week 4. 11st 8 (-13lbs) Week 5...

Yup, that's what I was thinking too. Especially as I weigh on a Friday, I don't want to blow it thinking 'well, it's the weekend!' I'll wait and see, the scales tend to shout on me and make me go on them!! I remember when the fridge used to do that! lol! Thanks

Soo today has been my third day TS after the birthday excess. I found yesterday tough but went to gym today and felt fine and only just had my soup so I'm thinking I'm back in ketosis. I now have a dilemma though..... I originally said I wasn't going to weigh in the week as I was afraid of...

Ta! Yup I'm feeling back in the zone again!! How good are we!?

Fantastic!!! Well done steelee! That's an amazing total loss, you should be super proud of yourself!

Thanks chick, some of it was planned but then it just went downhill! We can do it!

Yeh! Your doing great! Sounds like you are getting back into the swing of things!

Well...I fell off the wagon again!! Back to it today! I had my vanilla shake with coffee for breakfast and am glugging the water! I've decided that I'm definitely not going to weigh in on Friday for fear it will set me off again but will be 100% for the rest of this week. I didn't go too crazy...

Hey chick I go to the gym and try to burn 300-400 calories I find it fine when I'm in ketosis but struggle when I'm not! I usually have a small ketosis friendly meal when doing the gym and keep track using mt fitness pal. I mostly try harder at the gym I'd I've been bad though! x

Thanks! Just hope I didn't ruin it! My new smaller clothes still fit so im hoping that's a good sign!!

Well back to it today after a weekend of birthday celebrations. I'm steering clear of the scales just now as I fear seeing a gain may push me off the wagon! I'll wait till weigh in on Friday and hopefully not too much damage!! Not far for me to go now. I'd like to get to just under 10stone...

Week 10 weigh in today...... Starting weight 12st 7lbs Week 1. 12st. (-7lbs) Week 2. 11st 10 (-11lbs) Week 3. 11st 9. (-12lbs) Week 4. 11st 8 (-13lbs) Week 5. 11st 4 (-17lbs) Week 6. 11st (21lbs) Week 7. 10st 13 (22lbs) Week 8. 10st 10 (25lbs) Week 9. 10st 9...

Welcome back! Hope you had a great holiday and well done on shifting some of your holiday weight so quickly.....see! You know you can do it now so you will be at 11 before you know it!

YOU'RE BACK!!!! Aw chick never mind being in the naughty corner, we've all been there from time to time. I'm sure you have not undone all your hardwork! And even so, your back in track now!

Thanks giggles! I've still got a bit of a way to go to catch you!

Week 9 weigh in.... Starting weight 12st 7lbs Week 1. 12st. (-7lbs) Week 2. 11st 10 (-11lbs) Week 3. 11st 9. (-12lbs) Week 4. 11st 8 (-13lbs) Week 5. 11st 4 (-17lbs) Week 6. 11st (21lbs) Week 7. 10st 13 (22lbs) Week 8. 10st 10 (25lbs) Week 9. 10st 9. (26lbs)...

I tend to stick to low carb foods, I think that's what I'll need to do to keep the weight off so trying to get into habit! Breakfast: omelette Lunch: exante bar (I really enjoy them!) Dinner: protein such as beef/ chicken or seafood with salad or veg such as broccoli & cauliflower. Am I...

Well my next months supply has just been delivered, I've still a few packs of this months left over so it will last me just over a month. The significant thing about this is that this will be my last order... This is the supply that will take me to goal. It's both exciting and terrifying at the...

Week 8 weigh in .... Scores on the doors........ Weight Starting weight 12st 7lbs Week 1. 12st. (-7lbs) Week 2. 11st 10 (-11lbs) Week 3. 11st 9. (-12lbs) Week 4. 11st 8 (-13lbs) Week 5. 11st 4 (-17lbs) Week 6. 11st (21lbs) Week 7. 10st 13 (22lbs) Week 8. 10st 10...

Hey steelee! Where are you?! Hope you are well! X

Well I definitely kicked myself out of ketosis at the week end cos the past couple of days I've felt rubbish on TS. BUT!! It's all part of the process and I've been 100%. I'm also a bit worried as I'm off work for almost 2 weeks now and hubby is home. I'm just hoping I'm going to be able to...

I know exactly how your feeling! Had the day off which turned into the weekend off! Back to it tomorrow though!! Hope your doing ok.

Week 7 weigh in Well despite the cheats and TOTM I've managed to lose 1lb!! Usually is be disappointed but I am thrilled as this means I'm officially in the 10s!!!!!! Weight Starting weight 12st 7lbs Week 1. 12st. (-7lbs) Week 2. 11st 10 (-11lbs) Week 3. 11st 9. (-12lbs) Week 4...

I'm joining you in the naughty corner ladies!! Had a bottle of wine last night, as always, great idea at the time but I'm suffering for it today!! Back on the wagon! I was already expecting a bad result on the scales tomorrow due to TOTM and various mini cheats so this is not good!!

Wonderful miss P!! A lovely big loss like that really spurs you in and reminds us why we are doing this eh?! x

Well, been 100% since a weekend of evening meals and wine. Im starting to sound like a broken record on here! Hubby being home is challenging but I know I can do it. This means more to me than giving in to a meal in front of the telly! I've been going to the gym too, I need to do this! Week 7...

Hey steeleee. Sounds like you are bad in the zone! Really great to hear about your graduation day! You should really be very proud ifs yourself and this is a whole new chapter of your life! Hope the sucrose is ok as that strawb shake sounds mmm mmm mmm!!!

Hey, just popping by your new diary to say hi!! x

Congratulations!!!

Thanks chick!! You're doing amazing too!! Hope u have a great day today!! x

Well, week 6 weigh in today!!! Not been on here much, hubby lost job recently so been a bit tough. I've still stuck to plan though! Starting weight 12st 7lbs Week 1. 12st. (-7lbs) Week 2. 11st 10 (-11lbs) Week 3. 11st 9. (-12lbs) Week 4. 11st 8 (-13lbs) Week 5. 11st 4...

Thanks for the replies, think I'll really need to think about my activity at the gym and a suitable diet to support it. I agree star light that 3 packs are a must to make sure I'm getting all my RDA. Think I'll look on the exante website for some working solution recipes and do that on gym days...

I've really been getting back into the gym and my energy levels have been good so far. Tonight though I've been feeling really hungry. I burned about 600 cals at the gym today and ended up having a few slices of chicken (about 90 cals) with my soup. Ideally I'd like to stick to TS 100%. Does...

Well after my falling off wagon episode I'm defo back in ketosis! Went to gym today I felt great, I had loads of energy. Had my Sunday 'treat' breakfast of a vanilla latte and just had a choc orange bar. Still gluging the water while watching Murray in the Wimbledon final.. GO MURRAY! Hope...

Might give it a go then. I think you need to get an induction on it first at my gym but the chick that does it is off just now. I'll give it a bash and let you know how I get on!

I usually stick to the treadmill and cross trainer. Then do some weights for my arms and some sit ups. I've signed up for a 10k in sept do really need to get moving on training for that!! There is a power plate at the gym but never used that before, have u tried it? It's one of those vibration...

Hey, doing good ta! Wow, that was a scary thing to happen. I think I'll make sure I watch what I'm doing at the gym. I think it's do easy to get carried away once your in the zone. Glad you are taking it easy and are feeling better.

Great, I've have a look next time I'm in town. Thanks!

Think I might invest in the capsules just to keep things ticking over! How much are they? Do you get them from holland & Barrett?

That's the one!! lol

Morning Ajrere How's it going this weekend?. I'm having a lazy day today, no gym. But going tomorrow.

No way! I love a good rant! It's a must to get through this!! Hope your finding the weekend ok, always tough! x

Hey sammysue! Great to see you back and congrats on being able to maintain!! Thats the hardest bit! Good luck! x

Ha! Just re read my last post...... Was there not a nursery rhyme where the cow jumped over the moon?!?. Sorry, I bit random!

Aw mrsglas! We r still all hear for ya! I have to confess, I'm more of a reader of diaries but do need to make more of an effort to post. You're doing fab chick!!

HONK for yesterday and HONK for today!!

You can do it namaste, you have already achieved do much! Well done!

Just bought all 3 books!! Curiosity got the better of me!! Just started the first 1 last night!! Enjoy your meal tonight Miss P, it sounds lush!!

Great too see you back! And your doing fantastically!! You will feel so good at your graduation!!

Thanks everyone, I'm over the moon!!

Week 5 weigh in Ok, I can't quite believe this considering I fell off the wagon a bit but here's the numbers..... Starting weight 12st 7lbs Week 1. 12st. (-7lbs) Week 2. 11st 10 (-11lbs) Week 3. 11st 9 (-12lbs) Week 4. 11st 8 (-13lbs) Week 5. 11st 4 (17lbs) !!!!!!!!! I lost 4lbs this week...

Hey steelee, how's it going chick? x

Hey miss P, you are doing so so well!! It just goes to show you...great attitude = great losses!! xx

Right! Back to it today!! Hubby left this morning do its back to TS for me!. Went a bit off plan the last couple of days so I'm going to weigh on Friday to allow myself today to level out a bit and I'm hoping for not too much of a gain . I will weigh though as I need to know my starting point...

Fantastic! I bet you can't stop smiling!?

Hey Ajrere Glad your enjoying it. I've just started back at the gym and like you I feel great during the workout then after......I'm pooped!! It's great though, you really feel like your doing something good for your self!

Hey good luck with it!! You won't be able to make the soup up in advance. You need to consume it within 20mins of making it up otherwise the nutrients go. It's the same with the shakes. Did you get the bars? I take those to work for lunch usually or I also have a little milk frother that I...

Just popped into your diary and saw your photos. WOW! You have done fantastic! You look like a completely different person and years younger might I say. Such an inspiration!

I'm doing good thanks namaste, glugging the water and have had a strawb shake and a bar. Off to the gym tonight too!

That's the plan! From Wednesday I'm TS right through till hubby's next rotation. 8lbs off is my target. That will get me down to 11st.

Back on TS today and feeling quite relieved actually. Feeling good so far and going to gym tonight Have a meal out with hubby tomorrow night before he goes. I will enjoy it but not go crazy. Hope your all having great days, a wee bit of sunshine wouldn't go a miss, it's meant to be july!!??

Hi all! Well I am suffering today, big time!! I, not so much fell off the wagon yesterday but kind of leap off it from a huge height into a vat of red wine! There was Chinese food involved too but I'll spare you the details ! Couldn't cope with any exante food so far today do just had an...

Is it really? That's such a great way to picture it!! I'm shedding sausages on exante!! Hope you're doing good miss p?! I've not been by your diary for a while.

Yes, long may it continue!!!

Thanks!!

Well week 4 weigh in Starting weight 12st 7lbs Week 1. 12st. (-7lbs) Week 2. 11st 10 (-11lbs) Week 3. 11st 9 (-12lbs) Week 4. 11st 8. (-13lbs) 1lb off but considering I've been on a loose version of WS and a bit off plan in terms of wine consumption!! I'm chuffed with that!! I wonder if I'll...

Go steeleee!..... Go steeleee!..........go steeleee!!

I'm back on TS!! Done 3 days on loose version of WS and I just didn't like it. Is that bad/crazy?! Any hoo. I'll be doing WS at weekends only when husband is home. Week 4 weigh in is Thursday so I'll see what damage I've done if any!!

Keep smiling and keep going chick, it's still 2lbs closer! x

You'd think we had enough to deal with during that time but oh no, it's got to impact out losses too eh!! lol!

Your doing fantastic miss p. I really admire anyone who can do this with a family to bring up too!! I'm sure that 5lb is correct as you deserve it!!

Well day 1 of hubby being home and I wasn't too bad. Had my packs then for dinner he wanted his fav chinese. I had a small amount of chicken and veggies (tried to take as much of the sauce of as I could!) and 1 glass of red wine. I was actually very pleased that I resisted the rice and prawn...

Thanks giggles!

Hey Loucille I asked this not so long ago as I've just come through it!. I had all my usual symptoms (bloated, headaches etc) but I was also a little 'blocked up'!. I only lost 1lb on my weigh in that week but I was amazed at even doing that! Apart from that no other issues. When my friend was...

Thanks! Yes I'm very pleased with the results! If I was staying on TS for another week I probably have made the stone but hey, I'd rather plan and be realistic. That stone will come off soon!!

Hi folks! Well week 3 weigh in today... Starting weight 12st 7lbs Week 1. 12st. (-7lbs) Week 2. 11st 10 (-11lbs) Week 3. 11st 9 (-12lbs) Well just 1lb off but I was expecting to stay the same so I am pleased!! WS from tomorrow for 2 weeks as hubby is home. Aim is to maintain or...

Well day 22 and it's weigh in number 3 tomorrow. Considering how.., ahem..... 'bunged up' I am and the fact it's TOTM I'm expecting to stay the same. I then move onto WS for 2 weeks although I might have a day TS here and there if it suits or if I feel like it. I'll be doing my best to stay...

Hey steeleee....hic! How are you today?! Hope you enjoyed your wee drink and that you didn't suffer today! x

Don't lose heart!! You've come so far and lost so much! It's probably normal for things to slow down a bit. You'll be back losing again in no time! X

Ha! Too true, I do think it should be spelt horMOANS though!! lol.

Lovin the cup cakes!! You should go into business!! Glad your feeling better in body and mind. It's hard work sometimes eh?! Your doing great though and getting through all these wee tough bits mean that you can do it! x

Hi all! Feeling much better today... Don't you just love being a woman?! Being at the mercy of all these lovely hormones!! Definitely plan on staying low carb on those days and for my exante packs may just stick to shakes. Thanks for stopping by and when I'm back on TS think i might give the...

What an amazing transformation honeypop! You look fab!!

That's right, no milk. you just use water to mix up all the packs. There is also no milk allowance at all for drinks. It's just black tea, coffee, water and some folks have coke zero too. Not diet coke, just coke zero as it has no citric acid. In terms of add a meal I believe it's supposed to...

Glad your on the mend !! You should be super proud of your cake making skills, it looks amazing. Hopefully after a good nights sleep, you feel back to 100% x

Thanks chick! I think I've got a bit of 'food fear' at the moment and I'll need to shift it and make sure I have a good attitude! Not tried the tesco bars yet, I'll maybe stock up as everyone says they are good. Hope your good, I see from your diary that you have now got mum and dad on board...

I though I'd missed something there! Mac and cheese on exante! I wish!!

Midge, sounds like you're doing great! It's lovely to hear such positive things! Great loss! First of many for you!! X

Well it's day 19 and I'm feeling crappy!! TOTM is looming, I feel so bloated and more like I've gained weight! I know that week 3 can also be a low loss week so add that to it and I don't think I'll lose anything this week. DH is coming home from work on Friday for 2 weeks so my plan is to do...

Thanks for the replies folks! Now I know what to expect!

Hi folks, I'm looking for a little advice from any ladies who have been on exante for a while. I'm in my 3rd week and TOTM is due any day now, I've been feeling bloated, headaches and generally sluggish (the usual) but I just wondered if this will effect my weight loss this week and if there are...

HONK! Day 18!

Hey MrsGlas81 Obviously it depends on portions too but the potato, biscuits, gravy and cheese sauce would have all had carbs in them. Watch out for the sauces as its the things that they put in to thicken them that usually have the carbs in them. Looks like you were still able to not go crazy...

Hey miss p! Happy birthday to the wee one and have a fantastic day! X

Aw steelee, sorry to hear your having a tough time chick. Try not to lose heart. You are doing so amazingly well and have been sticking to plan so you will have had losses. You'll just need to stick to I one set of scales if you can and as miss piggy suggests take your measurements and track...

I really don't like creamy soups or creamy thing full stop so I thought I was going to struggle. Although the first week was a bit yucky, I actually don't mind them now. I'm a savoury person so I do need them so I'd find the diet harder to stick to. Like most folks on here I'm liberal with the...

I was into day 4 before it really kicked in for me.

Sounds like you had a pretty full on day, you definitely deserve to put your feet up and relax with your latte. X

Thanks!! I'm very pleased. I know 1 thing though, I'd definitely not be in this position without this forum and all you lovely folks! It helps so much to have people who are in the same situation. From your posts your not doing do badly yourself, in fact your doing amazing!! x

Definitely a lesson learned there, normally when I'm away it's a couple of glasses of wine and really bad room service!

Hey mrs! How's it going? Hope you got good numbers today! x

Thanks steelee! It's your weigh in today too? Good luck!! The results are in!!....,, Starting weight 12st 7lbs Week 1 12st 0lbs. (-7lbs) Week 2 11st 10lbs (-11lbs)!!!!!! I can't believe it, so chuffed!!! Makes the bad days worth it!!

Ta giggles!! Not too bad! Hope your doing good! X

Well, I got through my travel! I feel really crappy yesterday though. I'm putting it down to getting up at crazy o'clock to catch a flight then working late in the office and maybe not drinking as much water as I should have. So I ended up popping to the supermarket and bought some plain chicken...

Winners do what they have to, losers do what they want to....

I thought it was just me!!! Today is official start of week 3 for me and yesterday and today have been hard going, I've ft hungry and really tired. I was convincing myself that I must b doing something wrong or that I must just be totally different from everyone else!! Glad I'm not alone and...

Hey steeleee Sounds like you doing great and having a WS day is absolutely fine and shows that you can make really good choices. Just get that water sorted!! lol X

Day 12 Bit of a weird one today, I've felt really tired and dare I say it..... A wee bit hungry.. Boo! Im putting it down to a hectic weekend and just typical tired Monday back at work and perhaps just general missing food?. I've still been drinking my 3 litres of water and still sticking to...

61 days! That's fantastic. You are doing so well, you be down in that next stone bracket before you know it! X

Hey M2M Welcome! I'm on day 12 today. My starting weight was 12st 7lbs and I lost 7lbs in the first week!! I was delighted!! Good luck!

Glad you enjoyed your days away!

Thanks for the posts folks! Day 11 today, I can't believe that i've managed it! Still feeling really good about things but a little nervous about hubby coming home, he works away so it's been pretty easy sticking to this on my own. The plan is to switch to WS while he is here then back to TS...

Fantastic! Well done I'm really wishing I done measurement now! Agree with the sad face at bust measurements.... I can't afford to lose inches there lol! Your doing great!

Hi namaste Yup, im feeling really motivated and focus, i cant believe it if i'm honest! Thats exante for you! onwards and downwards as we say! I hope your doing good xx

Hey steelee, how's it going? Sounds like you have settled back in at home and it's not effected you focus at all, nice one!

Thanks! Back on TS today after WS day yesterday. I was actually looking forward to it!

Thanks miss piggy! I was proud of myself, so often before I was have just thought..., oh it's only 1 night ... I then rag everything in sight! But this proves I can do it and it's the type of mentality that will help me maintain this time. Hope you are doing good x

Hey steelee! Glad you made it home ok, I guess that means you managed to get all your packing done eh?! lol Well done to you for resisting temptation, you are obviously in the zone!! Your doing so so well!! X

Well, day 9 ...... Watch out! I mention food below! As per previous post my mum came to stay and I cooked dinner . I had chicken wrapped in bacon (all fat removed) and some plain cauliflower. Mum had the addition of cheese sauce for the cauli, roast potatoes and gravy! I also had a small glass...

Ta! x

Rachel Welcome! You should already be proud of yourself for taking this massive step forward in taking control of not only your weight but your life. Take each day at a time on your exante journey and as you tick of the days, your smile will grow bigger as you take more and more control. The...

Ta! Folks. Long may it continue!! Mum is coming to visit tomorrow and I'm cooking her dinner. So tomorrow I will have a WS day. I'm also planning a very small glass of wine so might have a little carb in my meal to make sure I'm ok with that. I really don't want to lose momentum now so I'd...

I think for the first time every I set out on this with maintenance in mind. I've never done that before. Every diet I've ever done has been for a special occasion or holiday and once that was over I went right back to how I was and unsurprising the weight went back on. This time around I'm...

Welcome back sammysue! Don't worry about what's happened, draw a line and get back on the exante wagon! X

Thanks!!

Hey steeleee! Hope you are well, thanks for post in my diary! I always use minimins on my phone, do you know if I can accept friend requests on it or do I need to be on a PC?? xx

Thanks!! Feeling pretty chuffed with myself !

Outstanding!!

Thanks!! Yes, was very pleased. That's like 3 and a half bags of sugar!!

Started at 12st.7lbs Today I am 12st!!!!!! 7lbs off, I'm sooooo chuffed!!! Hope everyone else weighing in today have great results!! Xx

Hey all! Day 1 - 12.7 Week 1 weigh in - 12.0!!!!!! 7lbs off! I'm super chuffed!! Miss piggy, thanks for stopping by, I don't mind at all!! I'm loving exante lattes too!! I must try with the ginger too though!

I'm good ta, nervous about weigh in! You sound like me, always leave it to the last minute lol!

Hey nikki Welcome! Day 3 is rough! I felt a bit crappy on day 4 too but only until the evening then felt better. You sound like you are doing really well and are in the right frame of mind. Tomorrow I do my first weekly weigh in! I'm slightly nervous but hoping for a good result. Keep up...

Hey Steeleee Hope you are well, are you home yet?

Thanx! Yes I have noticed a difference. I had on a pair of work trousers today that I put on last week but then changed out of cos they were cutting me in 2! I feel so much less bloated too. I know this week will just b water weight but I do feel a lot better. X

Well it's day 7 today. Still 100% and back to work today. It was so weird smelling the food from the canteen at lunchtime, Ive not smelt food in 7 days!! I wasn't tempted though! Mind you even before exante the canteen at work is not really what you could call tempting lol! Well it's weigh in...

Hey ladies! Yes still feeling pretty positive but I have to confess that it's been quite easy due to the fact I've been off work since I started and DH is working away 3 weeks in the month! My plan is to still continue for the time he is home and just do WS. We like to eat out too do I'll be...

I don't think my day 4 post saved and I totally forgot to update yesterday! Tut tut!! So, I'm on day 6 now and still been 100%. Just had a strawberry shake and I'm so full! It's just crazy to think something that size is filling me! While I've not felt hungry I do have times where I do miss...

That's a fantastic loss!

I use sweetners for the shakes but only the vanilla and chocolate ones as I have then hot with coffee... Yummy!! You do get used to the taste though, it's day 5 for me today and I had a banana shake for breakfast which I also had on my first day. The first time I had the banana shake I didn't...

That's fantastic!! Well done !

Welcome back Sami! You've definitely come to the right place for support. I'm only on day 5 but doubt I would have even got this far with the lovely folk on this forum. Your reach your goal no problem! We all have set backs, things would be boring if they were too easy lol ( or at least that's...

That's a great loss Phoenix! Well done.

Hey Mia How are you feeling today?

Sounds like your doing great! Well done

Nice one steelee! I bet you felt fab! What a boost! X

Hang in there! Keep drinking the water. Im drinking at least 3 litres a day but I've always drunk a lot anyway. As you get through the days it will get better my day 3 was the worst in terms of feeling really headachy etc and even this morning I felt pretty rough! I'm feeling really good this...

It has, thank god! In fairness, when it does feel a bit dodgy there's not much in there anyway (eugh! Sorry, too much info!) you get my drift though! I think it was all the vitamins etc that's in the packs. It says in the website if you are sensitive to this then u should drink water before...

Mia, sorry to hear how you are feeling but just keep at it! There is no need to be embarrassed, we've all been there. You know you can do it and this restart will be the last one! Just think how far you have come. Yeah, the first few days are rough but you can get through it and succeed! Go...

Thanks! That's great news u decided to restart. I hope it goes well for ya! X

Oh yes, that's the one!! Think I'll have a wee glass of zero to celebrate!!

Damn it!! So I could have just bought it then lol! Nevermind, I'll get some next time I'm out. Thanks

Armasaday, loucille2 I've had no luck!! Nipped out to H&B and they only had the regular one and the organic but not the reduced salt, I actually popped into sainsburys on the way back but they just had the regular one!! Looks like I'll need to wait a bit longer for that treat!! Enjoy!

Thanks for all the replies, I'm now half way through day 4 and I think ive hit Ketosis. Yesterday felt terrible really sore head and wild up not too great today but as the day had gone on, head has totally cleared, I'm not feeling hungry and have weird taste in my mouth.... Yippee!

Hi steeleee! Yup, the hot mint choc is defo on my list to try! I can imagine how strange it but feel since you have been in your uni routine for so long. It will take some getting used to. I think Ketosis has struck!! In the past few hours, my head has totally cleared, I don't feel hungry...

I know what you mean, I'm the same. No food is much easier, at least till we get to goal then its time to work on maintaining! He might be able to get it in the supermarket, it's just not been in any I have been too. I might actually nip out to see if H&B have it today. Was having a pajama day...

Thanks both! Yes I'm hoping the K fairy visit is imminent!! Ill be sure to update my loss on Thursday, I'm trying to to think of a number as I don't want to be disappointed, I doubt I will be though as anything less than I am now is a bonus! X

Hi jenna_bird Welcome! I'm on day 4 of my exante journey and so far so good. I got the bumper pack so I have soups, shakes and bars. The shakes and bars are my fav but I do enjoy having the soups as a savoury at dinner time, chilli, black pepper etc are a must though! I make my vanilla shakes...

Hey gigglepants Thanks for your reply. Woke up feeling pretty blah this morning but I kind of expected that for day 4. I felt much better after my shake though. I've had a bit of a headache on and off too but the water helps that and it's not too unbearable. Took my dog a good walk too so the...

By the time your birthday comes your be feeling so good that you will get through it no problem are you planning to AAM or still stick to TS for that? I going to try the bouillion too but everywhere I seem to go only have the regular one and not the reduced salt 1. I saw online that holland &...

Hi spea This was my biggest worry when considering going on VLCD but I spoke to a friend who done it before. I think (I could be wrong) but during the diet your body holds on to all your hair as its trying to keep the body warm. When you come off the diet or start to increase your calorie...

Well done on getting through you dads birthday! You are obviously 'in the zone' . I'm just on day 4 and haven't had to deal with any temptations as hard as that yet but did meet mum for coffee and resisted the treats that she had so was very proud of myself! The porridge seems to be very...

Hey Steelee I'll take your advise and try it cold too, if we get anymore nice weather it would be perfect to have sitting out in the garden in the morning! Good for you delaying the trip back home (and congrats on finishing uni!) sometime you just have to take sometime out just for you and to...

Your doing great, stick in there. It will all b worth it when u step on those scales on wed. My first ever weigh in is thurs. I'm already nervous about it!! Stick in there!

Day 3 Thanks so much for the replies ! Well I'm 3 days in and pretty damn amazed that I'm still doing this!! So woke up this morning with a crazy growling stomach but after I was up and about it had gone.... Maybe I was dreaming about food! I tried the vanilla shake hot this morning with...

Thanks starlight. I heard that about some other shakes but wasn't sure about exante.

Great idea! So it's okay to make up the shakes but not drink them till later?

Welcome!! I'm on day 3 and I got the months bumper pack too. I need variation in what I'm eating so this suits me best. So far do good in terms of flavours etc, I haven't not liked anything. I think the bars r great to have at nighttime in front of the telly and they do take a while to get...

Day 2 Well after some toilet issues first thing this morning, the day turned out fine! Had a strawb shake for breakfast around 08.30 then stupidly forgot to take a bar put with me so had nothing except a HUGE cup of coffee till 16.30. My stomach was growling and I was a bit jittery from all...

Thanks for the replies, yeah am sure it will sort itself out. It's not stopping me doing anything so that's the main thing. If it doesn't calm down in the next few days then I'll email exante! Thanks again! x

Hi all I'm looking for some advice. It's day 2 for me today and I've woken up with a very unhappy tum and have been running back and forward to the loo! I'm thinking it could be down to all the vitamins in the packs but not sure. Can I take anything for this such as Imodium or will it just...

Hi! Day one for me too! Feeling ok so far and positive but like u a little worried that it's the calm before the storm. I guess since we are expecting it then we also know it will pass? :o) Just keeping think positive and make sure you drink the amount of water they recommend as that...

Aw thanks amarsaday! Well done on getting to day 4! And good luck for the rest of your journey!

Well, I actually don't want to be skinni at all but heathy is my aim and feeling comfortable in my own skin. It would be great to look in the mirror and be okay with the person looking back at me..... P.s I'm no really a cow either lol! Anyhoo, today is first day of total solution, I've never...

That's a great loss! Well done! I'll take your advice. I'll also be on here all the time to stay motivated!

Meant LAST few days!! Stupid iPhone!

Well, it says on the website not to so I didn't want to push my luck!! Nevermind, maybe next month. How are you getting on with it sammysue? Like I said, I'm starting tomorrow. Very excited but dreading the carb withdrawals especially since I've been overdosing on carbs for the lady few...

I just received my first bumper pack yesterday and I start tomorrow!! Was very miffed not to recieve any free samples! I was looking forward to maybe getting a wee sneaky free porridge sample.... But nothing!! Oh well!

Thanks Namaste I think water is the key, think I also might try to start on a Thursday or Friday and then work from home on the Monday & Tuesday the following week. Means I can be feeling rough at home instead of in the office!

Thanks for the reply! I'd be exhausted just running after a little one, never mind doing exante too! I just felt so bad last time, really light headed and sore head. I am soo focused this time though so am hoping that will get me through. Well done on getting 3 days in so far!!

Looking for some advice folks. I done Cambridge ages ago but only got to day 4 before feeling really ill. I'm going to be starting exante TS soon and gather from what I've read here that it's normal to feel pretty crappy at the start. How bad can u feel and how do I know when to push through it...

Hi all, after a month or so of going through this forum. I've finally decided enough is enough and I'm going to start exante. It will be in a couple of weeks. I'm excited but terrified at the same time! So, I have a few questions that I'm hoping some of you can help with..... Here goes...! How...