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Gosh, haven't updated for a while! I'm still going strong :) This week I changed my fast days to Tues and Thurs as Weds is such a busy day for me. Jury's still out on which I prefer, will see how I feel next week. On Tuesday I ate nothing until quite late, around 8.30pm and then had a lovely...

Where are you from Stefan and what musical instrument do you play? Sorry for all the questions, just curious! :) Good luck with your daughter, mine is only 6 years old so I have all that yet to come! Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

In my case, the jeans I'm getting back into were bought about 7 or 8 years ago! I haven't tried on any in the shops recently as I have so many up in the loft that I put away years ago as they were too small. :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Well done!!! Fantastic result :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Really glad to hear you sounding positive about everything. I'm sure you'll iron out the take aways in no time. Don't forget that it's ok to grieve for the relationship that you once had, or even thought you had, I've been there before. Here's to a great week for you :) Sent from my GT-N7100...

Another good fast day under my belt :) Had stir fry for dinner and it was yum!! Off to bed soon, hope everyone else fasting today has had a good one? Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

It's going well thanks :) fasting today and just had a coffee with half an apple (DS ate other half!). Other than that just had water. Tonight we'll either have stir fry with quorn chicken pieces or my pork and cabbage dish. Last night I ate way too much but that meant that I was really...

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:) I'm still here, just been so busy lately with the house (major decluttering/selling stuff) and the children who have been particularly demanding lately! Xx Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Glad you're having a good DD! I'm fasting today too and so far just water. Xxx Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Hi Stefan, how are you feeling today? Hopefully not too disappointed with your gain? I really hope you're ok and have a better week next week. Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

My total is now 16lbs lost, I can't work out how to update on my phone, would someone please do it for me? X Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Stefan I don't think you're eating enough, if you don't eat your full quota of 600 cals on a fast day then your body will go into starvation mode and hold on to fat. How many calories do you eat on an up day? You should make sure you eat enough on those days too :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using...

Just tried on a few pairs of size 24 jeans, including the ones I tried on a couple of days ago, and most of them fit to the point where I can wear them comfortably all day! :bliss: Just one or two pairs are a little bit too tight to be comfortable in, but I now have about 6 'new' pairs of...

I forgot to say that I had a really nice fast day meal yesterday evening! It was a ready meal from Aldi, I think about 380 cals, and it was chicken tikka but instead of rice it had cubed potato and lots of fresh spinach, peas etc. So yummy! I had loads of steamed broccoli and cauliflower with...

Just checking in to see how it's going with you :) xx

I've been thinking of you Ali, and wishing you well, witchhazel sometimes helps with spots, but can be drying. I think you're doing so well, keeping on track throughout this emotional upheaval. Hugs. xx

Oh wow, I love this diet so much! After having some quite indulgent UDs over the weekend, I weighed myself this morning and another 3lbs gone forever! :) I'm so so happy! That's my first stone target smashed, so onto the next one :) Even though I managed to get into size 24 jeans and do them...

I've had a funny old week this week! On Sunday I think I ate something dodgy at lunchtime so felt nauseous for the rest of the day and didn't eat anything else. Was going to do normal fast on Monday, but as I hadn't eaten since Sunday lunchtime, I was ravenous by early afternoon, and ate...

Hi Stefan, I've subscribed to your diary. :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Thank you! Huge smile on my face as I tried on 2 pairs of size 24 jeans and they both did up!!! Granted, they're too tight to wear comfortably, but give me a couple more weeks...:) Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Do you have a diary Twinrix? Would love to follow your progress :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

I'm also outraged on your behalf! He sounds like an arrogant Mummy's boy, how dare he! I am so very pleased that you told him where to go with his pompous condescending attitude! He and his mother will one day realise what he has lost but it will be too late. Hugs from me, and total respect for...

I'm so excited! I've hit my first goal! This morning, I put on my only pair of jeans that fit at the moment (size 28) and realised that they had a large rip on the inner thigh...disaster! Had such a busy day planned with the kids, and really don't have many clothes at the moment. I sat there...

That is disheartening, but I'm sure it will come off again soon! I've learned on this diet that the scales do all sorts of moving around! Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

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Woke up this morning and my water retention was a little better, by no means completely gone, but I fancied weighing in, and I've lost another lb! :) :) :) Actually it was 1.25lbs but I'm just going by the lbs! I think that letting myself off from feeling that I have to weigh-in on a certain...

Where is this week going? My lovely friend who is a GP has reassured me that Rowan is no longer contagious, so we ventured out today. My sister and I took our kids (4 in total!) to the local Children's Centre, which is brilliant. Even better, she's also on 5:2 so we fasted together. Went back...

It must be water retention, that's what I believe anyway! :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Yes, down day :) I think I might aim to weigh in every 2 or 3 weeks rather than weekly...will see how I go. :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Thank you! I absolutely love fennel tea! Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

I was supposed to weigh-in today but when I got up, I really didn't want to, and as I'm turning everything I used to do diet-wise on it's head, I've decided that I'm only going to weigh myself when I bloomin well want to! ;) It seems to me, that I always retain a lot of water after a DD, so...

Thanks, thankfully he's now back to his old self, apart from a bit of a sniffle!

Sorry I missed your weigh-in, well done on the 2lbs, that's brilliant!!!

I feel like it's been weeks since I updated this diary, so much has happened. It has felt a bit odd having so many UDs in a row this week, it was nice, but not sure whether I prefer spreading out my DDs? Jury is still out. I feel very drained at the moment because Saturday night was the worst...

Thanks for thinking of me, I'm still going strong! Will update properly in a mo...hope you're doing well too?

I've lost 1lb this week but no idea how to update the long list from my phone? Will try and do it later. That makes 12lbs for me so far. Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Still having hungry days! Hope they pass soon! I'm having my second DD today instead of my usual Thursday as I have a job interview tomorrow! I don't want to be worrying about fasting, I want to make sure that I'm fully alert. So far I've not eaten anything (it's 2.40pm) but have drunk lots of...

I have been so hungry all weekend and although I think it's all within permittable limits...I just couldn't stop eating! My little girl has been boundary pushing lately and had a big meltdown on Sunday morning, which meant that I completely forgot to weigh in. However I'm taking it as an...

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Had an ok UD yesterday, although I did eat more than I'd have liked. Didn't go too crazy, but I ate some chocolate earlier in the evening because I'd planned quite a healthy dinner. However we ended up not even being ready to prepare dinner until really late, at which point we had to do...

1lb is great! Pickup 1lb of flour and see how heavy it is, then remember that on this way of eating, you are much more likely to have lost actual fat, rather than lean tissue. This is what I'm telling myself, because I predict I'm going to lose around the same this week! Sent from my GT-N7100...

Thanks :) I'm the same, 3 weeks is usually good going for me! However, I'm almost at the end of week 2 on this plan, and am still absolutely loving it! :)

Didn't get a chance to post yesterday! Had a good DD though :) I didn't eat a thing until around 4.30pm, just plenty of water. Had a school function at the local church in the morning that DD was taking part in, so attended that, but DS was a nightmare! He just didn't want to sit still or be...

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I'm fasting today :) It's 6.30pm and I've had lots of water and 4 crackerbreads with light garlic and herb cream cheese do far. Been a busy day and my 21 month old has been running me ragged so just about to have a coffee. Tonight is a low fat chicken and lentil curry with cauliflower...

Another good UD at under 2300 calories. Although the JUDDD website calculator says I can have over 2600, I have found that I'm naturally eating under 2300, which gives me a daily average of around 1800 which is perfect for someone of my size. Hectic day today, got loads done and seem to have...

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I love cheese! I really used to go OTT with it, but now I use a very fine grater which makes it go a lot further and I use a fraction of the amount. Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

I'm 5'4" and weigh 23st 10lbs. Size 28 on bottom and 28/30 on top. Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

I'm so sorry to hear that someone has been so negative, I am from your school of thought in that I don't want to start too low because where do I go from there? It really isn't anyone else's business. It's your body, your decisions and I don't understand why some people feel the need to...

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Soup rocks doesn't it! Will have to try adding sage next time, that sounds yum! Had a good UD, spent some time at my sister's but couldn't stay as l9ng as I was planning to as the mum that was having DD after school wasn't very well so had to postpone. Still had a lovely day though :)...

That sandwich sounds amazing! I'm only weighing once a week as I'm a nightmare otherwise lol. Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

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It's delicious! And so easy! Heat up 1 tsp oil in a large saucepan (spray oil even better). Chop 1 onion and 1 small butternut squash and saute in the oil until onions are slightly translucent. Mince a clove or 2 (or 3!) of garlic and add to the pan, stir about a bit then turn heat down low...

Another DD done, found this one very easy :) Here is what I ate today: The chicken pasta sauce was one I made by sauteing onion, bacon with all fat removed, celery, garlic, chicken in a tsp of oil. Then adding chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, bouillon and Piri Piri spices. Here is a photo of...

Blimey, just read that back and I sound like a saleswoman! I'm not, I promise! Just loving this way of eating :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

That's it :) but you don't completely fast though! For example today is a fast day, and I've had: A big bowl of butternut squash soup with cheddar cheese crumbled into it. Courgette cut into julienne to act like spagetti stir fried then topped with a sauce I made using chicken, bacon, onion...

Anyone else on DD today? It's 4pm and I wasn't hungry at all so only had water, but then I had a coffee and tummy is rumbling now. I have yummy low calorie soup cooking away which I can't wait to tuck into, and then later I'm having courgetti with pasta sauce and chicken. That still leaves a...

Just checking in...not eaten a thing yet, but had plenty of water. Really not hungry at all! I also have quite a lot of energy, but one thing I have noticed is that I get quite cold on DDs...and I'm always boiling hot! I never, ever usually get cold fingers or toes but have just turned the...

Not really much to report today, another good UD at around 2400 which is still below what I'm allowed to have. Had a lovely roast lunch, and have had a really productive day today. Crazy week coming up, and have to go to a hospital appointment tomorrow (for my sleep apnea) and am taking my 21...

We certainly are! So pleased for us :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

I've finally downloaded and read the fast diet book and they say that there's no reason not to do 2 DDs consecutively, other than you might get too fed up with it and throw in the towel. If you're confident that you can cope with 2 together then according to the book, that's fine. Xx Sent...

Your story has really spoken to me. I need to lose at least 12 stone and was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea and now sleep with a cpap too! My goal is to lose 12 stone by the time I'm 40...about 2 1/2 years away but will soon come round :) You're a true inspiration. I've only just...

Hello, hope it's not too late to join in with a 2014 challenge? I aim to lose 5 stone this year, I have at least 12 stone to lose in total, but pacing myself! My overall goal is to hit target by September 2016 which is when I turn 40. I've lost 11lbs so far this year, so am on track :)

Yes please! Honk for yesterday and today! By the way Jayde, we weigh exactly the same right now! :) Hoping to be able to honk every day in February...determined to do it.

Hello all, I may have posted in here in the past, I can't remember, if I have then it was at least a year or two ago. This time however, I have found a plan (intermittent fasting, folling the 5:2 ratio) that I am finding incredibly easy (albeit early days), and for once I truly believe that I...

I weighed myself last week before starting on the 5:2 plan, and had lost 7lbs, so really wasn't expecting that significant 'first week' loss. However, very happy to report that I lost 4lbs this week...

Weighed in this morning and I've lost exactly 4lbs! :stickdance::stickdance::stickdance::stickdance::stickdance::stickdance::stickdance: Really can not believe that I have achieved this after a 7lb loss the week before, by eating whatever I want for 5 days...it's insane...in a good way! I'm...

That's a great loss! I agree with Kitty, I already feel so different in my attitude towards food, and if that's what we can achieve in one week, I am really excited to see how this pans out long term. It's really encouraging Ali, to see that you are still so enthusiastic about this way of...

Thank you ladies :) Another great UD today, 2182 calories, so still way under my guideline amount :) Still making good choices, for example choosing not to have crisps with my sandwich at lunch time even though hubby did. I'm not putting any pressure on myself to eat healthily, I'm just trying...

Wow wow wow! Fantastic result! I totally agree that for once in my life, I'm on a plan that I feel I could easily continue with for the rest of my life! Congratulations on your brilliant first week :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

A fantastic up day today! Had some chocolate as Friday is our treat night, but lowest calories of all tgr the UDs I've done so far, I think due to the fact that I had a bit of a revelation this evening. I started off with cake for breakfast again, but that was the last slice and it's gone. I...

It really is so far :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Kit Kat chunky...yummm! Hope the rest of the day was just as delicious! I decided to go with a DD today, so that's my two done for this week :) Are you on a DD tomorrow? If so then hope it goes well!

I decided to go with a DD in the end, as I had only eaten an apple by 6pm, plus I remembered that Friday nights are 'treat nights' in our house. Hubby gets a bottle of wine, and I get something sweet. We had got into a really bad habit of 'treating' ourselves every night, but knocked that on the...

That's what I'm doing, I wasn't going to but couldn't bear to think that I might be eating 4000 calories without knowing lol. I'll probably only do it for a week or two though. Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Sorry to hear about the headaches, I hope they settle down soon! I'm really looking forward to weigh in too, but I think I'm going to wait until Sunday. Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Thank you :) Had another good UD overall, calories around 2300 so still well within the limit :) Not sure whether to have my next DD tomorrow or Friday. I'm quite looking forward to it, but I have a really busy day tomorrow and a quiet day on Friday. ..so Friday makes more sense. Will see how...

I've decided to list some goals/reasons for losing weight that I can look back on if I ever feel like giving up: - I want to stop worrying daily about how being this big is affecting my longevity of life, and that I'll leave my children without a mother. - I want to be able to plan a trip to...

Another UD today, and although I did actually manage to eat breakfast, it wasn't very healthy! A slice of cake. Hmmm I really do need to work on eating a lot more fruit and veg, and fresh food in general. I really do love all fruit and veg (apart from parsnips...food of the devil), so I have no...

Hello and good luck with your weight loss journey! I started doing 5:2 on Monday which was my first fast day, and I found it surprisingly easy! Having up days feels really weird but fab :) Having another fast day on Thurs. Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

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Baileys at room temperature, no ice! Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

I actually am for first time in years as hubby and I made ny resolution to be more romantic this year :) TPBM is arty Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

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Toad in the hole with cheesy mash and tons of fresh veg! Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

How did your UD pan out? Hope you enjoyed it :)

Congrats on the size 18 jeans! I always think that jeans are the real test, as other clothes stretch more easily haha! I dream of being a size 18, because to me that's 'normal' sizing, rather than plus sizing if that makes sense. I have 'hollow' days now and then when I just can't fill myself...

Meant to add...I'm going to have another UD tomorrow and then a DD on Thursday as I'm starting off with only 2 per week.

I've had a really great Up Day! Feel like I have eaten really naughtily and been a bit of a piggy, but still well within calories :) I wasn't going to count cals on an up day but have decided to do it for at least a week or two, to get a feel for how much I'm eating overall. The weather has...

Wow that's fantastic! :) Will have to go and check out your diary!

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It felt really odd this morning to wake up and know that I can eat whatever I want today! And not because I've 'failed' yet again and have given up, but guilt free! I can't really get my head around it yet, but it's a nice feeling :) As it happens, we have nothing in the house, cereal but no...

Thanks for the explanation and the warning! Will definitely be trying out the Udon noodles :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

I hope you feel better soon, colds are rotten :( Can I ask what Udon noodles are please? Are they a brand or a type of noodle? Thanks :)

Thank you! I have to say that it was a lot easier than I thought it would be for my first day. Very pleased :)

Posting from my laptop rather than phone, everything looks different and I can see signatures! :peep: Anyway, have done very well today I think for my first DD! It's 9.50pm as I type this and will be going to bed before too long. This is what I ate today: I originally thought the soup was...

Woo hoo for up-day tomorrow!! :happy036: Just about to post an update :) Will be stalking your diary in a bit to see how you've done ;)

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Sorry forgot to answer, won't be counting UP days to begin with, just watching portion sizes etc. However if weight loss isn't great I'll start counting cals on UDs :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Sounds like you're doing really well! I had a wobbly moment just before school run (we walk) so grabbed a malted milk biscuit. Not the healthiest choice but not too bad calorie wise and gave me sugar hit I needed. Will try and be better prepared for next DD! Am just heating up butternut squash...

Ah just spotted your diary! :) have subscribed! Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Fab! Hope you're doing ok? My sister is starting today too but she's not on Minimins. It will be nice to have the support here and hope I can give it in return :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Good luck everyone, so far only had water but that's normal for me, I don't usually eat until around 4pm...so that will be the test! Sent from my GT-N7100 using MiniMins.com mobile app

Hello :) I've just read all the way through your diary, and it's so nice to read about how well it's working for you! I also love your positivity! I'm on my first ever DD and it's going well so far, but tonight will be the test as I don't generally eat much during the day anyway. I am hoping...

I don't tend to eat much during the day anyway, so hoping to hold off eating until later. Have made soup that's 90 cals per portion, so will have that this afternoon and then tonight some lean pork loin with spices and a little creme fraiche stirred in served with shredded cabbage. Should come...

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I hope this works, as I'm posting from my phone! Today is my first fast day, I'll be following the 5:2 for now, and see how I go. Hit my heaviest ever of 24st 7lbs just before Christmas, but have lost 7lbs since then so am now 24st. I'm really hoping that this is something that I can stick to...

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Hello all, I'm new to this particular way of eating but have been 'dieting' for over 20 years :( I have a lot of weight to lose, so really hope that this is something that I can stick to. Tomorrow is my first ever DD and I'm hoping that it will be ok as I hardly ever eat anything before...

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You look amazing, what a difference!! Very inspirational :)

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Ok have tried some more: Oatmeal: YUCK!!! Disgusting! I could barely get it down, the texture was awful, and the flavour was revolting, like eating dust. I literally had to put spoonfuls in, hold my nose and gulp...only just managing not to gag lol. Never again! Muesli bar: Really nice...

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Don't forget your veg! That will pad out the cottage pie meal x

Great thread! Here are mine: 1) So that I can be around for my kids and watch them grow up. 2) So that I have better mobility, not have to haul myself off the floor and be able to run around. To be able to do housework without having to take a break every 5 minutes because my back hurts so...

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9 lbs off for me in my first week :) Caz 14lbs (0lbs down, 14lbs to go) Cherry-Blossom 14lb (4lb lost, 10lb to go) Eatlessweighless 14lb (0lb lost, 14lb to go) Karamac 19lb (0lb lost, 19lbs to go) Katiebaby 16lb (10.6lb lost, 5.4lb to go) LastEverDiet 14lbs (0lbs down, 14lbs to go)...

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I've only been on the plan for a few days, but here are my thoughts/recipes so far (I am on the lifestyle plan): Spicy Spaghetti: LOVED it, so tasty and thick. I had mine over some broccoli and cauliflower which I steamed and then tossed in some shallots that I had cooked in a little bouillon...

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Hi everyone, For those who haven't been following my diary, I started my first week on Exante, but switched over to S&S due to the increased variety! I am happy to report that I lost 9lbs :) So pleased!

I've moved my diary to here: http://www.minimins.com/members-only-diaries/313208-over-12-stone-lose-latinainglesas-diary.html#post6248964 I've posted my first week's weight-loss over there :)

I had the vanilla crispy shake today and it was nice! Just a few crispies floating in it :)

Glad to hear that you're going to be taking it easier from now on. It will make the weight loss journey a lot easier. I started Exante on Friday but have switched to Slim and Save for their amazing variety. Looking forward to my weigh in on Friday!

I might use more water in the soups from now on then! :) Thanks. Well today my Slim & Save pack arrived, I had an Exante bar for breakfast/lunch (just kept nibbling as we were out and about and it seemed to last forever!). I then had a S&S meal this evening and it was HEAVEN!!! I had the Spicy...

I have lots of weight loss vlogs on my youtube channel (same username as here) and about to start posting them again :) let me know if you do start and I'll subscribe. Having subscribers really keeps you going, I have around 2,770 at the mo I think :)

Re: A long and winding road to losing half my body weight....I've done it at last! You've done brilliantly! Such an inspiration! I have to lose more than half my body weight and it's so daunting, but stories like yours give me so much more hope! Good luck with the maintenance, I hope you find...

Hello, I found your diary and thought I'd drop by as you said you'd like to be buddies :) I hope you're feeling a bit more positive now? How is it going with the diet? Remind me which day you're on? I get lost on here lol. Hugs and hope you're doing well. X

Thanks everyone for the continued support and tips! :) I'm still going strong, had a choc orange bar for breakfast, then the vanilla shake made with coffee for lunch. It tasted really nice, but the texture was really off, kind of viscous which left a coating in my mouth, I think that next time...

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Thank you for your reply, I knew that the only way for me to stick to a VLCD was for me to be in the right frame of mind! I've been waiting a long time to be in the right head space to do it! I just hope that I can keep my head in the right place :D Thank you so much, good luck to you too! :)...

I've decided to try S&S thanks to your recommendation :) I've been reading the S&S board avidly since yesterday and have decided to order their trial pack to try. I love the variety and hope that I like the packs! Am still on Exante for now though, and am still going strong! Was surrounded by...

Hi all, I'm on Exante at the moment, but have ordered the trial pack of S&S as I need more variety! I've read through all of the posts here on what people like, what combinations people do and recipes etc. However a couple of friends have mentioned that they found the meals really salty...

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I'm starting on Weds, changing over from Exante! :) Caz 14lbs (0lbs down, 14lbs to go) Cherry-Blossom 14lb (0lb lost, 14lb to go) Eatlessweighless 14lb (0lb lost, 14lb to go) Katiebaby 14lb (0lb lost, 14lb to go) LastEverDiet 14lbs (0lbs down, 14lbs to go) Latinainglesa 14lbs (0lb lost, 14lb to...

I have just read through this entire thread and I am SO sold on switching over from Exante to S&S! In fact, I'm gutted that I have to use up the rest of my Exante stuff before I can start trying all these yummy ideas lol! Could someone please just clarify what the Crispy Shakes are? I would...

Thanks :) Will definitely look into it!

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Wow, so many of us in the same boat! Yes I would love to have you guys as buddies, I've already had so much support from people on my diary, especially Jael001! :)

That's good to know, thanks :) I'm doing ok for the moment, I only had half a bar for breakfast, shake for lunch and soup for dinner, so still have half a bar left to eat, which I will in a minute. I'm in ketosis already which is amazing, so I am not feeling hungry today, and have a nice calm...

Thank you, what's slim and save if you don't mind me asking? I've seen it mentioned a few times but no idea what it is! Good luck back to you :) I hope that you get those 3 stone off nice and fast!

I forgot to add this, and it's probably going to sound really sad lol, but I've come up with a way to help me through those moments where I'm coveting someone else's meal. I have a filofax that I love and use every day, I have put a section in there so that every time I want what someone is...

Thanks for the tip, I love fennel tea so will definitely get some in! At lunchtime I tried the banana shake that I was dreading, and actually it was fine! The flavour is very mild I think, so not too bad at all. I just tried the tomato and basil soup for dinner, and I know that a lot of people...

Good morning and happy easter everyone! I tested this morning and according to the Ketostix, I am in ketosis already! I'm really pleased as today is only day 3! Maybe my tummy bug helped? Lol. Am feeling really really nauseous after each 'meal' despite drinking loads of water :( I had half a...

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I'm addicted to this diary already! Lol I have been thinking about what I will achieve this year as long as I stick to this diet, in order to keep me motivated :) Summer holiday at end of July= Could have lost 4-5 stone by then! (Around the 18/19st mark) Family reunion in August = Could have...

I was soooo hungry this afternoon! Have had some headaches too, but Paracetamol knocked those on the head. Had the Thai Chicken soup for dinner, it was really tasty, but the texture is really odd, it coats your mouth in a weird way. I put more hot water in and that helped a bit. It's weird...

Hi Blue, I've just read through your entire diary and just wanted to say hi, because we are roughly the same size! I also wanted to say that I'm so sorry to hear about everything that life has thrown at you, and I'm so glad to see that you're still going strong. I am currently on day 2, and if...

Honk for yesterday! (which was day 1, only just discovered this thread lol)

I am in a similar situation! I'm 36 (will be 37 this year) and also did meal replacements in 2009 with good results! I lasted only 6 weeks, but did get 2 1/2 stone off in that time. A holiday scuppered my attempts though. I have been trying ww and sw ever since, although had a break to have my...

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Hi Mere, I've been reading your diary, and am so pleased to see how well you are doing, a real inspiration! Is there a certain kind of bouillon that you're allowed and do you know if there's a limit to how much you can have? I would imagine that some of them contain milk powder etc? Thank...

I have been using the shaker with the wire ball (I order the 1 week starter pack which included it), but have been making them pretty thick! I didn't have soup at lunchtime in the end as I felt really really yucky, so just wanted to chug a shake down and go back to sleep! I tried the...

Ooh pudding sounds good!Well hubby and I both definitely had a nasty bug, we had the shivers and then the sweats, and neither of us could stomach anything. I'm still feeling delicate today, but much better! I only had the one shake yesterday but drank loads of water.This morning I tried the...

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Definitely fancy trying the mint tea in a shake! When I was on Cambridge I lived on the mint choc shakes :) I've just had a chocolate shake, wanted to taste them all plain first though. I liked the choc one, not too sweet!

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Thanks :) I'm feeling a bit better, nausea has passed but tummy ache still coming in waves, I spoke to my sister and she thinks that the food from yesterday is not digesting properly and just sitting there (sorry, gross!). I'm just drinking the mint tea now, and then will have a shake in about...

Thank you, I feel a bit nauseous but again, could be my massive binge from yesterday! Do you know whether I can have the new Twinings double mint tea? I think it's peppermit tea with extra peppermint oil? If not then can I have Sunshine Earl Grey? Possibly not as I think it has citrus! Thanks...

Thanks everyone for the replies :)I'm not sure what to do as hubby woke up this morning and was throwing up, and I feel really nauseous and have a terrible tummy ache.It could be a bug, or it could be all the rubbish I ate yesterday! Have only had water so far today. Might wait and see how I...

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Ok, so tomorrow is the big day! I knew that I would never manage to have carb free days before I started, in fact I knew that I was going to binge, and I did :( I had 7 pain au chocolat and 6 Creme Eggs within the space of an hour...so ashamed. However, I'm determined to be positive, yes it...