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Bear in mind it's only the Total solution that requires no extra calories. If weekends are tricky (they are for me) then you can maybe do Total for 6 days and Working/Simple for 1 day a week. That way you plan in your extra cals with high protein & low carb in mind - guilt free and less likely...

Don't think I'll make the target but hoping anothe lb or two :) weight loss has slowwwwwed... fayfe: 20lbs to lose, 13lbs lost, 7lbs to go StinginBelle: 15lb to lose, 1lb lost, 14lb to go Dunkniki: 20lbs to lose , 9lbs lost , 11lbs to go x Nee x: 20lbs to lose, 16lbs lost, 4lbs to go...

Loss of lbs has seriously slowed but not complaining about another inch off the waist & hips :) fayfe: 20lbs to lose, 9lbs lost, 11lbs to go StinginBelle: 15lb to lose, 1lb lost, 14lb to go Dunkniki: 20lbs to lose , 9lbs lost , 11lbs to go x Nee x: 20lbs to lose, 16lbs lost, 4lbs to go...

fayfe: 20lbs to lose, 0lbs lost, 20lbs to go StinginBelle: 15lb to lose, 1lb lost, 14lb to go Dunkniki: 20lbs to lose , 6lbs lost , 14lbs to go x Nee x: 20lbs to lose, 12lbs lost, 8lbs to go Romdormer: 20lbs to lose, 0 lbs lost, 8lbs to go ExanteDreamer: 28lbs to lose, 10 lbs lost, 18lbs to go...

I'm in! 18lbs by 15th!

Hope first day went well for you all, I'm re-starting TS today after coming off the diet over Christmas and New Year. I'm 5 foot, 3.5 inches and 10st 8lbs after going on Exante back in Oct at starting weight of 12st 4lbs. I was 10st 4lbs before Xmas but hoping the gain will come off quickly...

Wow! All I can say really! Please tell me, does this last? I'm in week 9 and, till now, I've had reasonably stable energy levels given that blood sugar isn't going all over the place. I've not been especially energised though, despite having read all about that benefit of ketosis.... BUT...

Cheers sliemox! No beating up, just on with another week. Tomato & Basil soup... with a TONNE of Tabasco ;)

Hit -20lb mark yesterday & slipped up a little as had tea with milk round someone's house (after declining all the lovely Christmas biscuits they got out for me I felt so rude, had to accept tea!). Also had a 'planned' slip up with some cucumber & low carb dip for a movie night in. But yes...

Only 0.4lbs lost this week but half an inch off both waist & hips so, yeah, might ignore scales for a while...

I think weight loss def slows, even stalls, on a regular basis due to exercise. On 600cals a day, doing 10-13mins cardio & 25mins TRX or Pilates reformer 4xweekly. I can't possibly not lose fat! But the scales stay the same or barely shift for ages, then they'll have a sudden drop one week...

Massive fan of dark chilli chocolate (mmmm) so last night had blanket, sofa, favourite TV show and a mug of the chocolate shake made up with hot water, sweetener & a little chilli powder. Was v good on a cold night!

Thanks, that's a really good idea - I could do with a haircut so might save that for the ten week mark! :) Might also give myself a break and switch to working solution for the odd day in December, esp xmas & new year; I think part of the fatigue is feeling miserable about the social season...

Hi Isabel, if you need to add in some food then what you ate is okay in that it won't take you out of ketosis but (a big but) it will be giving you nowhere near the amount of essential carb, vitamins, minerals, protein and fat you need to stay healthy. The packs are nutritionally complete, so on...

Just... Wow! That is amazing, congratulations on your achievement! And thank you for sharing on this forum, it's wonderful to read something so positive :)

This is me just venting really, so apologies in advance!!! 6 weeks done, 17lbs down, all going to plan and yet... I am so, so, BORED of this darn diet! My aim is 20 weeks and so there's a way to go yet, and it's not like I can't eat any of the packs - I forced myself to get used to every one...

lol - I promise you, it isn't! The actors I know from uni all got more auditions & work as they hit 30! They're not super skinny either ;) 400-600cals & low fat/carbs

wow, cometojoy, you've def got some stuff to figure out with the vegetarian, low-carb, IBS friendly, microwave only requirements! I've no doubt that there is a way though, if you're creative enough to search for the right cuisines and ingredients. Keep working at it, build in daily exercise...

Oh, and I've just seen that we're the same height with roughly the same goal weight. What I've been telling myself is that, whatever my ideal final target is, what my health realistically needs is for me to get to a BMI of 24.9 (approx 10st). So although I want to lose 4st on Exante, I would...

Ahhh, so you've basically already paid for your (catered) food and Exante is on top of that. Tricky, as you have less control over what you eat in that situation. That said, and this is only my personal opinion, I think it might be even more important for you to experiment with cooking before...

Hi - I think 2st per month would not be healthy (half a stone per week, every week!) and not realistic on this diet. Most people seem to even out at around 14-16lbs, once the initial big loss is done. Exante does save me money but is pricey if you still have to shop for others on top of that...

It *would* be good to hear some success (or not) stories that don't originate from Exante website - esp as maintaining is a massive concern for so many (me included)

Laughingbean, I get the impression you're quite angry at how this site is used, maybe set up threads you would prefer to see with a clear title for people to join and debate? I think that'd be a great addition to the forum. I think the most 'obvious' threads are popular because, well, we all...

*def on right track (Auto correct!!!)

Yes, I think I need to buy a tape measure too - that sounds like a good idea. Weirdly, yesterday eve (day 25) I felt AWFUL - like I did when I first went into ketosis. Headache, nausea, cold feet, emotional. I've been 100% so couldn't have eaten anything to knock me out of ketosis but...

Lol! I can still taste it... ;)

Just had one, a very weird, fake taste; like smokey bacon crisp flavour mixed with cheesy crisp flavour. Very, very salty. Had to add a little more water, cook longer and leave to stand an extra few mins before the pasta was soft and it didn't leave me as full as the soups. Nice to have a...

Hi! Has anyone else experienced a mini-plateau in wk 3? Now on day 22 and it's gone... Day 7: -5.6lbs Day 14: -3.8lbs Day 21: -1lb So it's -10.4lbs total, which is fine, but was surprised at the much lower loss this week (hey, a loss is a loss - still happy!) I *think* this might...

Doing 10mins of cardio (cross trainer) + 20-30 mins of core, resistance & stretching 4 times a week. Much more cardio makes me hungry, will wait till I'm eating normally again before I up it.

I have my exante pack just before other people eat; if I'm already full by the time they tuck in then their food seems less appetising. I find this easier than sitting down with them, hungry, and mentally comparing what they are eating to what I am!

Ok, quick update - hopefully to put to bed laughingbean's doubts ;) - a morning weigh-in showed I'd LOST 1lb since Friday, rather than having gained 2.8lbs as it showed me the previous eve! Now, I was vaguely aware of the idea that you could be lighter in the a.m. but, wow, by 3.8lbs? Am...

Thank you both - I might check tomorrow morning and see if that does make a difference, my previous weigh ins have all been a.m. Just having my pack 3 - the chocolate shake made with hot water and served in a mug. In front of Downton Abbey. With a blanket. Tomorrow I'll start again ;) Lilah x

Hi, thank you for replying, advice appreciated! Furious with myself, after worrying for ages about a break in the diet so soon, it looks like I've done the completely wrong thing in trying to keep as close as poss to 600cals for the day :(

Hi - I'm new to both Exante and dieting full stop but have decided to give this a go as I used to be a runner but injury & a year of back pain has lead to a year of not doing much and eating way too much. Physio and doctor have both said that weight loss will make things easier on my back...