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I cannot face lowering my weight under signature. Going to weigh Saturday morning after 4 days of TS and see what it is then, and then I will change it! Sob sob!

I may be back Carrie, with my tail between my legs! I need the inspiration and motivation from you tiny thing! Ha love life is going okay-still single but dating again since Christmas. Just need to lose a stone or so to feel confident again! You are doing amazingly well, so proud of you! I'm...

It's been a long time since I posted on here! Blimey look at all the TOTM! Pleased to say I'm maintaining this weight 4 and a bit months in! What a journey!! x

Omg I literally cant stop eating! Totm plus relationship break down finally hitting me = emotional eating! I cant stop picking bran flakes everytime I go into the kitchen! Argh! Ive eaten so much fruit too. Dont know what affects this will have on weight as havent eaten fruit yet!

Mere you're such a fab maintainer! Well done you! Proves those right you say it all goes back on again!! How long have you been maintaining now? xx

Aww thanks guys :) I can't believe I actually got to 9stone 5lb just in the nick of time before the wedding :) You're support has been fab ladies :) AWWWW thanks ED- we've both done incredibly haven't we! A shadow of our former selves ay! So my current weight at the moment is 9stone 4lb. I...

Congratulations on the new job harry! It does seem some decision as three weeks holiday would be lovely. Have you decide whether to take it? Good luck back on ts xxx

Well guys I'm back from the holiday/wedding in Cyprus! I had a lovely time and even braved a bikini! The weather was beautiful and the wedding perfect! The bride looked gorgeous and it went incredibly well! So romantic! :) So, diet talk! After the first 2 days I ballooned to 9.10- 5lb gain...

Awwww thanks so much for your post- a lovely thing to read after getting back from holiday. It's funny how you never know when you're inspiring someone! :D:D:D Well done on being your lowest weight that's fab! :D How are you getting on now? xxx

Being able to go into a toilet cubicle easily without having to manoeuvre around the door!

Your powerhoop sessions sound like so much fun! Wish they did it where I live! Xx

You're doing fantastic Shrimp! Well done :) xx

Thank you to everyone who has posted a lovely comment in my diary :D The hard work is worth it ladies! Aww thanks Carrie :D Until I get somewhere in the 8's that I'm happy with I'll change my name hha! I might do actually Mere- I do need some money! I bet they get loads though! They are...

Goal 1 ACHIEVED!! NORMAL BMI!! :happy036: :happy036: :happy036: :happy036: Well this morning I weighed to see the damage of drinking my body weight in shots and gin as well as eating a 3 course dinner Friday night and being off plan Sat and Sun. Not what I expected!! Actually lost 2lb...

I completely agree with you there Marge. I may as well be unhappy single as I was unhappy as a couple!

You go careful at the gym Mere :) Hope you've ben enjoying the sunshine! xx

Hey Harry how's it going? xxx

I am a blabbering mess!! I'm terrified!! I literally will have a panic attack come Friday! Haha! My head is messed up at the mo. I can see in the hen do pics I look smallish but I don't se that everyday in my head or mirror! I just have 3 packs and a salad at lunch and milk. So today I had...

Exactly! Exciting times ahead! I know it will hit me at some stage but at the moment I've never felt so free! :)

Haaa aww thanks ED. I don't think I look like that day to day! Just a flattering dress!! So, it's about time I caught up properly and tonight I'm going to fill you all in!! 3 weeks ago I finally saw sense and broke up with my OH of 4.5 years! Totally right decision- I knew for over a year that...

Morning everyone, Sorry I haven't caught up with everyone yet! So busy at the moment, lot's of stuff going on- relationship etc. but fun exciting hen do/wedding stuff for one of my besties too! :) Just thought I'd share my loss this morning- 3lb so 78lb altogether and 1lb from my initial...

Thanks guys :) weighed this morning and weighed 9.8!! Despite hot weather and totm! Have been at a funeral today and ended up having ham salad and coleslaw. So might not be 9.8 tomorrow!

A 2lb loss and hello TOTM! Week 1: 8lb Week 2: 3lb Week 3: 5lb Week 4: 2lb (TOTM) Week 5: 3lb Week 6: 3lb Week 7: 4lb Week 8: 2lb Week 9: 3lb Week 10: 3lb Week 11: 2lb Week 12: 2lb Week 13: 3lb Week 14: 4lb (TOTM) Week 15: 3lb (Still TOTM!!) Week 16: 2lb (Still TOTM!!!!) Week...

Hello all, Feels like I haven't been on here for ages although I think its only been a week! Lifes been so hectic and haven't had the energy to do anything in the evenings! I'm also having bowel troubles which really got me down last week :( On the positive side- I was 2lb down on Friday so...

A 1lb loss for week 26 Week 1: 8lb Week 2: 3lb Week 3: 5lb Week 4: 2lb (TOTM) Week 5: 3lb Week 6: 3lb Week 7: 4lb Week 8: 2lb Week 9: 3lb Week 10: 3lb Week 11: 2lb Week 12: 2lb Week 13: 3lb Week 14: 4lb (TOTM) Week 15: 3lb (Still TOTM!!) Week 16: 2lb (Still TOTM!!!!) Week 17...

Hey ladies, sorry to keep you in suspense! I lost 1lb on Friday's weigh in but happy with that as I know I had put on from the bbq at Mum's last weekend. Loving this hot weather but very tricky to stay on plan I am finding. Instead I have had the weekend off still 600 cals and 60g carbs but...

I did feel chuffed ED :D It made me realise how much I valued myself before- hated attention on me, talking out loud, speaking to people- obviously not good traits for a teacher. Tried to put on a brave face everyday but dreaded every single day and would be sick with nerves. Now I'm completely...

You are doing very well :)

Good luck over the next few days Harry- you CAN do it!

Hey guys, I haven't yet weighed in the morning since the BBQ but have in the evening. Monday evening I was up to 10.0 and tonight I am 9.13 so I guess I'm back to where I was last week. Still have 2 days so hopefully might have lost a lb. I'd be happy with STS. Today we had school...

Well done for reaching new stone :D

Your right ED- so right! It's not the end of the world and I am allowed a day off in 6 months! It will come off again and the picture is still a positive one especially in regards to where I was 6 months ago. I wouldn't mind if I was at goal like you ED but deffo want to get to goal before...

I think you've done well with maintaining Mere :D I agree though, it's nice to go a little under goal for some breathing room :)

I forgot to add 2 haribos and the marinades I had. I also forgot I had 1/2 exante bar this morning. I know it may sound silly to some but I feel insanely bad. I know I'm going to have to eat at some point and now I am worried about it because of how I feel at the moment. I know marge- I...

I think I will Shrimp :( I go to Cyprus on 28th July. In 27 days! Okay, I feel so guilty now. Wish I hadn't eaten. Not because I think I've binged and lost control- I chose to have a planned day off but because I'm worried about how much I've on and how much it will set me back! I feel so full...

Only coke zero for me mere :) I'm not a big drinker! Have eaten a bit to much and feeling full! Will not eat anything for the rest of the day now. I dont feel guilty about it as this is the first time in six months ive let my hair down so to speak but will be gutted if I dont get back into...

Having a planned day off today! Having a bbq for mums bday. Ill have meat, salad and maybe a little bit of cous cous. I'll have some strawberries too :) Hope damage isn't too bad! But I'll have 4 days to get it off!

Ah thanks Carrie :) Finally feeling like I'm getting there! Getting into the 9's has taken some of the pressure I've put on myself to get to 9.6 by Cyprus. @Shrimp- Yeh in the end I went and worked in the bedroom. Just annoying because when you pay £900 for a house, you don't want to be...

AHHHHH I am in such a bad mood. Basically, I rent off my dad and he keeps coming to stay with us!! He's been here for 2 weeks already! We pay full rent for goodness sake!!! Trying to plan lessons for next week and he's come home and completely taken over! Turned the TV on Grand Prix...

Ahhh bless you, that's such a cute post :D Like I said in a previous post, I haven't done this perfectly- I've had the haribo incidences, the diy food week, healthy meals out etc. Do feel a bit of a fraud but I guess I'm just a normal person who has had a few difficult times but persevered...

Does sleep affect weight losses then? :)

I know it's difficult- I've had the weeks when I've been completely TS and loss 1lb! It is disheartening but then look at this week with me after 2lb's and 1'bs for a fair few weeks, I've had a random 4lb! You never know, this week could be your 4lb week but eating over the weekend may mean...

It will come off Harry, don't get disappointed. Keep drinking water and it will :D

Well done Shrimp that's great! Always feels good to get to *stone 9lb- single digits and so close to *stone 7lb! Your so close to goal!

Thanks guys for your lovely comments. :D Great support :) Can't believe I wore stripes! Big no no! Ha ha! Beginning to believe I could get into the 8's- maybe not by Cyprus but maybe before Christmas. JAEL- SOOO appreciate you commenting!!! I do hope this means your back for good?? :D :D

A 4lb loss this week :D :D Week 1: 8lb Week 2: 3lb Week 3: 5lb Week 4: 2lb (TOTM) Week 5: 3lb Week 6: 3lb Week 7: 4lb Week 8: 2lb Week 9: 3lb Week 10: 3lb Week 11: 2lb Week 12: 2lb Week 13: 3lb Week 14: 4lb (TOTM) Week 15: 3lb (Still TOTM!!) Week 16: 2lb (Still TOTM!!!!)...

Ahh thanks Marge- I did try and do a bit of this last night but wasn't doing it right from when I looked before when Mere said a couple of months back! So I've got too much time on my hands, and although I'm not at goal yet, I thought I'd put my stone losses together as a timeline of pics...

Oh god I hope not! After 10 weeks of TOTM I don't think I could take anymore! It's a lot different from TOTM bloatedness. I just had a 'blockage'! The dulcoease seems to be shifting things slowly- but painfully. (apologies for TMI but it could be a lot worse!) Pretty sure I did have impacted...

So week 25 and a 4lb loss :) Just what I needed to boost my motivation! Terribly behind on my guesstimate weight loss chart but never mind. You can't always set an exact deadline for these things. What will be will be! Just happy to be in the 9's. Have a planned meal Sunday just hope I...

Ah thanks for noticing Marge :) I can't see a massive difference- not like before- but when I look really closely I can notice tiny things! Like my forearms look smaller! Ahh bless, thanks so much! I read the stories on the Exante website before starting but it was this forum too which made me...

Came across your diary :D You sure will be heading into those 15s. Ignore the hunger and treat yourself to a bubbly bath ;)

Haa noooooo Carrie- that's where my skin sags in the middle- most definitely not a six pack! When I lean over, I must have about 4 inches of sagging skin. My legs are bad too. OH thinks its skin and not fat left on my legs now because of the way it hangs rather than wobbles. Not ready for a...

Thanks ladies :D Exactly Marge! The past two years I've worried about the staff race for weeks then on the day made some excuse despite encouragement from the other teachers. Big achievement for me just to even stand on the starting line :D So here is my 5 stone loss pic...a bit late :P Not...

I hope your day got better xx

This morning I... was in the 9's!! 9.13! Yay! So so happy! :party0011: :party0011: :party0011: Tonight I am staying at my Mum's as it's her birthday and easy to stay then to drive back home so I won't be able to weigh tomorrow. I could either take today's weight as my week 25 loss or weigh...

Thank you :) I felt like that only recently! I can remember feeling a fool for telling people my target was 9 stone something. But here I am and it doesn't feel like it's taken long at all!! You will definitely get there. I haven't done this diet perfectly but am pleased with my results :)

I definitely agree with you on that! I'm known as a bag addict- I guess now I can see that I was always drawn to the accessories as handbags etc. don't come in sizes!

Only 1lb and two holidays. I think thats great! Well done Mere :) Did you enjoy hol no. 2? :)

I love cheese and biscuits! Biggest downfall of mine. Glad you had a lovely meal shrimp :) sounds great! X

Ahh you ladies really know how to boost my confidence :D Yeah I agree...I've seen pictures of people adding veg to packs and must be nice to have a bit of normality and I bet it fills you up a fair bit! I must admit, I was dubious about diets like this- you read so many horror stories and...

Ahh thanks for taking the time to read my diary :) I lurked for a while before deciding to have my own- it really has helped having the support of this forum. Nobody quite knows how difficult a VLCD can be so it's great to have this forum. Before going to look, do you have a diary? Thanks for...

Thanks guys can't believe I'm saying 9's! Fingers crossed aye. Just shows the affects of TOTM- and a 10 week one at that! Hope you've all had good days! :D :D

Harry I adore indian food! Never been able to cook a decent curry tho from scratch! Would love a passanda, korna or tikka recipe for when maintaining as a treat! Im thinking sticky chicken strips with mango salsa with salad garnish for starter. But id have mine as a main. Might do the others...

They wilp fit in no time if you keep on going like you have been :)

How was the meal shrimp?

Thanks guys :) It really has given me the boost I needed. I am feeling back in the TS norm now :) I weighed again last night and the scales showed 10.6! 5lb up from the morning! I freaked! I know you weigh more at night but five whole pound! Seriously! Didn't weight this morning as too...

Now I am beginning to think it was a fluke as my scales now show me 10.4. I know it's mid day but all I've had is 1 tea, 1 bar and 500ml of water. Never been that much more in the afternoon to the morning! :S

Thanks hun- I am so shocked! I never expected the scales to show that! I jumped around the room like an idiot and phoned Mum- seems ages since my last stone loss! I must take a picture actually to mark the loss. I think it's just what I needed to keep motivated though as my halo was...

I'm super pleased to post... 5 STONE LOSS!!! I'm over the moon!! :greenapple::greenapple::greenapple: That's a 2lb drop since Friday! I can only think that after my 10 week TOTM I was holding water and now might have a little whoooosh! 10.1 wooop! I'm gunning for those 9's!

Ahh thanks so much guys, a loss is a loss your right! I thought I would've had a STS this week as they just weren't moving from 10.4- bit like you ED and the 10.3 you had that time! Been drinking about 3 litres a day. Can remember the earlier days where I used to manage 4 litres easily. Don't...

Tucking into a iced minty chocolate shake- yum :) Cinema tonight to see World War Z. Considering taking a bar but have had one already. Now they are lower carbs I wonder if it will be okay?

Ha ha love the seatbelt one! :giggle: I don't get that sinking feeling when OH gives me his hoodie to where when I'm cold :D I know that they fit me now and are waaaay to big! :D:D:D

Aw thanks exanteloser. :) Best of luck for your journey :D

Ooh well done on the stone loss! Enjoy your meal tonight :) x

Thanks Harry :D:D Clothes can be deceiving though lol. I still am overweight in terms of BMI- 9.6 only just puts me in the healthy range. I just want that 'my BMI is normal' feeling even though it's not going to make me look suddenly slim and ideal lol.

The bird poo has given you luck and look at you steering clear of the 15's :D Well done Harry! Positivity is the key to this diet! x

A 1lb loss this week :( Week 1: 8lb Week 2: 3lb Week 3: 5lb Week 4: 2lb (TOTM) Week 5: 3lb Week 6: 3lb Week 7: 4lb Week 8: 2lb Week 9: 3lb Week 10: 3lb Week 11: 2lb Week 12: 2lb Week 13: 3lb Week 14: 4lb (TOTM) Week 15: 3lb (Still TOTM!!) Week 16: 2lb (Still TOTM!!!!) Week...

So WI was yesterday and I had a lb loss. Okay I know, a loss is a loss, but can't help but feel disappointed seeing as I was 100% apart from that bar I had 1 bar and a chicken salad :( I put these lower weight losses down to a few things: Permanent TOTM- 10 WEEKS of bleeding!! Crikey :confused...

Ahh thanks so much, your post has given me a boost! :) Losses are slow for me at the moment and you've reminded me of the bigger picture! Thank you! :D How is your diet going? Super busy but so glad it's the weekend now! Just got reports and observations to prepare for today! Gahh! How are...

Thanks guys such a busy couple of days..in bed now with a cuppa! Catch up tomorrow xxx

Glad you have found it useful..love the fact youve amended bits and printed it out. Its a good reminder to not give up or give in to an unhealthy diet because of one treat/slip. We're all human. Sometimes I think we're too harsh on ourselves..one small blip the worlds over, we've ruined it and...

Ahh nightmare day! Broke down on a horrible road. Had to walk over a mile to a nearby house as phone had no battery! 5 hrs later I'm home. Worse thing is the first breakdown man towed me to the services and parked in mac donalds! Id had a bar at 7am and nothing else. It was then nearly 9pm so I...

I'm not sure marge :s It cant be just a typo can it if its published on the website. Didnt get a chance to email last night so will try this evening. Just dont see how they can be less carbs than shakes. Though they deffo dont taste as good in this new batch. X

Bird poo in hair is suppose to lucky isnt it?!

Blimmin fabulous!

Ooh thanks for that Bijouhope! Perhaps I just missed it when they announced they'd lowered the carbs in bars. It's just weird that they are now less than shakes. I'd love to eat 3 bars a day! Highlight of the day: my new smoothie maker. HowsadamI.com!

Yeah Shrimp that's what I thought they should be so no idea why some of ours are saying 14g. When did you buy them? I only got the order y'day.

The bars always used to be around 20g- I will definitely email them when I get home from work. Does that mean we can have more than 1 a day I wonder as this now means the carbs are less than shakes unless shakes have gone down too? I will check. You just can't get the staff! :rolleyes: I'm...

Yeah they are exante ones! Very odd! Yeh I may have to email. ..great if its lower carbs but surely they cant now be lower than the shakes? At work now but popped into the shop for some soya milk. Tastes alright actually! Thanks for the recommendation!

Oh and the bars I've got say 14g carbs! That's not right is it!?

Oooh nuttys good! I will get some tonight when I go to pick up a Kenwood smoothie maker as my blender broke last night due to crushing ice! Well the first time i got on the scales it was 10.4 exactly...for the third day in a row so I got on three more times and they all showed 10.3 3/4 strange!

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Thanks Marge :) Oh really may be worth getting some soya milk. What does it taste like? I just think if a splash of milk causes me to gain then it doesn't say much for maintenance! Hoping to see 10.3 on the scales today! X

It's funny isn't it how our men didn't notice! I think, "How the hell did you not?!?!" I did the same, showed him the pic around 11/12 stone and he laughed and said I looked like a hamster! :giggle: It's funny though, when we first started dating- I was 18- never had been out on proper dates...

I'd be happy with any exercise- you did it- that's the main thing :D I really want to try salmon. Never really had fish apart from tinned tuna, tinned salmon and scampi! HA! Enjoy Harry :)

It's crazy isn't it how fast weight can go on! Did OH ever notice you'd put on weight? Mine never said anything! Said he didn't realise! I'm same as you, was just greedy! OH had taught me bad habits- never drank fizzy drinks until I met him, never had takeaways or meals out. Suddenly we'd gone...

Hope you had a good day Harry x

I know I did think about putting a typical 'old' day into my fitness pal and comparing to what I'm having now! I guess a typical day before I started healthy eating last year would have been: 2 slices of white toast with marmite Banana Sandwich/wrap/pitta with ham, tuna, cheese with a...

Ha! I literally pour in the water and plop the tea bag out so it isn't strong! Perhaps I'm being a bit wrong with my measures! I based it on a medicine spoon being 5ml and a teaspoon being a little less? Well whatever I have- I'm going to have milk ha ha! Aww thanks! It was a fab but tiring...

"OMG I'M FREAKING OUT! I ATE SOO MUCH!! I AM GOING TO GAIN LIKE 5 POUNDS. I'VE RUINED EVERYTHING." Ok. Stop. Take a deep breath and put your thinking cap on. Take your weight loss calorie goal, and just toss that number out the window. We’re not going to talk about that right now...

Yeah your right ED- 100ml is 50 cals and 5g carbs. I roughly have 10ml per mug and have probs 3 a day max so pretty happy continuing with the milk. I actually find it helps me stay on track- when I'm feeling weak- I make a tea to keep me focused!

I've had a good day today. I went with OH to get a few bits of food shopping in ASDA but got distracted but so many bargain lovely clothes! I got a couple of size 10 tops :D and tried on size 12 jeans which fitted but were too long :( Got a lovely bra, pair of shoes, sunnies and pj playsuit...

Ahhh thanks for taking the time to read my diary! :D What lovely comments- thank you :) You WILL get there! :) The important thing is that you don't stop trying! I like the fact Slim and Save have so much more variety than Exante. All the best :)

There's more room for OH in the bed ;P

Haha!! Mr Brown Bin that is a strange thing to put! I'm glad it's arrived safely to OH's Mum! I find it a nightmare when you have to sign for things! My exante parcel has gone back to the centre! It's annoying though to think I could've had my parcel today- now all I think about it chocolate...

Argh this new exante delivery is a pain in the bum. I ordered last night. I went for the 2-3 WORKING days delivery option so put down my school address. It said delivery day Wednesday! So thought, 'That's fine.' Well, they've only gone and delivered it today to school on a blimmin' Saturday...

Agh same- no sooner had I posted the heavens have opened and it's pouring down!

Super Harry!! :D :D :D Make smart choices and you'll stay firmly rooted in the 14's :)

Thanks Harry! So this morning I've lost 46 pound- on a cut and colour ;) Got up and did a zumba session before hand now wishing I hadn't had a bar so early this morning! Sunny day today :)

Ha ha that is so true! I have to use more water now to fill it up a bit higher! ;) Also- towels wrap around with no gap :P

Throughout this Exante journey, there has been little things I've noticed during my weight loss. I'd like to hear about what you guys have noticed about yourselves or in general when losing weight! So... I have discovered... a holey armpit! Is it possible to lose weight from your armpit...

Just think- next weigh you could be in the 14's :) That must be a good feeling Harry :)

So a bit off plan this week food wise- pretty much food based week with a pack or 2 a day :S but still had a 2lb loss. Week 1: 8lb Week 2: 3lb Week 3: 5lb Week 4: 2lb (TOTM) Week 5: 3lb Week 6: 3lb Week 7: 4lb Week 8: 2lb Week 9: 3lb Week 10: 3lb Week 11: 2lb Week 12: 2lb Week 13...

Thanks ED and Harry for your posts :D I have been AWOL again but still reading up on you guys- I have actually had such a busy week at school transforming the classroom to a mad hatters garden tea party so have worked 12 hrs a day and just want to sleep in the evenings! Anyhooooo.... Weighed...

I completely agree with the post from ed- perhaps that would work best for you harry. Enjoy all the training for race for life :)

Aww thanks Ed what a fabulous ly encouraging post! You actually brought a tear to my eye! Lol. So complimentary! I really want to write a wonderful reply back but on my phone as laptop isnt charged. Ill try and write back to as much as I can remember- its annoying not being able to scroll up...

Yeah I had chicken on odd occasions where I was finding it difficult- like when I had a month long TOTM! Until recently, I pretty much had a 3lb loss each week or if I had 2lb I'd lose 4lb the next. I would have never lost 4stone9lb in 22 weeks on WW so I don't get disappointed. I'm finding...

Mere, it sounds like you had the most amazing time- I want to visit Canada now and see the whales and bears! The 3 weeks have flown by! Wow, 1.5lb that is nothing! Did you stay pretty healthy? Your holiday sounds so action packed it was probably all that physical activity! But seriously, well...

It doesn't look a lot written down but honestly I feel like I've done nothing but be bad and off plan :( I forgot to mention I had a teaspoon or 2 of peanut butter over the weekend! I guess it's not as bad as what it could have been- I did stay under 50g carbs and around 600-700 cals. But I...

Yeah I resisted the Chinese :) My dad was over so I was like, 'EAT IT OR DIE!' Hahaa! I hadn't realised how long it had been since my last post! I guess I go quiet when there's something up... :sigh: After a good, motivated week, I had a bit of a off plan weekend. I just can't seem to keep...

Do something to take your mind off the hunger. Day three is suppose to be the worst!

Yeah definitely psychological! Ive had leftover chinese in my fridge that other half left last night. For some reason I've felt hungry all day and cant stop thinking about it! Chicken breast has helped me a lot with this diet when I want to nibble or think I'm going to be naughty! X

Ahh thanks very much! I feel so much better than I have over the past 7 years! I thought I'd always be 15/16stone...could have never dreamt in 22weeks id be aproaching 10stone! Madness! Good luck with your journey! How you feeling so far? Xx

Phew! Glad I'm not the only one who did the tights thing! Loved it when maxi dresses came into fashion so there was no way no one was to see the cut up tights! Ha! Or I'd wear leggings! Trouble is, the bigger you are, the more hot and sweaty you get. But also I was the one wearing...

Pretty much- I have had WS days here and there were I've made sensible choices if I've gone out for dinners like chicken salad. I've had two days where I've been to the cinema and caved in and had pick and mix. I've had occasional naughty nibbles of cheese or licking of twiglets!! Haha! Last...

Another 2lb loss this week- it's slowing down a bit now. 1 stone away from a healthy BMI though YAY! Week 1: 8lb Week 2: 3lb Week 3: 5lb Week 4: 2lb (TOTM) Week 5: 3lb Week 6: 3lb Week 7: 4lb Week 8: 2lb Week 9: 3lb Week 10: 3lb Week 11: 2lb Week 12: 2lb Week 13...

WI this morning and I have lost 2lb so officially 1 stone away from having a healthy BMI- anything I lose after that is a bonus! So close to 10.5- I reckon if I'd weighed later in the morning and after my toilet visit I would have been. But least I know I'm close for next week :) Currently in...

Thanks hun :) Feeling frustrated actually. Keep weighing less in the evenings than mornings how bizzare is that! Today I bought some ultraslim bars as have used all exante ones and running out of shakes. I don't wanna get the 50 shakes deal as I dont want just one flavour. But then theres no...

Pleased to announce another TS and not even tempted :) Haven't felt this motivated in a while which is good! Had a cheeky weigh when I got back from work and weighed 10.7 exactly!! Hoping I must be 10.6 in the morning :D I've had 3 litres of water already and a bar so I'm surprised to be 10.7...

Yeah I have thought about moving to ws. But then really want to get to goal before Cyprus. Decisions aye. Had a good ts day yday- hoping for the same again :) Feeling new motivation long may it continue! Enjoy the sunshine everyone! :cool:

Ahh thanks ED :D Your posts are always a confidence boost! So I've had a weird weekend diet plan wise. Saturday I had an exante bar, half an exante shake, 100g strawberries and a packet of chargrilled chicken :S Sunday I have had an exante bar, 200g raspberries and 350g natural yoghurt! I...

Well done shrimp :) Just realised that this isnt your diary! I'll be checking that out soon :) x

Thanks Shrimp! 16lbs to go! Not that as soon as I hit 9stone6lb I'm going to look skinny but at least mentally I have the reassurance that I'm 'normal' in terms of BMI. I got to get this last stone off- I can't believe its nearly June already!

A 2lb loss again this week which I am pleasantly surprised about as I have had another freaky TOTM! Sorry to keep sharing this info but like to put what might effect losses :) Week 1: 8lb Week 2: 3lb Week 3: 5lb Week 4: 2lb (TOTM) Week 5: 3lb Week 6: 3lb Week 7: 4lb Week 8: 2lb Week 9...

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I read somewhere that tea and coffee actually cause your body to hold onto water because of the caffeine. Maybe cutting back on dehydrating drinks like the tea and coffee may help. But it's only water weight at the end of the day. Not going to be fat hun. x

I didn't go to the docs in the end- I was feeling better yesterday. After reading some posts on here, a similar lady had the same symptoms as me and also thought it felt like gallstone pain but she'd had her gallbladder removed. We had both taken painkillers so I think the pain came from...

Ahh cheers guys for your support. I have been really worried but didn't want to show it infront of my family as they'd (Mum especially) would just worry :S Today I've been feeling a bit better. My intention was to have a TS day but was harder than anticipated after 3 days off plan. I did...

That's really weird. I too have the same symptoms as you! I got badly sunburnt Sunday and started taking ibuprofen since sunday evening and for the past 3 days have had waves of pain and sickness coming on and off from the higher stomach area too. I was taken the normal dose but have read other...

Fingers crossed for the 14's Monday Harry! You can do it!

Thanks Harry. I am going to try and get an appointment tomorrow. There's so much research about rapid weight loss from VLCD's causing gall stones to develop. :S The scales will be very interesting Friday such a mixed up 3 days of eating. Although I haven't over eaten I've either had nothing...

Not bad seeing as you went on your cruise!! Well done :)

Guys I'm really worried. The pain and sickness is very similiar to when I had gallstones 8 years ago :s Ive been doing a bit of research and gallstones developing can be a side effect of a vlcd. I guess because I had them before they could be more likely to develop? I'm scared to go to the...

Ahhh I feel so sick. Dont know whats best...eating nothing or trying some dry toast??

Haha thanks guys :) Just a quick post this morning. Didnt have a ts day yday. Felt really sick with this sunburn and not really wanting to eat. In the end had 1 bar and chicken jacket potato. Also had some cheese. Woops. And some nuts. Went just over 600cals and around the normal carbs...

Hey the carboot was really good but had no idea it would be such a hot day!! Really sunburnt but made £61 :) goodbye fat clothes hello summer clothes :) On the negative side I've started totm AGAIN!!!!!!! I only finished a week ago!! This is blooming ridiculous! And soo not fair! Going to try...

Ahh thanks Susie :D The weight really has flown off when I look at the bigger picture instead of fretting about weekly losses! Well done that's brilliant :) It's always motivating when you get a big loss :D Yeah I agree- I planned to do the food week after 12 weeks like CD too. In the end...

Ahh thanks Shrimp :D Thanks Bijou Hope- definitely didn't think I'd be here 4 months ago- in the 10's eeek!! It's funny actually although we've done things lightly differently- SkinnyLove (ED) and I we've near on matched each other all the way through exante! I wonder if I'd started on the...

Im bored of the packs harry but holding out for the new flavours x

Dont let others put you down or ruin your focus. If you want to feel what its like to wear size 12 jeans then go for it! You will feel great I'm sure. Also in terms of health I echo what the others say about your bmi still being obese. You dont want to put yourself through this and settle for...

ExanteDreamer - 14lb to lose - 6lb lost - 8lb to go Becka - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go time2go - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go Recoveringchocaholic -14lbs to lose - 8lbs lost - 6lbs to go jael001 - 14lb to lose - 7.5lbs lost - 6.5lbs to go Shrimp - 14lb to lose - 3lb off...

A 2lb loss this week which I am happy about as have started doing gym classes and using the cross trainer at home :) I was expecting a sts. Week 1: 8lb Week 2: 3lb Week 3: 5lb Week 4: 2lb (TOTM) Week 5: 3lb Week 6: 3lb Week 7: 4lb Week 8: 2lb Week 9: 3lb Week 10: 3lb Week 11: 2lb...

Yeah it is frustrating but I guess I will stick with it and see what happens. I've got to give it a week or two to get my body into a new routine I suppose rather than stopping at the first hurdle. So after walking around all day y'day and aching from all the exercise I had a night off...

Ahhh have a great time! Can't believe how quickly your holiday has come around! :)

Cheers ED. :D I'm not too hopeful. With all this exercise my weight has appeared to have stalled over the past few days. So far I have only lost 1lb this week. :( I knew it would happen and I know why it has happened but doesn't make it anymore frustrating. I thought it would be okay because...

Just a quick post before bed. Been busy exercising! Yes...me! Haha Bodypump yesterday which was ridiculously hard and did zumba tonight. Have had ws days to help body out a bit. Felt quite dizzy doing bodypump despite having extra protein! Tomorrow I'm off to the zoo and might try fitting...

I'm exactly a pound down this morning my prayers have been answered. Hopefully at least a 2lb week this week. Tonight I'm going to body pump. I think I will have 3 packs and 200cals of chicken. Is that a good idea?!

Nope drank water all night! The barman even gave me water in a posh glass after laughing at the fact I was drinking water! My water intake has been lower then usual though- a few glasses rather than my few litres! Trouble is, this hasn't happened to me before! I normally lose little bits...

Ladies I'm really worried my weight loss has stalled! I'm still the same weight as Friday morning- to the exact 1/2 measure! Surely swimming Friday night and 2 TS days would have at least shown some sort of movement?! After last weeks 1lb and now a sts for 3 days I'm getting worried :S

I'm dreading it! I haven't had bare legs in a very long time so dont know how bad it will be. Im thinking surgery would be the only way to get the gap!! I looked through my Facebook pics earlier to track when I was last this weight. I reckon about 2008. Its mental!

Yeah together we will have lost 12 stone between us when I lose 1 more stone taking the stone I lost prior to Exante! We laughed that we'd lost one of our partners in weight! (They both weigh 12 stone!) Ahh thank you- I don't know why I get so silly but when my mind is like that all I can see in...

Yeah I know what you mean about not wanting people to see. Luckily in mine you can't tell its me ;) My friend, the one who has been on CD, is on minimins but I have no idea if she's seen my diary. I guess it's pretty easy to find. I may cringe a little if I knew she had read it! Ha ha. I know...

Aw thanks Mere- you're too kind. I think I won't feel 'normal' until my BMI says so, as silly as it sounds. I know it's not like I'm going to get to a BMI under 25 then will suddenly look skinny haha but I'm just so focused on getting it to healthy!! I know I'm such a shorty- I always feel...

Ahhh I see! I did think I'd be over the moon with 4lb :D 2lb is good though- they all add up very quickly!

Only 4lb?! I wish I could only lose 4lb in a week! That's brilliant! xx

That sounds like an interesting post to read ED. Like you, I will use Exante if I have to reign in a couple of pounds if I have a gain. I will eat healthily for sure but will allow myself the occasional treat I think. It's all about balance isn't it. I even thought about swapping to the...

Hey guys, well where to start! I went swimming Friday and on the way there I started to feel sick with nerves! Pushed past it and then thought bugger it- got into my cossie and literally got straight into the pool. Surprisingly, there were bigger people than me there which put me more at ease...

Ahh thank you- its only a matter of months for you :) xx

I'm really nervous now and feel sick. My tummy feels full of butterflies :s

A lady at work has been doing 5:2 for a few weeks and she's lost 8lb! She's not even fat she just wants a bit of her mummy tummy! xx

Carrie1980. - to be 9st 13.5lbs ExanteDreamer - 14lb to lose - 4lb lost - 10lb to go Becka - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go time2go - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go Recoveringchocaholic -14lbs to lose - 7lbs lost - 7lbs to go jael001 - 14lb to lose - 6.25lbs lost - 7.75lbs to go...

Week 1: 8lb Week 2: 3lb Week 3: 5lb Week 4: 2lb (TOTM) Week 5: 3lb Week 6: 3lb Week 7: 4lb Week 8: 2lb Week 9: 3lb Week 10: 3lb Week 11: 2lb Week 12: 2lb Week 13: 3lb Week 14: 4lb (TOTM) Week 15: 3lb (Still TOTM!!) Week 16: 2lb (Still TOTM!!!!) Week 17: 3lb (Finished TOTM...

Well week 19 and a 1lb loss this week- my lowest loss in 19 weeks which I think is pretty good! I don't feel disappointed with a 1lb loss this week as it's been TOTM and I have been exercising. I'm just hoping that next week will be a bigger loss otherwise I would be annoyed. So I am all...

Well I don't know about the 8's but fingers crossed! Send me some good vibes everyone!! Yeah the dress should be sooo big! I'm trying it on tomorrow at the brides house! Trouble is I don't know when to suggest to the bride to take it in because even a month before the wedding I could lose...

Well hopefully I'll be at 9 stone 6lb by then- though I wanted to be in the 8's to tell the truth. Just got to tone though to get rid of the wobble! I don't need to worry about a wedding outfit as I'm the bridesmaid though the dress was bought before exante. Though for the other days I want...

Oooooh NEW exante products!! Can't wait for the apple and cinnamon porridge!!

Well done on the loss Katmat :D How are you getting on?

You're doing really well resisting Harry- good on you! Stay strong and enjoy yourself. :D

Thanks Marge and ED. I know I can't wait! I'm really buzzing about starting! Who would have I thought it! I'm more focused on getting fit at the moment then 'getting thin'. I want to feel fit and look fit and really feel like I'm improving my body to the best it can be. 10 weeks to the wedding! xx

Super loss mere well done for maintenance xx

Omg!! Fantastic! Congratulations! ! :D:D:D

Mine's bread as well ED- and like you I love the end crust- toasted! It is funny what you crave though I seem to be craving anything! The last two days have been a lot easier though so hopefully TOTM is easing. Still the same weight this morning but I'm not going to fret to much. I'll be...

Ha-ha I have actually just been looking at rain coats on eBay for my class trip to the zoo next week! Chances are the weather will be rubbish!! I love the pre holiday knicker shop :D

Hey my dear, week is so so! I'm still the same weight as Friday morning's WI so feeling a bit bleurgh! I guess it could be either down to TOTM or because I've started exercise. I'm hoping the lbs shift in the next couple of days! I'm also finding it incredibly hard to stay focused- I just want...

Ahh so happy you have received some lovely compliments from men :P Hee hee!

Haha what good advice! I don't think I can add anything as haven't had one before! I am allergic to most tanning products so never have gone for a spray tan incase my whole body came out in a reaction! I'm so glad that you've decided to treat yourself though! I don't think I'd get into...

Ahh thanks Marge- great advice re exercise :D Deffo up for swimming :) I can't wait for TOTM to go so I can go! Actually excited about it- I may even do aqua zumba once I get used to swimming again! Yeah, you're right! I forgot about ketosis! Like the sound of the eggs and bacon though esp...

Well done Shrimp :D :D

Thanks ladies- you are all so right! I ended up speaking to my Mum who made me feel so much better about going. That's the advice I needed- not the brutal honesty from OH who was digging a bigger hole from himself when he tried rectifying things! I did get up to go for the early swim this...

Lovely photos Mere you look fab! Love the outfit! I'm glad both you and hubby had a great day :)

Have a smashing day Mere :D

3lb loss again this week yippee :D Week 1: 8lb Week 2: 3lb Week 3: 5lb Week 4: 2lb (TOTM) Week 5: 3lb Week 6: 3lb Week 7: 4lb Week 8: 2lb Week 9: 3lb Week 10: 3lb Week 11: 2lb Week 12: 2lb Week 13: 3lb Week 14: 4lb (TOTM) Week 15: 3lb (Still TOTM!!) Week 16: 2lb (Still...

Start Weight: 11.3. Today's weight: 10.13 :D Carrie1980. - to be 9st 13.5lbs ExanteDreamer - 14lb to lose - 2lb lost - 12lb to go Becka - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go time2go - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go Recoveringchocaholic -14lbs to lose - 6lbs lost - 8lbs to go jael001...

Haha sorry to keep you all in suspense! I am in the 10's!! Tra la la! A 3lb loss for me as well as losing my 4th stone and hitting the 10's all in one week! I was 10.13 exactly- no 1/2, 1/4 etc so hoping tomorrow I'll be 10.12! :D:D :D Anyway, something I've been considering lately is...

When did you weigh?!

Agree with Marge- I've had 2lb loss even when 100% without TOTM! xx

I would unplug the phone Harry and definitely block the number! You don't want to be dealing with that. I would panic as would think there was some family emergency! Time wasters who have nothing better to do clearly!

Small and intimate wedding sounds lovely though Mere. Have a really good day and knock them dead in your outfit!

Aw thanks guys! Fingers crossed aye! It is looking promising! I hope you've all had a wonderful day even though the weather had turned for the worse! I'm so cold- heating on and duvet on! It's so nice not to be hot and sweaty all the time like I was when I was bigger- I deffo don't miss that...

Some people are funny about saying things about others weight even if it is a positive comment. Then you get those who can't say it to you because of their own issues!! You look fab Mere in those pics and have done superbly! You deserve to be showered by compliments!

Thanks guys. I will accept it when I see it on the scales on Friday!! Sticking to routine in all that but to see the 10's anyway is weird but amazing! I guess there are some benefits from chronic tummy upsets :P ;) xx

I'm so jealous of power hoop class- we've none where I live! I think you've done well with maintenance Mere :)

Ha ha yeah I think I must do- some days I look at myself and see no weight loss :( Then other days I can feel really good! Very excitingly I got home today at 6pm and weighed!! Naughty I know as I know it's normally up at this time but..........I was 10stone 13!!! Less than the morning! I'd had...

I'm deffo not a size 10 or realistically an aged 13 but it felt good wearing it :P Haha! It obvs was a big top but there was no way I could have fitted into it 4 months ago whatever size the label says! I also tried on a top that I wore on my first date with OH nearly 5 years ago!! I can't...

Glad you could get yourself back in the gym Mere as I can imagine if has felt strange for you to rest so much! Happy you've put your health first though and on the road to recovery!

Hey guys, Felt a little better this morning but had a dodgy tummy again :( I hadn't been to the loo since my flush out Thursday and on that Thursday it had been a while since I'd been too so I'm wondering if I have these severe moments when I'm blocked up? Perhaps I should go back to taking...

Ah Jael if only! Their stomachs are like the size of my thigh but I will look like them soon so will keep on going with my TS-ing! Awh bless you ladies are too kind- it's weird to start seeing my old face back! One of my friends actually said I looked like I did when I was 18! Haha- I think I...

I hope I can get hooked on the gym like you Mere. Good luck at the gym today!

Aww thanks guys your comments are much appreciated! My OH could learn a lot from you guys ;) he never compliments me or says anything! I felt quite relaxed about the night beforehand thinking that I feel more socially accepted now whereas I'd always had the 'I'm not worth talking to'...

Sounds lovely :) My friends were all having home made mojitos at the bbq y'day :(

WOW super loss!!!! 12lb yikes! xx

Have a lovely family day harry x

Right so here goes my 4 stone loss upload. I realised today that it is my 4 month Exante anniversary! I started on Jan 5th and today is May 5th which means I've reached the average stone a month which is great. I was 11.0 on the scales this morning but weighed at 11.30am so won't count it...

Thanks Mere- lovely to see you posting again :D Oh my goodness thank you so much for telling me about the enter! I haven't been posting as much as it's been driving me bananas! I wonder why its done that! Anyway, thanks for your contribution to my diary :D Good luck on your weight loss...

I'm glad you've seen the doctor and found a possible cause. I agree with the girls- it's not going to be fat that's causing the scales going up- especially as it sounds like you're still making good choices. Your health is important and if it means eating a little more than it's worth it to be...

Happy Sunday Everyone! I had a busy day yesterday but pleased to see that pesky pound came off giving me my 4 stone loss yippeeeee! I will try and take a piccie today :D Not long til the 10's woop woop :banana dancer: banana dancer

Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better Mere. Get well soon and take care :)

Thanks guys :D I'm very happy with 3lb loss. I will take a new piccie when I reach 4 stone loss- hopefully tomorrow! Eek! Fingers crossed aye! (I still can't press enter to start a new line argh why is this?)

Its a shame starbucks didn't do an exante café latte!Hope you had a good day and well done for resisting!

3lb this week yay! Week 1: 8lb Week 2: 3lb Week 3: 5lb Week 4: 2lb (TOTM) Week 5: 3lb Week 6: 3lb Week 7: 4lb Week 8: 2lb Week 9: 3lb Week 10: 3lb Week 11: 2lb Week 12: 2lb Week 13: 3lb Week 14: 4lb (TOTM) Week 15: 3lb (Still TOTM!!) Week 16: 2lb (Still TOTM!!!!)...

Feeling happy happy today! Must be because of the 3 day weekend! Week 17 WI and I’m pleased to have lost 3lb! It was actually about 3lb ¾’s from last week’s WI as I had only just hit 11.5. But I don’t count those little bits! So despite my naughty day off plan- and sweeties- I had a good loss...

Well done Shrimp- all going in the right direction :D

That's fab Katmat :D Happy happy happy!

So today I went into work, set up and prepared for lessons but at about 8am I had painful cramps and had to rush to the toilet! Anyone who knows me know I can't use public loo's! But for once, I had to! Then it went then it came back on at half 8- so painful I had to get another teacher to do my...

Yeah she is an amazing Mum- truly supportive and genuinely wanting me to lose weight. I'm not that close to my dad but make up for it with the relationship I have with my mum- positive things do come from divorces! :) I hope your Mums hypnotherapy works. I had the hypnoband last year- it did...

Ahh yeah she is so proud and can see how happy I am. Though at the same time I don't want to make her feel bad about being overweight. I do find it hard to not talk about the diet to her though! She still has held her promise and at every stone loss has bought me a little pressie :D At 3 stone...

Wow what a difference- motivation to keep you going!

Like the others said, it isn't fat and will soon come off. Don't let it discourage you!

Oh no Mere so sorry to hear that! Your poor hubby- and you when you came around- must have been very shocked! To echo what the others say your health is important and obviously your body was trying to tell your something! I spoke to my friend who has got to her goal weight following the...

Yeah your right- you don’t have to spend a fortune to exercise and can be really low budget. My friend on the CDP does Josie’s and it’s deffo made an impact! I will try the shred but oh my will I be dreading it! Haha! I remember doing one day last time and was aching for ages after! Ahh the...

Just want to note my start weight off 11.3- Weird to think that another 14lb off will be 10.3!! Oh em geee!!

Just a quick post before I go to work! I'll catch up on your replies later and read them properly! Just wanted to say ive weighed this morning to see if I'd achieved my challenge and I have! 2lb loss already this week with 2 full days to go before wi. So glad sundays didnt effect it too much...

Yay met my challenge loss! 14lb in a month! Despite being totm all month lol!! Well done to all of us...on to the next one! WannabeSkinnyMinnie13- 14lb to lose- 14lb lost- 0lb to go :thumbup: Jael001 - 14lb to lose - 14lb lost - 0lb to go Nix - 14lb to lose - 13.25lb lost -0.75lb to go Giggles...

Mere I am sure a handful of fruit and nuts wont do any damage! In moderations, nuts are good! :) I was actually reading up on nuts yesterday about the fat in nuts being good for you as opposed to trans fat in other foods. Also sorry to hear about your friend. I know what you mean about how...

Yeah one of the girls at work said that. I guess I've been sooo tired recently could be down to being low on iron? Coming up to Week 4 of TOTM! A quater of my time on Exante haha! Its quite light at the mo so hoping it ceases soon! I never know after having a low intake over the weekend is it...

AMAZING Becka! Fab loss wow you must be chuffed! :D:D:D

It wouldn't let me go below on the list when I pressed enter so please when the next person copies and paste move me down in line !

Count me in :D Carrie1980. - to be 9st 13.5lbs ExanteDreamer - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go Becka - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go time2go - 14lb to lose - 0lb lost - 14lb to go Recoveringchocaholic -14lbs to lose - 0lbs lost - 14lbs to go jael001 - 14lb to lose - 0lbs lost -...

Marge you're so knowledgable about foods! You have made me feel a bit better about the mayo as I would rather lower carbs then lower cals. The hole is actually in a different tooth. The wisdom tooth is infected because of the flap of gum which is exposed to allow the tooth to come through-...

Ahh thanks guys- I hate feeling like I haven't been strong and determined but you guys have helped me not beat mysef up about it! As I said in my earlier post, OH has taken away the scales so I couldn't weigh this morning as I didn't want to know the damage to avoid the, 'Well, I've messed up...

Ah thanks ED- what a supportive star you are! I do deserve a little pep talk though! Well, the tuna mayo was very mayonaisey (if I was making it myself I usually put only a smidgen in but it was a pub lunch) and I did think after I should've asked for no mayo or mayo on the side. For 2tbsp mayo...

Oooh can't wait to hear your loss tomorrow, good luck! xx

Thanks Becka- wise words your completely right! I'm going to just do shakes for this week and hope I still have a loss by WI Friday. So annoyed though to slip when I have been to plan for four months apart from the odd chicken salad. I guess one day isn't going to automatically mke me put on...

Love the dress Angel. A bohemien wedfest sounds intriuging! x

Sounds like WS suits youbetter :) Well done on the loss! x

Haha well you might not be down a clothes size but if your trousers are hanging you've obviously lost some junk off your trunk ;) I'm sure it won't be soon until you are the next stone down. I still have no idea what size I am really. I'm different in all shops! Well done for resisting nibble...

Oh no sorry to hear that! I hope SW goes well :) Let us know how you get on x

Woweeeeee Harry 7lb is blooming marvellous! So chuffed for you! What a good result! xx

Mere, your photos are fabulous! You must feel so proud! I love the red dress- what a difference :) xx