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  1. angie-bum

    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    Hi, I’m not really here, but my email just pinged this =)
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    Word Association Thread

    Browsing
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    Newbie for Exante

    I have done Vlcd several times, it’s a good way of getting slimmer quicker, I just didn’t keep it off. My only advice is to get into ketosis as soon as you can and keep in it, so your not hungry. Also plan what yr going to do on weekends or other times you might be expected to eat with others...
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    October keto challenge

    I’ve put on 5lb. Got complacent, ate all the wrong things..... but nothing gets done with your head in the sand. 3 weeks left of October am 16.12 and 3/4 lb so say 16.13, want to be 16.7 by Oct 31st Tringle goal 2.9kg 0kg lost 2.9kg to go Manxy - goal 10lbs, 9 to go Angie-bum goal 6lb, 6 to go
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    October keto challenge

    Hi guys- am going for 8lb, which is more than do-able. Tringle goal 2.9kg 0kg lost 2.9kg to go Manxy - goal 10lbs, 10lbs to go Angie-bum goal 10lb, 10 to go
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    September Keto Challenge

    Hi Tipperary, can u change the thread to October tomorrow, or are u starting a new one?
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    September Keto Challenge

    Me too, so far 11lb down, Will weigh tomorrow to plan what loss I want in October.
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    September Keto Challenge

    It’s hard, I didn’t step onto the scale until the end of August, ignoring the truth that I’d put back on what I’d lost earlier in the year. Didn’t get my head in the right place til 3 days b4 beginning of September. I have found doing intermittent fasting helps, as it got me into ketosis fast...
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    September Keto Challenge

    Have redone my goal as I have had a good week & passed it so now going for 14lb Susie - 14lb, 8 to go Tringle - 3kg, 3kg to go Tazbabe - 10lb, 10lb to go Angie-bum - 14lb, 2lb to go Manxy - 11lb, 7 to go AliGal - 10 lbs, 8.6 to go
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    Word Association Thread

    Night
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    September Keto Challenge

    Hi, lost another 2lb, have revised my goal down from 14 to 10lb as I realise that it’s not going to come off as quick as when I’ve done very low cal. Am happy with my progress 5lb in 2 weeks. Want to lose another 4 by last day of Sept. Susie - 14lb, 8 to go Tringle - 3kg, 3kg to go Tazbabe -...
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    September Keto Challenge

    Hi all! Lost 3lb this week =) Susie - 14lb, 8 to go Tringle - 3kg, 3kg to go Tazbabe - 10lb, 10lb to go Angie-bum - 14lb, 11 to go Manxy - 11lb, 9 to go AliGal - 10 lbs, 7.6 to go
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    September Keto Challenge

    Hi all, I’m just starting so expect to lose quite a bit this month.
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    September Keto Challenge

    Susie - 14lb, 8 to go Tringle - 3kg, 3kg to go Tazbabe - 10lb, 10lb to go Angie-bum - 14lb, 14 to go
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    September Keto Challenge

    Day 1 for me too. Forgot to weigh, will weigh tomorrow.
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    2019 April exercise challenge

    Good idea, I’m looking for a May exercise challenge, can I jump on this thread =)
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Have burnt 250 on exercise bike this am, can’t promise no alcohol or buns tonight, but have planned-being watchful....had protein pudding for breakfast will have tuna salad for lunch and lowish carb curry later, and a glass of wine. Have lost 2lb this week, aiming for the same next week.
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    Slimmer For Easter Challenge

    Littlemissnaughty - 14lbs/22lbs Bert - 22/35lb Ravenous - 10.5/21 lbs Achren - 0/22lbs Starbuck88 - 0/40lbs Susie - 4.5/28lbs - 23.5lbs to go Kev- 7/37 Curlywurly - 21 8lb/28 21lb to go Tipperary - 4.9kg/8kg (next Wi Fri 22nd) Pratainua - 9.6/ 14lbs Binks 1968. - 0lb/23.8lb ( 1/1/19)...
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Yikes. Need to come back on Onplanuaries regularly to stay on track. Anyway- have done 30 mins on bike already. Plan: Will not have sugar or alcohol today.
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    Slimmer For Easter Challenge

    Well I fell off the diet bus. Just crawled back on after a boozy and buns fortnight. Managed to lose 5lb this month, 19lb since Jan 2nd. Woo, just gotta stop landing on the buns. Littlemissnaughty - 14lbs/22lbs Bert - 17.5/35lb Ravenous - 6.5/21 lbs Achren - 0/22lbs Starbuck88 - 0/40lbs Susie...
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    angie-bum's weigh in

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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Well, lesson learnt- don’t jump off the bus. Am 16.8 and a quarter today- So is just over 5lb this month. Right. Will concentrate getting back into good patterns
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    Slimmer For Easter Challenge

    Hi, can we make sure the latest list is posted...I seem to have put on 6 lb
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Oooh gotta come back on this thread to be accountable. Too many buns and booze gone past my lips since Thursday Okay Exercise- yep, peddling as I type Plan: no pudding, no booze today Having a fast day- black coffee and herbal teas for me today until protein and veg meal tonight, followed by...
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    Slimmer For Easter Challenge

    Littlemissnaughty - 8lbs/22lbs Bert - 13/35lb Ravenous - 6.5/21 lbs Achren - 0/22lbs Starbuck88 - 0/40lbs Susie - 4.5/28lbs - 23.5lbs to go Kev- 7/37 Curlywurly - 21 8lb/28 21lb to go Tipperary - 4.1kg/8kg (next Wi Fri 15th) Pratainua - 6.8lb/14lb Binks 1968. - 0lb/23.8lb ( 1/1/19) debbie12slim...
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    3lb lost ;) Was 17 .13 Am 16.9 and a half Will be 12 stone by Christmas
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    off Sugar: nope No alcohol- yep Exercise- yep, peddling for 2nd time today, am getting up at 5.45 most days to do at least 30 mins on bike in the morning. Haven’t weighed this week as know it wouldn’t help my state of mind. I’m just keeping on keeping on
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Day 4 Refused cake No alcohol 2 sessions on bike, 1 hiit And had 7-8 hrs sleep last night... yay!
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    2019 February exercise challenge

    Hi everyone, My February exercise challenge: Burn 200 cals daily on exercise bike daily Do hiit 3 times week for 20 mins each Use kettle bells for arms on the alternate days Have an active day off
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    2nd Feb 200 calls on bike-yes Diet- very loose but being aware. Allowed alcohol Too many sweets, will be off them by tomorrow Back on minimins to be accountable
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Onplanuary: February. I commit to: 1) burning 200cals on exercise bike 2) 3 hiit workouts a week 3) 1 rest day (likely Sunday). 4) alcohol only on Fridays and Saturdays. Low carb options. 5) nothing sweet except small exceptions Fridays and Saturdays. 6) minimins everyday for accountability. 7)...
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Lost my first stone slow and steady. Yep kept to plan except sleep, still getting way under 7hrs.
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Wooo, getting there
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Was 17.13 Am 16.12.5 Will be 12 stone by Christmas Lost 2lb this week and the first stone down.... Woooooooooo!
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    The early rise peddling like mad seems to be working. Currently listening to Tori Amos and remembering the 90s, ha, when I used to this a lot I was 6 stones lighter. Gonna get there again. Hoping for a good end of month weigh in.
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    2/31 No alcohol-check Sleep well- check Exercise-check, just went for a walk and slow peddle for 15as was a rest day Diet- not so good but not too bad- am going to have 2 lean days to make up for it
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Day 25 nope! Exercise-yep Sleep- yep Alcohol-nope Cake-nope It’s one day and I’m enjoying it Tomorrow’s another day, back to it with exercise, no cake or alcohol
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Yes exercise Yes no sugar, yes to good fats and protein Still only getting 6hrs, gonna try to get7tonight
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Week 3= 2.5 down Was: 17.13 Am: 17.05 Will be 12 by Christmas
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    Slimmer For Easter Challenge

    Littlemissnaughty - 2lbs/22lbs Bert - 10.5/35lb Ravenous - 3/21 lbs Achren - 0/22lbs Starbuck88 - 0/40lbs Susie - 4.5/28lbs - 23.5lbs to go Kev- 7/37 Curlywurly - 21 8lb/28 21lb to go Tipperary - 2.8kg/8kg (next Wi Fri 25th) Pratainua - 2.0lb/14lb Binks 1968. - 0lb/23.8lb ( 1/1/19) debbie12slim...
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    22/30yep to all goals except sleep- had 5.5hrs. Will be going bed early tonight.
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    21 of 30 No sugar No alcohol Low carb Exercise 10 hours sleep! Knocked all goals out of the park =)
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Day 19 and 20 No sugar, no alcohol Exercise yes 5 hrs sleep, bleugh, need to eat btte at that
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Friday= No sugar, check. No alcohol check... but I did waver a bit, but reiterated what I know, it’s poison. Full stop 🛑 Exercised for 35 early am, burned 500 overall with walking. Crap at sleep. Only got about 5hrs last night.
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Day 17 Yes to all goals
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    Slimmer For Easter Challenge

    yes please i’ll Join the challenge... I’ll go with 10 lost so far, 20lb to lose til Good Friday Littlemissnaughty - 2lbs/22lbs Bert - 7/35lb Ravenous - 3/21 lbs Achren - 0/22 Starbuck88 - 0/40lbs Susie - +3/28lbs - 31lbs to go Kev 7/37 Curlywurly21 8lb/28 21lb to go Tipperary 2.8kg/8kg (next...
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Day 14=2lb loss, 10lb since Jan 2nd. No sugar No alcohol Ran for 16 mins round park with daughter. Will also get in some more exercise b4 I sleep. Not getting enough sleep
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    2nd weigh in 2lb off, now am 17.3 Was:17.13 Am: 17.3 Will be 12 by Christmas.
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Day 13 Yes, no sugar No alcohol Yes exercise Need more sleep Planning bed by 9, trying to be asleep by 10
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    Angie-bum's getting gorgeous slim and save daily diary

    Hi Bren, am also working mum, but not that sleep deprived... I do feel blessed if I get6hrs most nights. I couldn’t face the bike when it was in the garden studio, too cold, so moved it into the warm living room. I’m an early riser/ light sleeper anyway, usually wake by 6.30am am in the habit...
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    Angie-bum's getting gorgeous slim and save daily diary

    Did 20 min at level 7 this am=132cals, good to do it when half asleep, I barely noticed it. Will get up 15 mins earlier to get 30 mins in. It made me sweat. Hope it’ll show on the cscales Been reading quite a lot about low carb high fat, insulin resistance, health predictions. Just reinforces...
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Day 12 3 out of 4 Yes, No sugar Yes No wine Yes did exercise No didn’t get at least 7hrs sleep
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    Angie-bum's getting gorgeous slim and save daily diary

    Day 11, back to low carb, also am up to level 6-7 on recumbent bike. Burning up at least 200cals. Also did some reps with kettle bell for arms on the bike. Heart rate 114-120
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Sugar= nope, given piece of tiffin by hubby, but did do lo carb for actual breakfast Exercise yep, done 45 on bike watching Tom hiddlestone in Kong= 208 active calls burned. Plan for day=low carb, black coffee. Yummy food later, but smaller portions, meat, low carb veg and gravy. More...
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    In what body-part order have you noticed losing weight the most?

    Well 8lb down and I notice I am losing weight on my neck and my work trousers aren’t starting and threatening to pop a button.
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    what have you lost?

    Just going through some of the old threads....I have lost weight equal to a human head and want to lose, a weight between an elephant ‘s penis and an Irish setter.
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Week 0: 17.13 Week 1: -8, 17.5
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    Angie-bum's getting gorgeous slim and save daily diary

    Day 7 Weigh in 1 Was 17.13 Am 17.5 today. 8lb lost 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 Lost so far in January= 8lb Will be 12.9
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    Angie-bum's getting gorgeous slim and save daily diary

    I am doing low carb with one s& s a day, feeling okay about it all. But it is only day 6
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    Lets do onplanuaries

    Day 6 Kept to my plan and am sitting on exercise bike, aim to do 30 mins. Have managed do kick the sugar and alcohol habit. Weigh in tomorrow
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    Angie-bum's getting gorgeous slim and save daily diary

    Day 3 Mackerel salad Black coffee, lemon and ginger tea++ Coffee with a little milk. Plan for later: chilli prawns with veg, sour cream Followed by choc orange slim and save bar. If still hungry later will have another pack or half pack Trying to eat at lunch then leave it til at least 7pm so...
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    Angie-bum's getting gorgeous slim and save daily diary

    Week 1, day 2 Salmon salad with broccoli and little mayo, peanutbutter bar, small amount of milk in tea/coffee when got home. Mainlymint tea all day with black coffee. Feeling okay, if a bit tired. Will have half a shake later and a teaspoon of vitamin tonic. Doubt if I’ll get exercise done as...
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    Angie-bum's getting gorgeous slim and save daily diary

    So, so far so good. Products sweet sour noodles with an egg thrown in- not bad at all One halfgrenade mint choc protein bar Salmon salad without skin, askinny sausage. Drank flavoured coffee with sweetener also fizzy water with powdered ginger and stevia. Have half a bar and a cuppa later.
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    Angie-bum's getting gorgeous slim and save daily diary

    Week 1 , day 1. Okay getting real now. Plan: combination ofsoups shakes and bars, with small meal of eggs turkey or fish and veg. That or 4 replacements. Splash of milk for up to 3 hot drinks. Will be getting in 15x2 disco dancing with my daughter, will use my recumbent bike. Starting stats...
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    Starting Exante in the new year - anyone else?

    Day 1. Starting today. Start weight 17.13 Today’s weight 17.13 Goal weight: 12.10
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    Word Association Thread

    Sea
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    Starting Exante in the new year - anyone else?

    Hi Starbucks. I have 70lb to lose too. I’m getting my head around total food replacement. But it worked very well for me before, I know it can be done with determination and focus.
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    Word Association Thread

    Line
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    Angie-bum's getting gorgeous slim and save daily diary

    Saying that (and being accountable) I have still had 3 alcoholic drinks today and many many sweets. So I am a carbaholic. Tomorrow I will have less. No choc past 30th dec and last drink 31st December.
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    Angie-bum's getting gorgeous slim and save daily diary

    I have ordered slim and save and I have some shakes and some bars. I am really getting my head in the right place.
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    Starting Exante in the new year - anyone else?

    Yep. I’m just getting into the mind set to power me through.
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    Angie-bum's getting gorgeous slim and save daily diary

    Am here. It’s a way marker for me. Get into the mindset, follow the rules and get into those jeans. 70lbs to lose
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    I’m weighing in no mater what weight. As of this morning I weight 17.9 which isn’t good but is 5lb lighter than I thought I’d be. So I want to lose 4-5 stone. I am tall and the last time I got down to 13.9 I looked fine and could get into nice clothes. 4 stone is definitely do-able... and is a...
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    Starting Exante in the new year - anyone else?

    I’ll jump on board as well. Tossing upbetween doing exante or slim and save. Either way it’ll be 600-800 cals eating to lose 5-6 stone. I’ve done it before and it’s the only way I know how to do it successfully. When I lost it the first time I then got pregnant. My daughter has just turned 9 so...
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Am back at it, new job and new motivation: want to get into smaller uniforms. Currently tight size 22. Have been a size 12 b4, but would ideally like to be a size 14, for my height and build. The plan is the usual for me, fasting during the day week days, eating my main meal and low carb bar at...
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    The thing is, when I look back to when I was the most successful at dieting, it was always when I let myself get into ketosis I ate once-a-day, and the stayed off the sweets. I don’t know why I keep forgetting it I think when I was in my teens and 20s I found it quite easy to miss meals if I...
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Right where was I? Was 17.9 Now 17.5 Fasted last week as was under great stress But it put me squarely into ketosis and I’m not a bit hungry. Am eating fairly normally on weekend and fasting on and off during week. Seems to be working and I’m not get up about it.
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Hey there, good to see ya =)
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    Angie-bum's getting gorgeous slim and save daily diary

    God I so need to remember how I did it. I have quoted myself so I can lead myself back here
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Heaviest 18.4s Stable weight seems to be 17.4 Am now 16.12 Me next stable weight is usually 15.0 as I yo-yo between those 2 stones. So my short term plan is just stay off the sugar and alcohol and do daily cycling, my medium goal is 15 stone by Christmas. My long term goal is get to and...
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    I started stoptober, meaning a commitment to eat if I wanted, but no alcohol, no sugar. Have lost half a stone a week with just that. I must remember if my weight is climbing to shut down sugar and alcohol, they are the main things that take the break off on a steep hill. I can not control my...
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    Step2 810kcal Determined not to have weight loss on my 2018 year resolution list!

    Now just have to keep it up til Christmas
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    Step2 810kcal Determined not to have weight loss on my 2018 year resolution list!

    I faffed then committed to stoptober so have had 5 days of no sugar or alcohol. I get into ketosis fairly easily so my blood sugar is level and I’m not hungry. Am trying to keep to low carb with occasional soups shakes and bars. I like this time of year to lose weight. I get motivated by...
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    Total Solution My progress diary.....

    Taking 1 say at a time
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    Step2 810kcal Determined not to have weight loss on my 2018 year resolution list!

    hi Sopsop, hi all I did Cambridge 9 years ago and lost nearly 5 stone, am back on vlcd and low carb. Am looking at my past posts for motivation. Re did vlcd early 2016, but had to stop for surgery and could never get back on the horse. Now I'm determined to lose 3 stone by Christmas, having...
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Back to it after daughter and I unwell for several weeks and then Summer hols happened. Back up to 17.4 I'm great at losing weight, I suck at maintaining, I need to weigh more regularly. If I eat sweet stuff and drink alcohol, even not in huge amounts, I can put on a stone in a month. This...
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Was 17.4 Am 16.8 eyes a bit hollowed out, tummy no so very bloated, shoulders skinnier? Will be 12.2 or there abouts Lchf intermittent fasting feels like not being hungry and enjoying small yummy foods, gonna have to find me a good alcohol alternative lol, though a glass of acv and fizzy...
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    Minerva's corner...

    Hugs. Sorry you're going through this. You've come so far. I hope you can find the right meds/eating plan/something that helps things feel tolerable. I'm doing lchf intermittent fasting, all those good fats are bathing my brain. Sugars the ***** for for my brain, been hard dumping it, however...
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Was 17.4 started lchf intermittent fasting several times a week. Am 16.11 don't feel hungry at all Want to be 12.2 again then we'll see
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    Anybody here on keto?

    Hi scan bran, I'm doing keto and intermittent....done similar b4 and soups/shakes....it all works when I stick to it , but like many I'm very sensitive and reactive and addicted to carbs. Feel so much better all round when I ditch them Helpfully though I get into ketosis quite quick. Am in the...
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Keto is working =) Was 17.4 Am 16.12 & 3/4 Will be 16 Long term goal- my skinny jeans and off shoulder top
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Did 23 hr fast meal to meal. Broke it with 2 salmon pieces without skin yum! Am doing 5:2 today will do Lchf tomorrow and 5:2 Friday again Still 17.2ish this am but it's heading in right direction
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Was 17.4 looking my fattest (though have been a stone more), hungry all the time. fingers and face puffy Am 17.2 & half. Face slightly more defined, less puffy all over, not hungry. Will be 11.7 get into skinny jeans and lagenlook tops, chunky silver jewellery
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    The Four Word Alphabet Game

    Polly Phoenix Pangolin Peppimenarti (Australia).
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    Word Association Thread

    Custard
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    angie-bum's weigh in

    Am fairly confident. Am in ketosis if not keto adapted yet. Start weight 17.4 weigh a day or 2 in. Realise that wholesale vlcd is too difficult for me til solidly in ketosis. But I did low carb, no calorie restriction a few yrs ago and I lost an average of 3lb a week. Therefore if I can't do...
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    New thread for a new start

    So okay, what persuaded me to action this time? None of my biggest clothes fitting, weird responses to my being bigger. Feeling that my food and nutrition was in free fall, realising I was looking at my biggest again. Starting strong fearing the worst, but realising with relief that I was still...
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    New thread for a new start

    2 months later and I'm backed. Literally taking 1 day at a time. 3 packs and a can of fish consumed and 3 cups of tea. It'll be good to be in ketosis I just want to get down to 15 as quickly as I can.
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    New thread for a new start

    Keeping it low carb or vlcd Was 17st 4.5 Now 17st 1.5 Trying for 3lb a week
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    New thread for a new start

    Am 17lb 4.5 Will be 12 Started yesterday full blown vlcd, using the exante and s&s packets I still have. Looking to negotiate weekends
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    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Am so glad I put these entries. I obviously know myself well, and having myself explains the steps again, and the pitfalls really help. I still live in the same family set up with same hubby and prompts to eat on the weekend. So anyway grateful this is here
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    Angie's Exante Adventure

    I went up and down and back to square 1. Boy, this thread is boring. I write this thread there and I Have done of many years, because it helps me get the focus I need to put 1 foot in front of the other. I wasnt really committed to the diet before now, in the last few weeks. I had a cheating...
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    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Day 0= 17.4 1/2 Day 14=17.2 1/2 Next week I am going to be less as I am doing 2 days vlcd (ignoring my dozen jelly beans for breakfast.....)Thursday Friday. If I had done vlcd for last 2 weeks I'd be a stone lighter, just can't get my head into it. Actually I know I need to get into ketosis for...
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    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Hi, I think daily weighing or at least twice or weekly weighing is the key. None of us would yoyo as much if we knew accurately what weight we are. I lost 5 stone, got pregnant, kept it off well, but put loads on during maternity leave and I've then lost and gained the same 2 stone repeatedly...
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    New thread for a new start

    I may come back to this thread if I vlcd At the mo I am doing a combination of things, but mostly daily weighing and mindful eating. Will have to start a thread about that way instead, as what I'm doing is hardly vlcd
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    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Day 0=17.4 1/2 Day 7= Thursday weigh in 17.2 3/4 So down over a lb Happy with that. Would like to be 17.0 by next Thurs, but anything that's around 17.1 is fine. I have not given myself realistic goals before, it's been 'I wanna lose 2-5lb a week on vlcd or nothing!'. So weighing daily to...
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    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Well yesterday didn't go so well, but I did mindfully eat, I just didn't care, I reward myself on the weekends and get prompted by my other half and daughter to eat the wrong things. But I must care and I must stop this. I think I'm thinking its like an experiment let's see how much I weigh if...
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    New thread for a new start

    I have been here many times b4. Not sure of my strategy yet, but it involves losing at least a lb a week I will- Weigh daily Be accountable Eat mindfully Limit sweets til end of day, and have a controlled amount Lose 1lb a week If I sts or gain I will do Vlcd/low carb til I rectify the situation
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    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Thursday Day 0=17.4 Friday=17.3 Saturday Day 2= 17.5 1/4, up 2lbs from the day before and heavier than when I started. Must do better. Started yesterday really well, but then spent 8hrs with my other half on a day off, where he doesn't have to watch his weight. So a very poor healthy eating...
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    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Thank you! Daily weighing whatever the results, will keep me on track and accountable Thursday Day 0= 17.4 (and a 1/2) Friday Day 1= 17.3 (and a 1/4)
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    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Hello, it's me again. My scales died and I was stupid enough to think I can gauge my weight but the clothes I wore and what I saw in the mirror. It was only when I could see a double chin and my clothes were getting tight, even my big clothes and there's nothing else I could wear, that was even...
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    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Okay, broke the ice. I have nothing to say except I'm back. Back in the saddle. Back with goals and best intentions. Back with past knowledge and experience. Have gone from 17 to 15 stone countless, countless time. All I know is I don't want to be 17stone no longer. I have boxes of exante...
  113. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Hello, it's me.
  114. angie-bum

    Minerva's corner...

    I was mia over the summer too.... But back to it now. Just want to lose the stone I put on and then maintain. Weighing regularly and trying to maintain what I've lost is always my weak spot, as losing weight I've done countless times Biggest weight= 18.4 Weight sept 15= 17.10 Weight this sept...
  115. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    So 3 weeks later and the best I can say is that I've maintained in that time and I'm still nearly 2 stone lighter than last year. Was 17.10 Am 16.0 Really want to get back down to 15 and maintain, then 14 and maintain. But I want to be 15 by my birthday in 4 weeks. I know it can be done. But I...
  116. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Was 15.10 yesterday, but 16.0 today. I know I kept it lean yesterday so not likely diet. Am weighing 2-3 times a week, to keep myself on track. So much easier to keep it low when busy at work. So much harder when at home. Have a bar to have tonight, late in the evening or I just want more. Will...
  117. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Weekend rubbishy, but looking to do up day down day if needed. 800cals today with 2 products and some fish. Lots of water and herbal teas. We trial keeping it 8oo and see how it goes. Fasting all day helps.
  118. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Was 17.10 Am 15.13 Short term goal: get to 14.13 First day off for weeks. Have started the day with a black coffee. Am aiming for an all day fast with meal and bar and shake tonight. Eating anything open the floodgates. Need to go to supermarket and stock up on chewing gum and herbal teas. I...
  119. angie-bum

    Total Solution 'It's like being 19 again.....'

    All Tips about surviving at home would be gratefully received, have first day off for weeks, don't want to eat through my bar supply lol!
  120. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Today's food, vanilla shake in coffee, 2 boiled eggs with spinach from tesco's, a veg pot from tesco's, 2 pieces of ham, milk in tea and an Atkins bar, plus multivitamin. Have a day off tomorrow, a weak point for me. Not sure how I'm going to tackle it, but it'll probably be with lots of lemon...
  121. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Thanks pink and Julie. My problem is I have a well worn pattern of complacency when I reach 14-15 stone after being 17-18 stone. I look better, but not so much better to rock the boat. That and I give my lots of excuses especially around holiday times about why I can't/don't want to be on a...
  122. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Hi, not sure if my story will be inspiring, more a cautionary tale, that low carb, Vlcd and calorie counting work if u stick to them, my problem is carrying on once I've lost several stone, then maintaining. Not being too hard on myself, I'm still 1 stone 8lb lighter than this time last year and...
  123. angie-bum

    I have lost 4 stone exactly!

    I am only posting on here as it helps me to find my old threads.
  124. angie-bum

    Total Solution 'It's like being 19 again.....'

    I like you, I have a hubby that thinks nothing of stuffing yummy stuff whilst I drool
  125. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    So it appears that I am not able to diet in holiday time. My food elf is just too strong. First day back at school, signalled the end of the holidays and the end of my excuses. Had at work, pints of mint tea, black coffee and a tub of tesco's spiced cauliflower for lunch. After was 2 pints of...
  126. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Okay, it's September 1st, it's Autumn and I very firmly associate this time of year and vlcd. So far so good. Have started the day with a tesco's snack pot of 2 boiled eggs and spinach 100cals with a side order of half a shake pack made with more water and a tspoon each of espresso instant and...
  127. angie-bum

    Just Started

    Hello Mrs. I'm low gi-ing and sns-ing. Mainly staying off the chocolate thing ☺️
  128. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Thank you! I'm in the zone. It's just staying there that's the hard bit.
  129. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Good Lord I'm an idiot. Fell off the wagon. Well actually I burnt the wagon to the ground all through the summer holidays. Ice cream cake cava chocolate sweets. Too much of of everything. I've put a whole stone back on in 6 weeks. But today I spent all day drinking black coffee and mint tea...
  130. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Have regained some of the fluid I lost while having gastro problems. Scales said I was 15.4 this am, which I am surprised at, but not too worried, I lost the contents of my stomach for 2 days, it's slowed the transition of food somewhat. I wouldn't be surprised once it all gets going again it...
  131. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    My surgery was nearly 2 months ago, I had something like a gallbladder attack twice in the first month, I've not had any other complications since. Not sure if this was about the gallbladder or a tummy bug. Thinking it must have been a bug as I had a full 48hrs of stomach/bowel spasms, needing...
  132. angie-bum

    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    Hi BL and Minerva, 3lbs is really good. Personally, I know in the glory days of cd I'd be looking at regular 4lb losses, but earlier this year I did exante and some milk in tea, averaging 3lb a week, that was on 600-800 cals a day. I know it's slower but I found it really straight forward and...
  133. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    I am in the zone, but very tired as have had upset tummy for 3 days. Not sure if it is a tummy bug, my system getting used to the packs again or if my having no gallbladder is having an effect. So on 1 hand I am chuffed I know I'll lose a lot this week, but on the other feeling really tired...
  134. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Thank you! You're doing well, 71lb lost? Woohoo =)
  135. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    So after 2 days of a clenching tummy I'm 7lbs down. I'm 15.3 this am. My next line in the sand, notch on my measuring stick, written in stone, forged in steel next number is 14.10 At that point I'll have lost 3 stone and be half way through. Have decided 11.10 is a good place to stop, it's a...
  136. angie-bum

    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    I'm in the sweet spot of a Vlcd. I think commiting to meal replacement is really helping me, as I needed a break from food. We sound really strong and in the Vlcd zone. I have no doubt we will rock this! Yay! Was 17.10 Am 15.3 Will be 11.10
  137. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Well it's a spicy soy mix so not totally like a burger, but I also got the sausage mix and that's far more like a burger. I'm going from memory, I got the packs b4 my opp and haven't had them for a bit. I was going to have one of the burger packs last night but changed my mind, but will have one...
  138. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Yep, no regular food passing my lips today, but am looking forward to an exante burger mix later, possibly with Thai chick soup, as a chaser and yog crunch bar for later. Simples =)
  139. angie-bum

    angie-bum's weigh in

    This is what reminds me to keep going. I can hardly believe it was nearly 8 years ago, but I am the same, the results will be the same when I sole source. Am excited to be back here.
  140. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Hi Darcy, hi mini, Am in the zone diet-wise, even though I have had some tummy distress, as my newly gallbladderless body is getting used to a new way of eating and too much coffee this am. Have had to cancel appointments, but will make up the time later in the week. Am taking it easy, taking...
  141. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Hi mini, Day started well, just weak black coffee and mint tea while at work. Then have had a blueberry shake at 5pm, half a bar just now and then I have some burger mix with lettuce and smidge of mayo later and half a bar b4 bed and it'll be mint tea all evening. My prob was having a shake...
  142. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Okay I'm back. I'm back and I'm going straight back into exante. 3 packs a day. 1 savoury meal, 1 shake, 1 bar. Lots of black coffee and mint tea. Am coming on here to be accountable. From my long and varied experience I know it is hard at first whilst you're committing to the new diet, but...
  143. angie-bum

    What can you hear right now?

    Birds chirping, clock ticking
  144. angie-bum

    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    Hi Miss Logic, do you want to buddy up? You and Georgie Porgie were the people who inspired me in 2008 to lose 5 stone. I was also motivated to lose the weight to try for a baby, which happened successfully after the 5 stone loss. I did it via CD and low carbing. I know exactly how blessed the...
  145. angie-bum

    What can you hear right now?

    More 4 adverts
  146. angie-bum

    What can you hear right now?

    Seagulls and crows, bird noises from the garden and over the fields.
  147. angie-bum

    What can you hear right now?

    Ticking clock, fan in oven whirring
  148. angie-bum

    15's down to 14's

    Thank you! Can you tell me how you have found life after the bag 'o beads are gone? I'm hoping for a straight forward procedure. Bit worried about it, but it's got to the point it has to come out. Am wondering if Vlcd and being gallbladderless is a good mix
  149. angie-bum

    15's down to 14's

    Hi, it's good to be in the 15S I want to see the 14's too, was 15.3 last time I check. I have 6 days of Vlcd before my op, so am really hoping to see 14 something by then. My trousers are looser, but my face still looks bloated. Another stone down and I should see a difference
  150. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Thank you Mini, And thank you for rebooting minimins, it's the one thing I have relied on consistently over many years
  151. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Many thanks, It's weird being back on a Vlcd sanctioned by my surgeon which I have to follow for the next 11 days. His version is 8 muller yogurts or 4 pints of semi skimmed and 1 multivitamin, 3 pieces of no sugar gum, 1 no sugar jelly and a cup of bouillon. Having looked up other versions of...
  152. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Actually I checked this am and note I'm actually 15.7, 13 days b4 surgery. It's been a bit rough starting this again, but I'm confident I'm going to be under 15 by the 11th. Haven't been under 15 stone for about 4 years. Then I intend to keep it going until I'm 12.10 at least
  153. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    And I still didn't learn. Have stabilised at 5lbs heavier than when I stopped the shakes. I am scheduled for surgery in 13 days which is a surprise as I thought it would be August. Have been put on a yogurt and milk diet to reduce the size of my liver. However as it's supposed to be an 800-1000...
  154. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    I spoke too soon Was 15.5 Was then 15.8 Am sure to be more this week after 10 days of Choc abandon. Plan: 2 days of bars and shakes and a weigh in, then better vigalence and keeping off the Choc and alcohol. Want to be 15 stone or under when have gall bladder removed. It shows I haven't yet...
  155. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Was 17.10 Am 15.5 Will be 12.7 I've stayed the same for which I'm grateful. Still haven't found the balance between losing weight and keeping the gb happy. What I am doing is using exante products for 2 meals then having a more milk and a bigger tea. Suppose I need to experiment with 1000-1200...
  156. angie-bum

    angie-bum's weigh in

    Okay week 3 off the diet and am still 15.5lb, so kinda happy with that. But I do still want to lose slowly, so may risk a lighter day today and tomorrow. Have to work out what to eat to lose slowly, rather than just maintain. So far weekly weighing, and calorie counting is keeping me on the...
  157. angie-bum

    angie-bum's weigh in

    Weigh in day, keeping myself accountable, trying to learn how to maintain. Was 15.5, then 15.4, now 15.5 again. I am going to go back to 3 packs and a small meal and do some gentle exercise. I want to be 15.4 or 15.3 by next week
  158. angie-bum

    angie-bum's weigh in

    15.4 this weigh in after eating naughtily for Mothering Sunday. Wasn't worth it. Had night sweat which I haven't had for 2 months. Back to maintaining and keeping to 1000 or below, regular eating, portion control, gab friendly low fat diet.
  159. angie-bum

    angie-bum's weigh in

    And I'm 15.3 this am Can see I've lost more off my face No grumbles from gb in the week, feel like I've probably got the right balance of eating regularly and having portion control & regular weighing, plus not losing it too quick. Anyway it's pleasing I've lost another pound. Slowly does it...
  160. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Yeas, I'm liking the safety of the packs, not willing to put too much variety in my diet at present. If I can't do I simple tot up in my head, I'm eating too much. Really my focus at present is just eating and drinking regularly so my Gbullock doesn't have a huge spasm, and basically staying off...
  161. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Hi, I'm keeping off the grains at present, but was thinking of incorporating some low gi foods with pulses and veg, but I don't want to go nuts, just get used to making 200 and 300 small meals to eat in a calorie controlled/portion controlled way. Whilst I try and work out a new way of eating...
  162. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Hi, still here, bit on a limbo, had a plum today, first fruit in 8 weeks. I'm still confused as to what to do, eating my packs, not going carb mad....unsure what to do to maintain. I've been a bit lax with calorie counting. Probably need to go back to 3 not 4 packs and up the cals with milk, low...
  163. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Hi guys, It's weird limbo, I had no intention of coming off the Vlcd, none. So I find myself on here, doing the maintaining thing early, again , not in my plan. But while I'm here I'm interested in how my mind hasn't reverted to type, I was given a small bar of Chocky yesterday by a colleague...
  164. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Maintaining goal: no increase in weight with 1-2lb loss a week Trying to keep the gb happy. 1lb off this week Now 15.4 and grateful
  165. angie-bum

    angie-bum's weigh in

    Bit of a slow down as expected because of health scare 1lb loss this week Was 17.10 Am 15.4 Will be 12.7
  166. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Thank you
  167. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Any Google search of a gallbladder attack will tell u all u need to know. Anyway, This feels a bit like I'm practicing maintainence early. It's funny, I don't have any pull to eat carbs, or to drink alcohol....7 weeks of this diet has had some effect on my habits, I start the day with a bar...
  168. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Thank you, I've had gall stones for 6 years, first attack when pregnant with my daughter, then not a peep for 4 years then another out of the blue. Each year they've got more frequent. I had 2 major attacks a year ago then nothing really til last autumn, but I had a large 1 on New Year's Eve and...
  169. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Hi guys I've had to alter my plans at the moment, had a health scare low heart beat and bp secondary to massive gallbladder flare ups/blockage. Had a trip to A&e midnight Satuday and into early Sunday. Have to have repeat bloods as liver function off. Since then .....Have still been eating the...
  170. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Good lord, I would be a skeleton at 8 stone....the last time I was 8 stone I was probably 10yrs. The lightest I've been as an adult is 10.7lb and I was way too skinny, all bone.
  171. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Thanks guys, I'm wondering if I'll ever lose the belly, my face and neck is looking quite thin, but my belly looks as large as ever. I suppose the fat will have to come off somewhere once I'm another 3 stone down. I think this time my skin isn't springing back as well it did, I'm looking a bit...
  172. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    I don't have much boob to speak of, so it'll be interesting what I'm left with when at goal, I've also been pregnant and breastfed since I was last skinny, so it'll be interesting. My hips are wider since childbirth too, which is not a bad thing, even when skinny I had no waist to speak of, just...
  173. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Another 3lb this week, so even with a couple of blips it's going okay and I'm on track. I was going to try and incorporate exercise, but I absolutely don't want to & until it doesn't feel like an onerous task, I'm not going to. For the record, it's come off my face massively, though as usual a...
  174. angie-bum

    angie-bum's weigh in

    Weigh in day =) Week 7 and another 3lb off I started on January 6th at 17.5 7 weeks later I'm 15.5 =) Was 17.10 Am 15.5 Will be 11.10
  175. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Yep, just been to morning meeting, now hugging a pint of mint tea checking a week of emails.
  176. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    I just can't seem to motivate myself. My goal is 20 mins a day, but I'm highly resistant to doing any. So 20 mins would be a start
  177. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Well I ate too much today, but not enough carbs to put me out of ketosis. Losing 3 this week is what I can hope for. I'm going to list the food, so I do not bury the evidence. I am not regretful, but I'm not going to make a habit of this Today I ate: Half a Choc ginger shake A piece of salmon...
  178. angie-bum

    Total Solution Smidge's 2016 Diary :)

    Cook/chef is shorter than 'my-step-mother-in-law-to-be'
  179. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    So I'm 15.6 this am. Experiment:can I get on the exercise bike for 20 mins and keep to 600cals for 3 days and see if I can lose 4 this week? (have already lost 2). I don't want to lose it every week, it feels too fast and it gets my internal voice worried. 3lb a week is great, I'm not knocking...
  180. angie-bum

    angie-bum's weigh in

    Well I'm 15.6 this am, just have to keep it lean to lose another pound or two by Wednesday weigh in =)
  181. angie-bum

    angie-bum's weigh in

    Was 17.10 (size 20/22) bmi 36 Am 15.8 (size 18) bmi 32.3 Will be 11.10 (size 12/14) bmi 24.8 Next weigh in in 4 days. I look increasingly thinner in the face, well my eyes have hollowed out somewhat and cheek bones defined, but still have fat pad on my jaw, my shoulders and calves are skinnier...
  182. angie-bum

    angie-bum's weigh in

    It's good to remember this
  183. angie-bum

    Total Solution Smidge's 2016 Diary :)

    Hi smidge, seeing red dwarf must be fab! Well done at being strong, not sure I'd have been so good Weekend is going fine at present, had some s&s shakes to use up, hadn't realised their Choc shake tasted so good Then I'll probably have cottage pie mix with a bit of mince and leeks later and a...
  184. angie-bum

    Movicol?

    Hahahahahaha, had the same reaction ;)
  185. angie-bum

    The last of the Mohicans

    I was so taken by glitter boy, I totally failed to see warrior unicorn boy in the background ;)
  186. angie-bum

    Total Solution Smidge's 2016 Diary :)

    Wow, those 46 days are going to fly by
  187. angie-bum

    The last of the Mohicans

    ;)
  188. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    I hope so, I know I could be stricter and do exercise, but at the moment whatever I'm doing is giving me consistent losses, if I go down to 2lb losses I'll rethink, but at the mo, this is comfortable. Looking forward to being 15.5 ;) Was 17.10 Am 15.8 Will be 11.10
  189. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Thank you, From my experience after yr weekend, come on here and remind yrself why yr doing this diet and just hang on til yr back in the zone. it's hard to stay on the straight and narrow when yr in ketosis, but when yr hungry? It was hard , had forgotten what that hungry sugar low felt like...
  190. angie-bum

    The last of the Mohicans

  191. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    And she's back in the room, Hello ketosis I love yooooooooou! I also have a goal in mind. Hubs birthday is late April, wanna be 13 and a half stone by then and able to get into my favourite jeans. Have worked out if I can keep the 3lb a week losses going, I should be able to do it, that's real...
  192. angie-bum

    The last of the Mohicans

    For those cold moments... I think I need to rub that stuff all over from my nose to my toes.....soooooooo cold!
  193. angie-bum

    Total Solution Smidge's 2016 Diary :)

    It's probably a bit of water retention and yr head playing tricks. This diet is bonkers in bringing up our hidden psychology, the unconscious trying to lead us back to food, whatever the consequences. Let's get to goal with this Vlcd then try and work through staying there eh?
  194. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Yep, I'll chalk it up to being a timely reminder that the state of ketosis is what makes this diet do-able, i am thinking that when I'm done with the Vlcd I'm going to have to maintain with low gi/low carb and a combo of 5:2/6:1 Just have to keep up with the fluids and hopefully wake up in the...
  195. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    I'm such an idiot, am firmly out of ketosis and hungry! Makes me realise what hungry actually feels like (apart from miserable) what I've thought is hunger over the last few weeks has been peckishness. I'm using it as an opportunity to reflect. When u get knocked out of ketosis by mistake...
  196. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    I completely agree. I made s boo boo last night, had a super drug meal replacement bar, thinking I'd picked up a lighter life one, I ate it thinking, ooh this is nice, same carbs and cals as an exante one but yummier! It was only after I'd eaten it did I look more closely.... I had picked up...
  197. angie-bum

    The last of the Mohicans

    It's definitely in the air, I've been hungry too, mugs of hot mint tea not quite doing it. I had porridge yesterday too, but in this weather I think I want to eat 6 packs of it lol ......brrrrrr........ Was 17.10 Wk6=15.8 Will be 11.10
  198. angie-bum

    Coffee Replacement ideas!

    I use lidl decaf & put half a vanilla or toffee pack in a blender with less water and either microwave it or add some hot water to the mix. It's like a latte.
  199. angie-bum

    Day 1, 2.0, let's do this!

    Hee hee, wasn't the double Choc one was it? It's a vile dry salty abomination of a chocolate biscuit....the jam yogurt bars are lush though (but u can keep the gooey, very ungooy Puddings.....)
  200. angie-bum

    Total Solution Smidge's 2016 Diary :)

    Stay in the zone, stay on the bus! I know exactly what it's like, you look better, people notice yr losses, it feels good and yr mind chatter tries to say give this caper up, much better to eat sensibly.....well yes, but it takes 4 times as long! Hang on in there ;)
  201. angie-bum

    Sammy's Journey - this time I WILL do it!

    I'm thinking of doing 5:2 as well, I can do fasting. What I also need to do is find some tasty alternatives to carbs, cos they get me everytime. Carbs make my eating patterns chaotic and desperate, non-healthy and incompatible with good eating and maintaining.
  202. angie-bum

    Total Solution South Pacific

    I had a day like that yesterday, but tried to reason out why and I've come to some kind of peace and have new determination. Starting on this diet is hard, losing weight on this diet isn't hard, staying on this diet is hard. Just keep plodding, fingers crossed we'll all get to goal and help each...
  203. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Okay, so I'm posting my weight a day early with the weight I was 2 days ago. Then I have 8 days to make headway. To be another 3lb down is my goal Was: 17.10 Am: 15.8 Will be: 11.10
  204. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Me too, I have a history of controlling the beast, only for it to knock me on the head and take me back to the start
  205. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Thanks smudge! Donuts are not my thing, but chocolate or crisps? that's another thing! ;)
  206. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    thanks sammy I know. The articles I read were shock headlines with little substance, I unconsciously wanted a reason to stop and my wandering around the net was me trying to find images to motivate because I could feel myself detaching from this site/this diet, so when I read negative reviews my...
  207. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    This was the original thread that led me to the one above https://www.minimins.com/threads/changing-habits-using-fred.145230/ I used to frequent minimins when it was packed with people, I go back to threads I used to find helpful. It's a shame this place shut without notice, so many people...
  208. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    https://proteinpower.com/drmike/2009/01/22/why-is-low-carb-is-harder-the-second-time-around-part-ii/ Am liking this link, it lets me remember that I can control my behaviour, even if I have trouble with my cravings, thoughts and feelings. My sister said I looked nice today. We also went...
  209. angie-bum

    Changing habits using Fred

    Bump This thread is really helpful
  210. angie-bum

    The last of the Mohicans

    June, July, August? You'll be stones lighter then :) :bunnydance:......(and so will I!)
  211. angie-bum

    Total Solution Smidge's 2016 Diary :)

    I also wobbled today, but didn't drive the bus off the cliff. Back to it, we've lost a lot, but there's more to go. I'm just going to keep coming on minimins and posting my thoughts whilst I wobble and then return to equilibrium =)
  212. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Oooooh I wobbled greatly this am. Was looking up pics of Vlcd b4s and afters and got reading scare stories about not doing these diets for too long and maybe because I'm a bit suggestible early am, but I managed to turn on a 6 pence and think I shouldn't be being so restrictive/maybe should stop...
  213. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    'Eat myself calm' I like that saying, it fits well.
  214. angie-bum

    Once more into the fray my friend

    Sometimes u just have to have faith rather than evidence on this diet. You will lose weight, you can't not lose weight on a Vlcd. If you google fat cells and retaining water, there's a lot of evidence that when the fat cells empty, sometimes they refill with water, therefore no weight loss, then...
  215. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    That post wasn't really about my other half. My take home message to myself is noting with interest that I was upset, but didn't register it til later, then it came out with me angrily eating, knowing what I was doing, but doing it anyway. I felt justified in eating and felt a lot calmer...
  216. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Yes I think that's a familiar pattern for all of us on this forum. Yes what's happened b4 is that I've been angry, ecstatic, hurt, celebrating or whatever strong emotion and I have used food(and alcohol) to suppress or enhance my emotions. Then guiltily, or worse, defiantly I've not wanted to...
  217. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Thanks, every weekend is hard for me, but not done anything wrong
  218. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    15.8lb today. Well today I look in the mirror and I can see my outline has shrunk, sideways, considerably. =) I was very wide. I am a lot less wide. My scales are also moving in the right direction. 15.8 this am. Nearly 6 weeks on the diet. Not being complacent. Appreciating every pound lost...
  219. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Hope u have a good day too, mine's going well.
  220. angie-bum

    What do the products taste like?

    Yep, no goo in my pud. Maybe if I cooked it less it would be less salty pud and more gooey delight I doubt it though ;)
  221. angie-bum

    angie-bum's weigh in

    Well it's working Was 17.10 (lost 5lb b4 exante) Am 15.11 Will be 11.10 Have got a third way through my journey. Also managed to sit through 2 parties in last 2 weeks, only drinking tea and avoiding all party food. Yay to me!
  222. angie-bum

    Angie-bum's getting gorgeous slim and save daily diary

    I didn't give up for the record. I just went over to exante thread instead as it's the packs I'm using most
  223. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Yep I have long legs, but they look really stubby til I lose weight then many have commented that I've elongated. My legs looked the best when I'm 11 stone. Unfortunately the rest of me looks too skinny at that weight. I have a big bone structure and too many other bones stick out (but I have a...
  224. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    It's focussed the mind!
  225. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    On a brighter note I've been looking through previous posts and found an entry saying I had got a nice pair of jeans and I could wear them at 13.8, well that's 30lbs or 10 weeks away. 10 weeks is not a long time to be able to get into my favourite jeans. That's the same time to my hubs birthday...
  226. angie-bum

    Total Solution Smidge's 2016 Diary :)

    I know what u mean. It takes me ages to get to a good shape, but it does mean that at the end of the process my body changes shape quickly. So I can poodle along from nearly 18 stone down 4 stone and no one much bats an eyelid, but lose another stone/stone and a half and everyone notices.....I'm...
  227. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    15.10lb Hi darcy, Okay, but very tiring. Not perfect diet wise but okay, was at work when I wanted to be at home, commiserated by having one too many milks in tea/coffee & filter coffee that turned my stomach. Getting bored with mint tea, but not really liking other herbal tea. Dinner meat...
  228. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Thanks Kay, it seems to be working now. My problem is now the mini's signature, went to update my weekly loss, but it said I had too many 'links' not sure what that means, so just cut out the dates and kept what pounds I've lost.
  229. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Have been thinking that I've always done well fasting, I never wanted breakfast growing up, I eat it out of habit but even when not dieting I could drop breakfast. So I am thinking that I could eat one meal a day when I maintain. I kinda did this in my early 20's. Been looking up who does this...
  230. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Current weight 15.11 I will remember that I want to wear my size 14 seasalt blouse with my skinny jeans by mid summers day. I can't give myself a licence to munch. I had a prawn salad instead of the turkey and fed the family with quiche and I haven't had another bar. Yay me! Instead I did cook...
  231. angie-bum

    What do the products taste like?

    Hmmm, finally got round to, the gooey Choc pud. Hmmm, no goo in my pack!
  232. angie-bum

    Total Solution Smidge's 2016 Diary :)

    I know! When I'm 13.7 and more than 1.5stone from goal, I tend to get the comments about not needing to lose any more, just because my high cheekbones poke through, but I still have stacks to lose on my belly. When I get nearer that weight I'm going to need some hand holding, because the...
  233. angie-bum

    Total Solution Smidge's 2016 Diary :)

    Yes a month on a vlcd is a long month :) but the results are brilliant. I've lost a stone and a half and I've not gone down a size yet as lots have come off my regular boney parts, not where I tend to store fat. What I remember when I lost nearly 5 stone is that it was only when I was a stone...
  234. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    licence to feed= internalised fictional certificate that says 'you are allowed to eat anything you want' When might I have awarded myself one of these? For general eyes-off-the-ball eating? When I'm tired. When I'm stressed. When at home on a day off. When it's been a long day, bring on the...
  235. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Hmmmm, working from home. Being home is not a licence to eat. So why have I had my bar. My head said an experiment. Well what am I going to do tonight? Hmmmm' not sure. Maybe my pack will have to be pancakes and I'll have to argue with myself later that I can't have another bar. Little-Angie...
  236. angie-bum

    100 Days to Change My Life

    Hi there, there's a good exante crew on here all determined to get this weight off and keep it off. I've lost loads of weight on a vlcd, it really works.....now maintainance I haven't cracked, but I'm willing to learn with the help of my friends on here. I've lost 1.5 stones in 5 weeks. I'm...
  237. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Morning world! Up bright and early as usual. Head in right place. Just going to get up fix Breckie for bubs and get my shake and coffee. Then it'll be mint tea all day & packs and turkey in the evening. I'll be back at 8 tonight to report how it went. Onward!
  238. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    weight 15.11 I'm keeping it real. I'm drifting gals, drifting on a sea of complacency, born of losing weight and getting into the next stone bracket. I am still in ketosis, but I'm finding I'm eating less Vlcd products, just the bar at night, substituted packs for small low carb meals. Didn't...
  239. angie-bum

    15's down to 14's

    Lay de da de dah, helllloooooo, anyone out there ;0 I am 15.11 Too close to good 'ol 16 to feel content in this latest stone, but I'm hoping not to stay in this stone long, hope to be out of it in 4 weeks, then it's hello 14 stone something!
  240. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Weight 15.11 Hello my band of buddies =) Sounds like we're all practiced at Vlcd, let's get to goal and only come on minimins to report tips and hints whilst maintaining. I think if I can average 3lb a week, doing the same thing I've been doing the last few weeks I should be able to see my...
  241. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    So my ticker won't update, anyway 21lbs down in 5 weeks. Another 3lb down today. First thought, I'm into the 15's not so fat, I can relax.....no you can't. So, accountability: am very tired=makes me feel physically empty if not actually hungry, got up and ate left over mince and 1/3 Atkins bar...
  242. angie-bum

    Total Solution Forty & Fabulous

    Welcome, we've got some dedicated people on here & friendly with it :) Just the kind of atmosphere to help u stay on course, I've got at least another 4 stone to lose so yr in good company.....onward!
  243. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    P.s I find people finding me attractive very puzzling and alarming in equal measures.
  244. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Hi Kay, hi Darcy. Days been fine, not strictly exante but a variation on a theme. Didn't have so much mint tea today as was in back to back visits and meetings, so had 2 pints very first thing then 2 cups of tea over many hrs and a quick glass of water at a clients (note to self take water...
  245. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Oh and I did a video diary of myself, I look a lot thinner in the face, haggard even. Im certainly in my 40's now, think the fat was ironing out the wrinkles. I don't give 2 hoots really, when I'm skinny I have great legs and high cheekbones, they won't change, wrinkles and grey hairs are all...
  246. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Hi Darcy, I really think it is. It feels like the first time I really had success, I really concentrated on losing the weight in 2008, I wanted to try for a baby and at the start weight of 17stone I knew I had to skinny down, that and an old crush of mine gave me 2 months notice that he was...
  247. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    I'm glad it's helping someone. Reading my past entries, it is clear I have been doing something wrong while on a vlcd. I suppose the evidence is on these pages....I have successfully lost lots of weight with a vlcd. So it's not the diet. I also successfully put the weight back on. Not the diets...
  248. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    I don't know what's changed this time Darcy, I just feel very committed to doing this, but I am hyper aware myself and countless others put in huge amounts of effort and money on Vlcd, but the staying the path, including maintainence eludes us. I am never doing a Vlcd again, not to put it all on...
  249. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    No, I didn't let it stop my fun, just drank tea and coffee and didn't snaffle the plates of bickies, I didn't even fancy them, I could see them for what they are....hyper sweet white sugar and flour. They also didnt have plates of buffet food, just individual boxes for each child, so I didn't...
  250. angie-bum

    Angie's Exante Adventure

    Right, weekends are hard for most people, especially if you use food to celebrate, to kick back, to relax, to share with others..... I seem to be able to do it if we're out together, just 3 of us, if it's a bigger social gathering I do find it hard. I want to join in. So, am about to go to a...
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