Hi all,
Like many I feel that keeping a diary might help make me feel a little more accountable, as well as help me to reflect on the days on this diet. I'm a newbie to Exante, and this is my first VLCD having only done Slimming World (lost 2 stone) and a quick dabble in Weight Watchers which didn't work for me at all.
I'm currently at the heaviest I've been for 5 years currently. A combination of being carefree, and then settling into a relationship with the kind of man who can eat 3 burgers, a pizza and lose a pound (I still hate him for his metabolism). On top of this I've moved myself across the country away for a new job (nearly a year ago now) and disrupted myself with a new environment, people and a very stressful job.
Ultimately I realised about a month ago that I've been doing some serious comfort eating. I never considered myself a comfort eater, but all new stresses and circumstances hit me with some unexpected depression and I ate to "fix things" without realising. I'm sure I'm not alone in that one though.
Anyway, I realised I need to just take full control for a bit and kick myself into action hence Exante. I've started today as it is half term and so should allow me to get through the worst before going back to work. I ordered a 14 day pack so I can commit myself to the first two weeks and then move on from there. I'm worried if I commit to a month now that I'll give up because it is too long; 2 weeks feels like baby steps into the long term, then I can always buy more since they offer next day delivery!
Day 1
Starting weight: 15st 12
It feels horrible to type that. I had lingered around the 15st mark for a long time, the last 12 pounds have literally shot on recently and I am angry for myself for not stopping them. However, today is a new day and new challenge.
Overall, day 1 is a success. I had the maple syrup pancakes for breakfast, though I did forget to use my non stick pan so they weren't the tidiest pancakes made. I then went out for the day with the boyfriend and took one of the bars with me in my bag and a big bottle of water. I nibbled the bar as and when I felt hungry; I think it essentially ended up into quarters, this was effective for staving off hunger pangs too! I think I'll keep this going tomorrow with the next tricky day. I had the spaghetti bolognaise for tea which was much more enjoyable than I expected it to be actually. I also added a tiny amount of broccoli to go alongside it - I'm going to do around 700 cals and the 'total solution plus' just so I can boost the evening meal slightly.
I'm so happy that I got through the day. I nearly slipped and went for a meal when I was getting grumpy mid-afternoon, but resisted which I'm really proud of. The only mistake I seem to have made is drinking Pepsi Max! Thought I'd got it all "right" but only discovered this slip once I was home and the 'damage' was already done. Still, if that is the worst that I've done then I'm pretty happy at this point.
If anyone else is at a similar point I'd be interested to know how you find it, especially the first week. I'm still feeling skeptical about whether it will actually work.
Like many I feel that keeping a diary might help make me feel a little more accountable, as well as help me to reflect on the days on this diet. I'm a newbie to Exante, and this is my first VLCD having only done Slimming World (lost 2 stone) and a quick dabble in Weight Watchers which didn't work for me at all.
I'm currently at the heaviest I've been for 5 years currently. A combination of being carefree, and then settling into a relationship with the kind of man who can eat 3 burgers, a pizza and lose a pound (I still hate him for his metabolism). On top of this I've moved myself across the country away for a new job (nearly a year ago now) and disrupted myself with a new environment, people and a very stressful job.
Ultimately I realised about a month ago that I've been doing some serious comfort eating. I never considered myself a comfort eater, but all new stresses and circumstances hit me with some unexpected depression and I ate to "fix things" without realising. I'm sure I'm not alone in that one though.
Anyway, I realised I need to just take full control for a bit and kick myself into action hence Exante. I've started today as it is half term and so should allow me to get through the worst before going back to work. I ordered a 14 day pack so I can commit myself to the first two weeks and then move on from there. I'm worried if I commit to a month now that I'll give up because it is too long; 2 weeks feels like baby steps into the long term, then I can always buy more since they offer next day delivery!
Day 1
Starting weight: 15st 12
It feels horrible to type that. I had lingered around the 15st mark for a long time, the last 12 pounds have literally shot on recently and I am angry for myself for not stopping them. However, today is a new day and new challenge.
Overall, day 1 is a success. I had the maple syrup pancakes for breakfast, though I did forget to use my non stick pan so they weren't the tidiest pancakes made. I then went out for the day with the boyfriend and took one of the bars with me in my bag and a big bottle of water. I nibbled the bar as and when I felt hungry; I think it essentially ended up into quarters, this was effective for staving off hunger pangs too! I think I'll keep this going tomorrow with the next tricky day. I had the spaghetti bolognaise for tea which was much more enjoyable than I expected it to be actually. I also added a tiny amount of broccoli to go alongside it - I'm going to do around 700 cals and the 'total solution plus' just so I can boost the evening meal slightly.
I'm so happy that I got through the day. I nearly slipped and went for a meal when I was getting grumpy mid-afternoon, but resisted which I'm really proud of. The only mistake I seem to have made is drinking Pepsi Max! Thought I'd got it all "right" but only discovered this slip once I was home and the 'damage' was already done. Still, if that is the worst that I've done then I'm pretty happy at this point.
If anyone else is at a similar point I'd be interested to know how you find it, especially the first week. I'm still feeling skeptical about whether it will actually work.
