New Exante Starter

[Zeus☺️]

Hi @Zeus☺️ it really is inspirational when I see people who have done so well and you have done great. Definitely going to use those tips about the jelly and cake mugs! The breakfast at a weekend sounds great and definitely helps in making it feel less like a diet (even though it really is haha!) so might take a lead out of your book this weekend! Well done you have done amazing!!

Thank you! I’m really glad to help and really hope you find some things I said useful It sounds like you’re doing really well. I thought of something else - I really like the Grenade protein bars (especially salted caramel and Jaffa quake ones) and sometimes had those instead of exante bars. I’d wait for offers because they’re a bit pricey. And same for Halo Top ice cream! You can get the ice cream sticks which are between 80-100 calories each and are delicious (but expensive ). But great for the sunshine we should be having this weekend. At last!

 

[Zeus☺️]

Hi everyone, can I join in?! So, I did exante a few years ago, to help with my fertility issues( I have polycystic ovaries) I already had a 20 year old daughter but for the life of me, couldn’t conceive! Anyway, aged 39, I had my beautiful daughter! never thought it would ever happen! She’s now 2 and has me run ragged! especially as an older mama! Anyways, i lost around 4.5st- wasn’t just with exante- I started training a lot etc. but now, I’m back up to 13.2 ( my lowest weight was 11st7 and my highest ever was 15st 13lb. Currently on day 3 and it hasn’t been too bad . My goal for the weight loss is I’m getting married in November and for once, in my entire life, want to feel confident in my own body - I can’t remember ever feeling this way! I’m hoping to make some buddies along the way to help each other - always easier when you’re not alone! Thanks for reading, Kath xx

Hi Kath, that’s really lovely to hear you now have a beautiful daughter! Well done for keeping up with her, they are exhausting Are you finding that ok with the lower calories?
Do you get any time to train now? When the gyms were shut I found I lost the most weight on weeks I walked most. But sometimes it’s hard to find the time.
I know exactly what you mean about confidence. Even when I wasn’t over weight I definitely always felt like I was I think I’ve got over this a bit now (even though I am still over weight I am more confident than when I was 18!).
do you have your dress picked out? That’s a lovely thing to focus on X

 

[Zeus☺️]

@Zeus☺️ Last week was my 1st week. Im such a bad snacker - especially at work!

Are you managing to avoid them? I found it really hard first but luckily it became easier. So many times I walked into the kitchen to pick something up to eat and made myself put it down. At least I got some steps in I suppose

 

[kdiddly]

Hi Cath well done on the weight loss I also have a 2 year old and I am just getting round to getting the weigh off now so you are doing great!
I am onto my fourth week of Exante and enjoying it so far (there is a good range of shakes) but mainly enjoying because the weight is coming off!
I am sure you will meet your November target and bet you can’t wait to get married in November!

Hi Bertie!

thanks for your reply! ooh, they do keep you busy don’t they! She’s terrible at sleeping - I counted without exaggeration 37 times I was up and down to her on Monday! Great for the steps!
have you got much to lose? I really don’t know how much I want to- I keep saying 3st but not sure If I’m being realistic! Just gonna take it day by day! I’ve struggled a little today as it’s TOTM so I’ve resisted the urge not to be silly! The shakes aren’t that bad at all!- I did lipotrim years ago and they were vile!! So these seem like a breeze!! Yep, really looking forward to getting married- we’re just waiting on the registrar to confirm the date- I’m hoping so as I’ve already booked the honeymoon!!! kath

 

[kdiddly]

Hi Kath, that’s really lovely to hear you now have a beautiful daughter! Well done for keeping up with her, they are exhausting Are you finding that ok with the lower calories?
Do you get any time to train now? When the gyms were shut I found I lost the most weight on weeks I walked most. But sometimes it’s hard to find the time.
I know exactly what you mean about confidence. Even when I wasn’t over weight I definitely always felt like I was I think I’ve got over this a bit now (even though I am still over weight I am more confident than when I was 18!).
do you have your dress picked out? That’s a lovely thing to focus on X

Hi Zeus

Ohhh yesss they are hard work but I still count my blessings that she’s here! I’m definitely more tired the last couple of days as she is always on the go!! I was lucky really when the gyms were closed as I have a PT who made sure that I still did video PTs but I’m struggling for sure now with time- I haven’t trained in about a month now due to him being so busy cos everyone wants PT’s now!! I do get out to walk too- hopefully all this will help!! I think we will always see our perceived imperfections won’t we?! Which is a total shame as we have to work so hard to make ourselves feel better! I haven’t chosen a dress, I’ve sent 3 back! In my head, I want a certain type but only cos of the way I look now- I don’t know if I’ll want a different style when I lose beef! I want something to focus on but can’t find the dress!