To split or not to split!?

[christmasfairy1]

For those of you who split your packs, do you find any benefit I'n doing this?

 

[babezone]

yer i do if im indoors all day as it keeps me fuller longer and i dont have belly grumbles for the hour before im due the shake lol xx

 

[LastEverDiet]

When I first started on Exante I'd feel quite sick if I had a whole shake/ bar, I think because of all the vitamins and minerals in them. That was why I started splitting them but now I find that 6 mini meals a day helps me get through the day better! Also increases my water intake as I have each half a pack with approx 350-400mls
Mind you, when I have occsionally had a whole shake now they seem really luxurious and creamy, so there are pros and cons!

 

[christmasfairy1]

So do you not half the water if you are halving the contents of the packs?
How do you split yours? Do you weigh out then store I'n sandwich bags ? Any tips you could give me before i start i would be grateful for
Abi x

 

[LastEverDiet]

No I have more water than they recommend in the soups and shakes anyway - otherwise they're sooo thick! I put a couple of ice cubes, a sweetener and a spoonful of coffee granules in too, to make a yummy iced coffee. I weigh out half a sachet into my shaker and then just leave the other half in the packet for the next time (except with the chocolate and vanilla which I mix together in a tub and then weigh out with a spoon)
When are you starting ChristmasFairy?

 

[christmasfairy1]

Well i missed the delivery guy on mon so had to travel 17 miles there and the same back to fetch them yesterday.
So i was going to start this morning but i have a dilemma , we have a party on fri night and i know my will power will not be strong enough to stay on plan so now after a re think maybe, sat morning?
What do you think?

 

[Thetrigos]

I would put off starting, then start properly after the party. The first few days are so yucky, i really wouldn't want to have to go through it more than once. Enjoy your party, have your final treats then commit and get it done x

 

[LastEverDiet]

I agree, probably best to hold off. I think if you get to a bit of a bad start by eating just a couple of days in, that sets the tone and its much harder to get into the right mind set. I've struggled coming back from holiday because I knew I'd be eating again at a party tonight, am looking forward to getting it out of the way tbh and looking forward to my fresh start tomorrow.
Good luck whatever you decide!
LED x

 

[the secret dieter]

yes,the first week is soooo hard, you don't need that hurdle straight away.good luck!

 

[christmasfairy1]

Thanks guys x