New to VLCD-what's going on?

bigju
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New to VLCD-what's going on? Nov 12, 2015 12:44:39 GMT via mobile

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Post by bigju on Nov 12, 2015 12:44:39 GMT

Hi all and thanks for reading my post.

I am new to VLCD/exante, my first week went well (day 1-3 the hardest) but I stuck with it and lost 8lbs!

However week 2 isn't going so well, I started the week with a really bad migraine, which lasted for 3 days, I have period, which is unusual for me due to my contraception, Ive have had constipation and now have awful diarrhoea!?
(Sorry if too much info)
Now on day 11, (feeling rubbish) I have tested my urine and I have no ketones?? Should I have by now?

I have stuck to the total plan with 3 products each day, with 2+litres of water and a couple of Coke Zero and black coffees per day.
Despite all this I have stayed determined and not cheated as I really want this to work as I am serial dieter which has led to me binging, so I hoped removing all food from my diet would give me back the control, which it has.

Is this normal in the first few weeks and will I be loosing weight even tho I'm not in ketosis?

I really want this to work, please tell me it gets better!
Thanks in advance xx

wino
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Name: Angela
Location: Sheffield
Age: 56
Occupation: Accountant
Diet: low GI/carb ,cc, (in that order of pref)
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Height: 5'4"
Start Weight: 14st 1lb
Current Weight: 14;2
Goal Weight: 10 stone
BMI: Too much
Still to Lose: 4 stone 2

New to VLCD-what's going on? Nov 16, 2015 17:18:23 GMT

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Post by wino on Nov 16, 2015 17:18:23 GMT

Nov 12, 2015 12:44:39 GMT bigju said:

Hi all and thanks for reading my post.

I am new to VLCD/exante, my first week went well (day 1-3 the hardest) but I stuck with it and lost 8lbs!

However week 2 isn't going so well, I started the week with a really bad migraine, which lasted for 3 days, I have period, which is unusual for me due to my contraception, Ive have had constipation and now have awful diarrhoea!?
(Sorry if too much info)
Now on day 11, (feeling rubbish) I have tested my urine and I have no ketones?? Should I have by now?

I have stuck to the total plan with 3 products each day, with 2+litres of water and a couple of Coke Zero and black coffees per day.
Despite all this I have stayed determined and not cheated as I really want this to work as I am serial dieter which has led to me binging, so I hoped removing all food from my diet would give me back the control, which it has.

Is this normal in the first few weeks and will I be loosing weight even tho I'm not in ketosis?

I really want this to work, please tell me it gets better!
Thanks in advance xx

Hi Bigju

keep at it for a while until your body gets used to all the change, some of the choc bars affected me in this way at first, keep drinking water, I bet you are in ketosis, dont worry about the test. If you are on the 2nd week and are only having 3 packs a day I cant believe anyone would not be in ketosis. The first two weeks are the worst, for reactions but the best for weight loss. Good luck well done for being so committed, try to vary the three packs, I find it helps if I have one shake one bar and one that turns into food. It does get better

Week 1-16 TS loss 36(ave 2.25 per week)
week 17- 29 loss 15.5 (ave 1.19 lb week)
New target Body fat start 38.5 now 34.0 loss 4.5%
maintenance average 13 weeks (+0.23 per week)

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lilacpenguin
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New to VLCD-what's going on? Nov 18, 2015 22:42:46 GMT via mobile

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Post by lilacpenguin on Nov 18, 2015 22:42:46 GMT

I felt bad on week 2. It is worth continuing esp if you have got rid of the headache and are feeling better. Take things really easy. Make sure you are drinking at least 2.5l of water a day and maybe get some psyllium husks for extra fibre if you want.

kittybling Platinum Member Posts: 1,079 Name: KittyBling Location: Co.Down Age: 47 Occupation: Domestic Goddess Diet: Exante from 08/06/15 Weigh In Day: Monday Height: 5 feet 8 inches Start Weight: 15st Current Weight: 13 stone 13 pounds Goal Weight: 11st 7 pounds Weight Loss: 1 stone 1 pounds Still to Lose: 34 pounds	New to VLCD-what's going on? Nov 21, 2015 21:43:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kittybling on Nov 21, 2015 21:43:09 GMT Just keep going, the weight will be coming off and it doesn't matter if the sticks show positive or not, if you're sticking to your 3 packs and not hungry then it's all good.

dietninja Platinum Member Posts: 1,353 Diet: Low carb Height: 5'4 Start Weight: 13.11 Current Weight: 12.1 Goal Weight: 9.10 Instagram Username: ZOE_TODAY	New to VLCD-what's going on? Dec 3, 2015 6:14:29 GMT via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dietninja on Dec 3, 2015 6:14:29 GMT I'm not enjoying my second week either. Only day 9 today but yesterday I felt weak, hungry and headachy and v v grumpy (felt sorry for my kids!)
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Post by bigju on Nov 12, 2015 12:44:39 GMT

Post by wino on Nov 16, 2015 17:18:23 GMT

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