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Post by skinnyminny on Nov 1, 2015 13:04:56 GMT
Hi guys, have bought my first lot of exante products and plan to start in the morning  . I lost 2.5 stone last year on slimming world but it taught me nothing and now im heavier than i was before i started! Feeling down about my weight and appearance, so onwards and downwards! I am currently 15st 5lbs and 5ft6, want to be roughly 11 stone. Hopefully i can stick to it!!!!! Rachael |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2015 15:51:44 GMT
Welcome on board Rachael. Good luck tomorrow. Is this the 1st time you have done a VLCD? x
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Post by skinnyminny on Nov 1, 2015 16:53:47 GMT
Yes first time susie58! Im really scared i am going to be really hungry! X
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Post by gingeremmie on Nov 1, 2015 17:59:42 GMT
You might be at first but once you get into ketosis you won't be. If you absolutely have to have something to stop you falling face first into a family sized bag of maltesers (is that just me?) then have some protein, but of chicken or a hard boiled egg or something. It won't harm your weight loss and may help keep you on track til you get into ketosis. Good luck x
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Post by skinnyminny on Nov 1, 2015 20:01:00 GMT
Thank you gingeremmie! Have a raging cold today as well which may not help! Ill try my best xx
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Post by lilacpenguin on Nov 1, 2015 21:10:08 GMT
Good luck Rachael. It might be hard at first, but you will get used to it and should see good losses. What do you think of the food? I find posting and reading on here a big help.
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Post by kittybling on Nov 1, 2015 21:28:59 GMT
Welcome and good luck. The first 2 or 3 days were the worst for me, you just have to power through those and then you're laughing. Stick with it and the first week's loss will make it all worthwhile.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2015 22:24:13 GMT
Hi guys, have bought my first lot of exante products and plan to start in the morning . I lost 2.5 stone last year on slimming world but it taught me nothing and now im heavier than i was before i started! Feeling down about my weight and appearance, so onwards and downwards! I am currently 15st 5lbs and 5ft6, want to be roughly 11 stone. Hopefully i can stick to it!!!!! Rachael Hi Rachael Welcome to the Forum, have you come over from the Exante Forum? I started my weight loss journey with the Total Solution and for the first three weeks consumed absolutely nothing else and lost my first stone in weight.
If you have ordered shakes; they re delicious hot or cold. I love my Chocolate shake hot and to make in a tall mug, blend initially with cold water so it doesnt go lumpy, then top up with boiling, its delicious. If you have Vanilla shakes, you can add a tsp of coffee to the dry mix, and do the same, mix with a little cold water first, then top up with boiling.
To help you on your journey, put a picture in your mind of how you want to look, that is your goal and every time you feel like dropping off the wagon, think of that picture again and drink, drink, drink and go away from the kitchen. You can have water, tea or coffee without caffeine (as the caffeine make you dehydrate which causes constipation), zero coke because it has no citric acid, and citric acid restricts weight loss, oxo, Swiss Vegetable Bouillon, and Exante do a range of flavours to add to water.
I have now lost over 3 stone; If I can do it, so can you; this diet really works but it really is mind over matter and really, really wanting to achieve your goal for your own long term health sake.
I also use Walden Farm Foods and all their products are zero carbs and zero calories; the do salad dressings, sauces, jams, and Waldens also do various coffee creamers. I personally love them all, they are a treat to use on salads etc. I buy mine from here www.dolphinfitness.co.uk/en/walden-farms
As time goes on you can think about replacing one of the Exante packs with a light meal with the Waldens zero dressings. See the Exante Food lists in Introduction - these are our bible -
here is one of them - s1.thcdn.com/design-assets/ex...unter-2013.pdf
Thought I would share this with you. Have any of you tried Alpro Light milk; must be the light version. I have used it for years as I am allergic to cows milk. Or Alpro unsweetened Almond milk, as suggested by another Forum Member, is also lower in calories.
For each 100ml its only 22 cals, 1.2g fat, 0.1 carbs (yes very low carb) and 1.2g of fibre, and also Vitamins D, B2, B12 and Calcium. Totally lactose free which is what I cant tolerate! Its also free from gluten (which makes me bloat) wheat and dairy.
I have this in my tea and coffee every day. It is an acquired taste but you really do get use to it and just dont notice the difference. During a day I have on average, 2 coffees and 2-3 cups of tea.
Lots on here to give you help and support and we are all in the same boat.
Take care
Anne
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Post by skinnyminny on Nov 2, 2015 8:06:51 GMT
Thank you all so much! I seen somebody mention this group on exante forum yesterday, didnt want to start a log snd then lose it! I only have shakes and bars at the moment. We will see what happens today Rachael |
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Post by lilacpenguin on Nov 2, 2015 8:28:51 GMT
Good luck! I like the meals myself and it gives a bit more variety, but some people don't like them. If you feel hungry drink plenty and try to keep busy, a hot drink of tea or coffee or oxo type savoury drink is sometimes more satisfying than a cold one, but do drink lots of water too. One thing I find helpful is to keep all food out of sight in a cupboard. Seeing or smelling things makes me want them.
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Post by skinnyminny on Nov 2, 2015 9:03:28 GMT
Well just had my first chocolate shake, mixed it up in the blender and it was actually quite nice! I have got the chocolate pudding mix which i may try later as a warm meal!
Rachael
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2015 10:01:54 GMT
Well just had my first chocolate shake, mixed it up in the blender and it was actually quite nice! I have got the chocolate pudding mix which i may try later as a warm meal! Rachael Some say that if you blend the shakes with ice cubes, it tastes like ice cream. Anne |
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Post by danders on Nov 2, 2015 10:45:55 GMT
Good luck with it. I think the chocolate shake is one of the nicest!
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Post by kittybling on Nov 2, 2015 12:46:21 GMT
Shakes are all so much better blended with loads and loads of ice. Have a great day x
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Post by skinnyminny on Nov 2, 2015 17:19:30 GMT
Unfortunately had to put this on hold as got a stinking cold and just cant hack being starving as well  will try again at the weekend if i feel better xx |
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will try again at the weekend if i feel better xx