I've started a VLCD today and I am going to lose 3 stone in 3 months!

[moonandmountains]

After 18 months of depression a switch has finally flipped. 18 months ago I was a 10 stone, and a size 10. I used to care about what I ate, I would put effort into my meals and really enjoyed healthy eating.

Fast forward to now and today I weighed 13 stone ...I'm devastated beyond words.

I have a big event middle of December and I am determined to have lost this god awful weight (and the depression) by then. No cheating, no excuses and no compromises.

I am armed with a kettle bell, which I need to learn how to use, and I have dogs that need walking everyday so a bit of exercise will be thrown in.

Anybody else looking to lose a good chunk of weight before xmas? Feel free to join me

Me... I have 4 stones to loose. My wedding anniversary is in december so I would like to shift the weight by then. I have had enough of feeling unfit and overweight its horrible.

You absolutely will lose 3 stone in 3 mths if you stick rigidly to it, no cheating ;). I lost 3 st recently doing a vlcd, it took me 10 weeks. It's a brilliant way to lose weight because you don't feel hungry once ketosis hits. So the first couple of days are really hard but after that it's ok. Best of luck

I'd like to join but don't know what vcld is

@minimalist99 it's awful isn't it, can't believe how much I have gained and how badly it has affected me. I just stopped caring and I want to change now before I get stuck in this rut. Got a wardrobe full of great clothes I can't wear anymore

@TyrionLannistersShadow That is so inspiring thank you for sharing! I am doing Exante and have used their products in the past so I know I already like them.

I'm prepared for entering ketosis and luckily not at work this week so it's worked out well. I'll just relax at home and potter about

@mrs2468

A VLCD is a very low calories diet with meal replacements. I'll be having 800 calories a day but getting all the nutrients needed to do it healthily

I’m starting exante today too.

I’ve gained around 2.5-3 stone in the last 4 years after I lost my mum & need to shift it now. I’m the heaviest I’ve ever been. I weighed 13s12lbs last time I checked and at 5ft7 that leaves me at a size 14.
10 years ago I weighed 9s4lbs and I was a size 8!

My first goal is to lose 2 stones.

I ordered a 2 week bundle so I’ll see how I get on. I turn 29 in December and want to have lost atleast 2 stone by then. I’ve been going gym regularly for about 5 weeks now but haven’t changed my eating habits at all.

@imsorrydarling We're in a very similar boat then ...I'm 5'6 and 13 stone put me at a size 14 too, it's so disheartening and crazy how the weight can just slowly creep on.

I hope you really get on with Exante, I'm sticking with a bar, a shake and one of the meals (usually noodles or spaghetti) and I'm doing the 800 plan so will eat an extra 200 calories of protein too.

I'm going to check in here with weigh ins and such, to keep some accountability. I'd love to know how you get on too x

Good luck everybody with your exante diets!

I plan on having a shake this morning and drinking a crap load of water !

Hi all, I’m also starting today.

Water fasting until in ketosis (usually takes me 24 hours), will measure with Ketostix. I realise this isn’t the conventional way of doing it, but I find it easier and makes the carb flu much more bearable!

Would like to lose 4 stone.

Moon - I’m on the 800 too! I’m trying to mix intermittent fasting with this as I’m not a morning breakfast eater and don’t usually eat until afternoon. I have had my first shake around 1300 for lunch & will see how I space out my 3 packs during the day.

Working in an office has never helped!

I am motivated so hope it lasts. Just tired of my weight right now!

Yes me! Me! I’ve put on loads of weight and need it gone.

I am starting soon. Planning on doing low carb for a few days to get into ketosis then its Exante all the way. I have been eating and drinking a ridiculous amount over the past few weeks. Dreading getting on the scales.

Day 2 for me and I’ve got a terrible headache. I’ve not caved in. Not been feeling hungry but I’m feeling ‘empty’. Probably because of all the carbs I usually consume have me feeling so full!

Hi! Count me in! I'm on day 2 of slim and save. I lost over 4 stones on lighterlife 9 years ago and 2 babies later I need to shift it again

Torvi - How long did it take you to lose weight?

I did 14 weeks strict and lost just over 3 and a half stones then started slowly reintroducing food over around which took 7 or 8 weeks during which I lost the rest. I did have a couple of days "off" here and there for birthdays etc but found i didn't eat and drink as much as I previously would've done anyway.

I'm not going to lie, it was bloody hard work. Especially the weekends. I didn't tell many people what I was doing so that was tough. But when I started to drop the dress sizes and fit into clothes I actually wanted to wear it felt amazing. I still have some of them and they are my goal!

Well done Torvi. I am nominating you our resident expert.

I haven't really done a VLCD properly before. I did 6 weeks on Cambridge years ago and I have used the packs here and there every now and again.

I have a weekend away in 4 weeks time and then potentially a weeks holiday 4 weeks after that. Its my 50th next summer so I really want to lose it for that. I am hoping to get the bulk off between now and Christmas.

I am 5'7 and a size 18. I weigh around 17 stone.

This is my 3rd day and so far, so good. Got a banging headache but not been particularly hungry. I'm having four meal replacements a day but still having a few cups of tea, and chewing gum. So overall around 900 calories.
Definitely feeling lighter but not going to weigh myself for a few weeks.

I have a bar for breakfast, shake for lunch, soup late afternoon and another shake in the evening. I will alternate one of the shakes for 200 cal worth of food every other day just for some variety.

Energy levels are up which I am pleased with

So I’ve not been 100% on plan - Had a homemade curry and roti on Friday night & full English breakfast yesterday (vegetarian) and also a rice box from KFC. I have also been to the gym x3 this week.

Stepped on the scales today and I’m down by 5lbs.

I’m back on the plan today and will be more disciplined this week.

Hope everyone else is getting on okay x

I am all ready to start tomorrow. I have been fairly low carb since Tuesday so will weigh tomorrow and see how it goes. A steady 3-4lbs would be fantastic but we shall see.

I'm impressed how the hell do you all do this without getting hungry? I tried exante a few years ago and it was hell. I had more success with a pure keto (zero carb) diet but I've learned the hard way that for me personally the faster I lose it the faster it goes back on. I kind of use it as an excuse to eat more afterwards thinking I can just go back on the diet, which ends up not happening. I realise this is just me though, and others have more success with this approach.

I’m off to google VLCD- need to lose 3-4 stone but need some encouragement and motivation- I want to join!

@LittleMissedTheSunshine I'm not really getting that hungry to be honest. I'm drinking lots of water and tea inbetween meals. I find the structure of the diet helpful and like knowing I've got my 4 packets of meals to eat and that's it. I'm doing better with that, rather than choosing my own meals etc if that makes sense.

Really liking Exante so far!