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A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

Any doing Exante?

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imnotprincessbubblegum · 17/04/2021 20:04

Hi.

Just wondering if anyone is doing Exante (or anything similar) currently. I have a few VLCD sachets in my kitchen cupboard and have ordered some bars. I’ll be starting Monday. Anyone else?

My starting weight is 18stone so I have to lose literally half my weight Blush.

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minipeanut · 17/04/2021 20:05

I've read a little about it and would love to know more cos I'm fat!

SylviaPlath1984 · 17/04/2021 20:42

I lost so much weight so quickly on exante and I'm so excited to do it again after the baby is born so I can shift this baby weight ASAP!

3Britnee · 17/04/2021 22:47

I have done it before. I have loads of sachets so thinking of starting again.

I've been doing very very low carb for the last few weeks and have got my fasting blood glucose to 5.0-5.5.

I've still got three stone to go but I'm unsure whether starting the products again will push my fbg up. BUT getting the weight off would be more beneficial to my fbg.

I've also got stuff in my fridge to use up, but maybe I can eat that tomorrow and freeze what I can't.

I'll join on Monday though and see what happens.

waterlane · 18/04/2021 08:53

I'm thinking of giving it a go too. My worries are that it will wreck my metabolism though but I only want to lose around 10lbs and then go back to healthy eating but I just can't seem to get past this weight I'm at at the moment and it's demoralising. Also worried because I exercise and will it leave me with no energy. V interested to hear from anyone

3Britnee · 18/04/2021 16:16

I'm trying to eat up the fresh stuff in my fridge today, ready for tomorrow.

Are you still starting tomorrow op?

Xogarana1988 · 18/04/2021 16:57

Can I join you all? I bought my starter box a few days ago ready to start tomorrow. I'm wanting to lose baby weight and more now little man is 9 Months old 😊

imnotprincessbubblegum · 18/04/2021 21:41

Ahh, I hadn’t realised anyone had replied.

@3BritneeYes I’m still starting tomorrow Smile

@Xogarana1988 absolutely!!

Let’s do this!!

Be nice to have a little group were we can support each other and hopefully keep each other on track if we’re having a difficult day.

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imnotprincessbubblegum · 18/04/2021 21:45

@waterlane

I'm thinking of giving it a go too. My worries are that it will wreck my metabolism though but I only want to lose around 10lbs and then go back to healthy eating but I just can't seem to get past this weight I'm at at the moment and it's demoralising. Also worried because I exercise and will it leave me with no energy. V interested to hear from anyone
I think some people have used it for losing smaller amounts of weight, I imagine it’d come off quite quickly. I think people tend to have an increase of energy after a few days on plan (from what I’ve read online), so you should still be able to exercise. I’m planning on still doing some light exercise daily. Perhaps you could do the version where you just replace 2 meals with shakes but then still have a healthy meal for dinner?
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3Britnee · 18/04/2021 22:01

I'm going to do the original TS plan, 3 products a day, and I'm going to do 16:8 with it so a product at 12, 4 and 8.

I just hit a 2 stone loss today so I'm well motivated atm 💪

Xogarana1988 · 18/04/2021 22:24

Fantastic! I'm going to do the three products a day too. It's been about 4 years since I've done this plan and I know it works. Finally my head is ready, bring on tomorrow lol

Xogarana1988 · 18/04/2021 22:27

@3Britnee that's a fantastic loss! Smile

3Britnee · 18/04/2021 22:29

Thanks, It wasn't on exante, it was low carbing.

KindleRemote · 18/04/2021 22:32

I'm doing it. I started 2.5 weeks ago and I'm already 10 pounds down.

Xogarana1988 · 18/04/2021 22:40

@kindleremote that's amazing! How are you finding it?

KindleRemote · 18/04/2021 22:51

@Xogarana1988 easier than I expected. It's definitely easier in the week when I'm busy, and not constantly cooking all day for the kids. This weekend has been hard and I'm hungry as hell today. But the big weight losses are keeping me motivated.

waterlane · 18/04/2021 23:22

@KindleRemote

I'm doing it. I started 2.5 weeks ago and I'm already 10 pounds down.
That's amazing. Can you feel and see a real difference?
LetterFromLorah · 18/04/2021 23:43

I'd like to join in as well if that's ok? I've bought my starter kit today so it will be a couple of days before I can officially start!

KindleRemote · 18/04/2021 23:56

@waterlane in all honesty, no. My stomach is a bit smaller I think, my jeans are looser I think. But it's mainly water weight and bloat I've lost right now. I have a good four stone left to lose though.

Did you ask about exercise? If you're doing the 800 plan (four products a day) I think you will struggle with exercise. In the Easter holidays, I was walking more with my kids, so nothing too strenuous and I was starving! I did the 1200 plan that day, so had 3 products and a proper meal.

Exante do have information on their website about each plan, and which is best. They recommend to do only 20 minutes of light exercise on the 800 plan.

Xogarana1988 · 19/04/2021 07:22

@LetterFromLorah definitely, I'm starting mine today 😊

KindleRemote · 19/04/2021 07:38

Good luck to everyone starting today, you can do this! We can all do this!

feellikezerobucks · 19/04/2021 08:24

I've found my people!!

I'm starting today at 14st 6lb.

I've done Exante before and it works (if you have will power!) and end goal is to get down to 10st 6lb...so 4st 😞

Planning on 3 or 4 packets a day, a Peloton spin class, 2 cups of hot lemon and 1 green tea...and I'm going to try abs focus on days on plan rather than weight loss as this needs to be a long game for me and I've been pissing around at trying to lose weight for 3 years now...and needless to say I'm fatter than ever now!

Good luck all and I'll check in daily 👍🏻

Xogarana1988 · 19/04/2021 09:31

Good luck everyone who's starting today. I've just made my first shake, having the carrot cake one. I've weighed myself this morning and plan to weigh same time every Monday. My aim is 3 stone loss to get back to pre baby weight after having 3 little ones.

3Britnee · 19/04/2021 09:56

Good luck everyone. Days 3 or 4 are the hardest. Once you get past those it's not so bad.

Starting weight: 12st 3lb 2oz
Goal weight: 9st 7lb
Left to lose: 2st 10lb

I'm going to do 2 shakes and a bar today.

KindleRemote · 19/04/2021 10:09

I've had a Salted Caramel bar for breakfast this morning and it was amazing!!!!

3Britnee · 19/04/2021 11:13

The new dark choc ones on the website look amazing, but they aren't on the EU site 😠