Total Solution DeterminedLady's TS Diary

[determinedlady]

Let me know how slim and save goes, I might have a think about doing that after my challenge s I'll be out of Exante by then. Have a great day xxx

Day 7 Yeehaww!! 100% all the way :happy036:
Hiya lovely ladies,
Well I've so far had the S&S Hazelnut shake (with a teaspoon of decaff) and it was every bit as good as Exante, I would say it's definitely a little sweeter which was nice. It was like a hazelnut frapaccino Mmmmmm! I LOVE hazelnut anything so I really enjoyed it.
Will have the Mushroom soup in a bit and let you know what it's like.
So far I like

When's your WI LW?

 

[Lanarkwitch]

Done this morning DL, -10 lbs

 

[determinedlady]

Done this morning DL, -10 lbs

WTG!!!! :happy096: That's BRILL!! Well done you :clap:

I'm sure you've already updated your diary with it, sorry , I haven't had chance to read everyone's diaries yet today...I'm snatching a minute here and there x

 

[determinedlady]

S&S Day Contd...
ok, just had the S&S Mushroom soup, on first taste I found it quite salty but I think thats because i've not had any 'real' food for a while. Then as I tucked in I thought it was quite pleasant. It made me gag a bit, which I know sounds like a contradiction, but the gloopy texture wasn't something I liked. You mix it with 160-170ml water and so it wasn't a lot. I wouldn't like to have that as a whole meal, for me it was just a snack. Good job too because its not filling enough. Looking forward to my S&S mac & cheese for dinner ....and my truffa bar for nibbles

 

[Lanarkwitch]

So you have 4 things a day on this one, not just the 3?? I like the sound of the food though, what sort of size is the mac and cheese?

 

[determinedlady]

So you have 4 things a day on this one, not just the 3?? I like the sound of the food though, what sort of size is the mac and cheese?

Yes, 4 packs a day The Mac & cheese in a small sachet (same size as exante shakes) that you mix with water, i'm not sure how much but i'll let you know what sort of volume it produces. I think you can have it with a small amount of veg but i'd need to check. I like that there's not huge gaps between my packs, it's quite reassuring. Slim & Save meals are on myfitnesspal if you use it xx

 

[Lanarkwitch]

Sounds interesting, it it still low carb though?

 

[determinedlady]

Sounds interesting, it it still low carb though?

I believe it's on a par with Exante carb and calorie-wise + still low enough to keep you in ketosis anyway. I don't have the stats to hand but the shakes are less carb and cal than ours, the bars are much smaller and I think that's why they can squeeze 4 packs in to a day.
I was reading their forum last night and it looks like a lot of people mix and match, or move between plans for variety.
One woman has lost over a 100lb on different plans and now buys what she likes from both and does her own thing. What i've noticed about S&S is the variety, there's so many different flavours and choices compared to Exante. There's a 3 pack plan where you have a small protein meal a day too.
I'll definitely be having a change after this months worth of Exante x

 

[Lanarkwitch]

I must say it does sound interesting, I had a quick look on their website, some of the flavours do sound very nice indeed. So are you back to Exante tomorrow or staying on the S & S?

 

[determinedlady]

I must say it does sound interesting, I had a quick look on their website, some of the flavours do sound very nice indeed. So are you back to Exante tomorrow or staying on the S & S?

I only had a days worth of S & S- I got them as samples, so i'm back to exante tomorrow and for the next 3 weeks. I find Exante great though so i'm happy enough. I just wish they had more variety in the bars, thats my only gripe x

 

[determinedlady]

Slim & Save day:
Ooooooooooohhhhhh, the Mac cheese is naughty!! It tastes naughty anyway It's a very small portion but I took my time with it and savoured it. It was very enjoyable and SO cheesy!

I've still got a truffa choc bar for nibbling on too. Have thoroughly enjoyed today's experiment

Back to Exante tomorrow x

 

[Lois]

Happy Easter DL :hug99: xx

Sounds like you enjoyed your day on S & S! Have just looked on their site, I might order a sample or 2 to try out next week.

Good Luck with your weigh in tomorrow, I'm excited for you! :happy036:

 

[determinedlady]

Thanks Gigglepants xxx

 

[Lois]

Good morning DL xx :hug99:


*sits and waits impatiently to hear first weigh in result!* So excited for you!!

 

[Lanarkwitch]

Me too giggle

 

[Lois]

Me too giggle

Tis very rude of her to keep us waiting don't ya think?

 

[determinedlady]

Tis very rude of her to keep us waiting don't ya think?

lol!!! Sorry Ladies, GOOD MORNING!! :character00238:

Well.......drumroll please...............I lost 6lbs!

I was hoping for something huge so I feel a tad disappointed, but actually 6lbs is good I guess- nearly half a stone. I blame my totm arriving, so hopefully next week will be even better. (is 6lb good??, I've seen some people losing double that so I do feel like, ehh? )

Today is a brand new day so i'm looking forward to another 100% week Gonna jump back on my Exante stallion for another week xx

 

[Lois]

lol!!! Sorry Ladies, GOOD MORNING!! :character00238:

Well.......drumroll please...............I lost 6lbs!

I was hoping for something huge so I feel a tad disappointed, but actually 6lbs is good I guess- nearly half a stone. I blame my totm arriving, so hopefully next week will be even better. (is 6lb good??, I've seen some people losing double that so I do feel like, ehh? )

Today is a brand new day so i'm looking forward to another 100% week Gonna jump back on my Exante stallion for another week xx

That's fabulous, wow well done!! :clap: :hug99: xx

Though yes, I would think totm would affect your weight loss but I'm no expert. Thankfully I'm through going through that every month!

I guess the less you weigh, the less you'll lose each week?? But tbh I have no idea

Still, just think next week you'll be in the 12 stones! Woohoo I'm so pleased for you :bliss:

 

[determinedlady]

That's fabulous, wow well done!! :clap: :hug99: xx

Though yes, I would think totm would affect your weight loss but I'm no expert. Thankfully I'm through going through that every month!

I guess the less you weigh, the less you'll lose each week?? But tbh I have no idea

Still, just think next week you'll be in the 12 stones! Woohoo I'm so pleased for you :bliss:

Aww thank you!:hug99: Yes, I hadn't thought of that- this week i'll smash the 13's xx

 

[Lanarkwitch]

lol!!! Sorry Ladies, GOOD MORNING!! :character00238:

Well.......drumroll please...............I lost 6lbs!

I was hoping for something huge so I feel a tad disappointed, but actually 6lbs is good I guess- nearly half a stone. I blame my totm arriving, so hopefully next week will be even better. (is 6lb good??, I've seen some people losing double that so I do feel like, ehh? )

Today is a brand new day so i'm looking forward to another 100% week Gonna jump back on my Exante stallion for another week xx

Brilliant, well done DL, you don;t have that much to lose so I think 6lbs is whopping and I bet you will have a good week 2, I've noticed that on a lot of peoples stats, if they get the big number week 1 sometimes they only lose a pound the following week, so it all seems to even out by week 3. I can't believe we've done it, here we are in week 2, with a horse, wellies, hairy legs, bad breath, legwarmers and dressed in spandex, who says this diet is boring !!