Motivational Post

I sometimes struggle to stick to this diet, like anything else, you get bored if you're not changing it up and trying new things.
Found a few pics, posted below, that help spur me on when I hit the wall. What do you do to get yourself motivated again?

Documenting Progress

I was feeling a little deflated at only being at One Stone after 13 weeks. But then actually putting these up on the fridge and seeing it in front of me made me feel a lot better, slow progress is better than no progress and I need to realise that!
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Transformation Tuesday!

Was feeling a little down so thought i'd look for an old photo to give me a boost. Completely forgot about this but can't believe the difference!

I am about 2.5 stone lighter now than I was back then, a stone of that is since joining SW.
So good to see how far I've come. Approx 1st 10lbs still to go!

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Feel Good

So far via SW I have lost 1 stone. It may have taken me a little while longer but I really don't mind. I often hid my stomach and that area as i've never been comfortable with it being on show. I wore long tops, floaty dresses and the like. It's amazing what losing a bit of weight can do. I still have a way to go but I can finally wear something like this and actually feel comfortable doing so. I love it.

If there is anyone on Instagram you can follow my journey there too! Username: doylie_sw

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Breakfast. SW style.

Doing SW I have found I actually eat a lot more food now than I did before, I have more energy because I'm eating a lot better, and I'm actually enjoying exercise.

MADNESS!

I love having time to make things like this at the weekends, as during the week is usually Overnight Oats or something similar as I don't have time!

I know this isn't quite 1/3 speed food, but I don't mind as I also ended up having a bowl of strawberries not long after, and everyone deserves a treat right?!
all of this for about 1.5 syns, and that's just for the sauce! I can live with that!

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One Stone.

Finally, it took me 13 weeks but I got there!
14lbs gone and not coming back!
I bought size 12 clothes for my holidays thinking I would have time to fit into them, and tried them on last night to see how far I have to go. I was in shock when they already fit! Just need to tone up now.

24lbs still to lose!
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Week 12 - Where Am I Now?

Lost: 13.5lbs
Still to lose: 1 stone 10.5lbs

Inches lost: 7 overall


Gained a heep of confidence and actually starting to see a difference in my appearance which is giving me a boost.


Also got slimmer of the week last night for the first time!
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Fakeaway Special

The hardest part about my diet this week was wanting to eat loads of takeaway food and not spend time making it.
So glad I made this though.
It was all completely syn free and just as nice, if not nicer, than the takeaway would have been!

The doner meat recipe I use is the following:

1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried italian herbs
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 black pepper
500g 5% fat mince


Simply combine all the ingredients thoroughly and cook in the oven on about 180 degrees for 1 hour, turning at least once.


I just used Cumin, Cinammon, Tikka Powder etc for the chicken, and spiced it to my taste.


And popped the veg under the grill for approx 8 mins each side.

Whats your favourite fakeaway?

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Race For Life

Had a fantastic day at Race For Life yesterday, the comparison pic above really shocked me. The left is from the Manchester 10k last year and the right is from today. I actually weighed half a stone LIGHTER on the left hand picture but was obviously carrying it all in the wrong places, whereas now, I seem to have lost the inches where it matters and actually look slimmer than what I am. Anyone else noticed this?
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Weight & Inches Lost!

So I've managed to lose 11lbs in 11 weeks. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't gutted. But to see that I've managed to also shed 7 inches is fantastic. I think the biggest change is my smile.
I'm finally becoming comfortable in my own skin again, I don't care how long it takes me to get there, I now feel like I can. 

Don't give up. 

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Chocolate Orange Cookies

Ingredients:

35g porridge oats

Sweetener (add depending on how sweet you like things, I used 2 tbsp)

Orange extract 1tsp

2 eggs

And grated chocolate on top (2 syns)

Method:

Add all ingredients to bowl and combine

Put in mold and cook until golden brown 

Enjoy!