2016 In A Nutshell

Right so here's my #throwbackthursday. The left photo is one of the many horrors from my uni days when I constantly had a drink in my hand (usually a pint of lager) and didn't care what I drank/ate. The second photo was sometime after uni, I'd lost about half a stone but still hadn't even thought about joining SW. I was in a relationship with someone who loved me for me (and still does) and I was happy. The 3rd photo is from about 3 weeks ago, I tried on that jumpsuit and genuinely had to ask if I looked silly, because I'd never worn something like that and it was fitted. I ended up buying it and wore it on xmas eve. 

I've had an amazing year and I'm actually gutted to say I'm finishing the year 1.5lbs heavier than last year although smaller clothes wise. The only positive is that I've pretty much maintained my weight. Yeah I've had some hefty gains but I've also had some incredible losses. I've tried new things and genuinely had an incredible year. I'm in the right mindset to hit target and I can't wait to get started. I think you genuinely have to believe that you want something to get there. 

You can fall off the wagon and restart a million times but then one day you'll just feel differently, you'll know you can do it and nothing will stop you. You are your own motivation and that's what this year has taught me. Massive thanks for all the love and support I've received since I started posting my journey on here, I can't wait to continue watching your journeys too! ❤️

Weigh Day

So weigh day saw me gain 0.5lbs last night, and I'm okay with it! Normally when I lose a lot one week (7lbs last week) I then gain around half of it the week after so my main aim this week was to try my best to maintain or have a tiny gain and not splurge and ruin my hard work. I'm now 8.5lbs to my target weight and I want to get there for Christmas which is completely do able if I put my mind to it. Onwards and downwards!

Christmas Target

So has anyone realised how quickly Christmas will be here?

Today is 100 days until Christmas Day!
I currently have 11lbs to lose until I reach my target, I would quite like to lose a stone (to put me 3lb under) so I know I can over indulge over Christmas and still be within target. Does anyone else have a plan? I know a lot of social calendars get booked up pretty quickly this time of year with nights out/birthdays/christmas parties etc. Have you actually looked to see if you have any full weeks on plan between now and then?

I'm struggling at the moment with maintains and very small losses so I know I need to switch it up and try new things if I have any hope of getting to target for Christmas... CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.

I'm going to try and be a lot more active on here and on instagram (doylie_sw) as I find it really helps me stick to plan if I'm being honest about where I'm at and what I'm eating!

Would love to know if any of you have set targets for Christmas and any plans of action?

xxx

Woman of the Year Party

So last night was our Woman Of The Year finals, I didn't win but I'm not bothered. It was amazing to even be nominated. I dug these out to take to group and it helped me realise how far I've come. I also got a lovely message from a friend I haven't seen since I left university 5 years ago (I think) and the last time she saw me, these shorts were my best friend. I wore them all the time with leggings and now, well, they fall off. I might not be where I want to be just yet but I'll get there and this has made me even more determined 💪🏻 11.5lbs from my target and then I'll see how I feel! 4 sizes down! 

Also made these coconut macaroons for our party along with the famous cinnamon swirls! But I forgot to take a photo of those so here's an old one! 

All recipes can be found on this blog in previous posts as always. 

One Year Statistics

March 12th 2016 marked my 1 year since joining slimming world. Decided to sit down and look at my stats today after not being well for the last week. Super happy with where I'm at, and the fact that I've kept it off. I've got 10lbs left to go to reach my target weight now. I'm the lightest I've been in about 10 years of not more! Massive thanks to you lovely lot for the support, tips, ideas and the friendships formed along the way! And a massive thanks to my other half for listening to me moan, being there to celebrate the losses and for helping me keep my head held high even when the scales aren't my friend ❤️ honestly never thought I'd find a 'diet' that I actually enjoyed!

I've still gone out, enjoyed birthdays, parties, nights out and everything else in between but food optimised during the week to make sure my gain wasn't massive. My biggest gain was 4.5 in two week and that was after 10 days on holiday in Javea, so I could live with that!

I've gone from a size 16 to a size 12, sometimes 10, which is something I never thought I'd ever do!

I couldn't be happier, there's so much to choose from with SW, you can make virtually any meal SW friendly it just depends on the preparation!
I'd recommend it to anyone, whole heartedly.

 

ALMOST a year apart...

So close to hitting my year at Slimming World. Amazed at how different I look in nearly a year. 2st 4lb down, 13lbs to go. Couldn't be happier, so proud that I've kept it off!

NEW YEAR!

New Year, New Goals!

I re arranged my certificates and added the ones I had forgotten about, the first step to being back on plan and in the right frame of mind!
I'm back to just under 2 stone loss after my gain at the start of December, but I am determined to get to my target (-11 lbs) by my birthday in June, which is totally doable and I will most likely lower it a litle more but we shall see!
What are your goals for the year?

Lets make 2016 the year we smash our targets!

Christmas Parties

So recently, I haven't stuck to plan as much as I could have, I had a works xmas partys and our Slimming World christmas party at a masquerade ball.

I would be annoyed with myself, but these pictures make me so happy.

I managed to get into two amazing dresses and felt incredible on both nights, they are both dresses I would never have considered wearing back at the start of my journey.

I'm trying to stick to plan as much as I can but after last week and my 4.5lb gain, I know it won't be easy!

The first picture has two of my closest friends in it that both do SW with me, the third picture is my amazing consultant! I couldn't ask for a better consultant, she's more of a friend than anything and I know she will be there for me whenever I need her. The final one is the dress I wore in London last week on my works do. I felt awesome and loved every second of it! It was totally worth the 4.5lb gain!

Weigh Day

-1lb which I definately wasn't expecting after feeling crappy all week.
definately need to shake things up and start cooking different meals, feel like i'm eating the same meals all the time.
What's everyones favourite thing to make?

x