200th post & a little about me.

So for my 200th post I thought I would do a little about me.

I've gained a lot of new followers on my Instagram (doylie_sw) and the views on my blog have rocketed recently and I can't thank you enough. 

I'm Alison and I'm 26 years old. I live with my other half and our two rabbits. I did Graphic Design at Uni and I love baking. I have a massive sweet tooth!

I've been following Slimming World a little over a year and I am so amazed with the results. 

I've lost 2.5 stone but more importantly I've not gone without.
I've enjoyed birthdays, Easter, Halloween and even Christmas (I somehow lost weight over Christmas).

I've had gains along the way believe me, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Taking progress pictures has really helped to keep me focused and has allowed me to see a change in myself that you don't really see day to day. 

I've gone from a size 14/16 to a size 10/12 and am oh so close to my target weight now. 

I'm part of the social team at my group too, which I find really rewarding. I've made so many friends via Slimming World that I probably wouldn't have met without.

I know I could have lost the weight a lot quicker if I had been more strict with my splurges but doing it slowly has given me the belief that I can keep it off. I lost 3 stone prior to Slimming World through basically not eating, so as soon as I went back to normal I piled 2 stone back on!

Here's some comparison photos to show what a difference 2.5 stone can make!

And here's some of my favourites things I've made, click the link to go through to the blog posts.

Salt & Pepper Chicken! - serves 2 (2syns each)
http://eatingyourselfslim.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/salt-chilli-chicken.html?view=classic
 

Lemon Loaf - 8 syns (1 syn per slice)

http://eatingyourselfslim.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/lemon-drizzle-cake-pops.html

Chocolate Weetabix Muffins
http://eatingyourselfslim.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/weetabix-brownies.html

Low Syn Chocolate Cake - 8 syns in total (1 syn per slice)
http://eatingyourselfslim.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/low-syn-chocolate-cake.html?view=classic

Cinnamon Swirls - 1 syn each
http://eatingyourselfslim.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/cinnamon-swirls-1-syn-treats.html

I would whole heartedly recommend Slimming World to anyone, if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment here or on my instagram and I'll get back to you!

x

Face To Face Friday

For anyone who uses Instagram for slimming world you've probably noticed the ever popular #facetofacefriday hashtag. 

Here's mine: approx 7 years in difference. 

Thank god I found Slimming World. 

🙈

2.5 Stone Award!

Finally got this at group tonight! 3lb loss, 8lb loss in two weeks!

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!

Consultants support!

The last few weeks, or maybe I should say since November! I seem to have been stuck at the same weight and for one reason or another haven't been able to get past it. I've filled in a million and one SAS logs and will admit that some weeks were more off than on plan. Well last week I drew a line, and I'm feeling a lot more positive about this week. It makes it a 100 times better when you get home and your consultant has taken the time to write you a little card about your journey and tell you you'll get there ❤️ definately what I needed to spur me on! 

Saturday Night Tea Time!

Used the chicken chow mein slimming world meal for tea just to make sure I stayed on plan and didn't get a takeaway last night!

Was actually really nice and would definitely recommend!

Food Diaries

So after our newbie talk at group last week I decided to treat this week as though it was my first week again and fill one of these in. Here's hoping it works and I see the results come Thursday!

Monday Snacking

Half Syn jelly, 1 Syn yoghurt and a heap of strawberries to get me through this afternoon.

Weigh Day

I am ecstatic that I managed to lose 4.5lbs this week. Determination paid off! But also a little gutted it wasn't 1 extra lb so i'd get my 2 stone! Ah well, next week!!!

Weight Gain

So tonight I gained 2lbs. I half expected it after the terrible week. Back on plan now and this photo has given me the boost I needed, took it earlier and its a dress I didnt wear for ages because I didn't feel comfortable in it. And now its almost too big! Feeling positive about the week ahead and going to be completely on plan!

Also NEW HIFI BARS ARE YUM!
Anyone else tried them yet?

Cinnamon Swirls

It's literally just a chilled sheet of Jus-roll pastry (61 syns) or you can use the light one for 53, then in a bowl mix 2tbsp sweetener with 2 tbsp cinnamon, add a little water to make a paste and then spread it across the pastry. 

I divided the pastry into two to make the small ones for taster but you don't have to. 

Then you simple roll it up and pop it in the freezer for 5/10 mins as it's easier to cut. 

Take it out and cut into as many pieces as you want then bake for approx 10 mins on 180 degrees. 

Or until golden brown. They're lovely. 

I managed to make 60 small ones for taster making it 1 syn each but you can adjust accordingly :) 

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

Face To Face Friday!

#facetoface #facetofacefriday 3 stone difference in pictures.

I seem to lose weight from my face before anywhere else so I can't see a massive difference like I thought I would! Still, heading in the right direction!

6 Years Apart.

Facebook showed me a photo today from 6 years ago (right) so I took one to compare (left) I'm amazed at how much different my face is. There's only about 1.5stone difference in weight but I barely recognise myself. It just goes to show you don't always need a massive loss to feel more comfortable in your own skin.