4lb Challenge Result...

Stayed on plan. 

Used my syns wisely. 

Upped my water intake. 

Tried new recipes and was never hungry. Couldn't be happier! 

Here's to another fab week, aiming for 3lb next week!

I'd be totally honest and say I didn't deserve it, if I felt that way. But I've made such good decisions and worked really hard that if I hadn't have got it I would have been gutted! My aim for the week is to mix up my healthy extras again so I'm not having the same everday. I also want to keep up my increased water intake & try some new recipes. So hoping it all works in my favour and I can get the 3lb I want next week while will take me back to where I was a few weeks ago (I lost 8lb in 2 weeks and then gained 8lbs over 3).

I have 4 weigh ins left of my 6 week countdown and then I go to Frankfurt with work, I want to aim to be on the stone mark (or even into the next stone bracket) by then, so from now I need 6lbs. Meaning I need 1.5lbs per week for the next 4 weeks to get it or a little bit more if I'm honest. It's totally do able as I've shown myself this week, I'm just glad that it isn't more so I don't feel as pressured to get it.

Currently 13lbs from target!

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?

Weekends & Not Being Well

Saturday was my hardest day this weekend, I really wanted to just eat rubbish because I felt rubbish. Even though I knew it wouldnt make me feel better. Instead I managed to throw together some pasta and meatballs and made enough for 3 portions which have already gone! Packed full of speed and thoroughly enjoyed it. Desperately want to be in the next stone range on Thursday! Got a zumba class tonight, first time for everything!
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Interim Target

Wanted to get to my interim before my holiday next Wednesday and I'm pleased to report I did! 

I'll be away for the next two weigh ins so lets hope my gain isn't massive!

New me

2st 8 difference. Can't believe how awesome I'm feeling at the moment. I go on holiday a week tomorrow and I will be going 1st 8lb lighter than I would if I hadn't have joined SW in March! 

Couldn't be happier with how far I've come! 

1/2lb gain. Going for gold next week (which means 2lb)!

Half a pound gain tonight. Not happy but it's not the end of the world! Prepped my overnight oats as soon as I got home and now chilling with the new magazine and a brew before bed! Aiming for 2lb next week to get my interim target!! 

Positive thoughts! 

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. And I'm not going to do that!

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Breakfast

I don't always feel like having much for breakfast but I can never get bored of these.
Loads of sliced strawberries, yoghurt & an alepn bar broken up on top.
Absolutely yummy!

Weigh Day

Shock To The System...

As a nominee for woman of the year we were asked to gather some old photos to show the comparison and our journey. I am amazed at how different I look, some of these photos don't even look like me!

The highest recorded weight I reached was 15st 10lbs, although I am sure I reached at least 16st and a size 20.

When I joined SW on 12th March 2015 my first recorded weight was 14st 10lbs and I was a 14/16.
My recorded weight was 13st 3.5lbs last week and now 90% of my clothes are a 12.
I haven't lost a massive amount so far but I love how different I feel. I have a completely different outlook on food and can't believe how easy this has been to stick to. I would highly recommend this to anyone. I have never gone hungry!
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SW coconut macaroons

I know they look more like meringues! But theyre still lovely!

Ingredients:
4 egg whites
198g sugar
71g coconut

Method:
Beat the egg whites until frothy (Make sure no yolk whatsoever has contaminated the egg whites, otherwise you could be whisking for ever!)
Add the sugar and beat until stiff.
Fold in the coconut, put mixture into a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe 30 macaroons onto a parchment covered baking sheet.
Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated oven (170ºC/150ºC Fan/Gas Mark 3).
Remove from oven, and allow to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the baking sheet.

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Pick Me Up Needed!

Pick me up needed and this was it! I can't believe how different I look. It doesn't even look like me! It's nice to have definition between my chin and neck! 

Woman Of The Year - Nominated

I made a conscious decision 5 months ago to join a Slimming World group after a very long time of feeling fat and having little confidence in myself. I have only lost 20.5lbs with SW so far (34.5lbs altogether) but I am amazed at how much happier I am. I am now an active member in the group and help out when I can. I get so much inspiration from others in group and last night someone felt I was inspirational enough to nominate for Woman Of The Year, I'm still a little bit shocked but ecstatic at the same time that this has happened.

So thankyou, stranger!
Results next week!
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IMAGE therapy

I've seen a lot of negative comments on social media about people not liking image therapy or not receiving the support they want/need from the consultant but rather than speaking to someone they just post it online. 

This solves nothing. 

I have the most amazing consultant and I'm pretty sure I would have given up by now if it wasn't for her. She is there constantly whenever you need her and I would consider her a really good friend. She looks after more than 500 of us, God knows how! 

I find myself extremely lucky to have such a supportive group and all I would say to anyone who doesn't feel like that, is speak out. Say you're not happy. If you don't say anything then nothing can be fixed. And if you're feeling like that there could be others around you feeling the same way. And it definately hinders your progress. 

I don't think I'd have gotten as far as I have if it wasn't for the constant support of the other women (and men) in my group and if I inspire just one person the way people in my group inspire me id be happy!

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Thursday Weigh In

I've maintained the past two weeks so safe to say I was ecstatic with a 3.5lb weight loss last night, giving me my Club 10, 1.5 stone award AND a little suprise of Slimmer Of The Week. Couldn't do it without my amazing group and consultant keeping me on track with fresh ideas and inspiration!

1.5lbs needed to get my interim target now!

Running out of room on my fridge!

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SW Beef Burgers

I was ridiculously skeptical about the quality of the SW Burgers especially when it said fry from frozen, but I was really suprised with them! They were lovely! My only comment would be that they were a little dry, but if you are putting relish etc on your burger then it is fine! Would definately buy these again!

Snacking

It's easy to stay on track when you get to snack on things like this, a simple bowl of oranges, strawberries & a muller light cheesecake inspired yoghurt (1 syn) but worth it!

Low Syn Crisps!

Got some new crisps from Asda, they're all lovely!
£1 per pack of 6 and 4.5 syns per bag!

HeB choices!

I know a few people that can't justify spending £1.95 per box on the SW Hifi bars. 

I feel like that some weeks too. 

But these are amazing alternatives and only £1 a box at the moment too! 

I haven't tried the banoffee or Jaffa cake ones yet but I hear they are to die for

You can have 2 as your HeB or they are 3 syns each!

Progress

I finally tried on a Lindy Bop dress tonight that I bought about 6 months ago. I was devastated when it was too tight and knew that I would be happy once I could get it on and be able to breathe. I took the plunge last night and safe to say I was ecstatic when it fit easily. It's not perfect but its a lot closer to where I want to be.
The photo on the right was just before starting SW, the one of the left was last night. Only 19lbs difference but you can see it doesn't pull tight on my stomach anymore and generally fits better all over. I can't wait to wear it to a party. It's definately given me the pick me up I needed!