Weigh Day!

So last night I lost 1lb. I know some people would feel deflated after being on plan aaaaalllll week. But i'm not, and this is why...

I was using Kingsmill 400g wholemeal loaf as my he B choice most days as I would have soup or a sandwich at lunch, something made me check it yesterday and I found out it was no longer a B choice and they were 3 syns each, which meant I had been going WAY over on my syns! Was actually expecting a gain so I think to get a loss is a miracle! It's definately worth checking every so often guys even if just to protect your losses!
I also bought this new book for some new inspiration and ideas, hoping to batch cook some treats and soup this weekend to help me stay on track!

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!

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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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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Strawberries!

Snacking on SW has never been so easy. I live on strawberries a lot of the time which is awesome because they're a speed fruit. Got a new little gadget to slice them up from ebay for just over £1, bargain!
having them with yoghurt & a sprinkle of cinammon is one of my favourite snacks. And all free!

Curry Loaf

Ingredients:

1 tin of asda chickpea dhal (free)
1 packet asda curry flavour rice (1 1/2 syns)
3 eggs whisked
diced onions and peas (optional)

Method:

Cook the rice as per instructions
Mix all the ingredients together
Bake in a lined loaf tin or as muffins on 180 for about 30 mins until golden

1 1/2 syns for the lot
I got 8 small and 6 large muffins out of this mixture.

SW Race For Life

So today was the day. 

Powered through horrific rain and did race for life organised by our consultant Tori. Haven't got a final found raising amount as yet but super proud we managed to finish it despite the horrible weather!

Chilli Chicken Noodles

New recipe for me! Chilli Chicken Noodles.

Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp crushed dried chillies
½ red, yellow and green pepper (I only had yellow)
1 carrot
300g pack dried wholewheat noodles

This recipe serves 4 so adjust accordingly.

Prepare the stir-fry ingredients: cut the steak into strips, place in a bowl with the soy sauce and crushed chillies and marinate in the fridge for at least 10 minutes; slice the peppers and carrot; cook the noodles according to packet instructions, drain and set aside.

Heat a wok sprayed with low calorie cooking spray and stir-fry in soy sauce and chillies for 2-3 minutes. Add the peppers and carrot and continue frying until softened. Add the noodles, heat through and serve.

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!

Body Magic Awards

Added this to my collection last night. Might not have been the 1.5stone award I wanted but it's an award!
I'm loving getting back into the gym and actually loving going for a run. Set myself a few mini fitness targets and some events that I want to do next year. SW has given me the motivation to do it and I love it!

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Transformation Tuesday!

I love that time hop keeps throwing up old pictures like this. Puts the journey I'm on into perspective! 

33lbs down since the left photo. (19lb since joining SW in March) 

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Weigh In 16.07.2015

Gained half a pound. And that's okay!
I was expecting it after such a big loss last week and it being the dreaded week of the star!
now exactly half way on my journey.
19lb lost, 19lb to lose.
need 2lb loss next week for my Club 10 & my 1.5 Stone Award

WISH ME LUCK!
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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?

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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Peppermint Tea

A friend told me about Peppermint Tea, I was a bit skeptical at first but I have to say its lovely.

it's a great alrernative to having a normal brew and using your milk allowance, I yesterday I actually had this instead of my normal brews.

Has anyone else got any fruit infused tea they love?

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Mayflower Curry

After the hype surrounding the Mayflower Curry Powder I thought i'd give it a go. It was lovely. 28g works out at 4 syns, I used 56g and it fed 3 of us so it worked out at 2.6666 syns so I just rounded it up to 3 syns.

Then made the egg fried rice from the fakeaway books, definately worth it. It was just like the takeaway.

Whats everyone elses thoughts?

I got mine from B&M for 99p a box, but apparently there are a few similar outlets that stock it?

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