Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Slimming World - An Update

Four weeks ago I started my weight loss journey by joining Slimming World. In My 2012 Goals I mentioned getting fit but until recently I've let that slide and never got around to starting anything. I've joined a few of these groups in the past and to be honest they never worked for me. I would get on great for a while and then lose all motivation completely and leave. I can't say that has happened with Slimming World, I could probably say it's the best thing that I've joined all year.When you start up you pay a registration fee of €18 and every week after that it's €9. After seeing how well my Aunty got on with the program I couldn't wait to start. My Mom and I go to our meetings every Tuesday and it's so great to have her support. 
As I said I started this class a month ago, I went in with no expectations. I feel when you aim high sometimes you can be let down so I just take it one week at a time. I couldn't be happier with the results I've seen in the past four weeks, since I started I've lost 1st &3lbs in total. This has never happened on any other plan so I was definitely encouraged. I feel like my diet has changed in the past month, I've cut down on portion sizes and also drink so much water (like a camel). I also made a decision to stop eating bread/sweeties. I don't really have a sweet tooth at all so I haven't been missing the odd chocolate now and again. I was totally surprised with the bread as I thought it would be much harder to cut out but it really wasn't. After taking all these things out of my diet, I can tell you that I have a new found love for hummus (low fat variety). I hated it as a child but now I can't get enough it tastes so good.

Exercise wise, I've been walking alot more. I haven't started the gym as of yet, in the past it hasn't been my favourite place to go but this is a new chapter in my life so it's worth looking into. I've heard spinning classes are amazing even though your apparently wrecked the next day, so I might give them a go. My sister's fiance Keith has also been helping me fitness wise as he's a trained personal trainer and nutritionist so it certainly helps to have support. 

Laura<3

12 comments:

  1. wow well done! cant believe you lost that much in a month :) x

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    1. Thanks Charlie. I really don't think I could believe myself to be honest xxx

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  2. Wow that's incredible I've been a bit naughty so am trying to get back into my Weight Watchers again, well done!

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    1. Thanks so much hun!! Hopefully I can keep it up, fingers crossed everything has been going great so far xxx

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  3. oh wow well done! That's amazing! I've been considering joining slimming world for ages, but didn't know whether to or not. After reading this I think I will :) x

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    1. Thanks hun!! I find the Slimming World program brilliant, I never could of imagined I'd do so well in the first month. xxx

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  4. That's amazing, congratulations! I joined Unislim last week and I've been working hard so far, hoping to have lost four pounds when I go back on Tuesday x

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    1. Thanks hun!! Oh you'll have to let me know how you get on!! The Slimming World program is brilliant and I've found so many haven't worked for me in the past but this does!!:) xx

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  5. Congrats thats AMAZING! S and I could probably dedicate our blog to hummus instead of make-up, it's the most amazing food ever invented ...
    Good luck! H x

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    1. Thanks H!! Even though I only recently discovered Hummus, I can safely say it's the nicest food ever!! Especially with oat cakes:) xxx

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  6. This is such a good idea!
    I used to HATE going to the gym, I was unbearably unfit, but I kind of forced myself to go (nearly always with a friend or my boyfriend to spur me on) and my fitness leapt! I couldn't do 5 minutes on the crosstrainer and now I do an hour on a good day just fine!
    Take a friend with you and you feel SO good after when you notice your fitness improving!
    Also, if you're a serial snacker like I am, try Graze, I did a review on it on my blog and I love it for healthy eating! :)

    xxx

    http://callie-roe.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Thanks hun:) I'm so happy with the way things are going so far.
      Yeah I'm hoping to start going to the gym soon. It's just finding the time to go you know? Oh I've never heard of Graze, just had a look at your review. I wonder do they deliver to Ireland xxx

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