Thursday, June 14, 2012

Slimming World Update #2

I've been attending weekly Slimming World meeting for two months now. I did a monthly update post last month and your nice comments meant so much. I was quite reluctant to do a weight loss post as this is first and foremost a beauty blog, but your support was overwhelming.

This month has been great, I had some meetings were I wasn't too sure how I did during the week but ended up doing really well. In the last four weeks I've lost 1st 3lb which is identical to what I lost last month. In total, I'm down 2st 6lbs which I couldn't imagine happening when I started this programme, I'm over the moon. I have a few more stickers added to the front of my log book, you receive one everytime you lose a half stone. I find this to be great motivation it might not be for some people but it is for me. I can't really say what my weight loss so far has been down to. I haven't started a strict fitness regime yet, I'm hoping to soon though. However, I have cut some foods out of my diet which I believe has helped tremendously. Here are some foods I cut out completely, all kinds of bread, dairy products except low fat milk, and every form of sweeties (no chocolate for me). With Slimming World you can eat these things in moderation, but for me I think it's best to take them out of my diet completely. I don't notice my weight loss when I look in the mirror but I definitely see it with my clothes. My favourite zip hoody has been looking alot baggier on. A good excuse to go out clothes shopping I think.

When I went into town yesterday, my boyfriend treated me to these lovely goodies. He said I was doing so well that I deserved something nice. Lush's Breath of Fresh Air is a toner I've been wanting to try for a while. I've seen brilliant reviews on blogs lately, so I have high expectations. This is the larger size of the two available and it's massive so I see this lasting ages. The other gift was Lindsey Kelk's I Heart London, this was only released last week so I can't wait to get stuck into it. I've read the entire series and I'm hooked on it. If you haven't read them and you love a good chick lit like me then you should get your hands on these.

I know I'll be kept extra busy this month as we have a new addition to the family. Meet Sam, he's a cross between a spaniel and a sheep dog. Isn't he just the cutest thing ever? We just got him yesterday and already he's made himself at home. Our labrador Sid loves his new buddy, I can see them both being a handful on their daily walks.

That's it really for my Slimming World update. I'm just getting ready to watch the Ireland game which is a must win game for us, so until next months update.

Laura<3

32 comments:

  1. WOOOO!! well done that is amazing! hoping to take some of your motivation and put it into my lifestyle, great excuse to go shopping xx

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    1. Thanks so much Holly for your nice words:) Oh I may of did a spot of shopping today, bought some bits from New Look xxx

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  2. Congrats, that's awesome! Your dog is adorable :) x

    http://wewereraisedbywolves.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Thanks Evelyn. Aww I love him, bit of a handful already but I'm sure in a week he'll get into the swing of things xx

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  3. I'm looking into getting this book myself, I love the series too! x
    http://astudentinscotland.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Same, it's such a great series:) Looking forward to reading the book now xx

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  4. Well done on your weight loss, you've done really well :)

    I bought that book too, I need to read I Heart Vegas first as I never got round to reading it! I love the first three in the series though.

    Your dog is so cute :D xx

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    1. Thanks Suzy. Yeah I've yet to read Vegas yet, so I'm glad I have 2 great books for my trip in July xxx

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  5. You are doing fantastic! Well done, keep up the good work:) x

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    1. Thanks so much Sunshine Rose. I find it hard to believe how well I'm doing wasn't expecting it at all to be honest xxx

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  6. You're doing so well! Congratulations :) I always keep meaning to excercise and eat well but I'm never motivated to do it :P x

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    1. Awww thanks Sunny:):) I'm just eating well at the moment but I'm going to add in some intense exercise soon xx

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  7. wow well done with your weight loss they are incredible results! might have to try it out myself! x

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    1. Thanks so much for your support Charlie xxx

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  8. well done!!!
    how much is slimming world?:)
    xxx

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    1. Thanks hun:) Oh it's €18 for the first week, but every other week after is €9. After trying lots of other weight loss programs in the past, I'd recommend this one over them all xxx

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  9. Wow congrats on your weight loss, I'm trying to lose weight had my first session at the gym yesterday and ended up surprising myself by doing 2 and a half hours lol.

    Charlee
    http://charmedcharlee.blogspot.com
    xx

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    1. Thanks Charlee:) I haven't started going to the gym yet but I'm sure I won't last as long as you did xxx

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  10. Go girl! That is awesome! And I really want to read those books! I love chick lit!

    Jayme @ HLNC

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    1. Thanks Jayme:):) Oh you should get your hands on the series there such gd books xxx

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  11. Welldone, I wish i had the will power like you!

    www.thoughtsfashionbeauty.blogspot.com

    x

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    1. Awww thanks so much Kiah, that means alot xxx

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  12. Laura that's amazing! You look fab in recent pics. I'm gonna check is there one near me. You deserve all those goodies for sure! XX

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    1. Thanks Dee for your lovely comment:D I'm surprised how well Slimming World is working for me, like I wasn't expecting it to at all when I started. It's certainly much better than the other classes I've been to in the past xxx

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  13. You're doing so well, I've been naughty lately and trying to get back into the swing of things, using you for inspiration!

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    1. Thanks hun:D Looking forward to a good chat at the Vichy event xxx

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  14. I follow slimming world too, it's such a great plan for healthy eating I can't praise it enough. I love that you can still have things you like within moderation but encourages plenty of healthy choices. What a lovely dog too I bet he will keep you busy x

    staceykane1988.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I know it's so different to other weight loss programs I've tried. The others never worked so well for me, I'm over the moon with my progress so far. I know he's a little rascal he'll definitely keep me on my toes. xxx

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  15. That is amazing! Well done! I follow WW (don't shun me ;)) but whatever the plan, the satisfaction of getting on those scales and seeing it register less than last week is so great.

    http://newgirlonthe-blog.blogspot.com

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    1. I know it's such a great feeling isn't it?? I'm glad I started the program now as I wasn't too sure it would work for me at all xxx

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  16. wooo congrats again! You really are doing so, so well! I never seem to see my weight loss in the mirror either, just by my clothes or peoples comments. Chocolate is definitely my biggest downfall. I think I'll have to just go cold turkey on the sweets again - I did for a while and made huge progress, but now that I have my 'little treats', it's a lot harder. Aww Sam is such a cutie! xx

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    1. Awww thanks hun, you always write such supportive comments:) Yeah I've definitely noticed in my clothes, I take a size down now which I couldn't be happier about. Oh my biggest downfall is bread, so I cut that out along with chocolate, not that I ate too of the latter just thought it had to go. I'm hoping I do as well this month xxx

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