Jammy

Don't ask me how I managed to lose any weight at all over Christmas, let alone 3lbs! I went diet-free since finishing work on 21st December, and just ate whatever I liked over the whole festive season. And that included nuts and chocolates and chocolates and chocolates and all sorts of other things that should not contribute to a weight loss. However, I did continue going to the Slimming World meetings, because enjoying Christmas had nothing to do with falling off the dieting wagon.

I fully expect it all to catch up with me next week, and I was genuinely embarassed to win 'Slimmer of the Week' last week. They'll be asking for the inspirational fridge magnet back ("Nothing is impossible to a willing heart")!

I was back to the gym yesterday in the hope that I can head off those extra pounds before they have a chance to settle.

Putting all that aside, I did have a couple of hours to pass in Staines last week (while Thomas was at the cinema watching 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' - I wasn't going to pay good money to watch that!) so I thought I'd buy myself some better-fitting clothes in the sales. It feels a bit futile to buy a whole new wardrobe for each stage of weight loss, as my intention is to only be at this weight for a short time, but I thought that if I could pick up some bargains, it would be nice to have something new to show off my progress so far. As it's the first time I've properly shopped since starting this, it was very nice to be buying clothes 2 sizes smaller than before.

Week fourteen

Weight lost: 3lbs
Weight lost so far: 2 stone 1lb
Equivalent to: loads and loads of brussel sprouts (yuck!)

Pre-Christmas Update

Week Twelve
Weight lost: 2lbs

Week Thirteen
Weight lost: 1½lbs

Weight lost so far: 1 stone 12lbs

Equivalent to: 10% of my original weight

So, this was my first target. I've got too much to lose to set my final target (and each half stone is a good milestone to aim for). It was good to get to this before Christmas, but I'm going to relax and enjoy the festive season, so I might need to work a little bit to get back here in the new year. But hopefully just a little - I'm not planning on going too mad and undoing all my good work!

It's fair to say that I'm very proud of myself, and so happy that I've turned a corner and am totally committed to getting all the weight off once and for all. Although I've got a way to go, I'm still feeling like this is just the beginning - the initial enthusiasm hasn't worn off. Mostly this is down to how easy the Slimming World plan is. It's no hardship, so there's no reason not to follow it for as long as I need to. Plus, I'm feeling healthier and my clothes are looser - why wouldn't I want that to get better and better?

Thanks so much for all your messages of support. I'm really glad I started this blog - though I've missed a few weeks, it really has been a part of keeping me motivated (and 'accountable').

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to all of you.

Week eleven

Weight lost last week: 3½lbs
Weight lost so far: 1 stone 8½lbs
Equivalent to: 75 Christmas chocolate selection boxes

Catch up

OK - pretend you'd Sky +ed this blog and you're fast-forwarding through the boring bits...

Week Eight
Stayed the same

Week Nine
Lost 1lb

Week Ten
Gained 1lb

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