I thought I would catch you up on my last few weeks of my slimming world journey.

As you may know I weigh in on a Monday morning (which can be an absolute killer for food mishaps over the weekend). Last week I knew I had been really good on the lead up to my weigh in, but strangely I was still nervous ( what is it with my bloody nerves on a Monday morning!) Anyway, very happily I lost 2 1/2lbs which I was overjoyed about. I think anyone on the plan will openly love anything over a 2lb loss any week. I had also had a very busy week where I had something going on everyday which kept me moving ( although that pushes me to my limit illness-wise).

I have learned from staying at the class each week for the ‘chat’ that when going out to eat etc, it is better to be prepared by knowing what’s on the menu and plan what you are going to have before you go. I think this has worked for me in some respects as with another trip with friends to one of those dastardly ice cream places……..however, I looked up the menu and decided I would opt for the fresh strawberries but have Nutella with it but separately on the side so I could be in control of how much of it I ate. I also wanted a couple of G+T’s afterwards so knew if I was careful with the pudding  I could still stay within my syns for that day.

 

Week 8 saw a reduction in my activity levels due to my illness, so I dd have a slower week which does have an affect on weight loss amounts. So, even though I had been on track with my food all week I ‘only’ had a 1lb loss. I know I shouldn’t say ‘only’ but sometimes you can loose track of how much that actually is and that it is at least going in the right direction.

That loss takes me to 12lb in total since early August which I am so pleased about overall. I would love to get my 1 stone mark this week but I really don’t think I will so I will be happy again with another 1lb if I can. Obviously if I do get the 1 stone next Monday I will be shouting it from the rooftops so you will know about it………………………..be warned!

I have also tried a new recipe off the website which was amazing and will become one of my favourites from now on:

Also this week I went back to my sewing class on Tuesday evening and two different people commented and asked if I had lost weight………..which was, to be honest, the best thing so far this week- a real confidence boost when others notice and comment on it.

Wish me luck for next weigh in day.