Slimming World #15

After last weeks muscle injury and the resulting no exercise I was certain that I would of gained this week. Probably 2-3lbs, so imagine my surprise when I stood on the scales to find I had gained only a half a pound!!

I am totally shocked as I must admit I have been comfort eating due to no exercise, and I have to say I have felt crap for eating some naughty food.

This week I`m back on it and after many times of saying this I WILL get my Club 10 award so I need to loose 1 1/2lbs to reach this target.

I have loads of events coming up in the few weeks so must do good; Ben turns 2 and is having a little party, Blog Camp Bristol , Jacob turns 5 and is having a party, our 6th wedding anniversary and of course Britmums!!!!






My target is to be at least 6lbs lighter, hopefully more, in time for Britmums in 6 weeks.

See you next week xx

Weigh-in Week #15

Starting Weight - 12st 5lb

Current Weight - 11st 3.5lb - gain of 0.5lb

Total loss to date - 1st 1.5lbs

Starting Clothes Size 18/20

Current Clothes Size - 14/16, and in some tops even a 12!!!

Slimming World #14 - I`ve Hit A Wall

No weigh-in for me this week as hubby has a football meeting; he runs the local youth football team for under 8`s. Tonight is the bi-monthly meet up.

Anyhoo, in some ways I am glad that I can`t get to group tonight. I seem to of hit a wall....no matter how hard I try I can`t get my weight down below 11st 3lbs.



This week I have upped my exercise levels and been on plan bar a naughty Cadbury`s Galaxy Salted Caramel bar, naughty but ohhh, so nice!

I ran 3k on the road on Sunday. If anyone tells you that running on a treadmill is harder then on the road they are lying to you!! I can comfortably run 4k on the treadmill but almost died at only 3k on the road!!! I`m guessing that on the treadmill you are kept at a steady pace and not going off too quickly and burning yourself out??


On Monday I even tried playing netball with the school mums for the first time in about 18 years!! I LOVED it, but it showed just how unfit I am as by the 2nd quarter I was huffing and puffing like a steam train! It was going amazingly well until I was pushed over and heard a very loud ping with shooting pain in my right calf muscle, it felt ok to begin with but within a few minutes I knew that I had done something big. 3 days on I still can`t place my foot flat to the floor without my leg feeling like its being pulled off and have a lovely swollen foot, from searching on the internet it sounds like I have torn my calf muscle. I haven`t been to the doctors as dont want to take an appointment for just a sore leg.

I`m hoping that this injury doesn`t mean that I can`t run the Run Or Dye race in July as the recovery period can be as long as 18 weeks...eek!!

So then, I`ve eaten good, hearty and on plan meals but still I weigh the same as last week. What am I doing wrong?? I know that the decrease in my exercise levels whilst my leg heals will make an impact on the weight loss but I`m getting to the point of quitting and I really don`t want that.

Let`s see what happens in the coming week xxx

Starting Weight - 12st 5lbs

Current Weight - 11st 3lb

Weight Loss To Date - 1st 2lbs

Starting Clothes Size - 18/20

Current Clothes Size - 14/16

Fab Food Friday #4

Hi there and welcome to the 4th week of Fab Food Friday. #FFF

Last week was very quiet and sadly no-one linked up but we are back this week with the hope we will get the highest number of linkers so far!!!

Last night I went to weigh-in and was pleasantly surprised at a 1 1/2lb loss. I say surprised as I have been a bit naughty this week; I have been on plan for all my meals  but have had a few naughty snacks in between meals. A visit to the park with good friends on a very sunny and warm Tuesday resulted in an ice cream treat. I didn`t have any signal on my phone so couldn`t check my app for the syn value of my chosen ice cream....a peanut butter Cornetto. I was shocked when I got home and checked the app that it had 10 syns!!!! Ooops...then yesterday at work a dozen of Krispy Kremes appeared and my favourite chocolate dream cake was there staring at me, I was good for 2 hours whilst everyone else was tucking in to theirs and refused to have one; but at the end of my shift it was still there calling me and my willpower caved and I loved every mouthful. Sadly I did check the syn value and it was a whopping 16 syns!!

This week I am back on plan 100% as I NEED to get my Club 10 award, only 1 more lb and it will be mine!!

If you love the food that Slimming World allows you to create then dont be shy, grab yourself a cuppa and show off your delicious creations.

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Weigh-In #13 - Not A Good One

After last weeks nice birthday surprise of a 2.5 lb loss I was hopeful of a repeat this week, but alas it was not meant to be!!

Tonight I`ve weighed in and have gained 1.5lb. I had a sneaky feeling that it would be a gain as I have been away to see my nan on the Isle of Wight. My nan is 93 years young and is an inspiration to be around, she lives on her own in a 3 bedroom bungalow which is kept in a pristine condition...but she doesn`t believe in diets and that she must wait on her guests hand and foot. After much protest from myself I gave in and let her do her thing. This meant me being fed bread, rolls, cake, dinners and desserts that were no way Slimming World friendly in any way shape or form!!!!! As I was eating each meal I could feel the weight piling on!!

All tired out on the ferry back from Isle Of Wight

So the plan this week is to try and detox as much as possible so loads of fresh fruit and vegetables. Also I am planning on trying to increase my water intake. I`ve had some major headaches this week and can only think that I`m not drinking enough.

My aim is to loose 2.5lbs this week to get my Club 10 award...it has eluded me for a few weeks now so its gonna be mine next week!!!

Weigh-in #12 - My Slimming World Journey

I`m am getting so bad at this....it`s Sunday and I`m only just getting round to writing this post about Thursday`s weigh-in...ooops!!!!

I do have a really good reason for it this week though; on Thursday it was my birthday so had a much needed day off from everything.

I did go to weigh-in, which I am quite proud of. My consultant was very surprised to see me. I decided I was going to still go because if I made an excuse this week not to go then I would probably make another excuse next week and so on.


Not feeling very optimistic I stepped on the scales to be very happily surprised to of lost 2 1/5lbs!!!!!





I was happy and very surprised considering I had had a few naughty pieces of chocolate over Easter and did have the obligatory hot cross bun. After having the hot cross bun I wish I hadn`t as almost passed out when I found out that each average hot cross bun has 9-12 syns in and that`s not with the margarine!!!!!!

Even though it was my birthday I stayed on plan 100% and instead of a cake I made some of these gorgeous Half Syn Chocolate Brownie`s, which anyone on SW MUST try.

Now this week is going to be a struggle as I`m in the mid frame I`m going to have again; yesterday was Alfie`s 8th birthday and for a treat we took him to our local branch of Sprinkles Gelato Ice-Cream Bar. Now since starting SW my willpower has become stronger but nothing could stop me from having a naughty treat. I had a Ferrero Rocher sundae which was AMAZING, I daren`t not try and work out the syns on it as I have probably used my whole weeks allowance in one go!!


I would really like to loose at least a pound this week so I can get my Club 10 award....lets see if I can do it xx





Weigh-In #12

Starting Weight - 12st 5lb

Current Weight - 11st 3lb - loss of 2.5lbs

Total Weight Loss To Date - 1st 2lb - 16lb

 Clothes size 14-16, was 18/20

Weigh-In Week #11 - Finally I can see results!!

I haven`t weighed-in for a fortnight as my normal group ceased to do the evening weigh-ins. This due to my consultant Susie being so damn good that she has been promoted to a team leader.

Unfortunately due to her new commitment she has had to stop doing 3 of her 6 weigh-ins and give the evening ones to a local consultant. The time has stayed the same but location has changed to further away from me so I decided to try a new group more local to me.

So my new weigh-in night is Thursday`s, this Thursday I stepped on the scales happy with what ever the outcome was. I have to admit I had had a few naughty treats since last weigh-in so was very pleased with only a 1lb gain.

Since starting my SW journey I keep seeing before and after photos of my friends and fellow slimmers but never thought you could see my loss of a stone at all. That was until today...I was going through some older photos on my chromebook and found some rather unsightly ones of me. 

I compared them side by side and I can actually see a difference!! 

The photo on the left is from my works meet the team page and was taken about 3 years ago when I was at my heaviest, the middle one is last October and the right one is today, 4 months into my Slimming World journey.

Finally I can see that all the hard work is paying off!!

If you are about to start your Slimming World journey you MUST take some before photos, no matter how much you don`t like the look of them, its definitely worth it. I had started to doubt the diet but this has given me back the umph needed to get through the next few weeks as it is gonna be a true test of my willpower....Easter, my birthday and eldest sons birthday all within 7 days of each other!! 

If you are on Slimming World and have made an amazing meal please feel free to join in in my new blog linky that started this Friday called Fab Food Friday; a place to showcase your SW creations.

Weigh-In #11

Starting Weight - 12st 5lb

Current Weight - 11st 5.5lb - gain of 1lb

Total weight loss to date - 13.5lbs

Clothes size 14-16, was 18-20

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Weigh-In #10 and 1 stone lighter!!!

I cannot believe that I am writing this but I have actually lost 1 stone in weight!!

When I started Slimming World back on the 2nd of January I honestly didn`t think I would loose anything, let alone a stone!! I have always been the standing joke at work when it comes to having a naughty take-away for lunch; I was always the first person people asked because I almost always said yes. Also if any chocolates had been eaten I was always to blame even if I hadn`t been in the previous few days.


Not any more, I`m not the same person as I was at Christmas. Yes I still crave the naughty things in life, who doesn`t?? Now have the knowledge and will power to have only a small amount of the naughty instead of eating to excess and then feeling sick.

Hubby is loving it and said to me the other day that we haven`t eaten this healthy EVER! Plus I am starting to get more adventurous and trying new foods....like last week I tried Aldi`s Salmon Infusions in Red Thai flavour for the first time and they are gorgeous; I can`t get enough of them, amazing when before Christmas I would of never of gone near salmon.

I don`t see Slimming World as a `diet` now, more of a way of life and a lifestyle choice. We still get to have yummy family dinners but are making the healthier choice when making them.

If you are unsure if Slimming World is for you then must give it a go...it`s been the best thing I have ever done for me as a person as I am now much happier in the way I look and feel.

Week #10 Weigh-In

Starting Weight - 12st 5lb

Current Weight - 11st 4.5lb - loss of 3lbs

Loss to date - 1st 0.5lb

Target Weight - 10st

Slimming World Week #9

Today I went to an earlier weigh-in as I was passing after doing this weeks food shopping. Not being my normal evening group I was astounded as to how busy it was, I though our group was busy but there was a que a good 40 people deep waiting to get weighed, around the hall and out the door!! Just goes to show how popular the diet is.

This is week I kept to plan 99% of the time and went back to basics, I read the book from cover to cover again and filled up on speed foods till I was sick of the sight of them.

My perseverance paid of and today I had a loss of 3lbs!! Making a total loss so far of 11.5lbs since 2nd January.

Now the next few weeks is going to be either hit or miss as I am in hospital on Monday for surgery to have my gall bladder out. Exercise is a no no for at least 2-3 weeks after and I`ve been told that your appetite is greatly reduced in recovery. I`m just hoping to stick to plan as much as possible and just see what happens.

One of this weeks meals - Baked Eggs, lush!!

Weigh-In Week #9

Starting Weight - 12st 5lbs

Current Weight - 11st 7.5lbs - loss of 3lbs

Loss to date - 11.5lbs

Target Weight - 10st

Slimming World Week #8

Ooops, I forgot to post about my weigh-in on Friday!! I wasn`t very happy with the results so that`s probably why I didn`t jump on here.

This week I had a 1/5lb gain, not happy with that as I have been very good this week, but on a positive note midweek I did manage to run my first non-stop 5k ever!! And in under 40 minutes which I have been told is a respectable time.

Even if my weight isn`t going down at least my fitness is improving..I have been trying to run 5k non-stop for months now, never got past 3.5k before feeling like I was going to pass out. But on Wednesday I got to 3.5k and felt good so kept going, the last 0.5k was very hard as my legs had turned to lead. But I HAD to do it and with the help of theprmummy who was running next to me, she spurred me on to do it so thanks Emma xxxxx




This week I am going back to basics, read the book again from cover to cover and plan ahead. Lets see what happens this Friday.

I have cooked a new recipe from this months magazine, you must give it a go...its amazing!! click here to check it out.

Weigh-In Week #8

Starting Weight - 12st 5lb
Current Weight - 11st 10.5lb - gain 0.5lb

Total loss to date - 8.5lb

Target Weight - 10st

Slimming World Week #7

Hey guys, well last night was week #7 of my Slimming World journey and I am happy to report that I had a loss of 1lb, taking my total to 9lbs so far!! I am so happy with that number so far as I thought that I would never loose any weight and stay the chubby mummy for ever. Its slow going compared to other people weight loss but I`m happy with it.


I am feeling so much better in myself, I have more energy and am generally more positive about everything in my life, I know its not a huge number but I have been able to go down a jeans size and am looking forward to the day that I go down another one!!

Slow and steady won the race xx

Slimming World Week #6

So after last weeks dismal loss of only 1/2lb I was determined to have a better week this week.

It began so good, I actually had a few hours last Saturday child free so I sat and planned all of the weeks meals in detail so I knew that I wouldn`t fall off the wagon.

How wrong was I?? For some reason on Monday I was in the worst mood ever and felt really down so fell off the wagon big time and ate half a Terry`s chocolate orange. It felt good at the time but I instantly regretted it. I felt so angry at myself for having the moment of weakness. I worked out the syn value and think I must of consumed about 25 syns as it is 2.5 syns per segment.....ooops!!


So to make up for it this week I went on two 5k power walks and ran the furthest I have ever run at one time, 3k on the treadmill in 26 minutes, I also did 6k on the bike and 2k on the rowing machine.


It paid off as I`ve had a loss of 1 1/2lbs taking me to 8lbs in total. I know its not a massive number but I don`t want to loose weight too quickly and then putting it all back on again and some.

This week I am going to keep on with what I did last week minus the chocolate incident!! With Valentines Day tomorrow and pancake day next week is gonna be tough.




Weigh-In Week #6

Starting Weight - 12st 5lbs
Current Weight - 11st 11lbs - loss of 1 1/2lbs

Total loss to date - 8lbs

Target Weight - 10st

Slimming World Journey Week #5

After last weeks gain I was determined to have a good week. Things dont always go to plan as I had a really busy week which resulted no planning of our meals so we had rushed and a little off plan meals.

Saying that I am happy that I had a loss of 1/2lb, its not much but I`m happy with that!!

Tomorrow for the first time in about 7 1/2 years I have almost 3 whole hours child-free so I am going to sit down with a nice cuppa with this months new Slimming World magazine and plan the next weeks meals to the last detail.

I know I should be planning on posts for this blog as I have been neglecting you guys over the last few weeks. Time seems to be speeding by, I plan to sit down and get a post written down but never seem to be able to do it. A BIG factor is that I have become addicted to crochet, I`ve only been doing for a few weeks but already have 3 projects on the go with more buzzing around my head. Stay tuned to see how they turn out.

Weigh-In Week #5

Starting Weight - 12st 5lbs
Current Weight - 11st 12.5lbs  - loss of 0.5lb

Total Loss to date - 6.5lbs

Target Weight - 10st

Slimming World Journey Week #4

This week I didn`t `feel` it and it showed on the scales. I gained 1 1/2lbs this week, to say I`m disappointed is an understatement. I had been on plan 100% and went to the gym but still gained???

Maybe it was the fact that last week I was weighed first thing in the morning with no food in my system since the night before and yesterday I weighed-in in the evening?? I know for a fact as I previously tested this that I can gain up to 3lbs from a morning weight check to a night-time weight check. I`m not trying to make excuses, just trying to see where I may of gone wrong so that I can change it and have a loss for next week.

Oh well, a new week, a new challenge!!

Below is a small selection of this weeks meal choices.

Weigh-In Week #4

Starting Weight - 12st 5lbs
Current Weight - 11st 13lb - gain of 1.5lbs

Total Loss to date - 6lbs

Target Weight - 12st

Slimming World Journey Week #3

Today was weigh-in #3 since starting my Slimming World journey. The journey so far hasn`t been easy BUT it is getting easier!!

I never really got the whole idea of Slimming World or Weight Watchers as I didn`t like the idea of having to constantly count and weigh out what I was eating all the time. But with Slimming world there is minimal weighing so I don`t feel like I`m on a diet, I mean how can having a fry up every day be being on a diet??

The main thing that I have noticed since starting the diet is that I am not depriving myself of life`s little treats, I`m still having them just in moderation. I`m also making healthier choices when planning and cooking our meals.

So today I weighed in at the earlier group as it`s hubby`s birthday today and we are of out for a family meal tonight. I knew that I had been good all week except for my one moment of naughtiness when I gave into temptation and had half a big bag of Jolly Ranchers...I haven`t seen them for years and just HAD to buy them!! I was hopeful as I stood on the scales and was delighted to see that I had lost 3lbs this week...making a total of 7 1/2lbs in 3 weeks on plan.

I am in shock!

I am in shock! I have tried many diets over the years only to give up after a few weeks due to no results but this time I am definitely keeping to plan and I WILL be at my target for this summer. No more chunky mummy who doesn`t have photos taken or join in with the fun.

Weigh-In Week #3

Starting Weight - 12st 5lbs
Current Weight - 11st 11.5lbs - loss this week of 3lbs!!

Total Loss to date - 7.5lbs

Target Weight - 10st

Slimming World Journey Week #2 - Only 1lb down :-(

I was not looking forward to tonight`s weigh-in; even though I have been on plan 100% this week I just haven`t felt right.

Its been hard to stay on plan and keep focussed, may be because its the time of the month this weekend and all I want to do is snuggle on the sofa wrapped up a lovely cosy blanket and eat my body weight in chocolate. The unusual thing is that I haven`t done that even though I wanted to!!

So tonight I stepped on the scales with my eyes closed and waited for the "you have a lb gain this week" but I didn`t hear that I heard "great, a lb loss"....I am flabbergasted!!

I have returned home feeling much better about everything and ready to take on the next week and have a good loss, its gonna be hard as its hubby`s birthday and we are planning an afternoon out bowling and dinner afterwards.......I WILL BE GOOD.

Weigh-in Week #3

Starting Weight - 12st 5lbs
Current Weight - 12st 0.5lbs

Weight loss to date - 4.5lbs

Clothes Size - same as last week 16/18

Target Weight - 10st

Slimming World Journey Week #1 3 1/2lbs down!!

Last night was my first weigh-in after being on plan for a full week.

I`m not gonna lie its been a hard week for me; learning a whole new way of eating and planning our meals.

Saying that things are starting to get easier already as I finally get to grips with the new Extra Easy plan. I now know what I can and can`t have and am really looking forward to getting more creative in the kitchen creating some amazing tasting and looking food.

I was really nervous about stepping on the scales this week but all was good and I really enjoyed staying on for IMAGE therapy. 3 1/2lbs down in my first week, I was so shocked. Maybe this plan does actually work!!

Plus I won the food raffle this week...bonus!! I won all the ingredients needed to make Aloo Gobi from this months Slimming World magazine, guess what we are having for tea tonight?

Above is just a small selection of what I ate this week, there should be more but I kept forgetting to take photos as the meals looked so scrummy I just tucked on in!!

Weigh-In Week#2

Starting Weight - 12st 5lb
Current Weight - 12st 1.5lb - 3 1/2lb LOSS!!!!! OMG!!!

Clothes Size - same as last week 16/18

Target Weight - 10st

My Slimming World Journey Week #1

Tonight I attended my first ever weigh in at my local Slimming World group. And to say I was nervous was an understatement. Luckily I went with some of my very good friends which spurred me on to actually get through the front door.

The group was so friendly and welcoming that I felt comfortable being there almost instantly. Our consultant Susie has so much positive energy and loves her job so much that you just can`t help leaving the group feeling that you can accomplish anything and reach your target weight with ease.

So then, my weight today is 12st 5lb - not too bad after all the christmas treats, but still I`m not very happy with the fact that I have gained 4lbs over the festive season as I weighed 12st 1lb the day before christmas eve.

Right then, work needs to be done!!

Each week I will post my progress here, plus I will be posting some of the lovely slimming world friendly meals that I will be trying to create........keep checking back to see if I can get to my target weight of 10 stone.

Weigh In Week #1

Starting weight - 12st 5lbs!!!!!

Starting clothes Size - 16/18

Target weight - 10st

New Year, New Start??

Happy 2015 to you all!

I can`t believe it is 2015 already; where did the last year go??

It seems like only yesterday we were sorting out our budget and planning the family holidays for the year and in the blink of an eye the year has passed.





Now is the time for the obligatory new years resolutions to be made and sadly, usually broken within the first few days!!

My main resolution this is year is the same as it has been for the last decade...WEIGHT LOSS.

What`s different this year I that I mean it; no more chunky mummy who is fed up with not having any clothes that fit and avoiding the camera like the plague. No more comfort eating about being the size I am them moaning about how many calories I have just eaten.

I took the first step on my weight loss journey in September and joined my local gym. My aim was to go at least twice a week, more if possible and I have kept to that aim most weeks. Inevitably the few weeks running up to Christmas have been hectic so the gym attendance has slipped and haven`t been for 3 weeks now, weirdly I actually want to go and am looking forward to getting back into the routine of going.

Since September I have lost 10lb through exercise alone but want to take the weight loss up a level now by joining my local Slimming World group.

My bestie theprmummy and good friend onebusywahm have inspired me with their weight loss stories so am going to see what all the hype is about.

I`ve learnt that a good diet is also key in loosing weight, not just exercising so I hope I can have as amazing results as Emma and Natalie in the next few months.

Tomorrow is my first weigh in and group meeting so check back to see how I got on.

xx Jeni xx