This week I’ve decided I need a break. So I will be taking a few weeks off then getting back at it with a fresher mind hopefully. Stats Starting weight: 238lbs Loss this week: -2lbs Current weight: 198lbs Total loss: 40lbs Target weight: 175lbs Weight left to lose: 23lbs This Week This week I have been really bad again. My diet didn’t last more than two days before I gave up. I have so much going on at the moment with work, kids and all the work being done around the house I’m just struggling to keep ontop of my diet as well. I’ve decided to have a few weeks off, I haven’t de ..read more

This week I just feel really unmotivated and can’t pull it back. I’ve had a bad week diet wise and I know I’ve brought it all on myself. Stats Starting weight: 238lbs Loss this week: -1.5lbs Current weight: 196.5lbs Total loss: 41.5lbs Target weight: 175lbs Weight left to lose: 21.5lbs This Weekend This weekend has been just as busy as the last few. Although we did spend all weekend at home, my diet wasn’t great as I didn’t give myself time to make proper food and just turned to something quick for lunch and snacked. I’ve also completely failed at doing my abs and core worko ..read more

It’s progress picture week and although I’ve not been losing much lately I’ve made some progress so I’m happy it’s still going in the right direction. Stats Starting weight: 238lbs Loss this week: 0.5lbs Current weight: 194.5lbs Total loss: 43.5lbs Target weight: 175lbs Weight left to lose: 19.5lbs This Weekend This weekend was a busy one, that seems to be the norm now with no signs of it slowing down for a few months. It’s good as it will keep me active and hopefully help me to lose weight as I’m doing a lot of work on the house at the moment. My diet did suffer this weeken ..read more

After last weeks huge loss this week feels like it’s very slow going. There have been quite a few differences from this week to last, so I can see what needs to change to get me back into it. For the most part, this week has gone to plan and working well. Stats Starting weight: 238lbs Loss this week: 0.5lbs Current weight: 195lbs Total loss: 43lbs Target weight: 175lbs Weight left to lose: 20lbs This Weekend Another busy weekend this week, sorting the kitchen and decorating ready for the new one to arrive. As well as having family over and going out for the afternoon. My diet su ..read more

This week I’ve been trying to get back to it and get back into my routine which hasn’t been easy. There has been a lot going on this week which has put my routine all out of whack but I’m getting there. Stats Starting weight: 238lbs Loss this week: 2lbs Current weight: 198lbs Total loss: 40lbs Target weight: 175lbs Weight left to lose: 23lbs This Weekend We did our usual weekly shop as always, preparing for the week ahead. I wasn’t very good on the diet side this weekend though and finished off the Christmas Chocolates. At least they are all gone now and I don’t have to worry ab ..read more

It’s been a good week and I’m getting back into my routine. I’ve finally got back on the bike for the first time in over a month. My diet is still going strong and I’m back to getting the results I want. Stats Starting weight: 238lbs Loss this week: 3.5lbs Current weight: 195.5lbs Total loss: 42.5lbs Target weight: 175lbs Weight left to lose: 20.5lbs This Weekend After weeks of being quite bad on weekends and not really noticing how much I’d slipped, I made sure to stick to my diet as best I could this weekend. I stuck to plan all Saturday but Sunday was a little worse as we cel ..read more

Although gaining 2lbs isn’t a cause for celebration, it’s the celebrating that caused my weight gain. It was my sons 3rd birthday this week and I overindulged in cake and pizza. Stats Starting weight: 238lbs Loss this week: -2lbs Current weight: 199lbs Total loss: 39lbs Target weight: 175lbs Weight left to lose: 24lbs This Weekend The craziness of last week carried on into the weekend with the building work carried on. My diet went out the window for a few days as well. I assumed because of all the work we’ed been doing it wouldn’t matter, obviously I was wrong and will learn fr ..read more

This week has been so crazy busy it’s been a struggle to concentrate on my diet and exercise all week. I spend most of my time sitting at a desk but this week I’ve hardly sat day during the day. Stats Starting weight: 238lbs Loss this week: 1lbs Current weight: 197lbs Total loss: 41lbs Target weight: 175lbs Weight left to lose: 22lbs This Weekend My crazy week started on the weekend, having to rip out our kitchen ready for the work to start throughout the week. I also kept on plan for most of the weekend apart from the odd treat. As well as getting a good workout from removin ..read more

So what are Syns in slimming world? If you’ve ever looked into starting slimming world or even heard people talking about the diet you’ve most likely heard or seen the word Syn. Once you find out what they are, they’ll become your best friend while on the Slimming World diet. What Are Syns In Slimming World? Syns are a small part of your diet but will be the one you focus on the most. The Slimming World diet has 5 categories; Free Foods, Speed Foods, Healthy Extra A’s, Healthy Extra B’s and Syns. Any food or drink that doesn’t fall into the first four categories has to be account ..read more

So I haven’t started the new year well. My first weigh-in after New Year’s Day and I’ve gained a pound. This was expected as I’ve barely stuck to my plan for the second week after Christmas. Stats Starting weight: 238lbs Loss this week: -1lbs Current weight: 200lbs Total loss: 38lbs Target weight: 175lbs Weight left to lose: 25lbs This Weekend The blur between weekend and weekday over Christmas makes it hard to remember what we did when, so I’m just going to write it all in one place. This Week I had planned to get back on track this week and get rid of the Christmas weig ..read more