So I finally decided to be hit in the face with a huge and very painful reality stick. Something which I was avoiding for a very long time. I would always say that I am happy with the way I look and it doesn't matter that I am short and stocky as I was kinda cute looking. But being holed up here for months had taken it's toll and I had put on a lot of weight again. So the extra weight plus being obese already amounted to being really obese!!!
I had been considering going to Slimming World for a few weeks but never really had the guts to go. I hate meeting new people and I hate leaving the apartment so this in general was a HUGE deal for me. Every mouthful of food I ate, I relished, but with each mouthful, I knew I was risking my health and to make matters worse, my kids began to put on the pounds too and I knew that I had to make some changes, not just for me, but for everyone.
One Wednesday, I heaved a huge lungful of air into myself, and then left the flat, with Jai in tow and we made our way to the club. Jai wanted to lose a few pounds herself and I saw that Slimming World helps children from the age of 11 so this seemed like a great way for us to have some Mother-Daughter bonding time.
We both cautiously walked into the Hall and was immediately greeted by a friendly face who helped up to the applications table. We were offered a drink and was asked to fill in our details, within 3 minutes, Maria the Consultant was there making us feel completely at ease with ourselves. She went through the diet plan with us and I was thrilled to see that we were following the Extra Easy plan on the Food Optimising diet. I am familiar with Slimming World, this being my third attempt (hey third time lucky, right?) and could never really get on with the red/green days plan as I love my meat with potatoes or pasta.
We sat with the group and was introduced and everyone was friendly and welcoming. It seemed a million times better than my other group and I feel really positive this time. After Class we were weighed and I must admit, I very nearly cried with shame to see how much I let myself go, but this shame changed to determination and after having been a second time, I know I am going to keep it up. 3lbs lost in the first week and oh so many more to go!
I had been considering going to Slimming World for a few weeks but never really had the guts to go. I hate meeting new people and I hate leaving the apartment so this in general was a HUGE deal for me. Every mouthful of food I ate, I relished, but with each mouthful, I knew I was risking my health and to make matters worse, my kids began to put on the pounds too and I knew that I had to make some changes, not just for me, but for everyone.
One Wednesday, I heaved a huge lungful of air into myself, and then left the flat, with Jai in tow and we made our way to the club. Jai wanted to lose a few pounds herself and I saw that Slimming World helps children from the age of 11 so this seemed like a great way for us to have some Mother-Daughter bonding time.
We both cautiously walked into the Hall and was immediately greeted by a friendly face who helped up to the applications table. We were offered a drink and was asked to fill in our details, within 3 minutes, Maria the Consultant was there making us feel completely at ease with ourselves. She went through the diet plan with us and I was thrilled to see that we were following the Extra Easy plan on the Food Optimising diet. I am familiar with Slimming World, this being my third attempt (hey third time lucky, right?) and could never really get on with the red/green days plan as I love my meat with potatoes or pasta.
We sat with the group and was introduced and everyone was friendly and welcoming. It seemed a million times better than my other group and I feel really positive this time. After Class we were weighed and I must admit, I very nearly cried with shame to see how much I let myself go, but this shame changed to determination and after having been a second time, I know I am going to keep it up. 3lbs lost in the first week and oh so many more to go!
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