Fresh Start

I have had a few blogs before but felt a new blog would be a new start for me and I can move on from previous weight loss attempts!

Previous attempts obviously didn't work or I wouldn't be here starting over again, I am grateful those attempts happen though I have learnt so much from trying different diets and weight loss plans and the things I have learnt will help me on my final journey I hope!

I have tried losing weight all my life, I remember going to Weight Watchers meetings with my mum when I was 13. I wasn't a member or trying to lose weight but I do wish now I had taken more notice instead of sitting eating crisps (oops! I wasn't always welcome at the meetings haha) but what teenager really wants to lose weight.

I have so many memories of my mum trying to help me lose weight, doctors telling me I was obese (yet never offering any more help than telling me to eat less!) I was quite active as a child until about 14/15 so it was down to my eating. 

I first joined a proper weight loss group aged 18, I joined Slimming World in November 2009, I did quite well and almost got to 3 stone lost. The thing that got in the way was my consultant passing away May 2011. She was part of my life for 18 months, we were quite close and she was the reason I lost almost 3 stone. She is the reason I still love Slimming World to this day and even though I don't follow plan exactly most of my meals are SW friendly and I think the plan is a great life style changed.

Since I first left Slimming World in May 2011 I have tried various things - Celebrity Slim, Slimfast, Weight Watchers, Slimming World (5 times!). I have lost weight and regained more.

The thing I recently realised was I felt restricted whenever I was following a plan, if I felt I shouldn't be eating something I wanted it more which eventually resulted in binge eating.

A few weeks ago I became unemployed as my contract at work ended so I didn't have the spare money to buy expensive foods or pay for a group/weight loss plan. I decided just to do my own thing. 

Since doing my own thing I have felt different, I don't seem to eat so much as I don't feel resricted. I have been having treats but in moderation such as mini Milkybars or low calorie hot chocolates. All my meals are healthy and majory still SW based but if  I fancy a garlic bread or using proper oil for a change I do without worrying or panicking.

When I got weighed Monday I was 2lb down in a week which was great as I had a few more treats than usual including takeaway, pancakes & sandwiches at the pub buffet. The difference was when I had all treats I ate much less, I had them in moderation and enjoyed them rather than it turning into a binge.

I got weighed again this morning and am another 4lb down, since Sunday I have been eating really well, not many treats just a healthy balanced diet.

I have also been out walking twice, not far but I have been out more than I have in past 3 weeks since leaving work. I hope to save up to get some decent trainers soon as I'd love to start jogging but my trainers at the moment hurt my legs so much with lack of support.

I have realised no matter what weight loss plan I follow it won't matter it is me who matters, I need to do this, no one else can do it for me. 

This blog will be updates of my weight loss, my general feelings on health and exercise.