My Slimming World Journey... so far

The best decision I made at the start of the new year was joining Slimming World. I wasn't happy with myself on the inside, disliked what I saw in the mirror, wasn't active enough and all of this not only affected me as a person,  but also my relationship. So, on the 10th January 2016,  I plucked up the courage, along with my best friend Dani in tow and signed up there and then.

When you sign up to Slimming World, you'll meet your dedicated group consultant. They will ask you to fill in a form, provide you with a Slimming World pack, and go through everything about the Slimming World plan.

As soon as you've had your welcome chat, you'll be asked sit alongside the other current SW members who stay for Image Therapy. Image Therapy stands for;

Individual

Motivation

And

Group

Experience

Within this session the group will share their ideas, recipes, inspirational stories as well as having a laugh and a giggle. It's such a motivational way of kick starting your new week whether you've gained, stayed the same or had a loss.

Once that's over, new starters will be asked to pay and then onto their first weigh in on the scales. Prices start from £4.95 weekly, or you can choose from one of the many countdowns that they have to offer. This is usually the best option, as not only are you getting a few weeks for free saving you some pennies but, it gives you the push to go to group every week.

After this, you'll be asked to weigh in on the special SW scales. The specialised SW tablet will not only show you consultant your current weight but, will work out your Club 10 weight too!  Your Club 10 goal is 10% of your body weight, and as soon as you reach this target you will certainly start to feel the health benefit and if you keep i off for 10 week you'll be rewarded with a free week! It's such an amazing goal to start off with, however, speaking of targets and aims, Slimming World allow you to decide your target weight. This is not calculated by a computer nor, is it something that your consultant tells you to aim for it's all you, and that's what I love about Slimming World.

If you reach your target and decide that you want to change it again - you can! Even if you stay at target, you still have 3Ibs either side (3Ibs loss or 3Ibs gain) to play around with.

Once you've weighed in, your journey pretty much begins! When I weighed in I was 13st 7Ibs, and felt a mixture of emotions when I came off the scales but, I knew that this was for the best and the only way was down!

Since I joined back in January I have lost a total of 1st 8Ibs, work out at the gym, and still have the odd treat here and there. I'm no where near my target as of yet, but I feel fantastic and so determined to get to that target before my birthday in September, or close enough.

Most of all, Slimming World has allowed me to eat real food! There are no fads, no shakes or specific calorie intake - just real food.  

Below is the photo that spurred me on to change my lifestyle, and what I currently look like. 

 Every Wednesday, I shall be updating the blog with my weekly weigh in, as well as my favourite SW recipes and treats!

Feel free to email me at kmacsblogs@gmail.com if you would like to learn more about the SW plan or to discuss anything SW related.