One step forward, two steps back...

I haven't blogged in a few days, so let's get updated.

Today I got up early and went to the gym for an hour then spent an hour in a aqua fit class, I would call that dedication! I also plan on going Tuesday for an hour followed by a Tumas and Bums class, I hope it doesn't affect WI too much for Wednesday.

I've been on plan and tonight made lasagne and home made chips, they were delicious. Well Friday night was my slight downfall, went to a friends birthday BBQ and although I didn't eat any food I did drink quite a bit of pimms which I hope I burnt off at the gym, apart from that it's all been good, what do you find to be your weekly hurdles??

I'm going to prepare my lunch for work tomorrow which will be the usual ham salad, I like something quick and easy and have a yogurt and kiwi with it most days. I need to start introducing a few new recipes and the new SW mag has got plenty to choose from.

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And the outcome is.....

So today was weigh in day and after all the eating,drinking,toothache and no exercise I MAINTAINED!!!

I tell you I got away with that lightly, I believe it is due to not being able to eat that I maybe managed to lose the weight I think I gained on my two week binge!! Either way, tomorrow is a fresh start, I'm so close to target but it is getting harder and harder as the pounds scrape away.

Tomorrow I have my gym induction and I have already booked into some aqua fit classes as I quite enjoy a aqua fit class. I hope for a nice loss next week although my losses have always been quite low 0.5-1lb on average I would say but at least they are losses.

I'm still having troubles with my teeth and getting fed up of not being able to chew and craving a proper meal, so tonight I attempted to eat stir fry, it hurt very much to eat but for the first time in 4 days I feel full.

I need to plan my meals for the next week and decide on my lunches so that will be my plan for the next couple of days and try to counter in a night out on Friday :)

Is it the start of something new...

So today I joined a gym!!

It's been too many years since I was a member at any gym. I have managed to loose the weight by just doing exercise at home on our cross trainer, gym ball or with the 30 day shred cult. However, I felt it was time get even more active and keep this temple of mine trim and toned.

I know I'm going to hate it for the first few weeks but I know I will feel better for it, so wish me luck :)

I'm still having problems with my teeth, I haven't eaten a proper meal since Saturday and I'm living off yogurts, jelly, noodles and mash! I'm still trying to stay on plan as much as possible, and it is weigh in day tomorrow!!

Here and now....

My weigh in day is Wednesday every week and this week in particular im dreading it.

Two weekends ago i spent the weekend in London for a cousin's birthday and ate at Bella Italia, had cocktails, sweets, ice cream, full English breakfast and then 3 courses at pizza express the last night. But all the walking i did i thought would balance it out, either way i missed weigh in as did not want to face the scales. This weekend just gone i went out to TGI ate my weight in food and again in cocktails.....now can you see why im nervous, i think i am in for a nice little gain.

I have been suffering with horrendous tooth pains for the last few days and can't chew, today i have had two yoghurt's, jelly and a bowl of super noodles. Im hungry, tired and feeling rather sorry for myself.

Im joining a gym tomorrow and will treat whatever the outcome from Wednesday as a fresh and just get back on plan 110%, however, it has been a year since starting SW so therefore, i believe i was allowed this two weekend treat (that's my argument and i am sticking to ;D )

My Journey so far.....

On the 30th of August 2011 i joined up to my local Slimming World group! I was scared and nervous, i never really thought about my weight and lived in leggings and stretchy clothes and ate what i wanted. So there i was new to the group taking everything in, syns, healthy extra's etc etc, at the end of the group it was time for me to weigh in!

The most nail biting moment was the outcome of that weight in - 14stone 9.5lbs!!! Holy crap how did i let it get that bad!! It's easy, eating take out's almost every night, constant snacking and no exercise! We all dream of falling asleep and waking up skinny but that is the myth of it all, it involves ALOT of hard work and dedication. From that point i set out to begin my weight loss journey.

Since then i have had losses, gains and maintains, but after a years hard work, dedication and perseverance i am now 3stone 1.5lbs lighter and working to get into my 4th dress size (i was a size 20, so not bad going i don't think). 

Then on December 25th 2011 my boyfriend of then 8 years proposed, after alot of tears (of joy) and plenty of squealing i said YES! 

I am now on a mission to become slim for my wedding day  - Hence Project Skinny Bride. 

This was me in August last year for my future sister in laws wedding, at my heaviest. 

I then over the months took pics of the difference my journey had made. 

September: 13 stone 13

October: 13 stone 10

October again - I love this dress: 13 stone 9.5

March 2012: Our engagement party 12 stone 5

April 2012: 12 stone 1

Most Recent July 2012: 11 stone 11

I am now 11 stone 8lb, i set a target of 11 stone and im going to see how i feel when i get nearer as i am debating if i should lower the target to make the loss to a grand total of 4 stone :)