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Age: 35
Start Weight: 14 stone 9lb
Current Weight: 11 stone 6lb
Goal Weight: 11 stone
Weight Lost: 3 stone 3lb
Working to Rate of Loss: 2lb per week
Slimming History
I've previously tried
Weight Watchers, Slimming Club, Atkins, Slimming World
and Slimmer UK. I lost weight on Slimmer UK, went on holiday and
came back pregnant with my second son (!) and regained all the
weight.
On Being Overweight…
I stopped going out and always used my children as an excuse. I felt
old and unattractive. I always thought people did not like me because
I was fat (and because I didn't like myself).
Motivation for Slimming
I went shopping with my 2 sons on Christmas Eve 2002. A young lad hit
my car at the car park, when he got out I asked did he not see me...
He replied, "Shut up you fat cow!" I was devastated. I could not
believe what he had called me. I didn't even go shopping - I was too
upset. I hated myself.
That was the turning point. I didn't want people to see me like that
anymore and vowed to do something about it. I didn't wan t my boys to
be embarrassed about that man calling their mum names.
Discovering Weight Loss Resources
I discovered WLR in Slimming Magazine.
How Weight Loss Resources Helps
It lets me know how much I have eaten each day; how many calories I
have left; and whether I am eating enough fruit and veg.
Knowing I have to input my weight each week helps me not to cheat!
The positive feedback and advice from other members also encourages
me!
I put a star on the fridge every time I lose a pound - it encourages
me to keep going...
Tips on The Best of Weight Loss Resources
Food Diary and Database - I always fill in my food diary, and look
at the calories and fat in foods on the database before I eat them.
Goals and Results weight pages - I like to look at the chart and
see my weight and fat results going down.
Members Forum - I like to read the messages on the boards.
Ann's Tips for Slimming
- Measure yourself and fill in your results regularly.
- Read the message boards and members success stories to keep you
motivated.
- Take up an exercise - I started yoga and belly dancing classes
because I find the gym boring. These are more fun to me.
- Use the food diary - it has helped me control what I eat so I
don't forget and go over my calorie allowance.
Finally...
I have tried lots of other diets (Weight Watchers, Slimming
World, Slimming UK Clubs). Calorie counting works for
me. I am a different person now. I can shop in normal clothes
shops, pick something off the shelf and know it will fit.
I am wearing more fashionable clothing, and bought a pair of
hipster jeans! I have not worn jeans since before I had my sons
(aged 8 and 4 years). I feel younger and have started going out.
My sister-in-law was getting married and I was invited
on the hen weekend - if I had not lost the weight I would never
have had the courage to go. I went and had a wonderful time - I
missed my husband and children, but I was Ann again for 24 hours,
not mum nor wife. I have not yet lost all my weight,
but I am at a healthier size and weight. I am determined to lose
the last 2 stone. I have come this far - there is no going back!
I cannot explain how good I felt when people started to notice
the weight loss. I am still getting compliments - this is what
keeps me going. That man who insulted me at Tesco on
Christmas Eve doesn't know what a big favour he has done me.
That day was the turning point to a new, slimmer, healthier and
happier me! Try It Free
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