Age: 30
Start Weight: 12st 6lb
Current Weight:
9st 2lbs
Weight Lost: 3st 4lb
Rate of Loss: 2lbs / week
Slimming History
I've joined Weight Watchers several times and lost about a stone
each time but always got bored then regained the weight and extra on
top. I've also tried
Atkins,
Cabbage Soup diet and loads of different
"slimming" pills, none of which worked.
Have you lost weight before
and regained the weight?
Loads of times. I have lost maybe a stone then relaxed the diet and
gained it back. I have yo-yo dieted so much I had clothes ranging
from size 12 to 24 in wardrobe.
On Being Overweight…
I hated shopping for clothes, especially if it was for a night out.
I would trail the shops hoping to find something that would make me
look slim and, after going home upset because nothing hid my wobbly
bits, I would end up staying in.
My daughter is now 5 and I really want the confidence to go
swimming with her. I was always self conscious in front of people
because I thought that all they saw was a fat, lazy woman.
Finding the Motivation
I turned 30 in February and decided I had to do it now (lose
weight) or regret it forever. I always said I wouldn't be fat at 30
and here I was hating what I saw in the mirror. It gave me the kick I
needed to start slimming. I want to be a fit and healthy mum to Jessica,
to do things with her, to go on rides without worrying if I got stuck.
Plus my size 16s were getting so tight and I refused to wear 18s
again.
Discovering WLR
I always bought slimming magazines, normally along with a few bars
of chocolate. But one day, not long after getting the internet, I
noticed an advertisement for WLR and thought: "Why not?"
How WLR Helps
The fact that I have lost 29 lbs since joining WLR shows how much it
has helped me. The food diary shows me where I am going wrong and how
to make better choices. Now I input a few items I'm unsure of buying
to see how they are nutritionally etc. I can see what I need to
increase (normally fibre) and what I eat too much of (chocolate).
The
best thing for me though is the message boards and chatroom. I feel I
have made some wonderful friends through the site and the support is
priceless. My "weak" time is evenings so you can normally find me in
the chatroom. It takes my mind off eating, it's hard to eat and type
at the same time. It's such a laugh too.
The Best of WLR
I definitely get my money's worth (lol) as I use the whole of the
site. I input my food and exercise every day to try and keep me on
track. I love the articles on the homepage, especially the Tried &
Tasted section. I'm probably more addicted to the message boards than
chocolate now. If I'm ever stuck for meal ideas I can ask on the
boards or try some of the many recipes on offer.
Tracy's Tips
If possible input your food every day to keep track of calories,
protein etc. and be honest. The only person you will cheat is
yourself. If you feel alone click on some of the profiles to see
others who have the same aims. You may not lose weight every week so remember to
keep track of the inches you lose too, and keep the bigger picture in
your head.
Any problems from food ideas to what to wear for a night out, just
ask on the boards. You feel down someone will give you a virtual hug,
lost motivation just say and you'll get a friendly kick up the bum.
Everyone is so helpful and friendly.
Exercise will gain you extra calories, help tone and get you so
much healthier than dieting alone. So do something, anything, just
move.
Everyone gets "blips"; times when you feel you can't do this
anymore. I've had lots. Yet here I am 3 months on and a hell of a lot
slimmer. If you have a binge, forget about it, move on, tomorrow is
another day. Linda13 has been my biggest support. She keeps me going
through bad patches, and it's good to know that I have a fellow WLResourcer on hand to give me a slap or a hug when needed.
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