OpalLilyEats
Gold Member
Hi everyone :wavey:
I started SW back in May 2013 after one of my best friends got engaged and asked me to be her bridesmaid.
I had originally been a size 8-10 when I was in school but piled on weight when I was going out with a very tall and active guy who I ate similar portions to and when I moved away to university. My weight creeped up over a period of about 2 years to nearly 12-13 stone. I can't be sure exactly how much I weighed as I didn't weigh myself but I was a size 14-16 at only 5ft 2!
When I started working I naturally lost a little weight as I was in more of a routine and making better choices. I think age and maturity kicked in a bit too! I ended up hovering around 10st7lb -11st for a couple of years (a biggish size 12) but finally took action when the thought of being a chubby bridesmaid filled me with dread!
I decided on SW as I had gone to classes on/off before and knew it worked whilst still providing me flexibility to have a normal life with meals out, nights out with friends etc. This time I didn't join a class and did it on my own from home!
It took me about a year to lose 3 stone as I didn't deprive myself and still made sure I got the balance between weight loss / socialising. In this time I also joined a gym and took up running. I developed a major love especially for spin classes!!
In the past year I've completed a half marathon and 4 or 5 10k races. In 4 weeks time, I'll be doing my first ever marathon in Paris!!!
My weight still might fluctuate a little depending on how much fun I'm having but I will NEVER go back to the way I was. I have completely changed my lifestyle and adore this way of life now. People taking pictures of me is no longer a terrifying and embarassing experience which I want to avoid, and shopping for new size 8 items of clothing never gets old!!!
Here's a pic of my before and after
May 2015 Update: I completed the marathon and enjoyed (almost) every minute!!
Me and my lovely sparkly medal after finishing
I started SW back in May 2013 after one of my best friends got engaged and asked me to be her bridesmaid.
I had originally been a size 8-10 when I was in school but piled on weight when I was going out with a very tall and active guy who I ate similar portions to and when I moved away to university. My weight creeped up over a period of about 2 years to nearly 12-13 stone. I can't be sure exactly how much I weighed as I didn't weigh myself but I was a size 14-16 at only 5ft 2!
When I started working I naturally lost a little weight as I was in more of a routine and making better choices. I think age and maturity kicked in a bit too! I ended up hovering around 10st7lb -11st for a couple of years (a biggish size 12) but finally took action when the thought of being a chubby bridesmaid filled me with dread!
I decided on SW as I had gone to classes on/off before and knew it worked whilst still providing me flexibility to have a normal life with meals out, nights out with friends etc. This time I didn't join a class and did it on my own from home!
It took me about a year to lose 3 stone as I didn't deprive myself and still made sure I got the balance between weight loss / socialising. In this time I also joined a gym and took up running. I developed a major love especially for spin classes!!
In the past year I've completed a half marathon and 4 or 5 10k races. In 4 weeks time, I'll be doing my first ever marathon in Paris!!!
My weight still might fluctuate a little depending on how much fun I'm having but I will NEVER go back to the way I was. I have completely changed my lifestyle and adore this way of life now. People taking pictures of me is no longer a terrifying and embarassing experience which I want to avoid, and shopping for new size 8 items of clothing never gets old!!!
Here's a pic of my before and after
May 2015 Update: I completed the marathon and enjoyed (almost) every minute!!
Me and my lovely sparkly medal after finishing
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