Gemma79
I will do this!
Hi all - thought I would start a diary thread to keep me on track and share my story.
My name is Gemma, I am a social worker who loves my job, supervising foster carer's. I am married and have 2 wonderful sons, Ethan aged 3 and Harrison aged 8 weeks!
I have been overweight my whole adult life, I'm now 31. In 2009/10 I went on Lighter life, a meal replacement diet, and lost 6 stones. For the first time I was slim and healthy and I felt great. We decided to have another baby when I hit goal and so that contributed to me changing the rules and eating everything I could! I put on 5 stones of the 6 lost during my pregnancy. I learnt a LOT during LL, I found the therapy really helpful and the quick weight loss was fantastic, I never cheated once and loved my journey. I have decided not to take this route this time, as I want to try to put into practice the things I have learnt, so far so good, lost 8lbs in 3 weeks which suits me! I don't want to be a fat mum, this is my inspiration, the same the first time. I was horrified after I saw the picture of me at my son's 1st birthday and that was what inspired me to change, his 2nd birthday I was at my slimmest and love looking at those pictures!
I have xenical, trying to stick to the 5% rule as much as possible and really enjoying it so far. I feel this 'diet' isn't really a diet, but a good way to live and eat. I love cooking and so am enjoying trying out new, tasty things. Such as sweet potatoes, roasted in the oven with carrots and onions, yum!
I have also joined the gym 1 week ago and am trying to go as much as I can get a babysitter while I am on maternity leave, I'm back at work 5th Sept so really want to make a dent into this 5 stone by then!
I am using my fitness pal app, I have found that to be amazing and keeps me on track. I've read a lot of your threads too and they are helping to inspire me.
So that's it, my story.... I'm pleased to be joining to many wonderful people on their journey to slimdom!
My name is Gemma, I am a social worker who loves my job, supervising foster carer's. I am married and have 2 wonderful sons, Ethan aged 3 and Harrison aged 8 weeks!
I have been overweight my whole adult life, I'm now 31. In 2009/10 I went on Lighter life, a meal replacement diet, and lost 6 stones. For the first time I was slim and healthy and I felt great. We decided to have another baby when I hit goal and so that contributed to me changing the rules and eating everything I could! I put on 5 stones of the 6 lost during my pregnancy. I learnt a LOT during LL, I found the therapy really helpful and the quick weight loss was fantastic, I never cheated once and loved my journey. I have decided not to take this route this time, as I want to try to put into practice the things I have learnt, so far so good, lost 8lbs in 3 weeks which suits me! I don't want to be a fat mum, this is my inspiration, the same the first time. I was horrified after I saw the picture of me at my son's 1st birthday and that was what inspired me to change, his 2nd birthday I was at my slimmest and love looking at those pictures!
I have xenical, trying to stick to the 5% rule as much as possible and really enjoying it so far. I feel this 'diet' isn't really a diet, but a good way to live and eat. I love cooking and so am enjoying trying out new, tasty things. Such as sweet potatoes, roasted in the oven with carrots and onions, yum!
I have also joined the gym 1 week ago and am trying to go as much as I can get a babysitter while I am on maternity leave, I'm back at work 5th Sept so really want to make a dent into this 5 stone by then!
I am using my fitness pal app, I have found that to be amazing and keeps me on track. I've read a lot of your threads too and they are helping to inspire me.
So that's it, my story.... I'm pleased to be joining to many wonderful people on their journey to slimdom!
