I started my journey yesterday. My starting weight is 12st 11lbs and am on step 2 (810 cals).
Lost 21lb back in 2005 on sole source but had to give up due to family problems. Tried Slimming World back then, put on 2lb first week, another 2lb second week! Felt exhausted and found out I had Underactive Thyroid. Weight was 14st.2lbs and at 5'4" looked pregnant, (and as in my 50's could not possibly be) so pleased to find out reason for my increasing weight (3 stone weight gain in less than a year). Put on Levothyroxine and weight gradually came off with the help of Sole Source.
My weight stayed around the 11st mark for a couple of years, which wasn't too bad (bought clothes to disguise my tummy!) but always wanted to lose another stone.
Amazingly, weight came down to 9st 10lbs without trying as my Underactive Thyroid became an Overactive Thyroid (over-medicated) as Doctor saw me once a year instead of say every three months. So came off Levo and put on another medication to bring my hyper down - it was a very scary time for me. Felt best at this weight, as didn't want to become too thin and haggard looking at my age. All sorted now and Consultant has given his blessing to the diet.
So I have 3st 1lb to lose. Am not in any hurry to lose the weight, but hopefully by Christmas. I am at an age where the weight doesn't drop off too quickly.
I want to do Cambridge as I hope it will re-educate me to eat properly, that's why I'm on Sole Source 810. adding healthy foods, and will step up on the plans every few weeks. I have kept with the same Consultant as she is so helpful.
So here begins my journey to a new me.
Lost 21lb back in 2005 on sole source but had to give up due to family problems. Tried Slimming World back then, put on 2lb first week, another 2lb second week! Felt exhausted and found out I had Underactive Thyroid. Weight was 14st.2lbs and at 5'4" looked pregnant, (and as in my 50's could not possibly be) so pleased to find out reason for my increasing weight (3 stone weight gain in less than a year). Put on Levothyroxine and weight gradually came off with the help of Sole Source.
My weight stayed around the 11st mark for a couple of years, which wasn't too bad (bought clothes to disguise my tummy!) but always wanted to lose another stone.
Amazingly, weight came down to 9st 10lbs without trying as my Underactive Thyroid became an Overactive Thyroid (over-medicated) as Doctor saw me once a year instead of say every three months. So came off Levo and put on another medication to bring my hyper down - it was a very scary time for me. Felt best at this weight, as didn't want to become too thin and haggard looking at my age. All sorted now and Consultant has given his blessing to the diet.
So I have 3st 1lb to lose. Am not in any hurry to lose the weight, but hopefully by Christmas. I am at an age where the weight doesn't drop off too quickly.
I want to do Cambridge as I hope it will re-educate me to eat properly, that's why I'm on Sole Source 810. adding healthy foods, and will step up on the plans every few weeks. I have kept with the same Consultant as she is so helpful.
So here begins my journey to a new me.