hatwell
Full Member
Hello, I'm hatwell, and I'm a chronic Slimming Worlder. Since July last year I've gone from 13st 7.5lbs to 11st 3lbs. I'm currently at 11st 6. Since about May I've been struggling a bit with Slimming World, mostly because I've done well and now have a normal BMI and can wear size 12s. This means a part of me thinks "I don't really need to lose more weight, I can just eat whatever."
My initial target weight was 10st, however I think that might be unrealistic. It would put me at a BMI of 20.5, which is quite low. I don't actually want to be *thin*, just a bit slimmer than I am now and more toned.
SO
I have set myself a challenge. Earlier this year I did Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred and absolutely loved it. Well, if you're done it yourself you know that "loved" might be the wrong word, but I found it a great way to fit in regular exercise, and I saw great results.
I am going to do it again, and for that 30 days, I am going to Food Optimize 100%, something I haven't done for ages. I know I can do it, I've done it before in the past, and I think doing the shred at the same time will help me focus.
After the 30 days are up, I will see what my weight is, and if I'm happy, I will become a target member, and focus more on changing my body through exercise.
I am currently on day 4 of my challenge and have been fine so far. Returning to the shred has been absolutely killer though. I am in reasonable shape, I walk a lot and ran/walked a half marathon in 3:02 at the end of September, but I forgot how brutal Jillian is! My office is on the third floor of our building and climbing the stairs has been quite a challenge after all the lunges.
I am veggie and follow the green plan, meals so far have been chilli, sweet + sour quorn with egg fried rice, stuffed squash with goats cheese. I've been starting every day with a fried egg sandwich (HEb +1 syn for 1/2 a tsp of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Light and a squeeze of ketchup) so that I don't snack on work.
I'm going to try to update every day with my progress, both with eating and with the shred. I don't have any big social occasions coming up, but I do plan to move house this month which might be a challenge! Please feel free to give me eating tips, tips for staying on plan 100% and especially share your experiences with the shred! I love chatting with fellow shredders. Abs like this don't come for free!
Day 4. Food so far
Breakfast
fried egg sandwich (HEb +1 syn for 1/2 a tsp of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Light and a squeeze of ketchup)
Lunch
Tesco mediterranean veg cous cous with leftover squash stuffing (lentils, tomatoes, red onions, squash, garlic) - FREE
Snacks
2 apples - FREE
My initial target weight was 10st, however I think that might be unrealistic. It would put me at a BMI of 20.5, which is quite low. I don't actually want to be *thin*, just a bit slimmer than I am now and more toned.
SO
I have set myself a challenge. Earlier this year I did Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred and absolutely loved it. Well, if you're done it yourself you know that "loved" might be the wrong word, but I found it a great way to fit in regular exercise, and I saw great results.
I am going to do it again, and for that 30 days, I am going to Food Optimize 100%, something I haven't done for ages. I know I can do it, I've done it before in the past, and I think doing the shred at the same time will help me focus.
After the 30 days are up, I will see what my weight is, and if I'm happy, I will become a target member, and focus more on changing my body through exercise.
I am currently on day 4 of my challenge and have been fine so far. Returning to the shred has been absolutely killer though. I am in reasonable shape, I walk a lot and ran/walked a half marathon in 3:02 at the end of September, but I forgot how brutal Jillian is! My office is on the third floor of our building and climbing the stairs has been quite a challenge after all the lunges.
I am veggie and follow the green plan, meals so far have been chilli, sweet + sour quorn with egg fried rice, stuffed squash with goats cheese. I've been starting every day with a fried egg sandwich (HEb +1 syn for 1/2 a tsp of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Light and a squeeze of ketchup) so that I don't snack on work.
I'm going to try to update every day with my progress, both with eating and with the shred. I don't have any big social occasions coming up, but I do plan to move house this month which might be a challenge! Please feel free to give me eating tips, tips for staying on plan 100% and especially share your experiences with the shred! I love chatting with fellow shredders. Abs like this don't come for free!
Day 4. Food so far
Breakfast
fried egg sandwich (HEb +1 syn for 1/2 a tsp of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Light and a squeeze of ketchup)
Lunch
Tesco mediterranean veg cous cous with leftover squash stuffing (lentils, tomatoes, red onions, squash, garlic) - FREE
Snacks
2 apples - FREE