slimming world newbie

[ScarlettStar86]

Hi everyone, I am planning to start slimming world next week, along with my boyfriend. I have around a stone to lose (initially) but he is mainly doing it to support me. I will be going to groups whereas he will just enjoy me doing most of the cooking I suspect!
What I wanted to ask was if, in your opinion, it is a good idea to go to first meeting before attempting the plan, or whether to give it a shot for the rest of the week before my first meeting on Monday? I am quite keen to rid the house of the leftover Xmas treats and such beforehand, and be in the right frame of mind before beginning the plan, but I have never attempted something like this before, and I'm very keen for it not to be "a diet", rather a new way of living. Sorry for ramblings! X

 

[nixso29]

Hi, I would recommend starting fresh on your first night at class once you have all the info available to you!Also some handy advice would be not to do your weekly food shop just before you start, as I now have a fridge full of food which I shouldnt really be eating now im on the plan!good luck with your journey xo

 

[ScarlettStar86]

Ooh good thinking, sounds silly but I wouldn't have thought of that! I always shop on a Friday so will just get enough to last the weekend then shop again ready for Tuesday start! Thanks for your reply- This is all a bit new to me!

 

[Saltdog]

I'm on SW too and wish you the best of luck on your journey.

 

[ScarlettStar86]

Thank you saltdog, you too. How long have you been on sw?

 

[Saltdog]

I've been on SW for 4 weeks today. I'm doing it online though as there are no groups where I live. Christmas was a bit of a disaster but I decided not to let it get me down. It's the New Year and the perfect time to be losing weight. After losing 4lbs this week I've been on a high! Results like that just make me want to keep up the momentum.

 

[ScarlettStar86]

That's fab well done! Read something earlier which I'll try and remember if I have a bad week or two- a bad week is just that, one bad week. Out of all the weeks in all the years of your life, its not worth dwelling on. You won't remember it this time next year. ) look forward to sharing the journey with you x

 

[Saltdog]

You're exactly right. That's the problem with a lot if people when they diet. They feel guilty about having a bad day or a bad week. Then it's a case of the damage being done so what's the point in trying to keep it up tomorrow/next week. Soon, through guilt eating we're back to square one or worse. The trick when you go off plan for a day just start fresh the next day and minimise the damage. As long as you don't do it too often you should be ok.

I'm very much trying to stay positive regardless of what happens. I want to shift this extra weight and I won't do it by guilt binging when I feel guilty. The more you keep smiling and enjoy the diet, the easier it will be!

Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Kev X

 

[ScarlettStar86]

Sounds like a great plan and good advise! Call me mad but I'm quite looking forward to getting started, hope planning ahead a bit will go in my favour. Will look out for further updates from you regarding your progress ) x

 

[loho]

hey! I'm starting slimming world on Thursday and I'm excited too!! good luck on your journey x

 

[loho]

hey! I'm starting slimming world on Thursday and I'm excited too!! good luck on your journey x

 

[emilyfreda]

I'm starting now again and hope this will be it this time no more size 18 clothes and feeling bloated x

 

[ScarlettStar86]

Good luck to everyone, I hope we can share stories and successes )

 

[ScarlettStar86]

Good luck for tomorrow loho, would love to hear how you find your first couple of days!

 

[ScarlettStar86]

0121diamonds- how did you get on today? X

 

[IreneH]

Hi and welcome. Good luck with SW.

Irene xx

 

[loho]

Hello lovelies! I've felt hungry today but thats my own fault had a day off work and ended up going here there and everywhere and didn't want to snack on crap so got an apple and banana etc but need to consider the snack element more! got tomorrow all organised tho so I'm sorted!! you all doing ok?

 

[ScarlettStar86]

Great to hear you are getting on well! Got my first meeting and start the plan on Monday so just quite looking forward to getting started! X

 

[ScarlettStar86]

Just had my first group, got my targets set and raring to go! )

 

[Aymz]

Good luck with it!