Hi I'm new to this site, and relatively new to Slimming World. I have been following it for 5 weeks now and (last week) lost 7 1/2lbs - since then I just keep eating crap! So no doubt most, if not all have gained back. I struggle really badly with this. I love the plan and I know it works, I just need something to keep me going. I am 25 years old and I started 21stone 4lbs, I got down to 20stone 11lbs. I have struggled with weight all my life and went completely down hill 14 years ago when I lost my dad, I comfort ate to cope. I so desperately want to lose 9 stone! I was 16 stone a few years ago and I thought I was huge and it devastates me! Can anyone help/advise? Maybe an accountability buddy or something. I want to lose it by next August (if not most) as it is my childhood best friend's wedding, one where some from school will be there. I was always the fat and ugly friend. I want to wow people and give them the middle finger! Any help/guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you x
Hi, welcome along, I am also doing SW too. I struggled the whole way through it because I put too much pressure of myself, have changed my attitude about it now and having been having steady losses recently. I would break it into little goals, thinking about it as a whole can be so overwhelming and feels like a very high mountain to climb.
Refocus, yes you have gone off plan (we all do) but what I have learned from the many inspirational people on here and my own mistakes, do not beat yourself up about it, you are human, you have had a long pattern of emotional eating, you recognise that, try and break that cycle of self-blaming, self-sabotaging. (I know not always easy)!!!
A lot of us keep a diary on here, it keeps you accountable, it can inspire others, it can help you identify all the barriers and everyday struggles. I learn so much about myself and others on here every day. Staying for your SW class can also be very useful too, but keep a record of all you eat!!!!
I wish you well on the rest of your weight loss journey, I am no expert but reach out if you need help x