Well, I did it. I joined Slimming World last night!
I was on weight watchers earlier in the year, but the new pro-points system didn't work for me, there was just too much to calculate and think about. I've done SW before, but found that the leader wasn't that great. The focus was all on eating massive portions of pasta, that just didn't work for me.
I talked to a friend (S) who goes to SW (I've joined her group), and she was telling me about the new Extra Easy plan, no more red and green, it's a mix of the two, ensuring that at least 1/3 of your plate is superfree food (most fruit and veg). It sounds really appealling, and what's more important, I've told S she's not allowed to let me quit (and I'm slightly scared of her!).
The only downside is I'm on camp with the Scouts this weekend (I'm a Beaver Scout Leader), so I'll have no control on the menu choices. I'm still determined to make it work though. At least I'll be moving lots!
The other thing I'm doing, or rather not doing, is telling people about starting SW. The only ones who know are S, the in-laws and the husband (and you, whoever you are reading this!). I want to do this (for starters at least) without the pressure of everyone looking at what I'm eating, asking me how I'm doing etc. I'm doing this for me, so with the exception of a few close friends, that's where it will stay!
I'm going to see how I do for the next 4 weeks before honeymoon, and then when I get back I'll let people know that I'm on SW and they can bug me then!
Everyone in group last night seemed to be aiming for a 3lb weight loss this week - so that's what I want too!
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