Weight Watchers Update No.2

Well hello there! Welcome back to another update on my WW journey! I've now hit the 10 pound mark which means I'm only four pounds away from losing my first stone. I'm feeling really good and extremely motivated. I have to confess that I was a bit bold last weekend. I went to a work barbecue where the wine and food were flowing and then to the cinema the following evening. But by Sunday morning, I dove head first back into healthy eating again. That was one of the main things we were taught when Mum and I started. Life goes on and sometimes, we're going to want to live it. Just because we have a cheat day, doesn't mean it's all over. Like everything, you've just got to get back up on the horse. 

Also, I've started going to Zumba classes in the Galway Bay Hotel. Mum and I went for the first time on Monday and I actually had a blast. I looked like a complete fool but I didn't care because I wasn't the only one. I thoroughly enjoyed the hour and I'm definitely doing it twice a week once I get paid at the end of the month. My lovely Mummy also bought me a new pair of trainers! It's my birthday in two weeks so she was kind enough to give me an early gift. These ones are from Littlewoods and were 69 euro. I insisted on sticking with my converse shoes that I've had since I was 15 but Mum refused to let me Zumba with no cushioning on my soles. "New shoes for a new you" is what she finished the discussion with. Love her!

What's kept me going?
They say that once you hit the 10 pound mark, you begin to see physical changes. Well I can most definitely feel them. I'm slimmer around my waist and stomach for sure. I was never too concerned with my stomach because I carry most of my weight in my thighs and hips. But it's still really great to see. Knowing that it's actually working is the best motivation.

What new foods have I discovered?
I am officially obsessed with fruit. All I ever really ate were bananas and strawberries. But now that I finally gave melon, pineapple, grapes and all the other stuff a go, I can't go a day in work without a fruit salad.

Where do I struggle?
I still get regular cravings for pizza and pasta. Like a lot. I had a bit of pizza at the weekend which was AMAZING! That's fulfilled my needs for now but other than that, I've been good at saying no.

My meal of the week?
It is without a doubt a fruit salad. I don't know why but I have been finding them so satisfying lately. I nearly always have a small one with a ham sandwich for my lunch at work. Dunnes Stores do freshly made ones so I always get them from there.

Hopefully I'll be down a full stone when you read my next post. And thank you all so much for your support and kind words! At the end of the day, people need people.

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Much Love,

Shannon.

xoxo