Hello

[rossbarber]

Hello everyone. I just thought that I'd actually say introduce myself...

I'm a 21 year old student at Swansea University, though my "home" is in Worcester. I've struggled with my weight all my life and I think this is finally the time for me to do something about it. I've tried different things over the years, like atkins which never really worked for me. I wanted to try something that would actually work for me, as opossed to what my family thought might work for me. I've been trying Slim Fast for a week now, drinking 2 shakes a day. So far I've lost 4.5lbs and I'm very happy with how it's going. I'm actually enjoying this diet, and I certainly hope it continues that way.

 

[chocaslim]

Hi Rossbarber,
Glad to hear you are enjoying the plan i think its great and so easy to follow have you started a diary in the sub forum above.

 

[Loser85]

Hi ross and welcome

SF is a great plan and its even better you're enjoying it and getting the sucsess you want. Also well done for doing this for you rather than what the family thinks.

 

[Annya]

Welcome Ross. I have also struggled with my weight most of my adult life (and I'm 53 now!) and have tried pretty much every diet going over the years.

I am failed Slimming World girl this time round. I simply can't be told to eat as much as I like of certain foods and still lose weight - I WON'T! I enjoy the simplicity and flexibility of SF and and am consistently losing weight. I have less than a stone to go to my initial target now so things are slowing down, but I have also started doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred in the last fortnight which has made huge difference to my body fat percentage and measurements so I am happy enough. It has also taught me a lot about portion control and low calorie snacking which has always been a bit of a bug bear for me.

Enjoy your Slim Fast journey - we can do this! Oh, and well done for making your own choices rather than being guided by family. I am sure they are only doing what they think is best for you, but we all know this is sometimes NOT the case (I speak from experience hear!)

 

[Lovehatecarbs]

Good luck rossbarber - it is definitely about finding something that works for you and your lifestyle - right now I need telling what to eat and minimise choice!!. I've tried and done ok on most diets but struggle to get to target and the cant maintain.