Oh Shiny!

Yay- a shiny new blog!


Ok- so who am I? Why am I doing this? 


I'm Tanya- I'm 23 years old and I am fat. Not as fat as I used to be, but still fat nonetheless. Of course, I don't like being fat and I am doing something about that


I joined Slimming World in April of this year- a staggering 22 stone 7lb (315lb if you're American) That is the heaviest I have ever been, and I don't want to go there again.


Nearly 5 months on, I am at 18 stone 11lb~ that's a 3 stone 10lb (52lb) loss, in 21 weeks. Which is pretty awesome in my opinion.


I never used to manage to stick to diets. I'd wake up totally meaning well. By 2pm I'd be waddling to the shops to get some chocolate and crisps. Then I'd be depressed, so I'd eat more to feel better- that vicious circle.


This time, I really meant it. A friend paid for half of a Slimming World countdown (12 weeks and you have to go for the 12 weeks) and off I went. I chose a group that was about a 10 minute walk from me- a bit of extra exercise is always good! The consultant there, Julie, sat me down (and 2 other newbies) and told us what SW was all about. Talked about different days (Extra Easy, Green and Original) and about what we can eat (ohhh the variety!) Then we paid and got weighed. Even though they don't talk about weight, i was ashamed at how heavy I was. I sat down and looked at everyone thinking "I have to be the fattest here"....which is something I feel often to be fair.


But yeah- I've kept going- I got inspiration and determination at my first group- there was a woman there that stood out for me- lost about 6 stone, I felt great then- because someone can lose a lot of weight on this- something I wanted to know since I had 10 stone to target!


So I've gone every week. It took about a month to really get into it- maybe a bit longer. I did have a big loss the first week (6lb) but the following weeks it was the odd 1/2lb here and there. But after a while, i really got into the plan and my weight has dropped off. I'm averaging just under 2 1/2lb a week which is great


I eat like a pig- really. Lots of carbs and protein and fruit and veggies. But I am still able to lose it :)


So- that's how my journey started....


Why do i want to do this? Well- I want to keep tabs on my journey- a written account so I can't forget. Also, hopefully it will keep me motivated. I would love too, one day, to be able to inspire one or 2 people who are struggling with their weight to bite the bullet and go for it. It's a scary thing to admit and to do- but it *is* doable. 


I'm also setting myself a challenge- to eat one thing every week that I've not eaten before. Try a new recipe, eat a new food, something! I do eat a lot of stuff- but not often really new stuff. Variety is good, and i want to try more things!


I also plan on posting recipes and pictures up on here- so if someone does see this- they can possibly try it for themselves 


Ok- if you have read this- thanks- it's nice to see you on here. Feel free to stalk me, comment, give me ideas, suggestions- anything really. I've never done a proper blog before- it's scary and new!


Much Love
Tanya x