THE Clare Echo slimming journey continues this week for Kieran Murphy and Denise Quin. Having made significant progress in Week 1 and 2, our duo (like the rest of us) got carried away with the Clare hurlers and in the words of Kieran, “all hell broke lose” in Week 3.
How did week three go for you? It was a changing week last week. I was doing well until Friday. I was very busy on the farm on Saturday so I was eating on the run.
Sunday was the all-Ireland final. I was prepared for the trip to Dublin but again was I eating on the run and did not keep to the plan whatsoever. Lob in a couple of pints Sunday night and all hell broke loose.
What changes have you made? I hope to be back on track again this week. The biggest change I will make this week is not to be too hard on myself. After speaking to Tarah & Pamela (our great leaders) they asked me to allow syns into my diet while of course being careful.
Tell us about your group: I attended Pamela’s 9.30 am class on Tuesday at Tracey’s West County Hotel. There is also an 8am class if you prefer. This is a great group with a big turnout. All the members are extremely supportive of each other with many attending for years. Pamela is so supportive and reassuring. She is a Slimming World success story losing 7 stone on her weight loss journey.
The members brought in food they prepared at home. There were many delicious breakfast ideas on show. All are easily prepared once you plan ahead.
Slimmer of the week was crowned and so was “Woman of the Year”. Congratulations Amanda on your journey to date.
“Oh My Lovely Rose Of Clare” was what I was singing going in for my weight this week. I was like a bauld child wishing I could dodge the reality of my Syns. “A Moment like this” was my next song and finally I sang “I get knocked down but I get up again”!
Well, I was kind of proud of myself cause I showed up. To be honest, I felt a 2lb gain wasn’t too bad because I celebrated in style this weekend. Saturday night I celebrated my son’s 21st with family friends which ran into Sunday’s Celebrations, not forgetting the extra Brandy I drank to settle my nerves watching the unforgettable All Ireland Final that encouraged me to comfort eat with the emotions I went through and at the time I felt I deserved all that I consumed. Unfortunately this party is over for me now I am back on track.
Plan is in place now to make amends and move forward. Looking forward to feeling great again.
Consultant tips
1 if your week hasn’t gone as planned, the most important tip is to get to group! Get set with a plan for the new week ahead
2 Swap to free foods when you can, to stay full and satisfied
3 Try new things eg foods, recipes, activities. Find the ones you love.
4 Do like the Clare team, get plenty of protein rich foods in and at least 110 minutes of running around lol!!! Up the banner
Updated Venues, times and
Leader Details
Louise: Friday mornings at 9.30 am NewMarket on Fergus,Community Hall ,V95 RH93 .
Call Louise on 086 138 1874 Facebook Follow Slimming World Newmarket on Fergus
Tarah: Monday Evening at 7pm Hope Cafe In Shannon Also at Treacys West County Hotel Ennis every Tuesday at 5.30pm and 7pm.
Call Tarah on 086 271 5834 . Follow Facebook -Slimming World with Tarah Pamela -Every -Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8am and 9.30 am at Treacys West County Hotel Ennis.
Also on Wednesday 4pm and 5.30 pm Teach Ceoil Church Ennistymon Call Pamela on 087 622 4698 Facebook follow -Slimming world Ennis & Ennistymon with Pamela Martina -Saturday Mornings at CBS primary school ,New Road Ennis -8.30 and 10.30 .Call Martina on 089 407 9264
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SLIMMER PROFILE
Kieran Murphy
Title: Account Manager
Age: 50
Height: 5ft 8in
Starting weight: 14st7lb
Week 1: Lost 2lbs
Week 2: Lost 8lbs
Week 3: Gained 3.5lbs
Current weight: 14st1lb
Goal: To lose 2 stone
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SLIMMER PROFILE
Denise Quinn
Title: Head of Sales
Age: 49
Height: 5ft 3in
Starting weight: 14st.05lb
Week 1: Lost 7lbs
Week 2: Lost 3.5lbs
Week 3: Gained 2lbs
Current weight: 13st6lb
Goal: To lose 2 stone
All-Ireland slip-up for Echo slimmers
