*PICTURED: Leader Tarah Lenihan with Group 1 Woman of the year Kay O Donnell
AS THE Clare Echo’s Slimming World journey is almost at the halfway point, our slimmers Kieran and Denise are at a crucial mark on their journey as they attempt to lose 2 stone in 12 weeks.
Clare Echo account manager Kieran Murphy had a steady week, gaining half a pound. While he’d rather tip the scales in the other direction, he is keeping perspective.
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
Week 4: Lost 3.5lbs
Week 5: Gained 0.5lbs
Current weight: 13st11.5lb
Goal: To lose 2 stone
“As the weeks go by, I find myself slipping back into my old ways a bit. And just at the right moment (ahead of the weekend) Tarah got in touch via WhatsApp with a recipe for BBQ sauce and words of encouragement. Pamela sent a link to the Slimming World podcast. This particular episode is packed with lifelong tips.
When you attend a meeting, you can purchase healthy treats, magazines etc. This week Pamela recommended flavoured Protein Drops that are zero calorie and zero sugar. I picked up a strawberry and a toffee one.
Flavour drops are water soluble flavourings, designed to add specific tastes to drinks or meals. I will let you know how it goes.
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
Week 4: Lost 6lbs
Week 5: Lost 0.5lbs
Current weight: 12st 13.5lb
Goal: To lose 2 stone
For the week ahead, I decided not to be too hard on myself and to trust the process. While I did not reach the magic stone I’m nearly there!
Not a bad result this week with a 1/2 lb loss as I was expecting a gain due to being on holidays and totally out of routine. I have noticed that I am making the best choice where possible. My energy levels have totally changed and where possible I am walking instead of Jumping into the car. This brings new highs as I am toning up and loving the fresh air and even walking in the rain.
This week’s Slimming Group at Treacys West County was very exciting with Fiona O’Brian and Kay O’Donnell being nominated as Woman of the Year by their groups. Congratulations ladies super achievement, ye are inspirational to all of us.
We also had a food tasting night with some really tasty food keeping food options interesting.
Tips from Women of the Year Nominees.
1. Stay to Group
2. Don’t compare yourself to others ,we all lose weight differently ,Keep Going.
3. Make sure you try lots of different foods and keep it interesting
4. Never go hungry or feel deprived there is so much free food for you to enjoy
Slimming World Venue Details
Louise: Friday at 9.30am, Newmarket on Fergus Community Hall, V95 RH93. Facebook: Slimming World Newmarket on Fergus
Tarah: Monday at 7pm, Hope Cafe In Shannon, also at Treacys West County Ennis every Tuesday at 5.30pm and 7pm. Facebook: Slimming World with Tarah
Pamela: Tuesday and Thursday 8am and 9.30 am at Treacys West County Ennis. Also on Wednesday 4pm and 5.30pm Teach Ceoil Church Ennistymon.
Facebook: Slimming World Ennis & Ennistymon with Pamela
Martina: Saturday at CBS primary school, New Road Ennis 8.30am and 10.30am. Facebook: Follow Slimming World Southcourt and Caherconlish
