SEVEN weeks into The Clare Echo’s slimming journey, our two slimmers have combined so far for a loss of nearly two stone. With five weeks to go, can Kieran and Denise reach their target of two stone each?
Clare Echo account manager Kieran Murphy spent the last week on his holidays in Cork, enjoying the finer things in life however managed to maintain his weight.
He explains, “After a great holiday, I was fearing the worst. However, I held my own with no change in weight. I am happy with that. We combined a lot of walking into the holiday. This helped no end and with regular updates for the Slimming World leaders I just about kept my focus. Thanks Ladies!
This week’s focus in the group was about the benefits of Body Magic, a tool to help slimmers find mtheir own personal, enjoyable and sustainable ways of gradually in- creasing activity so that it becomes a regular part of daily routine.
For the week ahead I plan to review my food diary for my first couple of weeks. This will help me focus on what worked for me and get me back on track to achieving my target. I also plan to walk at least 10,000 steps as I enjoy walking.
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
Week 6: Lost 0.5lbs
Week 7: No change
Current weight: 13st11lb
Goal: To lose 2 stone
DENISE QUINN
This week I joined Louise’s Group on Friday morning in Newmarket-on-Fergus as I felt I needed a little extra support to keep me on track. As a member you can join any group, so at Louise’s group I got to see some new faces. I was so inspired by Geraldine Hansbury, who won Woman of the year in Friday’s group. Gearldine has lost 5st 13.5lbs to date. Listening to Geraldine talk about the support she has received since joining Slimming World and the friends she has met really resonated as since I have joined, I have learnt how much more I get from being a member at Slimming World than just losing weight, its a community of people from all walks of life sharing their highs and lows.
Louise also had a tasting morning which was amazing as I tasted so many new simple food recipes and got lots of tips. Louise herself has been a leader in different locations over the years and loves what she does every week. This reflects in her group as it is so much fun, relaxed and welcoming.
I am delighted with a 2lb loss this week and feel it was inspired by all the new tips and encouraging stories I heard from the new people I met this week.
I also won ingredients for a Syn free meal and it included the recipe so I am looking forward to cooking this at the weekend.
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
Week 6: Lost 0.5lbs
Week 7: Lost 2lbs
Current weight: 12st 11lb
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
Can’t wait, tell me more…
Slimming World are currently recruiting Leaders for severalareas. If you are interested and would like to learn more about the
benefits you are welcome to the Radison Blu Hotel & Spa, Ennis Road, Limerick V94 YA2R On Friday September 13 at 6.30pm
