SLOW and steady wins the race and that’s the formula that continues to work for our Clare Echo slimmers who both shed half a pound last week.

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
Week 8: Lost 0.5lbs
Current weight: 13st10.5lb
Goal: To lose 2 stone

Last week was busy with a few family celebrations, so I was not watching my portion sizes enough. Although I did relax a bit I was delighted to still register weight loss this week – I now have a total of 11lbs lost and I’m delighted with that.

This week, I attended Martina’s Saturday morning class at the CBS in Ennis. Martina’s relaxed approach puts everybody at ease from the get-go.

Martina also discussed up-and-coming activities and chose charity support activities that members are encouraged to take part in.

A few members of the group recently reached their target weight goal and Martina discussed the importance of maintaining your weight and offered continued support to these members, which they gladly accepted.

With this in mind, Martina discussed the Slim for Life book that is available when you reach your target weight.

This is a 12-Week comprehensive program designed to guide readers on a journey to lasting health and wellness. The Slim for Life program offers readers insights, tips, and motivation to kickstart and maintain their transformation.I was delighted this week with a half pound loss as it was better than a gain.

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
Week 8: Lost 0.5lbs
Current weight: 12st 10.5lb
Goal: To lose 2 stone

I had a tough week and learnt I am an emotional eater. When I look back I wasn’t hungry when I binged on treats – I was left feeling crap after and disappointed in myself. Lesson learnt .

On Tuesday, I joined Pamela’s group at 9.30am in Treacys West County. Some amazing achievements this week with one of the group members Pamela achieving the 2 stone she set for herself for her birthday while Gillian earned the half stone award, slimmer of the week and Slimmer of the month and is heading for her 1st stone award.

A tip from Pamela’s group that resonated with me: I can do this.There is nobody stopping me but myself and my choices. Show up for myself as I deserve to feel good, look good, be healthy and I will reap all the rewards.

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 several areas. 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 or Call Martina on 089 407 9264.

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