*PICTURED: The Clare Echo’s Kieran with Slimming World leader Pamela
AFTER a minor blip on the slimming road last week as our pair celebrated Clare’s All-Ireland win with the rest of the county, Denise knocked it out of the park by being named her group’s Slimmer of the Month as Kieran also got back on track.
Having gained 3.5lbs last week, Clare Echo account manager Kieran Murphy did a straight swap and gave back those 3.5lbs to get his health journey on track again.
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
Current weight: 13st11lb
Goal: To lose 2 stone
How did week four go for you?
I was determined to take off the weight gain from the week before. Thankfully the work paid off. I found myself losing focus and saw old habits creeping in. I checked myself and got back on track.
What changes have you made?
The past week I brought myself back on track as I was losing my way a bit. We did eat out on Sunday in Doolin. We had lovely food but there was no real “healthy” option. At this week’s early morning meeting Pamela suggested the next time I am out to ask for a baked potato & salad instead of the chips etc. When having the burger not to eat the burger bun.
I met Stacey at this week’s meeting. She has lost nearly 13 stone on her journey so far. She now mentors other members and family. She is truly an inspiration to all of us.
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
Current weight: 13st
Goal: To lose 2 stone
How did week four go for you?
After a 2 lb gain last week I decided to start again from the very beginning and review what I did in my first week . My personal target given in the group for this week was 3lb.
I was absolutely delighted when I achieved 6lbs. The key this week was reviewing what worked in my first week and also drinking 2 litres of water daily.
Full of energy on Saturday morning I attended Martina’s Group at the CBC primary school new Road Ennis at 8.30 am (second class at 10.30 am). I was really encouraged at this group when Caroline Estrange received her Club 10 award which has so many health benefits of losing 10% of your body weight. Looking forward to achieving this myself.
One of the gentlemen in group Brian who started his journey in June 2023 has lost 7 stone 12.5 pounds to date. What an inspiration! Brian wants to let other men know the Slimming world is fantastic for men.
We also chatted about group activities and raising funds for the Cancer society. I am really looking forward to this which will get me active to support my weight loss while raising much needed funds .
Leader Tips this week.
1.To help get best results follow the 10 essential steps on page 65 of your food optimising book which will always put you back in the weight loss seat
2.Taking time out to read and re read book is vital.
3.If you had a bad day, refocus on what’s important to you and this will help get you back on track.
