Stacie’s Weight Loss Story – Part One

This week, slimmer Stacie has shared with us the beginning of her weight loss diet! Join us in future weeks to see how she got on with The Slimming Clinic.

Meet Stacie

My name is Stacie and I am a 29-year-old wanting to lose a stone and a half with The Slimming Clinic before my holiday in 11 weeks’ time. I contacted The Slimming Clinic a few times last year for some help with a weight loss diet for my wedding. With their weight loss tips, I managed to lose 2 stone so I am glad I went!

After dieting for so long I decided to enjoy the first few months of married life with an all-inclusive honeymoon, movie nights full of snacks, romantic dinners out and no boring gym sessions! I have now been married for almost 6 months. After over indulging for most of this time decided to step on the scales to find I had put on almost a stone in weight. That’s when I made the decision to go back to The Slimming Clinic and their weight loss tips. For help with not only getting back down to my wedding day weight but to try and reach an even lower goal!

Week 1 with a weight loss clinic

I visited The Slimming Clinic for one of the free health checkups that they were offering. It was very convenient for me as they stay open until 7pm. So I was able to go after work. When I arrived, they were ready and waiting for me and the doctor called me straight through. They took measurements taken of my waist, hips and my weight was recorded. I had a glucose test and my blood pressure was checked as well as a few other things all to check my current health. This was then all marked onto a sheet which clearly showed my current situation. I thought this was great as it meant I knew which weight loss programs I may benefit from. As I was informed of what health implications there could be when in the red areas.

During the first few days of having the weight loss diet medication I was given, I found that I was feeling a lot thirstier than normal. But this meant I was drinking double the amount of water, which I thought must be a good thing (apart from needing the toilet so much). I also found that I would be wide awake at night for a few days whereas I am normally falling asleep at 10pm. I have been staying up later but still getting up at my usual time for work. So, it seems I don’t need to have as much sleep anymore.

Cheat days

I wanted to be as healthy as possible in my first week and even rejoined the gym. However, I had a couple of events that I also wanted to enjoy alongside my weight loss diet. It was my first Valentine’s day as a wife so we were going to enjoy a 3-course meal at a restaurant. But I made the decision to cook a nice meal at home and had a low-calorie dessert instead. Bonus, it was just as nice. It was also my Nan’s 90^th birthday afternoon tea so I celebrated with her by having cake and some treats. I let the weight loss tips go just for an afternoon.

I have now had my first weekly weigh in at the weight loss clinic. To my amazement I lost 4.4lbs! I couldn’t believe that even after having cake and treats, I still managed to lose weight. I know from my previous experiences that you can lose more at the start of a weight loss diet. However, this was better than I expected and has really given me the motivation to begin week two with The Slimming Clinic!

Week 2 with a weight loss clinic

I started this week on a high after losing over 4lbs in my first week. I was starting to wonder if my goal weight was too easy. But then I realised I shouldn’t get ahead of myself as weight loss programs can get harder. You don’t always lose so much every week.

The main reason I find it hard to lose weight and so easy to put it on again is due to my will power. As I love food so much and tend to eat things and forget my weight loss diet just because I am bored. I am finding with the slimming pills that it definitely helps to make you stronger.

I work in a hotel where there are always leftover breakfast buffet items, afternoon tea’s and biscuits floating around. So, it can be hard to say no when other people are enjoying it right in front of you. But this week, I wasn’t even tempted and that can only mean 1 of two things. Either I am unwell or these really are appetite suppressants. I was happy to report to The Slimming Clinic that I am feeling great so it must be the second option.

I mentioned in my first week that I was noticing I was drinking a lot more than normal. I am still drinking a lot of water but it just feels normal now. We have actually made water charts at work following weight loss tips, where we tick off how many pints we have each day. So we don’t forget to keep ourselves hydrated. I also work at the computer 8 hours a day which often causes headaches. But I haven’t had a headache at all this week so that may be due to being more hydrated.

Cheat days

It was my Dad’s birthday this week so my only cheat day was a meal with all of my family. Sometimes you just can’t avoid these events. But what I am trying to work on is making healthier choices, which I don’t find easy. I did have more food than I probably should have but I didn’t have the large dessert I would usually order. I think sometimes you have to remember that as long as you have a positive week and you aren’t eating as much as before you are likely to still see some results. I have found that if I deprive myself of everything that is deemed unhealthy, I have more desire binge. Whereas if I have a small piece of something every now and again, it feels like a treat. Then I can continue with my weight loss programs most of the time.

My second weigh in came around and I hadn’t followed too many weight loss tips. I was a little unsure if I would have lost any weight. But I was surprised to find I still managed to lose 1.4 lbs. This is less than I would have liked for week two. Though after doing so well in week one I am just glad to my weight still decrease. Here’s to a great week 3.