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Update

Friday, 1 June 2012

Thought it was time to give you a little update on my Weight Watchers journey. I've never really told anyone my start weight apart from my Weight Watcher leader Pat but I don't mind sharing it now and I'm hoping it might inspire you with your goals. I started off at the end of last January as 19 stone 7.5 lbs. I have lost nearly 6 stone and I now weigh 13 stone 10. I can't believe that I ever carried that much weight around with me, does anyone know how many bags of sugar that is?

I still have a long way to go and a healthy weight for my height ranges from about 9-11 stone.

Here I am at the beginning of my journey




This is me now



Losing the weight has meant gaining so much confidence. I even took part in a fashion show, wore shorts for the first time in years and have been enjoying a far more active social life. My only regret about the weight loss is that I didn't start sooner!

I have struggled to enjoy my weight loss but not go too off the rails. I get a little carried away at weekend and should probably limit the number of cocktails and hangover breakfasts but you're only young once.

If you have any questions about my weight loss, joining Weight Watchers or anything else feel free to ask in the comments or on twitter. You can contact me on @wherearemyknees or @Gemma_DS
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24 comments:

  1. Sophie1 June 2012 at 15:59

    Gem you're stunning! You must be the same height as me as that's my healthy weight. I personally don't want to go as low as 9 stone, i think that's far too low. I was 9st10 before when I first did ww and my sixth form teacher offered me eating disorder conselling!
    Sophie
    x

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  2. Hannah1 June 2012 at 16:02

    Gem, you are such an inspiration and are looking amazing. I've been really struggling with my weight loss recently but I'm determined to get back on track. Keep up the excellent work. Considering how much you've lost already it wont be long until you reach that goal. Well done you xx

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  3. kate louise.1 June 2012 at 16:06

    YOU. ARE. AMAZING. <3 <3 <3 xoxo

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  4. Helen1 June 2012 at 16:12

    AMAZING. Truly. I lost 5 stone 4lbs but gained back almost 3. I'm back on it now but am still about 2 stone heavier than I was, and almost 3 stone from my goal weight. This has just inspired me to keep going! xx

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  5. Unknown1 June 2012 at 16:17

    You look absolutely incredible, you little stunner! You really do look gorgeous, very jealous of your shiny hair too, I want! You're a real inspiration.xxx

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  6. Lisa1 June 2012 at 16:31

    Totally amazing.
    I am in the higher end of my starting weight and always think it looks like such a slog getting rid of all the lbs but seeing actual evidence just makes it easier.
    You look great :)

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  7. Liz S1 June 2012 at 16:49

    That is amazing, you look so different! Well done for having the willpower to lose so much... You look fantastic.

    xx

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  8. Sarah Lou1 June 2012 at 17:37

    Truly inspirational Gem! Such an amazing weight loss, you look fantastic! :) xx

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  9. Unknown1 June 2012 at 17:48

    you look amazing, my diet starts monday swell as jogging! gosh I just want to get back down to 9/10 stone! x

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  10. LillianZahra1 June 2012 at 21:05

    You look amazing, Gem. Congratulations on losing weight but still enjoying life, so inspiring! x

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  11. Tali1 June 2012 at 21:36

    one word ... WOW! x

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  12. Unknown1 June 2012 at 22:24

    Ge, you really are an inspiration! What's mad, is that in the first picture you dont look like what I perceive 19 stone to be, does that make sense? Either way, you must be so proud of yourself! You look stunning! Im totally struggling at the moment with my weight loss even though im exercising loads. xxxx

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  13. Peggy 1 June 2012 at 22:41

    Looking fab.
    I admire you so much for your dedication. I start off so well then fall of the band wagon.

    Keep going and I`m sure you'll be exactly where you want to be.

    Peg x

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  14. Danielle Rose1 June 2012 at 23:26

    Gem you have done so well and you look amazing. I've lost a similar amount but over a much much longer time you really have done sooo well. XXXX

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  15. Nicole2 June 2012 at 08:58

    Wow you're doing so well. I've well and truly fallen off the wagon and need to do something about it. You look amazing. Well done!

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  16. Emily Alice2 June 2012 at 09:27

    Wow a big well done to you! Your face especially looks soo much slimmer.
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  17. Caroline2 June 2012 at 19:24

    gem you are such an inspiration! you look stunning & healthwise you must feel so much better too. amazing babe xx

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  18. Gemma2 June 2012 at 19:54

    Wow, that's so inspirational - well done! x

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  19. Gem3 June 2012 at 23:29

    Thank you for all the lovely comments ladies! Feeling full from all the cake this weekend but back on the diet after Tuesday. Hope to get to goal soon but these pesky bank holidays keep on getting in the way.

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  20. Unknown4 June 2012 at 00:13

    you look amazing. An inspiration :) x

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  21. Tara4 June 2012 at 13:12

    Congratulations, you look amazing! Very inspiring! x

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  22. Miss Lottie Rose4 June 2012 at 19:19

    Oh my you are looking truly amazing! Well done to you! xx

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  23. Unknown6 June 2012 at 14:36

    Congratulations, you are truly and inspiration!xx

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  24. Ffion10 June 2012 at 18:22

    Amazing! Such an inspiration! Do you exercise as well as doing Weight Watchers?

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