Back in my Slimming World Target bubble
After popping out of my Slimming World Target bubble for nine weeks, I'm back in range. I'm back at Target - and I plan to stay there.
My bubble has burst – I’m out of Target!
Hitting my Slimming World Target after years of trying was amazing Now, after 22 weeks, I'm out of range. My Target bubble has burst.
Ten weeks as a Slimming World Target member
I've finally clocked up ten weeks as a Slimming World Target member - and that's not bad for saying I did it over Christmas and new year.
Christmas: It’s the most dangerous time of the year
Since joining Slimming World nearly eight years ago, I have had massive gains every single Christmas week. Can this year be different?
Target week 6: Zen and the art of weight maintenance
Six weeks as a Slimming World Target member - and I'm finally getting used to not striving to lose pounds every week. I'm feeling good.
Target week 5: Half a pound lost (again)
I've been losing and gaining the same half a pound for four weeks now. As a Target member, that's fine, though I'd like to lose a bit more.
Target week 4: Still clinging on to the Target tightrope!
It's been back-to-back gains as I grapple with the bonus Healthy Extras of the Slim for Life plan and cling on to the Target tightrope!
Target week 3: It’s like being in the eye of a storm
Being a new Slimming World Target member is a balancing act between the rock of gains and the hard place of losses. This is tough!
I’ve just hit my new Slimming World Target!
I reset my Target - lowering it by 7lbs - after reaching the promised land three months ago. Now I've just hit my new Slimming World Target.
I’ve missed Target again – and I blame the hamster
I missed my Slimming World Target by ½lb despite doing everything right over the past week. I'm guilt-free. I blame the hamster.
I missed my Target at Slimming World – again!
I've missed my Slimming World Target once again - but I have a plan in place to smash it in a week's time. I have a secret weapon!
My Bridget Jones wardrobe malfunction at Slimming World!
So I stepped on the Slimming World scales with the back of my dress tucked neatly into my tights. Yep, the classic wardrobe malfunction!
How to recover from a Slimming World setback
Even the most angelic Slimming World members can't lose weight every week. Expect the occasional setback - and work out how to bounce back.
Buy a Countdown – it makes you come!
It's been a funny old week - good for weight loss, bad for misgendering and hilarious for our consultant's remarks about her Countdown offer.
I’ve won Woman of the Year – as a trans girl!
I've been voted Slimming World Woman of the Year - three years after coming out to members as trans, and five after winning Man of the Year.
I got to Target – now I’m accused of having anorexia
I've been a Slimming World Target member for less than a month - and I've been accused of having anorexia. This is my most important post yet.
Week 3 in my Target range – and it’s a new PB
Most people try to maintain their weight when they get into their Target range with Slimming World. But where's the fun in that?!
Week 2 at Target: It’s a ½lb gain – but that’s OK (apparently)
Week 2 at Target and I've had a ½lb gain. That's "fine". It puts me back in the centre of my Target zone. So why does it feel like failure?
I won Slimmer of the Week in my first week at Target
It's my first week as a Slimming World Target member - and I've won Slimmer of the Week. Oops! I need a mindshift, or to lower my Target.
I did it! I’m a Slimming World Target Member!
It may have taken me seven years, but I have finally become a Slimming World Target Member - and it feels absolutely fantastic!
I need to lose 2lbs in two weeks to hit Target
In a fortnight's time, I want to be a Slimming World Target Member for the very first time. I need to lose 2lbs in two weeks!
2½lbs off – and I’m nearly at Target
I've always seen Slimming World Target as something that happens to other people. But, somehow, I'm nearly there. I'm nearly at Target!
I just gained 10½lbs – in a week!
I've hit the self-destruct button hard this week, gaining 10½lbs. Here's how it happened - and how I'll bounce back with a big loss next week.
From feasting to fasting: the 72-hour fast that got me closer to Target
I've never tried fasting before and hopefully never will again - but it gave my weight loss a boost and I'm now just 4lbs away from Target.
A bad week – but I’ve won my 4½st award!
It's been a long time coming, but I've just won my 4½st Slimming World award, despite having a rather boozy bank holiday weekend. Hic!
How do I overcome a Slimming World plateau?
Another angelic week - but just ½lb off on the scales. I'm in the middle of a Slimming World plateau and I can't seem to get out of it.