WITH a target weight-loss of two stone for both our slimmers over a 12-week period, the finish line is starting to come into view – but are our slimmers where they want to be?
Clare Echo account manager Kieran Murphy had another steady week, losing half a pound however as we approach Week 7, he is at the same weight he was at the end of  Week 2.
He explains, A“This week was a very tough week for me, with lots of challenges between family events and birthday celebrations. I have introduced cycling into this mix to support my weight loss but I am aware I can’t cycle away from poor choices!
“The plan for this week while I am on my holidays is to relax and enjoy it while being mindful of what I eat. I will choose the healthy options available and be mindful of the benefits of my choice.”

SLIMMER PROFILE
Kieran Murphy
Title: Account Manager
Age: 50
Height: 5ft 8in
Starting weight: 14st 7lb
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
Current weight: 13st 11lb
Goal: To lose 2 stone

DENISE QUINN

This week I was thrilled to have lost half a pound as I was on holidays in Kerry. I was surprised how my mindset was different since joining Slimming World, especially when I was out of routine, eating out and socialising more than usual. Normally on holidays I would have been really lazy and taking full advantage of the break while this week I was full of energy because of my food choices and I went for walks, swimming in the sea and to the Gleneagle Hotel leisure centre and I felt amazing. I also found while eating out, my appetite was smaller and I wasn’t eating everything in front of me.
Of course I had a few treats and a few beverages (a few more than I planned). I loved the app this week which was so convenient while out and about helping with eating out choices and syns. I thought it would be very hard to get back on track but it wasn’t hard at all.
I am looking forward now that the holidays are over to achieving my target and seeing and feeling the benefits. To give me a little extra boost this week I am going to join Louise’s group on Friday at 9.30 am in Newmarket-on-Fergus.
This week Louise will be announcing the Slimmer of the Year while also having a tasting morning so I’m looking forward to this already.

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
Current weight: 12st 13lb
Goal: To lose 2 stone

This weeks Tips

1. Introduce Body Magic into your weekly plan.
2. Need a boost? Take advantage of Slimming world members benefits and sit in on a different Slimming World Group.
3. Pick up your slimming world magazine for lots of inspiration, tips and recipes.

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

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