UPDATE: What a difference a year makes*

*Results may vary. This is not a guarantee

I was looking through some photos and found a photograph that was taken last November 2011 when Isabella was 5 months old, and it made me realise just how far I have come in the last year.  In this photo you can see the difference a year has made to me from November 2011 to November 2012.

I feel and look like a completely different person compared to last November, and I am so glad to be feeling “normal” again. I had a really hard pregnancy and developed a severe case of SPD Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction.  This condition affects 1 in 4 women in pregnancy, and some more than others, unfortunately I suffered severely with it from early on in my pregnancy, I spent months in bed, and needed crutches just to get to the bathroom, I couldn’t even dress myself, and struggled with any normal task.  7% of people who get this condition experience problems after giving birth, I was one of these people, and my daughter was 9 months old before I went out with her on my own, my mobility was so badly impacted, everyday life was extremely hard.  I still have some symptoms of the condition, but thankfully the condition and any pain I have now is very manageable and doesn’t effect my everyday life.

Last November I was wearing a size 20-22 and now I am wearing a size 10 top from Monsoon and size 10 jeans from Next.  I am hoping to get to a size 8 before Christmas.  🙂

Whether you are starting out on a big transformation like I was last November, or whether you just want to drop a dress size or two before the end of the year, there really is no better time to start than now.  Don’t put your health and well being off to the new year, start now and give yourself a head start so you can step into the new year know you are already on the right path to a slimmer healthier new you.

It can feel overwhelming if you have a lot of weight to lose, but just break it down into smaller goals, and plan some breaks along the way if that helps you to stay motivated.  I lost most of my weight between January and May when I went from size 20 to size 12, and I had a few planned breaks during this time, I also took a break for the summer months, and I have just recently started back to get to my ultimate goal of being a size 8-10.

Always remember that your weight loss journey is not a race.  Do it at a pace that suits you.  The results are motivating and fast, but if you plan to have a nice holiday or break away then that will help you motivated too.  You really want to do start you diet with the mindset that you are changing your lifestyle for good.

I started this time last year, and took a break for Christmas, so if you are feeling overwhelmed with your weight, and your health and well being is suffering don’t put it off to the new year, get started now, plan a wee break for Christmas and get back into it in the New Year.  Once you get started you will feel so much better, just that feeling of taking control and being disciplined and seeing the results on the scales and in your clothes, will make you feel so proud of yourself.

You will not be alone when you order from the new you plan, myself and Lisa will be here for you every step of the way! 

We both know what it is like to have a lot of weight to lose, and Lisa has lost over 6 stone in the first half of 2012 on the new you plan.  So we have first hand experience, we are not just dishing out advice without understanding the reality of the situation.  We know what it is like to lose weight and cook for a family, look after a baby, and work at the same time.

SECRET SLIMMERS is a secret facebook group which really is a Godsend and has helped hundreds of customers to stay on track and feel supported and loved while they are on their weight loss journey.  When you are on a diet it can be a lonely journey, but it is also exciting journey, and it is more fun with company, so definitely join our Secret Slimmers group for extra support and encouragement.  I am in there everyday, as is Lisa, along with OVER 800 other New You Plan dieters.  You will be very welcome, many people comment on how amazing the support is.  You really have to be in it, to understand how great it is!

For extra accountability come and  our COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS weight loss challenge, at the time of typing this we are aiming to lose a MASSIVE 3217 pounds (that is 230 stone!) before Christmas, and that target will go up as more people join the challenge!  There’s still 4 weeks of the challenge left, that is enough time for you to see real change in your life, health, clothes and body.

Lisa and Julie-Ann are in Secret Slimmers everyday and Lisa also manages the Weight Loss Challenge.

To get started order the 100 bundle and Lisa & I will look forward to seeing you in our Secret Slimmers support group and on the weight loss challenge!

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE WATCH OUR GETTING STARTED VIDEO.