Author: _golds

Over the moon…….lost 4lbs

Lou -4lbs = 2lbs to go          Jo +½lbs = 11½lbs to go Well well…..what a week. Completing Zumba Gold training, Dancing in Heels across the bridge Westfields Stratford shopping centre for New Look, to be rewarded with a 4lb loss (plus a new pair of heels) is the icing on the cake…. Read more »

Feeling focused……stayed the same

Lou – No change = 6lbs to go        Jo +½ = 11lbs to go After seeing that my weight did not change made me mad.  Instead of eating everything in sight I agreed with Jo that we will write down our meals this week.  I felt better after seeing Kim from Barking… Read more »

Chocolate Fudge cake equals 2lb gain

Lou +2lb = 6lbs to go     Jo no change = 10½ lbs to go Chocolate fudge cake and ice cream really did taste gorgeous……but as they say ‘a moment on the lips a lifetime on hips’…..and I sure paid the price with a 2lb gain 🙁 Fingers crossed I will do better this week…. Read more »

4lbs to go! Whoop whoop!

Lou -1 = 4lbs to go    Jo -3 = 10½ lbs to go Well done Jo for losing 3lbs this week.  Your loss shows that you can have fun, take a break from dieting and still get back on track and lose weight.  I am so proud of you girl 😉 The Cosmos meal… Read more »

I’m getting closer…….5lbs to go!

Lou -1½ = 5lbs to go    Jo +4½ = 13½ to go Gaining weight should not be upsetting as long as you know why.  Jo had a weekend away and drank three bottles of Champagne……..so Champagne = 4½ lbs….’Simples’. The main thing is that she had a fabulous time. When I reach 5 Stone… Read more »

Wearing size 14……Happy Days

Lou Stayed the same 6½lbs to go      Jo -1 = 9lbs to go Even when the scales don’t move your body does change and for me I am now able to wear size 14 clothes.  Shopping now feels exciting…..so much choice…….its a new experience and I am enjoying every minute of it. Also… Read more »

Sun is shining……lost 1½ lbs

Lou -1½lbs = 6½ to go    Jo -2lbs = 10lbs to go It’s amazing what a change in weather can do.  Jo and I are now losing weight and feeling great as our hard work is now starting to pay off on the scales. My latest weight loss has brought my total to 4 ½… Read more »

Never give up……Lost 2lbs

Lou -2lbs = 8lbs to go  Jo stayed the same = 12lbs to go Motivation is the key to success.  Having friends and family to talk to or watching other peoples determination can keep you motivated.  I am watching The Biggest Loser USA and hearing their struggles and watching them overcome them and still lose… Read more »

Still positive…..gained 1½lbs

Lou + 1½ lbs = 10lbs to go  Jo + 2lbs  = 12lbs to go Booooo….I gained weight but my body is getting smaller……Woohoo!! The clothes in my wardrobe no longer fits and my knickers are falling off so I am still pushing forward with my goal despite what the scales say. I’ve started jogging… Read more »

Yo Yo weight loss….lost 1lb

Lou  -1lb = 8.5lb to go.  Jo +1lb = 10lbs to go It’s great to lose weight but frustrating when the numbers are not dropping off the way you want it to.  I was on the edge of giving up but after talking to my fitness mentors they showed me I needed a change…..something to… Read more »

Celebrations = 1lb gain = 9½ lbs to go

OMGosh, what a week.  I received confirmation that I passed my Exercise to Music (ETM) qualification, whoop whoop, and have not stopped celebrating since.  Not preparing meals, eating takeaways and having the odd glass of wine equals……weight gain, however I did give up carbonated drinks. My slimming companion, Joanne, lost 1½ lbs this week making her… Read more »

Lost 1 ½ lbs…..8 ½ lbs to go

Wow what a week its been, trying to stay away from chocolate has been sooooo difficult.  Although I bought Milkyway stars multipack as a treat, I also bought Wispa mini bites…..which was a BIG mistake as they are so moreish. Exercise has definitely been a big help this week, Zumba and the other Fitness classes… Read more »

Lost half a pound……10lbs to go.

Today is officially day one on the diet challenge.  At Slimming world, Joanne and I both have 10lbs to lose to reach our target weight and we decided that it would be fun to see who will lose 10lbs first. Personally I need this type of challenge to get me back on track as Easter was so… Read more »

It’s all about New Beginnings

Easter time is all about starting a new…..a second chance to focus on the resolutions set at New Year or create new ones and start again. For me two weeks ago I gained 3lbs and lost 1lb last week.  I got caught up in all the Easter hype of hot cross buns, mini eggs and… Read more »

Pre Easter Zumba® Workout

It’s that time of year again when we are tempted with Cadburys Creme eggs and Hot cross buns and knowing that ‘a moment on the lips is a lifetime on the hips’, but never fear LouLou is here to give you your Pre Easter Zumba® Workout. With your pre Easter Zumba® Workout you will be… Read more »