So I've joined Weight Watchers...

Hey everyone!
So I decided to join Weight Watchers today,  after failed attempts with Slimming World and trying to follow my own healthy eating/diet plan i've decided that enough is enough and went along with my mum to the meeting today.


Basically I put on lots of weight during pregnancy and after having my daughter was left with 2 stone to lose - not what I expected after having a baby at all! I was abit naive in thinking once you had the baby you'd get straight back to your pre pregnancy weight! (although this does happen to alot of lucky buggers!!)
Before pregnancy I was a size 10-12 and felt comfortable and confident in my clothes.. 2 years later I am the complete opposite, I dread nights out because I feel fat and simple things like jeans just look horrible on me.
I have to admit i've been stuck wearing leggings for a long time and feel this year is really the year to shift it all and be at my target for christmas.. which I think is doable.
There's also another little problem, I absolutely LOVE my food and defintiely the reason why i've struggled with diets.
Another problem is Tom, my boyfriend, who when i'm being extremely good will bring junk food into the house and phone takeaways - it's so hard to have the willpower to say no and at weekends have been known to binge thinking "oh it's fine i'll start again Monday"
However, it's not only about looking nice in my clothes and being slimmer.. it's also about health. I'm 27 this year which is not all that old but I think nows the time to start watching what I eat and be good to my body!
The good thing I like about Weight Watchers is that you get your extra 49 "weekly" points which you can spread across the week or have in one go - basically for that treat you want.
This works for me because I can be good every day and go out for lunch or dinner with Tom on a weekend (we love eating out) or have a takeaway and use my 49 points aswell as my usual 31 daily points - some weeks they'll be used on a glass of wine or a night out but I just think it's great that you've got that and can still lose weight. Part of my problem was being really good and craving something really nice so I would cave in and ruin everything - with this I get the best of both worlds.
I did join briefly last year when I had literally just had Ava, she was only 3 or 4 weeks old and I think it was too soon as my body was still adjusting after the labour etc - I only lost a couple of pounds so didnt stick with it.
A year later i'm raring to go and can't wait to see the change in me over the coming weeks and months! The leader Emma recognised me and was lovely, agreeing that it was too soon last time.. she's a really supportive leader which is what you want.
I look forward to updating you on my progress.. also feel free to follow my instagram for pics of my meals, my name is "lfreed86"

Hey everyone! Well this is my very first blog.. not too sure where to start so i'll begin with a bit about myself!
I'm 26 and live with my partner of 4 years Tom and our daughter Ava-May who's just turned 1.
I've recently gone back to work after having Ava, so currently juggling work and home life aswell as looking after a toddler which can prove tiring!
Luckily I only work 2 days a week at the moment which is enough for me!
I spend alot of time with my friends going for coffee, lunch, shopping, bingo, walks and the occasional gathering round mine. My friends mean alot to me and i'm a big believer in not dropping your friends when you have a partner - you never know when you might need them!
I have also learnt along the way who your true friends are once you have a baby.. the friends I have around me now are 100% true friends.
I also see my mum alot who has become my best friend - we have always been close but definitely closer since having Ava. She's a fantastic nanny and absolutely dotes on her.

I also love being pampered, trips to the salon having my nails done and eyebrows waxed & tinted regularly. Also have the odd facial and pedicure as a treat and I love blow drys for a special occasion.
I have been judged in the past for this, like i'm wasting money.. but what I say to that is i've always worked - our bills are paid and Ava has everything she wants so if I want to treat myself I will - it's not like I go out all the time anymore since becoming a mum so we all need something to look forward to!
Talking of nights out, I used to be a regular on the "party scene" haha sounds funny.. I was out every weekend without fail - I worked shifts but would always find time to go out. Sometimes would work back to back shifts (a late followed by an early the next day).. and go out inbetween! The hangovers were horrendous and I certainly couldn't do it now lol! I had the best times before becoming a mum.. pubs clubs, girly holidays, blackpool to dublin to magaluf etc memories i'll keep forever.

I still go out but obviously not half as much - maybe once every 1-2 months. I have amazing times now but with my daughter, I've started a new chapter in my life, I love every minute and wouldn't change a thing!
Well i'm gonna come to a close with my first blog, still lots more to write about - hope you enjoyed reading!

Louise x