Like many I have had several goes at losing weight, I originally joined Slimming World in 2009 and did really well at first. I lost 3 stone, most of that was baby weight, and for the first time I was lighter than way before I got pregnant. I even made it down to a size 16 - an achievement that made me run to the nearest shop and buy a dress.

Once I became complacent I stopped losing weight and eventually gave up for a time in August 2011. My busy life meant that I wasn't focused on losing weight and cheated more than I stuck to the plan.

This is my second attempt at losing the weight once and for all, and there is plenty of it still to lose! 

I hope to use this blog to motivate myself and others - and try not to write too much random nonsense!

I rejoined Slimming World on 10th January 2012, a break of 4 months and I gained half a stone. Not too bad I suppose, and I did make the most of being able to eat whatever I wanted over the Christmas period.

I have set my target as 12 stone a nice round number that puts me well into the healthy range for my height. So with 5 stone to go ... it is going to be a long journey!