Mildenhall And Red Lodge Slimming World Groups

Reminder for this Wednesday although as always the most important thing to bring is YOU xx

Not many sleeps to go now <3 Feeling very humbled that so many amazing nominees are going to be brave and share their a little more about their journey's with us <3
Balloons are on order, bunting ready to go, tissues packed, paper plates and plastic cutlery packed, one very proud Consultant most definitely ready xx

Today is the day where I get to let your nominees know that they have made a difference on your journeys - it is such a lovely task and I can not wait to hear a little more on everyone's journeys next Wednesday.
<3 FOOD TASTING IN ALL 5 SESSIONS IF YOU WANT TO BRING SOMETHING IN BUT AS ALWAYS you ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO BRING <3

Another offer to save you money xx

People step away from group for many reasons but ultimately it is because they are not consistently losing weight.
They still have all of the reasons that gave them the courage to join but a missed group, a couple of weigh ins that don't go our way and we think 'this is too hard!' Often they say I'll take a pit stop and then I will be back but all these years later I know that for many the pit stop can be a full on breakdown :-(
As the pounds come on then we convince our...selves that we are supposed to be that weight? We say to ourselves that we are ok with being that weight?
If we are being honest with ourselves are we truly happy........
For me being overweight meant having more aches and pains, hardly any clothes that fitted, dreading photos, being lacking in energy, hating going out to anywhere dressy, feeling sad that this was how life had panned out.
Sounds a bit bleak I know but if you are reading this and have stepped away from the Mildenhall group then ask yourself "Am I happy, really, really happy?"
If that answer is no then I truly don't care how long it has been since you were in group, what you now weigh, how many other groups/weight loss methods you've tried.... why not come back. I'd love to see you and if I can find my way then I truly believe we all can xx
See More

Pssst!!! If you're thinking of coming back to Slimming World why not make August the month for a fresh start.
You might be thinking “argh the kids are off I’ll wait till they’re back” - it could be October or the following January when you get round to it!
In 12 weeks time it will be late October!!! Imagine where you could be....
... 1lb a week = 12 lbs (a good dress size!) 1.5 a week = 18 lbs (1st 4) 2lb a week = 24lbs (1st 10) 2.5 a week = 30lbs (2st 2) 3lb a week = 36lbs (2st 8lbs)
We'd love to see you return and you never know THIS could be YOUR time and history tells me waiting for the perfect time isn’t the answer as it may never happen xx
See More

A very special day in all FIVE sessions (9.30am, 11.30am, 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm) of Mildenhall Slimming World Group where we get to choose just five ladies to be our Women of the Year session winners for 2018.
There will be food tasters for those who want to bring something low syn or syn free in with a FREE prize draw for all who do bring something in.
It will also be a day where brave ladies will share what having the courage to join the Mildenhall Group has meant to them - I CAN NOT WAIT as it is always a highlight of our year xx

So this really really did happen as received the letter from Caryl Richards today ❤️ Back in June I just happened to spot the Celebrating Success on my laptop and had to message my Manager as I really wasn’t sure what it was all about. Turns out that when this very special award was introduced 2 years ago there was a glitch on the system that meant no one knew Mildenhall had achieved DIAMOND ❤️ Then when they checked against every Slimming World group they found that Mildenha...ll was actually the 3rd group to have achieved Diamond. What thrills me the most is that with just THREE!!!! groups achieving this in 2 years nationally it was the incredible commitment of my gorgeous members over a 12 month period AND the members of one of my team mates Sharon Heaps in Littleport who had too.
We are both bursting with pride for what our members have achieved - WELL DONE Mildenhall and Littleport - you really are in Slimming World’s elite xx
See More

Another great offer to help you save £s whilst getting help to lose lbs xx

There is barely a day that passes without me thinking of absent friends - those members who have joined me, sometimes once, sometimes more and who for whatever reason have stopped coming.
I wonder how you are? I think about what I could have said or done to have kept you in group? I hope that you aren't sad about your weight or that you aren't poorly because that battle to lose weight hasn't been easy for you. I wonder if you've found another group or weight loss method ...that is working for you or if you are going it alone? Should I see you out and about I pray that you won't feel embarrassed because you've struggled because very few of us haven't experienced that in the past <3
Never think that you can't try again or that you can not come back to the Mildenhall group because you have gained weight as you never know..... this could be the time you give it your all and you reach your dream weight...... has to be better than the alternative?!? Or at least I think so xx
See More

Just a few of my Mildenhall Marvels have shared their before and after photos in the comments so wanted to share them here as so very inspiring xx

This is a long post but if you’re struggling to decide whether to try again, thinking if you should keep going or quit then it might help.......
I’m going to be brave and share two photos (2 years a part) for anyone who’s struggling as crikey have I been there. I’ve tried every way to shift my weight but all my stop/start attempts did was see the journey getting longer and longer.
Yes I perhaps wasn’t as big as some because of my various attempts but I was a dress size 20/22... in the photo on the left and just about everything was affected by that. Health wise I had joint pain and a bad back but far worse was my mental health. I’d smile for others to try and deflect how I felt inside, I’d cringe every time a photo was shared as it seemed that I just had to accept that being bigger was my lot, my confidence was false as in I couldn’t live my life the way I really wanted, couldn’t be the nanna to my 6 gorgeous grandchildren and I’ve no idea how Mark coped with the diva strops when trying to find an outfit or when I didn’t want to go out.
We returned to the same wonderful hotel in Zante a couple of weeks ago and it was a completely different holiday. I got to paraglide in a bikini!!!! I could walk in temperatures nearing 40o in a sun dress without worrying about needing shorts, being out of breadth or of melting in the sun. This time shopping for size 14 holiday clothes was a pleasure and I didn’t worry when photos were taken.
Yes I know it’s a far from perfect body in the photo on the right but both my physical and mental health have improved and instead of it being ‘if’ I reach target with the help of Clive, Tracy, my family, my Mildenhall Marvels, colleagues and all the wonderful people in the group I go to it’s ‘when!’
I’m still the lady who struggled on for 30 years, same crazy life, same busy job, same teeny tiny issue with chocolate 🙂 but I raised my game. Still not a perfect SW member but one whose new normal is the Slimming World way. I’ve tried to keep my commitment to attend group, enjoying my me time in Image Therapy, have loads and loads of support and I love the SW journal.
So if I can do this ANYONE REALLY CAN so be brave as this could be your ‘when’ too xx
See More

*** TARGET MEMBERS *** It might be that you are a regular attendee at Mildenhall Slimming World group so all you have to do is take a seat on Wednesday to get your very special booklet/journal - just for target members <3
Or it may be that you have achieved target with us but for whatever reason have not checked in recently so this is just a heads up that we would love to see you back. If you are still within your target (or it is within touching distance) then this great booklet will be yours to work it's magic or if you have drifted a little from your target bracket then please don't worry.......... group and me will be there to help get you back within target AND to get your hands on this booklet as soon as poss xx

When the new magazine features one of my gorgeous members - a beautiful lady with an incredible journey #slimmingworld #mildenhallmarvels #slimmingworlduk #slimmingworldfamily

With permission from Jo I wanted to share these images of just one Mildenhall Marvel. Jo was in my opinion always beautiful but now Jo is happier with herself and that for me is what persevering with our journey is all about. Being happier, healthier, more confident, just enjoying each day a little more than we used to xx

What I wanted was cake as full of cold but as I have a 5lb holiday gain to shift what I had was a SW beef lasagne with 40g light cheddar and garlic mushrooms #slimmingworld #slimmingworlduk #slimmingworldfood #mildenhallmarvels

TOMORROW - TUESDAY 10/07/18
Is there anyone who would like to pay and weigh tomorrow between 5pm and 7pm as trying to offer up more options than our usual times on a Wednesday so that a certain special football match on Wednesday does not stop you checking in this week? xx

#facetofacefriday #mildenhallmarvels #slimmingworld #slimmingworlduk am hoping I haven’t gained 4 stone on my holiday but at least I know I can lose it again 😊

❤️ please share ❤️ Another great offer to save you £s while a wonderful group of men and ladies help you lose lbs.
Mildenhall Slimming World Group - St John’s Church, St John’s Close, Mildenhall - Wednesday’s at 9.30am, 11.30am, 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm

One very proud Consultant to have one very gorgeous #mildenhallmarvels featured in the brand new #slimmingworldmagazine #slimmingworld #slimmingworlduk Every time I read it it makes me cry! Xx

The group has a great consultant, Donna, to support us and with the Facebook group she has started we can support each other. Staying to group is always entertaining, informative and keeps us all thinking positively. I never expected to succeed in the way I have but now know I can keep going and continue to see a huge improvement in my life.

I kept putting off joining & trying to lose weight on my own & failed terribly & on March 15th 2017 I decided to walk through those doors & I havnt looked back since! Having reached my target on Good Friday 2018 & lost 4 stone I can honestly say it’s been the best year of my life! The Mildenhall marvels are a great bunch of people who are full of support as is Donna the leader, without them all I wouldn’t be where I am today. So come on what are you waiting for join up & reach your dream.

Donna is more then just a consultant she is an inspiration to others, she gives herself 1000 percent to every person who walks into her doors. She is kind but also real to make sure you get the best you deserve. Because of slimming world its improved so many lives not just physically but mentally too and that is worth every thing! The groups themselves are filled with so many amazing people who are there for you from the moment you take your seat in group, What more could a person want , support and love and to be able to feel good about yourself too and achieve a healthy life style .

Donna is more then just a consultant she is an inspiration to others and also an amazing friend she gives her all energy to every person who walks into her doors. Because of slimming world its improved so many lives not just physically but mentally too and that is worth every thing! I started a year ago Thursday and although my journey has taken a windy bendy road but for my birthday this year at least I’m still a stone lighter than what I was last year! And that is all thanks to Donna and the group! I’m now fully on track to get to target this year and stay there! The groups themselves are filled with so many amazing people who are there for you from the moment you take your seat in group. Im so happy that I walked into those doors a year ago to help with my weight loss because of them I am where I am today! So thank you!