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OMG - I’ve lost 15lbs in 10 weeks!!

Month 2 of my Jenny Craig mission and I tried my jeans on. They’re still a bit tight but there is a definite improvement. The muffin top is shrinking and seeing real results like that is such a fantastic incentive to keep going. I’ve also decided to weigh myself at the same time every week once a week and not keep hopping on the scales every day. I’ve noticed my weight fluctuates and if I get on the scales and haven’t lost any it’s really demoralising. This way I can keep a true and honest record of how I’m doing.

That’s the totally brilliant news.  I’m getting compliments daily now as I’ve lost enough weight for other people to really notice, not just me!  This is really keeping me focused and more determined than ever to keep going – it may sound vain, but what’s not to like about lots of people saying that you look fab!!

The less brilliant news is that I’ve not actually lost anything for the last couple of weeks.  Apparently this is called plateau-ing – and despite being really frustrating and annoying, is very common as my body is adjusting to my new eating regime.  Infact, Danielle tells me it happens to nearly everyone and the last thing I should do is worry or give up (although there’s no chance of that – see above!)

As I’m now at around the halfway stage, Danielle is going to gradually wean me off having Jenny Craig food all the time and help me to incorporate my own food into the diet.  Some people apparently get a bit nervous at this stage, but actually I feel really confident about making the right food choices and – just as importantly – eating the right portion sizes.

I’ve just finished shooting my first Jenny Craig TV and press ads.  I was really stunned when the photographer asked me to stand next to a life size photo of me before I went on the diet – blimey, what a difference!

It shocks me because even at the start of the diet, I didn’t think I was really THAT overweight.  Denial is such a powerful emotion – standing next to Chubbs (as my before photo is immediately named by the film crew!) is a real eye-opener.

Overall, it’s a really good day.  I have some lovely dresses to wear and genuinely do feel incredibly glamorous and pampered.

I’m well on my way now.  It may sound strange, but I’m actually looking forward to continuing the diet  – not dreading it in any way.  At the risk of sounding cheesy, this has been such an enjoyable and painless experience – with such brilliant results – that I will miss Jenny Craig food and REALLY miss my chats Danielle ...!

Wish me luck – and don’t forget to ask any questions!