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03/10/2014

Guess who’s back… fatty’s back

Guess who's back... fatty's back The Oliver\\\'s MadhouseYep I am fat once again

Is this not the story of my life?

Another year and another round of perpetual berating myself due to my waistline. Another year of shying away in the corner to avoid anyone looking at me.

After losing 4+ stones in 2012, giving up smoking in 2013 followed by subsequent ill-health it has all impacted and the weight is back.

I know some of my conditions are only impacted by my recent weight gain and now its hard to dig deep and find the motivation now that my confidence is on the floor.

As much as I hate to say it as I am not a quick fix fan, but I did actually use weight loss tablets for a few months last time round. The side effects were not pleasant ( Don’t go far from a toilet!) however I learnt very quickly where the hidden fats were in foods!  

After it helped me lose the first stone last time, I have to say I am tempted to jump in again and try some weight loss tablets again this time *cringe* I know most people frown on them but for me they worked last time for me and I really am desperate to kick-start the weight loss this time, so could it be my miracle? 

I like to think of myself as a reasonably intelligent person so I have in fact started looking into diet pills and have been looking at XLS Medical official website and also at reviews online (which you can read the full reviews over on Diet Pill Reviews ) but I am still hesitant to go there again, although this Brand is different to my last.

I know the subject of diet pills is quite controversial so I am not sure if this is why I am feeling anxious or the *cough cough* interesting side effects are what is hold me back from jumping in again this time. 

So it’s with a heavy heart this time that I am going back onto the weight loss journey again to try to make changes for life that will help me keep it off forever ….

I hope.

Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post

 

Filed Under: Weight Loss Journey

About Jaime

Jaime Oliver is a multi-award-winning parenting and family blogger from Nottingham who has been sharing her parenting journey online at The Oliver’s Madhouse since 2012. Jaime writes about life with her 2 little boys from days out and adventures to milestones and moments there is no parenting or family topic she wouldn’t share to normalise and celebrate the differences in parenting.



When Jaime is not writing about her family she is can be found writing about her journey of self-discovery in learning to cook and fall in love with her home again on her food and interiors blog notTHATJaimeOliver.com

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  1. Clare @ Emmys Mummy says

    03/10/2014 at 3:59 pm

    Thwrw is definitely a *taboo around them but I too have tried them and they do kick start the process…ok not in a pleasant way but it did get my mind focused on loosing weight properly.

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  2. Jollyjillys says

    03/10/2014 at 5:18 pm

    Im just the same 🙁 i need to lose 5st and i start well lose about 2 then it stops. Bad health means no or little fitness which is not good. Will are still nice people lol xx

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    • Jaime says

      03/10/2014 at 5:21 pm

      aww big hugs lovely i so so so know what you mean 🙂 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

      Reply
  3. Nikki Fraser (@nikoteen87) says

    03/10/2014 at 9:11 pm

    I’m not a fan of them myself due to side effects. But I am a firm believer in “Too each their own.” If it’s works for you and you want to give it another go why not try. My only advice is maybe consult a doctor first in case it has an effect on the health issues.

    Good luck

    X

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    • Jaime says

      03/10/2014 at 9:55 pm

      so totally agree on getting checked over first, in fact my Dr prescribed my first lot although it was a different brand

      Reply
  4. Lisa from Lisa's Life says

    03/10/2014 at 10:16 pm

    I’m feeling tempted by that form of kick-start too…the combination of medication and dizzy migraines means I can’t make too many drastic changes to diet and also can’t throw myself into highly exuberant workouts again either. Yoga and balance exercises are helping me *feel* better, but, my bum & belly are still huge!

    Good luck sweetie x

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    • Jaime says

      04/10/2014 at 9:04 am

      its so hard isnt it to know what to do for the best, i think a trip to the GP might be in order first xx

      Reply
  5. Danielle Vedmore says

    04/10/2014 at 4:42 pm

    I agree with the others and have a word with your GP. Im currently on a weight management programme and the thing I have found most helpful is looking at the reasons why I eat (emotional) and strategies on how to deal with it every day. Like a lot of people with weight issues I know exactly what I should be doing – I could be a dietician!

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