Slimming world or calarie counting?

[Raquel40]

Feeling really low at the moment and need some inspiration please. About to split with my DH and thinking how the hell is anyone going to fancy me with as a size 20!! I know it's my own fault for letting myself go but now I really need to do something about my weight especially as I'm going to be the main carer for my DC when we split and they need a healthy, happy mum.

I have done SW a couple of times and lost weight on it, but I got so bored and quite an expensive plan as well, Oh and cooking everything from scratch can sometimes be a chore especially when you don't have time. But it works.

Or do I count calories instead, this way I can still have my cereal for breakfast and a sandwich for lunch or a tin of soup which I can't have on SW.

Ideas please

I downloaded MFP on Easter Monday and have been counting calories since. We don't have weighing scales in the house and I didn't/don't want to weigh myself (history of eating disorders with myself and other family members mean that scales in the house is a no-no) so I've been going on how my clothes feel, how I feel, etc. I currently allow myself 1600 calories a day (I'm quite big!). Since Easter Monday I've gone from a size 22/24 to an 18/20. The other day I tried on a size 20 coat which I couldn't wear last winter because it wouldn't do up - now there's room to spare

I've tried everything in the past from WW to no carb to just eating baby food for months (not recommended 🤢). I lose weight but always put it back on again - I've been everything from an 8 to a 28 and back again over the years. This is the most sensible, simple and cheapest way to lose weight I've ever tried - and it feels completely sustainable. I don't feel hungry, I'm eating well, can still have martinis on a Friday (v important!) and I feel really well. Most importantly, because this isn't a fad or expensive or unpleasant, I feel as if I'll be able to stick with it in the long-term - it's a new approach to eating, not a 'diet'. It feels liberating, tbh.

Good luck OP - exciting times ahead for you!

I've had success with both but my loss is quicker with SW.

I've lost 25lbs in two months with slimming world. I love it. And it really does not have to be expensive.