Watching your videos and weight loss journey inspired me to start the 1:1 Cambridge Plan. I have now lost 91lbs since the end of June. Thank you for inspiring me, this plan has changed my life. I feel (and look) like a different person x
No way!!! You've done amazingly!!! I'm so happy to hear that; you must feel incredible and super proud of yourself - I'm chuffed to be a teeny part of it! xxxxxxx
So good to see you maintaining! I am half a stone from my goal, I’ve lost 3 1/2 stone and now wearing a size 10 (which I still can’t believe!) and I feel fantastic! It was your videos that gave me the push to do the diet and it’s changed my life! Xx
Wow. Your before and after footage is absolutely incredible. A totally different person. Congrats to you. Very very inspiring. Thank you for doing this video
I love your attitude about it all. When I listen to most people talk about weight loss I feel like they are being annoying or fake or it just doesn’t motivate me at all. But not you. You’re so relatable and lovely! I hate my big boobs as well. They are what makes me feel the biggest, I just want them manageable again! But there is no Cambridge/One to One in Canada. Hopefully I’ll find something that works for me here.
cheri d ah I’m so happy to hear that Cheri; I watch a lot of weight loss videos as well and I just want to talk about my experience and not come across like I’m preaching 😂😂😂 as it’s so personal isn’t it; we’re all different and what works for one doesn’t for another. I hated my boobs; it’s silly but they made clothes shopping so hard so I totally understand. Someone needs to launch this in Canada!!! X
I can't express enough how motivating this video is. Being able to see someone succeed with their weight loss goal is so amazing. I've always been a bigger girl, like size 16-18 but this time last year I managed to lose a stone so I know how and what to do, it's just being motivated enough to change your lifestyle and stick with it which is the tough part. But I can honestly say this video has inspired me to change my habits Thanks SJ xxx
Ah I'm so happy Holly; it's so personal to talk about weight but I think it's also really helpful to hear other people's thoughts and feelings and how they manage. Sticking with the weight loss and not thinking 'this is enough for me' is what got me to this weight now; I only ever wanted to lose 10lb but then I thought - why not go for what would make me really really happy and get back to my 'best weight'. SJ xxx
Thank you so much for this SJ. I can relate to everything you say- earlier this year I lost almost 3 stone and it has been so liberating. I was always the skinny one but since having the children my weight crept on and I was also a comfort eater. When I was bigger I was so self conscious and always wore bigger clothes to hide myself, now it’s so liberating to not dread the following day and what I was going to wear. Like you, before I was constantly down and worrying about my weight, it would be the first and last thing in the day that I thought about -but now I’m free of that worry :) I ate because I felt unhappy about my weight but of course all the comfort eating I was doing just made me put on even more weight- it was a nasty cycle that I felt stuck in! You have been such an incredible inspiration to me so thank you. I also want to congratulate you on your tremendous weight loss and transformation. You were lovely before but it’s very clear to see so much happier now so very well done to you. I can’t stop thinking about your little girl and her birthday on Saturday - hope her birthday AND your Christmas celebrations go brilliantly. Have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy, healthy new year to you and all the family. Fondest love, Becky xXx
Becky Wyatt ah Becky, love to you too. It’s been the best year and I’m excited for evelina’s birthday and just relaxing to get into gear for it now! I feel the Christmas bug going so haven’t gone to the TH-cam party 😩 but I need all my strength for the party 😂😂 have a wonderful Xmas xxxxxx
I’ve just found you and really enjoy to listen your story , today is my first day of Cambridge Diet step 1 , I’ve got to loose 3 stones, this time of the year will not help me ( Christmas 🎄) but I’m so done with my weight and how I feel etc and I don’t care about Christmas food , parties etc . I’m going to stick to the plan 😊💪🏼
I just wanted to let you know that you are such an inspiration and you children’s names are STUNNING!!! And you seem like such a lovely and clam and caring person you and your videos have helped me so much and I wish you all the best xx
Thanks SJ, as I have told you in the past, your videos inspired me to start losing weight. I have now lost 48 pounds in under 5 months. Feeling great but a little bit more to go xx
SJ Strum you really shouldn’t be promoting living off shakes and sachets. Imagine doing that in front of your daughter- wouldn’t that give her body issues and make her feel she needs to diet constantly rather than enjoying food. Sorry but please don’t promote this very expensive plan praying on people desperate to lose weight.
PrincessSes being obese for your entire life is more unhealthy than a monitored calorie restricted diet for a couple of months. Growing up with a mum whose always overweight will affect a daughter a lot more than a temporary sachet diet when she’s too young to even notice. Taking control of your unhealthy habits is something a child should see, because it’s something they will probably need to do at some point. Speaking from experience both professional and personal; let’s not be attacking people for doing what’s best for them and their family.
Sarah Afia I’m going to say something it’s not right. It’s a costly and unhealthy diet praying on the vulnerable. Sorry but either end of spectrum is unhealthy. Just eat healthily and if you can’t do it for yourself do it for your kids and get the help you need. Not discussing this any further. If you want to live of sachets or be obese fine. I’ll be enjoying my food and my life.
Hi SJ, I know this is a video from Xmas so you may not see my comment now. You inspired me to go on the plan last year, and I managed to lose a stone and a half before having to suddenly stop while on stage 2, because I couldn't afford it. I hadn't had the chance to re-educate myself in my eating habits, or finish losing all the weight I wanted. A year later and I'm back to the size I was when I started. I feel so out of control and miserable because I can't afford the plan still, and (I know this sounds pathetic) I just can't make the right food choices without the structure the diet gave me. I'm at a complete loss. Anyway, aside from the pity party I just wanted to say thank you so much and well done - I dream of achieving what you have and getting rid of those voices for good. I'm so glad you've found yourself again x
Been binge watching your weight loss videos. I'm starting the same diet on the 2nd and honestly these videos have really helped me make my mind up about doing it! I have 4.5st to lose xx
your success and info on CWP totally inspired me to take the plunge and i met my consultant this morning and start tmw. I have about 25kg to lose to get back to my pre pregnancy size. My son is 17 months tmw and now is the time to reclaim me. Lx
Great video thank you! I lost 23 kg since last May with meal replacements but I introduced food again since about 2 months now and went a bit overboard again with portion sizes and snacks.. gained 3.8kg! Disappointed in myself but from last week I’m fully back on meal replacements again and I will lose it again. The maintaining the weight and self control can be so hard!well done to you.
It's really hard to get the balance right; I really don't want to swing between strict diet and over eating but I definitely have that tendency. It's really good having the support of the consultant to make sure the diet adapts properly I think - and having a maximum upward weight I think is going to help me. I hate weighing myself but doing it everyday keeps me in check; especially the days I really don't want to weigh myself!! x
SJ Strum exactly that’s it finding the right balance that works for you. Your tips are really helping me in my journey thank you for doing these videos. For me I just think how long do I want to be using these meal replacements?? But I heard you saying in your video you will continue next year with at least the porridge. You really motivate me.
So wish this diet was available in Canada as it seems so nicely guided help. Congratulations on maintaining as this is tough for sure when is moms don’t have time to cook a good meal for ourselves all the time. Merry Christmas!
I have always seen you as radiant, charming and lovely! I've enjoyed your content for a while now.. I never really noticed your physical appearance before and always thought your were so beautiful.. then and now. Well done on taking the steps towards your personal happiness but you are lovely all ways because of your kind and pure heart. Merry Christmas to you and yours from Canada! Xo
Jessica Repstock ah thanks so much Jessica; that’s so lovely of you. I didn’t ever think I looked bad on my old videos either; it’s funny looking back It’s more a comparison for myself to recognise how far I’ve come otherwise I forget. I’m super happy I’ve done it and just totally for myself. Thanks so much for the lovely message x
Trisha Perrin ah thanks for much for that message Trisha!! Go For It - you’ll be so happy you did. I could easily be sat here a stone heavier than when I started; I’m so happy I made the decision to do it. Xxxxx
What a great update video, thanks for sharing SJ. You seem so lovely and genuine, thanks for your positivity and for inspiring us ‘wannabe thinner’ peeps that it can be done! I’m doing optavia (similar to Cambridge over here in Texas) and so far so good....I’ve lost 17lbs in 2 months, eating little and often sure does work to speed up metabolism and it’s great to finally say bye bye to unwanted wobbles! Merry Christmas to you and hope you have wonderful 2019 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Zoe Renninger wow that sounds great! Thanks for your lovely message Zoe; I got a bit anxious about this video as first thought it needed to be more of an “instructional” video about how to maintain weight loss but that’s not really me - so I’m glad this chat is ok! Xxxx
I'm so happy you're in peace with your body and that journey made you get rid of bad habits. It's so incredible when we start taking care of ourselves, isn't it. mentally and physically, can be anything, a diet, a new hobby, avoiding toxic people (one of my new years resolution lol) because you mentioned about not feeling good about your weight, and that was never a huge problem in my mind but all of a sudden I've been trhough some body-shaming situations for beign skinny and that kept me thinking for a while. Then I realized the problem wasn't me, wasn't my body... of course I'd love to gain a little bit more weight but I'm really happy with the way I look now and till then, I'll keep feeling happy about it. Sometimes the problem is not with me, but with the person who's throwing rude comments. I'm healthy, I'm happy, that's what matters. Just felt like sharing this because now that you feel great about your body it's possible that someone could make a comment to make you feel bad about it. If that happens, know that you look beautiful, happy and again...that's what matters xx
Ah I totally relate to this leticia; I've been totally happy with my larger body before and it really didn't effect me; but when my weight started to bother me i felt really self conscious and low about it so it definitely all comes from within xxxx
You've done so well! And look fantastic too. I've lost 75 pounds/5 stone 5 pounds in 7 months. I decided to follow the slimming world plan but just going solo from home. Never imagined that I would stick to it, but I promised myself that after my youngest baby was born that I would at least try and get some weight off. But here I am! It's amazing how your brain changes and you automatically make better choices. I still have a fair bit to go but for the first time in my life I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. And watching TH-camrs on a similar journey really helps! xx
AH that's amazing - I really fancied trying this myself from home but never managed to start so I know how hard it is and to stick to! YOu're so right it's amazing how your brain just retrains itself - well done and I hope you get to target really soon!! I'm sure you will xxx
How do you find slimming world with kids/babies? I am due my first in May and feel like I am already starting to think about weight loss once I have gotten used to my new routine! X
@@jadeydavies5883 My kids love slimming world recipes! I have a 3 year old and a 9 month old. The beauty of SW is it's all proper fresh ingredients so really suitable for kids so I just tend to make us all the same meals. Unless I'm having something spicy or too salty etc then I'll make them something different buy generally it's super easy to slot in to your own routine :) x
Beth Mccarthy thank you! i tried slimming world before and lost half a stone very slowly and then I don’t really know what happened! But i think my portion sizes have improved so much and I would love to give it another try. Thanks :) x
I lost 4 stone about two years ago but have since put 2 back on... I desperately need to start losing weight again but I just can't seem to find the right plan for me. I will definitely look into the Cambridge Weight Plan. Congrats to you!
Me, Simone & I its hard to find the right one; it’s super exciting with Cambridge as it goes fast so kept me really motivated. But it’s very restrictive so if you love food it’s hard; I was really happy to take the hassle of cooking for myself away 😂😍😍😍😍
We have so much in common.... I am a size 16/18 and I absolutely hate it. I’ve never lost the baby weight and I desperately want to now. I hope I can achieve what you’ve achieved! Feels like an absolute Everest in front of me though.............
There's no difference between us, so if I can do it you definitely can! I used to put limits on how much I'd have the willpower to lose and would NEVER have imagined being a size 8 ever in my life again. But it only took 5 months - crazy. Go for it! Do it for you and you'll never look back xx
You just motivated me to do a few exercises while I'm not doing anything. I've gained a lot of weight this year. Which is so weird I've never weighed a lot. But I need to lose it cause I'm now overweight according to the army and I'm getting married in October I want to be able to fit in my dress!!!
Aw SJ great to hear. You’ve done so well. I did CWP in Feb after seeing your videos and only lost 3 lb in a month. I don’t know what’s wrong with me, I was 100% on plan. My period disappeared as well and so for me it just wasn’t worth It given I wasn’t really losing. Did that happen to you? Anyway, I’m still trying and still inspired by you! I keep telling myself ‘future you will thank you for this choice’ xx
I know - I'm so so gutted you had that experience. I guess not all diets suit all people; I've done things before that haven't worked but this suited me so well. I was totally fine and didn't have bad side effects at all; I can't imagine i's anything you did wrong; it could just be it's not compatible for some reason and you made totally the right decision to stop. I hope you find something you enjoy doing that makes you feel good. And thanks for always being so lovely x SJ x
For baby name Monday could you help me chose a middle name for the name Brooklyn? I absolutely love the name and me and my husband are set on it but all middle names we have thought of just don’t feel right! Please help!
You totally inspired me to lose weight SJ. I was pregnant when you first started to lose weight and I thought to myself: ‘I’m going to lose weight after I’ve had my baby.’ I decided to do Slimming World and have lost 24.5lbs in 2 months. Thank you SJ! Xxxxx
Hi SJ, thanks for keeping us up to date on your weight loss/management... I was wondering what you did, if anything, about fitness during this time? Did you feel like you had to tone up? I feel like it’s hard to do any intense workouts on this kind of diet but I want to feel fit too.
Hey SJ, just about to embark on my own weight loss journey in prep for my wedding. I have about 3 stone to lose and am doing it the same way you did. I do have a question though... After losing the weight did you have any issues with loose skin? I know losing weight quickly increases the likelihood of loose skin, but I am just wondering if you had any after your journey?
I've been really down about my weight for so long. I don't have kids but gained around 4 stone after I got married. I can barely look in the mirror and only have a handful of photos. I feel positive about starting on Monday but really nervous. My consultant took before photos of me, but I can't even look at them.
Don't look at them! You'll look back and be so proud; I always did step 2 yes. It feels amazing to take control of your eating and i KNOW how you feel. Honestly 4 stone took me 5 months - no time at all! This summer you will be feeling amazing xxxxxx @@kantastik3000
Hey SJ im on week 2 of my cambridge diet and loving it! i have a question, did you experience loose skin around your stomach because that is my worst fear
I absolutely love your way of looking at things especially when you said about the pizza not making your night any better - I'm going to use that one😍✌🏻 I have lost 3stone 4lbs so far got another 2stone 3lbs to go (i gained 5 and a half stone during pregnancy lol) I would love to try the cambridge plan but just cant afford it at the moment as I am on maternity leave and not getting paid lol so Iv been doing a mix of the keto diet and intermittent fasting and Iv been going to the gym and doing weights it seems to be working so far😊🙌🏻 you look AMAZING SJ and I'm so happy for you❤
Positive Transformations With Mhairi oooh that sounds really good and it’s working amazingly for you! It’s so easy to gain weight in pregnancy and my weight just hung around this time. Pizza sometimes makes life better 😂 But less often than I thought 😂😂😂😂😂
Hey SJ! Have you heard of the Ketogenic diet? People get really mad about it and say it’s unhealthy and unsustainable but I’m doing it and really liking it! My uncle has been doing it since September and he’s lost 30lbs! The basics of it is it’s no refined sugar, low carbs, and high (good) fats. I like it because you don’t have to buy extra products and once you’re into it it’s very forgiving. You can have a cheat day and not feel guilty, you just know it’s gonna take a few days to get back into losing weight, but it’s easy to sustain your healthy weight! This video is what turned me onto it. give it a watch and see what you think! (The first 15 minutes got me hooked!) th-cam.com/video/2ylfxx5ve-8/w-d-xo.html
Watching your videos and weight loss journey inspired me to start the 1:1 Cambridge Plan. I have now lost 91lbs since the end of June. Thank you for inspiring me, this plan has changed my life. I feel (and look) like a different person x
No way!!! You've done amazingly!!! I'm so happy to hear that; you must feel incredible and super proud of yourself - I'm chuffed to be a teeny part of it! xxxxxxx
91 lbs wow! Thats incredible! Congrats
So good to see you maintaining! I am half a stone from my goal, I’ve lost 3 1/2 stone and now wearing a size 10 (which I still can’t believe!) and I feel fantastic! It was your videos that gave me the push to do the diet and it’s changed my life! Xx
laura mitchell yay!!!!! You just feel amazing; it’s such a good feeling and lush to know I’m a little part of it! Xxx
Wow. Your before and after footage is absolutely incredible. A totally different person. Congrats to you. Very very inspiring. Thank you for doing this video
Love your channel, watching in 2024! Would really like to see more recent videos. All the best x
I love your attitude about it all. When I listen to most people talk about weight loss I feel like they are being annoying or fake or it just doesn’t motivate me at all. But not you. You’re so relatable and lovely! I hate my big boobs as well. They are what makes me feel the biggest, I just want them manageable again! But there is no Cambridge/One to One in Canada. Hopefully I’ll find something that works for me here.
cheri d ah I’m so happy to hear that Cheri; I watch a lot of weight loss videos as well and I just want to talk about my experience and not come across like I’m preaching 😂😂😂 as it’s so personal isn’t it; we’re all different and what works for one doesn’t for another. I hated my boobs; it’s silly but they made clothes shopping so hard so I totally understand. Someone needs to launch this in Canada!!! X
I can't express enough how motivating this video is. Being able to see someone succeed with their weight loss goal is so amazing. I've always been a bigger girl, like size 16-18 but this time last year I managed to lose a stone so I know how and what to do, it's just being motivated enough to change your lifestyle and stick with it which is the tough part. But I can honestly say this video has inspired me to change my habits
Thanks SJ xxx
Ah I'm so happy Holly; it's so personal to talk about weight but I think it's also really helpful to hear other people's thoughts and feelings and how they manage. Sticking with the weight loss and not thinking 'this is enough for me' is what got me to this weight now; I only ever wanted to lose 10lb but then I thought - why not go for what would make me really really happy and get back to my 'best weight'. SJ xxx
Thank you so much for this SJ. I can relate to everything you say- earlier this year I lost almost 3 stone and it has been so liberating. I was always the skinny one but since having the children my weight crept on and I was also a comfort eater. When I was bigger I was so self conscious and always wore bigger clothes to hide myself, now it’s so liberating to not dread the following day and what I was going to wear. Like you, before I was constantly down and worrying about my weight, it would be the first and last thing in the day that I thought about -but now I’m free of that worry :) I ate because I felt unhappy about my weight but of course all the comfort eating I was doing just made me put on even more weight- it was a nasty cycle that I felt stuck in! You have been such an incredible inspiration to me so thank you. I also want to congratulate you on your tremendous weight loss and transformation. You were lovely before but it’s very clear to see so much happier now so very well done to you. I can’t stop thinking about your little girl and her birthday on Saturday - hope her birthday AND your Christmas celebrations go brilliantly. Have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy, healthy new year to you and all the family. Fondest love, Becky xXx
Becky Wyatt ah Becky, love to you too. It’s been the best year and I’m excited for evelina’s birthday and just relaxing to get into gear for it now! I feel the Christmas bug going so haven’t gone to the TH-cam party 😩 but I need all my strength for the party 😂😂 have a wonderful Xmas xxxxxx
I’ve just found you and really enjoy to listen your story , today is my first day of Cambridge Diet step 1 , I’ve got to loose 3 stones, this time of the year will not help me ( Christmas 🎄) but I’m so done with my weight and how I feel etc and I don’t care about Christmas food , parties etc . I’m going to stick to the plan 😊💪🏼
I just wanted to let you know that you are such an inspiration and you children’s names are STUNNING!!! And you seem like such a lovely and clam and caring person you and your videos have helped me so much and I wish you all the best xx
Thanks SJ, as I have told you in the past, your videos inspired me to start losing weight. I have now lost 48 pounds in under 5 months. Feeling great but a little bit more to go xx
So happy for you Sally! You've done so amazingly; I bet you feel so so great and you should do xxx
@@SJ_Strum Thank you! I feel so much better :)
SJ Strum you really shouldn’t be promoting living off shakes and sachets. Imagine doing that in front of your daughter- wouldn’t that give her body issues and make her feel she needs to diet constantly rather than enjoying food. Sorry but please don’t promote this very expensive plan praying on people desperate to lose weight.
PrincessSes being obese for your entire life is more unhealthy than a monitored calorie restricted diet for a couple of months. Growing up with a mum whose always overweight will affect a daughter a lot more than a temporary sachet diet when she’s too young to even notice. Taking control of your unhealthy habits is something a child should see, because it’s something they will probably need to do at some point. Speaking from experience both professional and personal; let’s not be attacking people for doing what’s best for them and their family.
Sarah Afia I’m going to say something it’s not right. It’s a costly and unhealthy diet praying on the vulnerable. Sorry but either end of spectrum is unhealthy. Just eat healthily and if you can’t do it for yourself do it for your kids and get the help you need. Not discussing this any further. If you want to live of sachets or be obese fine. I’ll be enjoying my food and my life.
Hi SJ, I know this is a video from Xmas so you may not see my comment now. You inspired me to go on the plan last year, and I managed to lose a stone and a half before having to suddenly stop while on stage 2, because I couldn't afford it. I hadn't had the chance to re-educate myself in my eating habits, or finish losing all the weight I wanted. A year later and I'm back to the size I was when I started. I feel so out of control and miserable because I can't afford the plan still, and (I know this sounds pathetic) I just can't make the right food choices without the structure the diet gave me. I'm at a complete loss. Anyway, aside from the pity party I just wanted to say thank you so much and well done - I dream of achieving what you have and getting rid of those voices for good. I'm so glad you've found yourself again x
Been binge watching your weight loss videos. I'm starting the same diet on the 2nd and honestly these videos have really helped me make my mind up about doing it! I have 4.5st to lose xx
How did it go hun?
your success and info on CWP totally inspired me to take the plunge and i met my consultant this morning and start tmw. I have about 25kg to lose to get back to my pre pregnancy size. My son is 17 months tmw and now is the time to reclaim me. Lx
Great video thank you! I lost 23 kg since last May with meal replacements but I introduced food again since about 2 months now and went a bit overboard again with portion sizes and snacks.. gained 3.8kg! Disappointed in myself but from last week I’m fully back on meal replacements again and I will lose it again. The maintaining the weight and self control can be so hard!well done to you.
It's really hard to get the balance right; I really don't want to swing between strict diet and over eating but I definitely have that tendency. It's really good having the support of the consultant to make sure the diet adapts properly I think - and having a maximum upward weight I think is going to help me. I hate weighing myself but doing it everyday keeps me in check; especially the days I really don't want to weigh myself!! x
SJ Strum exactly that’s it finding the right balance that works for you. Your tips are really helping me in my journey thank you for doing these videos. For me I just think how long do I want to be using these meal replacements?? But I heard you saying in your video you will continue next year with at least the porridge. You really motivate me.
So wish this diet was available in Canada as it seems so nicely guided help. Congratulations on maintaining as this is tough for sure when is moms don’t have time to cook a good meal for ourselves all the time. Merry Christmas!
I have always seen you as radiant, charming and lovely! I've enjoyed your content for a while now.. I never really noticed your physical appearance before and always thought your were so beautiful.. then and now. Well done on taking the steps towards your personal happiness but you are lovely all ways because of your kind and pure heart. Merry Christmas to you and yours from Canada! Xo
Jessica Repstock ah thanks so much Jessica; that’s so lovely of you. I didn’t ever think I looked bad on my old videos either; it’s funny looking back It’s more a comparison for myself to recognise how far I’ve come otherwise I forget. I’m super happy I’ve done it and just totally for myself. Thanks so much for the lovely message x
This is just what I needed to start this plan myself . So well done you look amazing not only that so honest and inspirational . 💕
Trisha Perrin ah thanks for much for that message Trisha!! Go For It - you’ll be so happy you did. I could easily be sat here a stone heavier than when I started; I’m so happy I made the decision to do it. Xxxxx
SJ Strum thank you for replying means a lot happy Christmas to you all xx
You look gorgeous and it’s amazing how far you’ve come, you’ve got some much perseverance and patience! Well done you xx
Alice Thomas ah thanks Alice! It went so fast I was so motivated just need to make sure it doesn’t creep back up - and no more babies 😂😂😂😂
What a great update video, thanks for sharing SJ. You seem so lovely and genuine, thanks for your positivity and for inspiring us ‘wannabe thinner’ peeps that it can be done! I’m doing optavia (similar to Cambridge over here in Texas) and so far so good....I’ve lost 17lbs in 2 months, eating little and often sure does work to speed up metabolism and it’s great to finally say bye bye to unwanted wobbles! Merry Christmas to you and hope you have wonderful 2019 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Zoe Renninger wow that sounds great! Thanks for your lovely message Zoe; I got a bit anxious about this video as first thought it needed to be more of an “instructional” video about how to maintain weight loss but that’s not really me - so I’m glad this chat is ok! Xxxx
I'm so happy you're in peace with your body and that journey made you get rid of bad habits. It's so incredible when we start taking care of ourselves, isn't it. mentally and physically, can be anything, a diet, a new hobby, avoiding toxic people (one of my new years resolution lol) because you mentioned about not feeling good about your weight, and that was never a huge problem in my mind but all of a sudden I've been trhough some body-shaming situations for beign skinny and that kept me thinking for a while. Then I realized the problem wasn't me, wasn't my body... of course I'd love to gain a little bit more weight but I'm really happy with the way I look now and till then, I'll keep feeling happy about it. Sometimes the problem is not with me, but with the person who's throwing rude comments. I'm healthy, I'm happy, that's what matters. Just felt like sharing this because now that you feel great about your body it's possible that someone could make a comment to make you feel bad about it. If that happens, know that you look beautiful, happy and again...that's what matters xx
Ah I totally relate to this leticia; I've been totally happy with my larger body before and it really didn't effect me; but when my weight started to bother me i felt really self conscious and low about it so it definitely all comes from within xxxx
You are such an inspiration!! Keep being you gorgeous - so much love xx
You've done so well! And look fantastic too.
I've lost 75 pounds/5 stone 5 pounds in 7 months. I decided to follow the slimming world plan but just going solo from home. Never imagined that I would stick to it, but I promised myself that after my youngest baby was born that I would at least try and get some weight off. But here I am! It's amazing how your brain changes and you automatically make better choices. I still have a fair bit to go but for the first time in my life I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. And watching TH-camrs on a similar journey really helps! xx
AH that's amazing - I really fancied trying this myself from home but never managed to start so I know how hard it is and to stick to! YOu're so right it's amazing how your brain just retrains itself - well done and I hope you get to target really soon!! I'm sure you will xxx
How do you find slimming world with kids/babies? I am due my first in May and feel like I am already starting to think about weight loss once I have gotten used to my new routine! X
@@jadeydavies5883 My kids love slimming world recipes! I have a 3 year old and a 9 month old. The beauty of SW is it's all proper fresh ingredients so really suitable for kids so I just tend to make us all the same meals. Unless I'm having something spicy or too salty etc then I'll make them something different buy generally it's super easy to slot in to your own routine :) x
Beth Mccarthy thank you! i tried slimming world before and lost half a stone very slowly and then I don’t really know what happened! But i think my portion sizes have improved so much and I would love to give it another try. Thanks :) x
I lost 4 stone about two years ago but have since put 2 back on... I desperately need to start losing weight again but I just can't seem to find the right plan for me. I will definitely look into the Cambridge Weight Plan. Congrats to you!
Me, Simone & I its hard to find the right one; it’s super exciting with Cambridge as it goes fast so kept me really motivated. But it’s very restrictive so if you love food it’s hard; I was really happy to take the hassle of cooking for myself away 😂😍😍😍😍
SJ Strum I do love cooking etc, how did your husband and kids find it?
I’m sorry but what is a stone ?
Andrea Klasnja it’s 14lbs in weight - it’s equivalent to 6.35kg
SJ you look amazing and you are so inspiring. I need to kick start myself into losing my excess weight which is definitely my aim for 2019 xx
Mrs Hible ah you can do it!!! And I’m always here to help; little changes make big differences xxxx
We have so much in common.... I am a size 16/18 and I absolutely hate it. I’ve never lost the baby weight and I desperately want to now. I hope I can achieve what you’ve achieved! Feels like an absolute Everest in front of me though.............
There's no difference between us, so if I can do it you definitely can! I used to put limits on how much I'd have the willpower to lose and would NEVER have imagined being a size 8 ever in my life again. But it only took 5 months - crazy. Go for it! Do it for you and you'll never look back xx
You just motivated me to do a few exercises while I'm not doing anything. I've gained a lot of weight this year. Which is so weird I've never weighed a lot. But I need to lose it cause I'm now overweight according to the army and I'm getting married in October I want to be able to fit in my dress!!!
You look amazing. Do you/have you any make up tutorials on your channel?
Aw SJ great to hear. You’ve done so well. I did CWP in Feb after seeing your videos and only lost 3 lb in a month. I don’t know what’s wrong with me, I was 100% on plan. My period disappeared as well and so for me it just wasn’t worth It given I wasn’t really losing. Did that happen to you? Anyway, I’m still trying and still inspired by you! I keep telling myself ‘future you will thank you for this choice’ xx
I know - I'm so so gutted you had that experience. I guess not all diets suit all people; I've done things before that haven't worked but this suited me so well. I was totally fine and didn't have bad side effects at all; I can't imagine i's anything you did wrong; it could just be it's not compatible for some reason and you made totally the right decision to stop. I hope you find something you enjoy doing that makes you feel good. And thanks for always being so lovely x SJ x
Please do pounds equivalence for people who have no concept of what a stone is.
More of these types of vids please! xx
You look incredible!! X
Ah thank you xx
Well done on all your succès !
Froggy Mummy thank you so much hon xxx
For baby name Monday could you help me chose a middle name for the name Brooklyn? I absolutely love the name and me and my husband are set on it but all middle names we have thought of just don’t feel right! Please help!
You totally inspired me to lose weight SJ. I was pregnant when you first started to lose weight and I thought to myself: ‘I’m going to lose weight after I’ve had my baby.’ I decided to do Slimming World and have lost 24.5lbs in 2 months. Thank you SJ! Xxxxx
licclecharl that’s amazing!!!! Well done hon; super happy for you. It’s such a good feeling isn’t it xxx
You look amazing... love your style and new hair! Please could you say what lipstick you’re wearing? X
Caroline Baird it’s a new look matte lipgloss in pink xxx
SJ Strum thank you xx
Have you maintained 2 years later, just started on this journey
Hi just wondering did you exercise with this or was it just with the diet. Can relate to you so much!
Hi SJ, thanks for keeping us up to date on your weight loss/management... I was wondering what you did, if anything, about fitness during this time? Did you feel like you had to tone up? I feel like it’s hard to do any intense workouts on this kind of diet but I want to feel fit too.
Hi SJ, you look amazing! I'm on Step 2 & it's going well...do you exercise more now too to maintain? Thanks in advance :)
I hate my big bust I miss my smaller boobs so much
Hey SJ, just about to embark on my own weight loss journey in prep for my wedding. I have about 3 stone to lose and am doing it the same way you did. I do have a question though... After losing the weight did you have any issues with loose skin? I know losing weight quickly increases the likelihood of loose skin, but I am just wondering if you had any after your journey?
I love your page !! Random question, do you know if the cwp products are vegan friendly?
norma joan not vegan but veggie xxx
Hi i am on frst week dite on 1.1
just want to ask if i take green tea with sweetner will it efct my waight loss
So well done SJ! Unfortunately the Cambridge weight plan is not available in my country so is there any diet anyone here recommends for weightloss?
Krissa thanks so much! There’s one called exante I think is very similar if that’s available? X
@@SJ_Strum thank you!
Hi Sj, I hope you're well. I'm starting on Monday and I'm really nervous. Did you start on step 2? X
I've been really down about my weight for so long. I don't have kids but gained around 4 stone after I got married. I can barely look in the mirror and only have a handful of photos. I feel positive about starting on Monday but really nervous. My consultant took before photos of me, but I can't even look at them.
Don't look at them! You'll look back and be so proud; I always did step 2 yes. It feels amazing to take control of your eating and i KNOW how you feel. Honestly 4 stone took me 5 months - no time at all! This summer you will be feeling amazing xxxxxx @@kantastik3000
@@SJ_Strum Thank you, I've been watching your cwp videos for support. Really nervous about starting tomorrow but I can do it 💪
You would look so much better with brown
Do you work out with the diet? Or is all the thanks to the diet
Only me again. Not sure why some of my previous message was crossed out user error lol. Hope you have a great day! Xx
Becky Wyatt oh how strange!! Happens to me all the time 😂🙄🙄
Could u plz make a vid about the name Willam
Hey SJ im on week 2 of my cambridge diet and loving it! i have a question, did you experience loose skin around your stomach because that is my worst fear
Your beautiful either way 💜💜💜💜
Dior thanks so much xxx
I absolutely love your way of looking at things especially when you said about the pizza not making your night any better - I'm going to use that one😍✌🏻 I have lost 3stone 4lbs so far got another 2stone 3lbs to go (i gained 5 and a half stone during pregnancy lol) I would love to try the cambridge plan but just cant afford it at the moment as I am on maternity leave and not getting paid lol so Iv been doing a mix of the keto diet and intermittent fasting and Iv been going to the gym and doing weights it seems to be working so far😊🙌🏻 you look AMAZING SJ and I'm so happy for you❤
Positive Transformations With Mhairi oooh that sounds really good and it’s working amazingly for you! It’s so easy to gain weight in pregnancy and my weight just hung around this time. Pizza sometimes makes life better 😂 But less often than I thought 😂😂😂😂😂
So I tired looking up what a stone is sooooo you’re 117 pounds right?
Aw girl I WISH
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Hey SJ! Have you heard of the Ketogenic diet? People get really mad about it and say it’s unhealthy and unsustainable but I’m doing it and really liking it! My uncle has been doing it since September and he’s lost 30lbs! The basics of it is it’s no refined sugar, low carbs, and high (good) fats. I like it because you don’t have to buy extra products and once you’re into it it’s very forgiving. You can have a cheat day and not feel guilty, you just know it’s gonna take a few days to get back into losing weight, but it’s easy to sustain your healthy weight! This video is what turned me onto it. give it a watch and see what you think! (The first 15 minutes got me hooked!) th-cam.com/video/2ylfxx5ve-8/w-d-xo.html
You look like Penny from the Big Bang theory!
I hear that a lot - ha ha x