This video is resonating so much with me this time. I think i saw this when it was first posted, but ive had 2 more babies since then. Im still 20kg overweight, 15 probably realistically. I realised this time watching that i do exactly as you describe, i say “it doesnt matter”. About my eating, my weight. But realky it does mattsr. Im not happy. Im obsessed with my oversized boobs and stomach. I hate that no top fits right. I hate that my jeans wont do up and im still wearing maternity extender buttons. My baby is a yr old now and we have no more coming. I make excuses that it doesnt matter if im bigger now because im a mum. I have 5 kids, of course i can be bigger now. But i hate it every minute. Im not even enjoying the food anymore. I eat less than when i gained but i need that large deficit to make a difference. I know how to lose it, but im making excuses. Thank you SO MUCH for being so candid. Youve literally set offsomething inside of me. I shoukd get dressed up each morning and start treating myself like a real person again. And my favevideo is your try ons after losing weight, i love that xxx
I’ve lost 22lbs in the past two weeks. You are the reason I started Cambridge, you have been my inspiration and my motivation and I’m so so grateful that you made these weight loss video because I finally feel comfortable in my own skin. I’ve sent you my before and after video on Instagram messages along with my “the picture” that made me realise I had to make a change. Thank you SJ you’ve really helped me and as a result my family are benefiting from my new found happiness.
Ah that's so amazing - 22ln in two weeks is absolutely AMAZING!!!!! The feeling of liking yourself again - or slowly beginning to be able to look in the mirror more in my case - was the best part of the whole thing. I'm so happy I've been able to be a little part of your weight loss xxxxx
Absolutely love the way you worded this video, SJ. So many people will relate to what you said, including me. I went from my 'I want to' to 'I'm doing it' when I realised there was nothing stopping me, other than myself. It was the hardest thing ever to get rid of all the excuses, as that meant I had to do something about it. The first step is the hardest; the way that losing weight makes me feel is what keeps me going. Looking in the mirror and not hating how I look in everything is the best boost of confidence and I don't want to go back to feeling self conscious of how I look in my own clothes. You're such an inspiration! Love you lots ❤️ xx
I just stumbled over your video- honestly its actually made me cry. I had a baby 7 months ago and I really needed to hear these words. Thank you. Much love.
SJ I found your video and am very inspired by your words. I'm also a mom of 3, living in Texas, and am starting a weight loss program, for about the billionth time in my life. Your words are so true and gave me such encouragement. Thank you for being so positive and inspirational!
I just wanted to tell you that I watched this vlog weeks ago, and you inspired me to sort myself out. I am now week four on Cambridge and lost a stone in three weeks. BUT my main reason for writing a comment, is not because I want my achievement validating, but to tell you that I watch this video every single time I have had a ‘wobble’ and it’s enough to keep me on track! Just hearing your works. I have never stuck to a diet before, even before my wedding I failed, but this time feels very different...... and that is absolutely thanks to this vlog. Thank you so very much...... thank you for sharing your journey...... xxx
Oh SJ this made my eyes well up! It’s so true. Mothers put themselves last all the time. Stupid little things like my toe nails need painting and I leave it weeks because it doesn’t matter. Of course how I feel about myself matters. If my children spoke to themselves the way I sometimes speak to myself I’d be heart broken, yet I put myself down all the time telling myself I’m not good enough.. I’ve only been watching a little while but I’m so glad you feel better about yourself and realise that you do matter x
Thanks Jess; I felt a bit vulnerable putting this up but I hoped someone would understand and it's been so much about me changing how I talk about myself. I still even today put myself down; but I recently found my old childhood diaries and felt sick I've been doing this since I was a teenager - it was time to stop I guess xxxx
I totally relate to this! My youngest son is 10 months and for the last few months I’ve been feeling so down about myself and how I look - I have a lot of Wright to loose after 2 babies in 2 years. I think I just need to change my mindset and tell myself I can do it!
You should be so proud SJ. You look absolutely gorgeous. You are such an inspiration to other women. I love watching your videos because you're a real woman and your videos help so many women xxx
You have inspired me SJ. Thank you for making this. Self worth is the most important part of this and I start today. Will be following your fantastic journey.
Hi .. your new subscriber here from India .. you had me in tears... it felt like your're in my head and the things you said are literally the voices in my head .. I don't know how many diets I have attempted only to end up failing and getting into this "fat acceptance" mode thinking whats the big deal if i am a little fat .. it doesn't matter .. only to end up hating my weight and size and attempting yet another diet.. it truly is a vicious circle... I am so glad you made this video .. you're a real inspiration .. god bless you ..
Ah Kshema; you're a lot like me. I'm so happy this could find you all the way in India!! And I really hope you find a diet you love and that works for you xxxx
I really related to this video, for me when I became a mum I just felt like I don’t matter anymore it’s all about my son so I just stopped caring about myself. You put it in a way I’ve never ever thought about it, thank you! You’ve really helped me. Xxx P s you look incredible !!
I'm on day 3 of the 1:1 diet. Feeling better today, not hungry. My start weight was 17.6 stone and UK size 20. Would love to be a size 14! Love seeing your journey SJ! You have given me hope. X
I’m on week three of the Cambridge diet and so far the hardest part has been getting over old mindsets. But the determination to start looking forward and not back at things has paid off. I’ve lost 6 1/2 pound! I’m really chuffed 💕Also your videos have been a massive help on some days, so thank you.
What a great message! You inspired me. I'm on my journey now 5 weeks and 25 pounds down. I've been watching all your Cambridge diet vids. Congratulations to you on your successes
thank you this was so helpful and I think I am finally at that place too now. I now say you deserve to go for a walk and eat good food, instead of f**k it I will eat the chocolate and hating myself. I'm only one week in with three stone to lose but you have really inspired me thank you x
U have hit the nail on the head I am the girl who tells myself I'm not going to do it I'm ment to be fat as I'm a mum of 4. Every word u spoke hit home to me !!!
you are fantastic xxx as I'm awake at 530am and last night wrote a list of everything i need to change. you are 100% correct. until we tell ourselves we deserve it, nothing changes. I've eveb tried to say to myself that no one cares what weight I am now. I'm a mum. finished. but it doesn't have to be like that. I'm so excited to share a before and after with you when my weight us off xx
I repeat watch your videos to remind me to keep going with my weight loss journey. 4 stone down now and hoping to get another 10lbs off. Just popped back for motivation after Christmas and new year x
Didn't expect to get so emotional watching this video, but you described everything I think and feel in a nutshell. What you say is so inspiring and just so helpful - it's so nice to know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Now hopefully I can try and get out of that final stage and actually lose some weight!
You inspired me to both put my workout clothes on halfway through your video and be in tears by the end because you said exactly what I have been needing to hear for months. Thank you!! And keep going you are doing amazing and your happiness shows!! ❤️❤️
Yay Elizabeth!!! I hope you have a great week and it's crazy all the little 'good choices' add up to totally change everything before you realise what's happened!
You’ve gone through an amazing transformation by believing in yourself & your ability to change your life. It’s about so much more than losing weight. Good on you, SJ! 😘❤️❤️
Great video SJ. I watched lots of your weight loss videos yesterday. I was surprised because the first videos that I watched of yours you must have already lost weight. I assumed you were one of those lucky people that was just naturally slim. I devoured most of your weight loss content yesterday. This morning I woke up thinking, right if I'm going to be successful on this attempt I need to get my mind in the right place and believe I'm deserving. Just now I was looking for videos about changing negative self talk and this video came up. I'm so pleased I saw it. It's reaffirming that I'm finally on the right track. Also, your personality really shines in your channel. I hope you know that. When you spoke about moving and having no friends in your new location I thought I would have talked to you! All the best SJ.
You’re so right with what you’re saying. I’ve struggled all my life with my weight. Recently lost 21lbs but slowly I’m losing my grip and the weights creeping back on. Feel out of control and so scared to be right back at square one with holidays coming up!! Also my self worth is rock bottom so everything you’re saying rings so true to me xxx
Ah I'm sorry to hear that Julie; I know exactly how you feel. It's like a double edged sword of the weight creeping up the more unhappy you get about your weight. I hope you can start something nice for yourself; even just drinking loads of water will kick start your metabolism and make you feel better. 21lb is a great achievement so you know you can do it! xxxx
Just watching this a second time. Thanks so much for sharing your story, SJ. I’m 30 (nearly 31), and I’ve struggled with weight loss since I was probably 12. This is so helpful, and I’ve never looked at it this way before. I always get stuck just hating on myself and then start and hate on myself until I quit. Not any more, this is the last day. 💜
No Lindsay you'll make me cry....but yes. this is your last day; tomorrow you can just be kind and nice to yourself and that will take you further than you imagine xxx
Came back to watch this again today, and thinking I might make this a ritual to remind myself of where I was this day. Just wanted to say thank you again for sharing this, it’s meant an awful lot to me 💜
Thankyou so much for your inspiring videos. You have really helped me to focus on my happiness. I really enjoyed watching your meals on the Cambridge weight plan as your receipes are so simple and healthy. Thankyou again and God bless you , you are bringing so much to people’s lives xxx❤️😘
Oh SJ I had a good cry watching this , it’s so true you lose yourself completely after a baby. 4 half years later and an Autism diagnosis / Speech delay for my son I was at rock bottom . Emotionally and physically , I couldn’t even look at myself in the mirror anymore and if I did the words I used to describe myself were not nice. And I thought I can’t hate myself anymore and I need to be physically and mentally fit to deal with the challenges i was having in my life . Almost 2 stone lighter and a few hiccups and holidays along the way since mid April I feel like I’m getting stronger and when my consultant comes every week to the house and brings me the products we have a lovely chat but it also makes me accountable and unlike going to a weight class it comes to you . I’m also on the Cambridge and it’s absolutely life changing . I’ve never succeeded at any diet but feel even if I have a bad day or weekend I know I can re set but my mind set has changed and I really don’t want to go back to being a size 18 crying in the changing room because I can’t get a thing to fit me. I’m done ! Yes love your body of course but if you are not happy with what you see then change it . For you nobody else xxxxxxx
You're my total inspiration! And you're so so strong and right when you say you do need to do it for your mental health as much as your physical health. Once you have control on this one HUGE part of your life - the rest feels like it can be dealt with. I've been reading about willpower and will do a video on it as it seems to me the key to this diet in terms of how willpower spills over into every aspect of life. I'm so happy you're on this with me xxxx
SJ Strum no darling you are my inspiration, when I saw your results I thought ok maybe I could do this . Because I could see that you looked genuinely happy . And that’s the key if you are happy whatever size that’s a beautiful thing . But for me I wasn’t happy / indigestion I felt breathless even in bed !!. I feel I have so much more energy and I can’t wait to get down to the next stone bracket . I’m almost into the 12 stone range from 15 !! It’s so exciting and I def feel supported . And if I’m honest it’s not even a difficult diet . The only thing that would make me fail is me . So I owe it to myself to get back to the size I felt my best at . And the food is right there :). And if I feel like chocolate it’s there too . All we need is support not judgements or “‘oh why are u doing that?”. We are doing it and it’s bloody hard so please just be nice xxx
Brilliant! I love the part where you say, if we're thinking trying again isn't worth it, then we're essentially saying we are not worth happiness. Powerful stuff girl!
I've sat literally in tears watching this. You completely said out loud all of the things I feel inside about this cycle I constantly go through. You're an inspiration, you really are xxxx
It’s been so liberating following your journey...lovely to see you happy...i think we can all relate to being in that dark place with no self worth..I wish I’d watched this video when I was there I think it will pull a lot of people back up :) thank you 🙏
Thanks so much Katie; it's so nice to have people like you along the way with me - so funny how much changes when you start to believe in yourself and grow your own confidence. xxxxx
You’re so right SJ. Thank you for this video. I’m constantly going through all these emotions right now. I lost 3 1/2 stone 4 years ago and have put 2 1/2 stone back on. Ever since I’ve tried to loose the weight through numerous diets but have failed. I’ve know every time that it was my mind frame. If I looked in the mirror and felt good then I would just quit, only to feel bloated and miserable by the end of the day. But you’re right, this is about my happiness. Whenever I’ve succeeded in the past it’s because I felt like I deserved it and wanted to do something for me, but over the years I’ve put everyone else first. I need to make this about me again. I want to be happy and do all the things that I used to do again. This video has come at the prefect time, to remind me of what I’m missing. I can do this, but most of all, I want to. I do deserve this and I do deserve to be happy again. xx
Katie Jay thanks katie; it’s so hard as our weight is so connected to our emotions and you sound like me that weight goes on so easily! I do believe that when you get in the mindset of it’s your happiness not your dress size that you’re working towards it’s so much easier to stay on track xxxxxx
I think you have articulated the way I also feel so very well. I started SW online ( from Canada) and I lost a stone and now have just tapered off and stayed the same weight for a month now. SW is a lot of food prepping and cooking from scratch and that is so tough when you’ve got 3 kids ages 4 and under. Really wish CWP was available here 😊. Good for you for finally making that positive step and it really is a mind set thing that gives you that push to keep going.
Yes I can imagine it's so much work; can you find the easiest meals and just rotate them? I'm so out of time when it comes to cooking it's definitely the biggest pressure on my day. A stone is amazing and staying the same is AMAZING! Why not do a week this week and have loads of water and stay away from the 'treats' and I bet you'll feel motivated again. xxxxxx
Sarah ,you were always lovely ,the difference is that your happier now .Dont take this the wrong way but my daughter is due her baby in August ,couldyou please tell the expectant mothers that it's not all bad ,its a privelidge being a mother and it's natural to feel rotten sometimes but I feel they need to hear that it has its upsides aswell .Glad you are so happy now .Looking fabulous misses👏👏👏👏well done 💗💗💗
Thank you SJ for sharing such an encouraging and positive message. I wholeheartedly agree Our ATTITUDE and the thoughts we put into our MIND is what makes a difference! The fact that you're a busy mom caring for your kids yet you stayed determined to reach your weight goal is amazing. It's Not at all easy to do. You look so healthy and happy, it shines right through YOU !!
Thank you for your video ♥️♥️ this really resonated with me. I am worthy, I deserve to be happy and in a body I am proud of. Thank you ♥️♥️ my mental shift starts today.
Hey SJ! (Me again) I’ve also just hit my 4 stone, still have 2.5 to go but it was really interesting hearing you talk about self worth. As you know that seeing you start Cambridge was something that drove me on to starting myself. I wasn’t really aware of the plan before. I’ve always been quite confident, even when I haven’t really been I’ve always pushed myself into appearing they way. Abit like survival I suppose Since loosing weight I’ve noticed several things which have surprised me. A comment that I received recently was “we never thought you’d loose weight, because overweight people just have no self of steam” I also have found that in the workplace I am noticed and recognised for my achievements more when your not the overweight one! For anyone wanting to make a change, don’t over analyse it, go for it! And as time moves on you will realise that you are worth it and have been worth it all along!! Really looking forward to your pictures SJ! Hopefully i will make the magazine one day!
Wow that comment literally astonishes me. I hope it's because they recognise your new confidence that you're getting recognition at work and it's true that taking control and getting motivated in one area of your life - translates into so many other areas. I just hate that we live in such a society that our size matters to other people so much; you're doing absolutely brilliantly and you're doing it By yourself For yourself because you're Amazing!!!! xxxxxxx
Hi SJ This video you just posted is so inspirational and motivational for me. Because of you i started CWP 3 weeks ago and have already shed a whopping 1.2 stone. Your videos have been “like a friend” guiding me along the way. I also have 3 beautiful children and relate so much to what you say and how you live your life. I live in Australia now -originally Scotland - I find it difficult being away from my parents and family and don’t have an immediate support network to help with the children so life can be so tough and you are so right- you lose who you are! Your vids inspired me to get a grip on my weight be realise that I CAN DO THIS! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart and maybe one day our paths will cross. Xx
I would whole heartedly agree with this!! For me it was saying to myself that this is the last diet I ever want to be on. I don’t want to keep going round that cycle of building up to start a diet and then falling short at the first hurdle. I don’t want to have to look in the mirror and not like what I see anymore, or make excuses for myself. No more. I’ve just done week 4 on CWP and I have not looked back. This is it now and I have never been so determined!! Well done SJ, you’re an inspiration xx
I'm so the same; my excuses are endless but I had to just say - no more - and then I didn't look back either. I'm so happy for you; honestly. I know how it is when you feel that control and it's easy not to look back xxx
SJ Strum thank you! I can’t wait to be where you are in a few months time. I now watch all your videos after finding you through Cambridge, but these kind of videos are what help to keep me motivated :) xx
I’m so in that place 6 mos post partum, but I’m still nursing and worried about dieting while nursing. I’ve got to get educated on that. Thanks for giving me some perspective to move forward! ♥️
BitterGlitter ah nursing is literally the best feeling in the world and it doesn’t last long so enjoy it so so much and you need the extra calories; you’re growing a person! X
This is so true. When your overweight you say it doesn't matter. This chocolate bar or that pizza. It's fine. . . But really it's self destructive behaviour. I started yesterday and then I just saw this video today so it's motivated me even more. When I loose weight in a few months I'll send you pics because this has encouraged me so much. You look amazing and sound so much happier.
Ah that's great! Also you won a giveaway from me!! Of a personalised Name Hoop (can be any quote on it) on the Anglo-Saxon Baby Name video :-)) Let me know if you want to claim the prize! xxx
SJ you’ve hit the nail on the head. Everything you’ve said I can relate on it with quitting drinking. So much inner turmoil and voices then one day (after 2 failed attempts) it just clicked. I need this. I deserve this. I must do this. And the further on you get the more strong and confident in your new self you are. Also you’ve totally inspired me to look after myself much more in how I look and stop disregarding it as superficial and unimportant! It is important and I invest time and money in it now. Super video darling! 😘😘😘😘
That's so true Rachel; I used to not bother as much but extra bit of make up or a new bra makes you feel so amazing. I'm so interested in how you stopped drinking; such a great thing to do for yourself. I stopped drinking to lose the weight and it was much less hard than I thought! xxxx
It's funny how things sometimes aren't as hard as you think they'll be - especially when you start feeling the benefits. I just recorded a video about it, it'll be up on Weds! X
You always express yourself so well and just have this way of getting what you want to say across so well. I can always relate to your videos because of this and that is gold in my opinion! Thank you for being you SJ 💛🌟✨
Thanks so much - I really wasn't sure about this video and it was making me nervous as it's kind of personal and something you don't normally say 'out loud' so I was worried I wasn't making sense. But sometimes those things we don't normally say are the ones that seem to resonate most - thanks so much for always being so lovely xxxx
I’m so happy I just watched this. Thank you for sharing :) you’re so inspirational, I’m on a mission starting today for myself and it’s all because your videos have given me confidence to care about myself. Often as mums we put ourselves at the back of the queue when it comes to attention on ourselves and the kids continuously come first. It’s not good for physical or mental health. You are very relatable and I have loved your videos since I found your channel. Thank you again xx
Love love love this video. You're so sweet, and you've helped me. I can't afford the Cambridge plan, but have started a "diet". I only lost 1lb last week, but it was my birthday and I didn't go nuts. I also have been eating sooooo much better. It's not a race, and like you I think that's clicked in me. I can relate to everything you've said in this video, and seeing you do it and look so amazing has really inspired me xxx
Wow, you are spot on and so inspiring in the best way. Thank you for this. I recently lost a bit of weight but it's slowly creeping back on, I hope I can get to this state of mind very soon. ❤️😃👍
such a delicate topic but you are so honest that even though I've never experienced it, now I can imagine what it must be like. My mom never lost her pregnancy weight entirely and that made her self esteem so low, but so low that I don't have many pictures of her (or with her). It was hard to watch her being rejected by people because she didn't have the perfect body anymore (trust me, she was a pin-up material haha) even family members. All I wanted to do was yell at her "YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL, MAMA, but if don't feel happy people won't see it. If you're not happy with your body, LET'S CHANGE that situation, it is possible. If you start feeling happy again then you'll realize how beautiful you truly are, if that means losing weight, let's do this !". We do exercises together now so it's another mother&daughter precious moments. It's just the best thing ! Wish she could understand english to watch that vídeo (I'm going to translate for her anyway) And my point is, SJ, I think you are beautiful, I think the first vídeo I watched was the "Unsual flowers baby names" and now counting...Evelina was 7 months back then and the first thing I thought was "What a great smile and hair !" haha You were beautiful then, you are beautiful now but with the weight loss you can feel the confidence and positivity...that makes you look even better. Not because of how your body looks, but because of the way you feel about your body, it's just a weird definition that I came up with but it's the only way I can describe it haha Liberation is the best thing, specially for us women and the demons in our heads (and the demons the world try to put in our heads as well) Let's keep helping each other, I'm sure you helped a lot of girls and women with your journey and kind words. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have na amazing weekend xx
Letícia Ribeiro ah Leticia; you are the loveliest most empowering girls girl!! I hope me and Evelina work out together one day and your mum did the right thing as she raised the kindest person 💕💕💕💕💕
Thank you for such an incredible video...I have an appointment with a CWP consultant tomorrow...that’s due to the motivation you have given me. What you have said here had just made so much sense to me...I’m bewildered it’s not struck me before. Thank you again...you have given me the belief that I can do this. Xxx
Great vlog SJ and very relatable! Ive recently lost 23kgs and ive never felt better about myself. I have a 5,4 and 2.5 year old and was stuck in a rut for such a long time and hating on myself, oneday I just had enough and said to myself im going to do this, not for anyone else just for myself and I did it!!! I also believe it can take awhile to get yourself in the mindset, I wanted to lose weight for so long but it wasnt till I was ready to change, that it happened. You look amazing, love your style and completely agree you have to do it for yourself and no body else xx
I totally agree with this; I wanted it and followed weight loss stories avidly; watched all the TV shows, but just couldn't push myself over into 'starting' then when I did it was the biggest mind shift xx
I started by watching your video and half way through I had to subscribe to your channel as everything you said is so true. I'm at that point now I need to find who I am. Thank you xx
Ah thank you Rebecca - I'm so glad you got what I was saying. Sometimes I'm not sure if I'm alone in the way I feel so it's amazing when people 'get it' & it is so hard to find yourself but once you start it is so worth it xxxxx
SJ i was actually in tears listening to what you were saying, everything you said i could totally relate to, ive been so unhappy with my body for a few years now after having my son nearly 3 years ago, i have lost all my confidence and just feel utterly miserable with my now size 16 body. I really would love to start the Cambridge weight plan but im currently breastfeeding my 8 week old baby girl, i love bf but im so unhappy with my weight i want to start the plan asap, i know i cant just now and i should be focusing on the daughter but it's really getting me down to the point i want to cut short my bf journey, i bf my son for 19 months and would be riddled with guilt if i didnt feed her for the same amount of time. Hopefully one day I can get back to my size 10 bod. You have done so so well on this plan, you look absolutely amazing and i love watching your videos. Hope you don't mind i pinched your daughters name for my daughter's middle name, she's called Heidi Evalina, can you settle an argument for me between my hubby & i?, is Evalina Evelyn is Swedish? Xx
Gillian McKinley I think it is evelyn in Swedish 😂 but honestly I don’t know for sure and I should!!! Don’t cut down your BF journey; you have all the time in the world to get your body back but this is your body now and I know exactly how you feel...but I always thought this wasn’t about “erasing” motherhood from my body; it was the best thing I was born to do; and know you can do it when the time’s right xxxx (amazing name!!!)
Absolutely loved this video and needed to hear this today! You look wonderful and seem very happy, well done you. I was poorly during my pregnancy and was very ill after the birth. My LO is now 16 months and I'm only just beginning to feel that I can lift my head above the parapet. Still bfing and working full-time now and have been putting myself last for so long. It's time to believe in myself and actually believe im worthy of happiness and health. Lovely, gentle, kind and inspiring message.
Ah Nathalie - I really hope you do!!!! Anything that you want to change; honestly you will. There's no secret other than starting and you'll feel amazing you did xxx
Thankyou for doing this video lovely! I really needed to hear this! Weight is slowly coming off but I needed to hear this to kick start my motivation again. Going away end of September and I need my bikini body else I’ll feel miserable! Thankyou again lovely! You look incredible 💜💜💜💜💜💜
I loved this video and you are my inspiration to keep going with the cwp. I'm a stone and a bit down now after 4 weeks .I'm so much happier but I have to keep telling myself that my body isn't going to look that different straight away . You look absolutely amazing and you are such a lovely person. Thank you for making these videos to help others .xx
I’ve been dabbling with trying to find bars here and thought I’d found some similar but then the move to the country was really hard for me. So tonight I’ve got my first email from my remote CAMBRIDGE consultant who is happy to FaceTime me!!! I really needed to see and hear this. I am worth happiness. True happiness. I’ve been so grouchy and grumpy lately and if I’m honest it’s all tied to this weight. Lotsa luv from your Aussie mate (I told my consultant about you inspiring me) Btw (any news on the print yet!) I’m so upset with Australia Post if they lost it! They charged me $70 to send it! Gah (our postal service is terrible!) 😍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Ah wow Caroline that's so so amazing!!! I'm the same that I get down about things happening but deep down it's my weight that's bothering me and my self perception. NO - I keep remembering about it at times I can't message you (like on the school run!) Was it tracked?? xxxx
SJ Strum Haha I do that too! Yeah it was I insured it for $250 in case! But we can only track it so far as leaving Australia! Gah! Maybe I wrote the address wrong!
great advice! I go away on Monday and I'm still 2 stones away from my goal, I've gone up and down but since having my daughter I've lost a total of 4 stone so I'm not going to beat myself up any more, I'm back in my ore pregnancy clothes. I'm going to enjoy my break and then get back on it! would love more vids on weight loss please x
Fabulous video sj! I love that someone else thinks the same as me, my journey has started from this week from ur inspiration, thank you for sharing xxx
This video is resonating so much with me this time. I think i saw this when it was first posted, but ive had 2 more babies since then. Im still 20kg overweight, 15 probably realistically. I realised this time watching that i do exactly as you describe, i say “it doesnt matter”. About my eating, my weight. But realky it does mattsr. Im not happy. Im obsessed with my oversized boobs and stomach. I hate that no top fits right. I hate that my jeans wont do up and im still wearing maternity extender buttons. My baby is a yr old now and we have no more coming. I make excuses that it doesnt matter if im bigger now because im a mum. I have 5 kids, of course i can be bigger now. But i hate it every minute. Im not even enjoying the food anymore. I eat less than when i gained but i need that large deficit to make a difference. I know how to lose it, but im making excuses. Thank you SO MUCH for being so candid. Youve literally set offsomething inside of me. I shoukd get dressed up each morning and start treating myself like a real person again. And my favevideo is your try ons after losing weight, i love that xxx
I’ve lost 22lbs in the past two weeks. You are the reason I started Cambridge, you have been my inspiration and my motivation and I’m so so grateful that you made these weight loss video because I finally feel comfortable in my own skin. I’ve sent you my before and after video on Instagram messages along with my “the picture” that made me realise I had to make a change. Thank you SJ you’ve really helped me and as a result my family are benefiting from my new found happiness.
Ah that's so amazing - 22ln in two weeks is absolutely AMAZING!!!!! The feeling of liking yourself again - or slowly beginning to be able to look in the mirror more in my case - was the best part of the whole thing. I'm so happy I've been able to be a little part of your weight loss xxxxx
Absolutely love the way you worded this video, SJ. So many people will relate to what you said, including me. I went from my 'I want to' to 'I'm doing it' when I realised there was nothing stopping me, other than myself. It was the hardest thing ever to get rid of all the excuses, as that meant I had to do something about it. The first step is the hardest; the way that losing weight makes me feel is what keeps me going. Looking in the mirror and not hating how I look in everything is the best boost of confidence and I don't want to go back to feeling self conscious of how I look in my own clothes. You're such an inspiration! Love you lots ❤️ xx
Thanks so much ysis; xxxxx
I just stumbled over your video- honestly its actually made me cry. I had a baby 7 months ago and I really needed to hear these words. Thank you. Much love.
SJ I found your video and am very inspired by your words. I'm also a mom of 3, living in Texas, and am starting a weight loss program, for about the billionth time in my life. Your words are so true and gave me such encouragement. Thank you for being so positive and inspirational!
I just wanted to tell you that I watched this vlog weeks ago, and you inspired me to sort myself out. I am now week four on Cambridge and lost a stone in three weeks. BUT my main reason for writing a comment, is not because I want my achievement validating, but to tell you that I watch this video every single time I have had a ‘wobble’ and it’s enough to keep me on track! Just hearing your works. I have never stuck to a diet before, even before my wedding I failed, but this time feels very different...... and that is absolutely thanks to this vlog. Thank you so very much...... thank you for sharing your journey...... xxx
Oh SJ this made my eyes well up! It’s so true. Mothers put themselves last all the time. Stupid little things like my toe nails need painting and I leave it weeks because it doesn’t matter. Of course how I feel about myself matters. If my children spoke to themselves the way I sometimes speak to myself I’d be heart broken, yet I put myself down all the time telling myself I’m not good enough.. I’ve only been watching a little while but I’m so glad you feel better about yourself and realise that you do matter x
Thanks Jess; I felt a bit vulnerable putting this up but I hoped someone would understand and it's been so much about me changing how I talk about myself. I still even today put myself down; but I recently found my old childhood diaries and felt sick I've been doing this since I was a teenager - it was time to stop I guess xxxx
I do exactly the same. I would have felt really vulnerable doing this too, well done on being brave, i bet this helps quite a few people. x
I just wanted to say that I think that you are amazing and a real inspiration!!!
Sarecia Slack thank you serecia xxx
I totally relate to this! My youngest son is 10 months and for the last few months I’ve been feeling so down about myself and how I look - I have a lot of Wright to loose after 2 babies in 2 years. I think I just need to change my mindset and tell myself I can do it!
You should be so proud SJ. You look absolutely gorgeous. You are such an inspiration to other women. I love watching your videos because you're a real woman and your videos help so many women xxx
Thanks so much Mandy; I feel so shy talking about weight loss but I also know sometimes we need to hear other women's stories about it. xxx
You have inspired me SJ. Thank you for making this. Self worth is the most important part of this and I start today. Will be following your fantastic journey.
Hi .. your new subscriber here from India .. you had me in tears... it felt like your're in my head and the things you said are literally the voices in my head .. I don't know how many diets I have attempted only to end up failing and getting into this "fat acceptance" mode thinking whats the big deal if i am a little fat .. it doesn't matter .. only to end up hating my weight and size and attempting yet another diet.. it truly is a vicious circle... I am so glad you made this video .. you're a real inspiration .. god bless you ..
Ah Kshema; you're a lot like me. I'm so happy this could find you all the way in India!! And I really hope you find a diet you love and that works for you xxxx
Gosh, i really need to hear this. You've basically described me! I made the step 3 weeks and i am so glad i did ☺
I really related to this video, for me when I became a mum I just felt like I don’t matter anymore it’s all about my son so I just stopped caring about myself. You put it in a way I’ve never ever thought about it, thank you! You’ve really helped me. Xxx
P s you look incredible !!
Rachel Pancoust thanks rachel; I’m so the same as you xxx
on day 4 and you've just brought me to tears at work. Thank you for such powerful words and confirmation.
Debby Colón I’m also on my day 4 today and I hope I can keep going.
I'm on day 3 of the 1:1 diet. Feeling better today, not hungry. My start weight was 17.6 stone and UK size 20. Would love to be a size 14!
Love seeing your journey SJ! You have given me hope. X
I’m on week three of the Cambridge diet and so far the hardest part has been getting over old mindsets. But the determination to start looking forward and not back at things has paid off. I’ve lost 6 1/2 pound! I’m really chuffed 💕Also your videos have been a massive help on some days, so thank you.
What a great message! You inspired me. I'm on my journey now 5 weeks and 25 pounds down. I've been watching all your Cambridge diet vids. Congratulations to you on your successes
thank you this was so helpful and I think I am finally at that place too now. I now say you deserve to go for a walk and eat good food, instead of f**k it I will eat the chocolate and hating myself. I'm only one week in with three stone to lose but you have really inspired me thank you x
Thanks Leah - that's so inspirational for me too; yes I deserve to go on a walk too! xxxxx
U have hit the nail on the head I am the girl who tells myself I'm not going to do it I'm ment to be fat as I'm a mum of 4. Every word u spoke hit home to me !!!
Your honesty & openness is what makes this channel so wonderful and uplifting to watch x
Jean Byrne thanks jean xx
What a brilliant video.! So inspirational. Thank you. Wishing you all the success in the world. X
Very emotional for me and truly hit home. This is what I needed to hear. Thank you!
Thanks so much Brenda; that is so so good to hear xxx
I really needed to hear this today
Very refreshing view to hear. Thank you
you are fantastic xxx as I'm awake at 530am and last night wrote a list of everything i need to change. you are 100% correct. until we tell ourselves we deserve it, nothing changes. I've eveb tried to say to myself that no one cares what weight I am now. I'm a mum. finished. but it doesn't have to be like that. I'm so excited to share a before and after with you when my weight us off xx
I repeat watch your videos to remind me to keep going with my weight loss journey. 4 stone down now and hoping to get another 10lbs off. Just popped back for motivation after Christmas and new year x
Didn't expect to get so emotional watching this video, but you described everything I think and feel in a nutshell. What you say is so inspiring and just so helpful - it's so nice to know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Now hopefully I can try and get out of that final stage and actually lose some weight!
You inspired me to both put my workout clothes on halfway through your video and be in tears by the end because you said exactly what I have been needing to hear for months. Thank you!! And keep going you are doing amazing and your happiness shows!! ❤️❤️
Yay Elizabeth!!! I hope you have a great week and it's crazy all the little 'good choices' add up to totally change everything before you realise what's happened!
You’ve gone through an amazing transformation by believing in yourself & your ability to change your life. It’s about so much more than losing weight. Good on you, SJ! 😘❤️❤️
Mary Therese L thanks Mary x
Great video SJ. I watched lots of your weight loss videos yesterday. I was surprised because the first videos that I watched of yours you must have already lost weight. I assumed you were one of those lucky people that was just naturally slim. I devoured most of your weight loss content yesterday. This morning I woke up thinking, right if I'm going to be successful on this attempt I need to get my mind in the right place and believe I'm deserving. Just now I was looking for videos about changing negative self talk and this video came up. I'm so pleased I saw it. It's reaffirming that I'm finally on the right track. Also, your personality really shines in your channel. I hope you know that. When you spoke about moving and having no friends in your new location I thought I would have talked to you! All the best SJ.
I think this is one of the most powerful videos on YT x
Fantastic insight and inspiration
You’re so right with what you’re saying. I’ve struggled all my life with my weight. Recently lost 21lbs but slowly I’m losing my grip and the weights creeping back on. Feel out of control and so scared to be right back at square one with holidays coming up!! Also my self worth is rock bottom so everything you’re saying rings so true to me xxx
Ah I'm sorry to hear that Julie; I know exactly how you feel. It's like a double edged sword of the weight creeping up the more unhappy you get about your weight. I hope you can start something nice for yourself; even just drinking loads of water will kick start your metabolism and make you feel better. 21lb is a great achievement so you know you can do it! xxxx
Just watching this a second time. Thanks so much for sharing your story, SJ. I’m 30 (nearly 31), and I’ve struggled with weight loss since I was probably 12. This is so helpful, and I’ve never looked at it this way before. I always get stuck just hating on myself and then start and hate on myself until I quit. Not any more, this is the last day. 💜
No Lindsay you'll make me cry....but yes. this is your last day; tomorrow you can just be kind and nice to yourself and that will take you further than you imagine xxx
Came back to watch this again today, and thinking I might make this a ritual to remind myself of where I was this day. Just wanted to say thank you again for sharing this, it’s meant an awful lot to me 💜
cried watching the whole thing SJ lol. We deserve this!
This was so motivating for me! Thank you!!! I just started this journey and you said just what I needed to hear! ❤
What an amazing video 🙏
Thankyou so much for your inspiring videos. You have really helped me to focus on my happiness. I really enjoyed watching your meals on the Cambridge weight plan as your receipes are so simple and healthy. Thankyou again and God bless you , you are bringing so much to people’s lives xxx❤️😘
what a transformation
Oh SJ I had a good cry watching this , it’s so true you lose yourself completely after a baby. 4 half years later and an Autism diagnosis / Speech delay for my son I was at rock bottom . Emotionally and physically , I couldn’t even look at myself in the mirror anymore and if I did the words I used to describe myself were not nice. And I thought I can’t hate myself anymore and I need to be physically and mentally fit to deal with the challenges i was having in my life . Almost 2 stone lighter and a few hiccups and holidays along the way since mid April I feel like I’m getting stronger and when my consultant comes every week to the house and brings me the products we have a lovely chat but it also makes me accountable and unlike going to a weight class it comes to you . I’m also on the Cambridge and it’s absolutely life changing . I’ve never succeeded at any diet but feel even if I have a bad day or weekend I know I can re set but my mind set has changed and I really don’t want to go back to being a size 18 crying in the changing room because I can’t get a thing to fit me. I’m done ! Yes love your body of course but if you are not happy with what you see then change it . For you nobody else xxxxxxx
You're my total inspiration! And you're so so strong and right when you say you do need to do it for your mental health as much as your physical health. Once you have control on this one HUGE part of your life - the rest feels like it can be dealt with. I've been reading about willpower and will do a video on it as it seems to me the key to this diet in terms of how willpower spills over into every aspect of life. I'm so happy you're on this with me xxxx
SJ Strum no darling you are my inspiration, when I saw your results I thought ok maybe I could do this . Because I could see that you looked genuinely happy . And that’s the key if you are happy whatever size that’s a beautiful thing . But for me I wasn’t happy / indigestion I felt breathless even in bed !!. I feel I have so much more energy and I can’t wait to get down to the next stone bracket . I’m almost into the 12 stone range from 15 !! It’s so exciting and I def feel supported . And if I’m honest it’s not even a difficult diet . The only thing that would make me fail is me . So I owe it to myself to get back to the size I felt my best at . And the food is right there :). And if I feel like chocolate it’s there too . All we need is support not judgements or “‘oh why are u doing that?”. We are doing it and it’s bloody hard so please just be nice xxx
Brilliant! I love the part where you say, if we're thinking trying again isn't worth it, then we're essentially saying we are not worth happiness. Powerful stuff girl!
Thanks Carissa; it's so hard to do positive nice things for oourselves!! It's so shocking when you think of it - xxxx
I relate to this so much!
I've sat literally in tears watching this. You completely said out loud all of the things I feel inside about this cycle I constantly go through. You're an inspiration, you really are xxxx
Ah Amy that's amazing to hear - thanks so much for the message. SJ xxxx
It’s been so liberating following your journey...lovely to see you happy...i think we can all relate to being in that dark place with no self worth..I wish I’d watched this video when I was there I think it will pull a lot of people back up :) thank you 🙏
Thanks so much Katie; it's so nice to have people like you along the way with me - so funny how much changes when you start to believe in yourself and grow your own confidence. xxxxx
You’re so right SJ. Thank you for this video. I’m constantly going through all these emotions right now. I lost 3 1/2 stone 4 years ago and have put 2 1/2 stone back on. Ever since I’ve tried to loose the weight through numerous diets but have failed. I’ve know every time that it was my mind frame. If I looked in the mirror and felt good then I would just quit, only to feel bloated and miserable by the end of the day. But you’re right, this is about my happiness. Whenever I’ve succeeded in the past it’s because I felt like I deserved it and wanted to do something for me, but over the years I’ve put everyone else first. I need to make this about me again. I want to be happy and do all the things that I used to do again. This video has come at the prefect time, to remind me of what I’m missing. I can do this, but most of all, I want to. I do deserve this and I do deserve to be happy again. xx
Katie Jay thanks katie; it’s so hard as our weight is so connected to our emotions and you sound like me that weight goes on so easily! I do believe that when you get in the mindset of it’s your happiness not your dress size that you’re working towards it’s so much easier to stay on track xxxxxx
Omg completely forgot to say you looked out of this planet at your photo shoot xx sorry totally fangirling right now xxx
Brilliant video. Resonated so much with it. You speak from the heart. Thank you :)
I think you have articulated the way I also feel so very well. I started SW online ( from Canada) and I lost a stone and now have just tapered off and stayed the same weight for a month now. SW is a lot of food prepping and cooking from scratch and that is so tough when you’ve got 3 kids ages 4 and under. Really wish CWP was available here 😊. Good for you for finally making that positive step and it really is a mind set thing that gives you that push to keep going.
Yes I can imagine it's so much work; can you find the easiest meals and just rotate them? I'm so out of time when it comes to cooking it's definitely the biggest pressure on my day. A stone is amazing and staying the same is AMAZING! Why not do a week this week and have loads of water and stay away from the 'treats' and I bet you'll feel motivated again. xxxxxx
Sarah ,you were always lovely ,the difference is that your happier now .Dont take this the wrong way but my daughter is due her baby in August ,couldyou please tell the expectant mothers that it's not all bad ,its a privelidge being a mother and it's natural to feel rotten sometimes but I feel they need to hear that it has its upsides aswell .Glad you are so happy now .Looking fabulous misses👏👏👏👏well done 💗💗💗
What a powerful video!! “I want it. And I deserve what I want” 🙌🏻
Leanne Weird 💕💕 thanks leanne xx
Thank you SJ for sharing such an encouraging and positive message. I wholeheartedly agree Our ATTITUDE and the thoughts we put into our MIND is what makes a difference! The fact that you're a busy mom caring for your kids yet you stayed determined to reach your weight goal is amazing. It's Not at all easy to do. You look so healthy and happy, it shines right through YOU !!
4evercoolcynthia ah thanks so so much xxx
Well done SJ, very holistic and kind approach. x
I need to make the decision 🌸 thank you sj
Your videos are so helpful! I have been thinking about this diet for a long time. Your videos have definitely encourage me to go through with it!
THIS IS JUST SO LIFE CHANGING❤️
Thank you for your video ♥️♥️ this really resonated with me. I am worthy, I deserve to be happy and in a body I am proud of. Thank you ♥️♥️ my mental shift starts today.
You were the light at the end of my tunnel SJ! This was very uplifting ❤️
Ah I'm so happy to hear that xx
Hey SJ! (Me again)
I’ve also just hit my 4 stone, still have 2.5 to go but it was really interesting hearing you talk about self worth.
As you know that seeing you start Cambridge was something that drove me on to starting myself. I wasn’t really aware of the plan before.
I’ve always been quite confident, even when I haven’t really been I’ve always pushed myself into appearing they way. Abit like survival I suppose
Since loosing weight I’ve noticed several things which have surprised me. A comment that I received recently was “we never thought you’d loose weight, because overweight people just have no self of steam”
I also have found that in the workplace I am noticed and recognised for my achievements more when your not the overweight one!
For anyone wanting to make a change, don’t over analyse it, go for it! And as time moves on you will realise that you are worth it and have been worth it all along!!
Really looking forward to your pictures SJ! Hopefully i will make the magazine one day!
Wow that comment literally astonishes me. I hope it's because they recognise your new confidence that you're getting recognition at work and it's true that taking control and getting motivated in one area of your life - translates into so many other areas. I just hate that we live in such a society that our size matters to other people so much; you're doing absolutely brilliantly and you're doing it By yourself For yourself because you're Amazing!!!! xxxxxxx
Hi SJ
This video you just posted is so inspirational and motivational for me.
Because of you i started CWP 3 weeks ago and have already shed a whopping 1.2 stone.
Your videos have been “like a friend” guiding me along the way.
I also have 3 beautiful children and relate so much to what you say and how you live your life.
I live in Australia now -originally Scotland - I find it difficult being away from my parents and family and don’t have an immediate support network to help with the children so life can be so tough and you are so right- you lose who you are!
Your vids inspired me to get a grip on my weight be realise that I CAN DO THIS!
Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart and maybe one day our paths will cross.
Xx
Sorry about lines through the words- no idea how I did that!?! Xx
Ah I’m so so happy for you!!! Onwards and upwards together 💕💕💕
I would whole heartedly agree with this!! For me it was saying to myself that this is the last diet I ever want to be on. I don’t want to keep going round that cycle of building up to start a diet and then falling short at the first hurdle. I don’t want to have to look in the mirror and not like what I see anymore, or make excuses for myself. No more. I’ve just done week 4 on CWP and I have not looked back. This is it now and I have never been so determined!! Well done SJ, you’re an inspiration xx
I'm so the same; my excuses are endless but I had to just say - no more - and then I didn't look back either. I'm so happy for you; honestly. I know how it is when you feel that control and it's easy not to look back xxx
SJ Strum thank you! I can’t wait to be where you are in a few months time. I now watch all your videos after finding you through Cambridge, but these kind of videos are what help to keep me motivated :) xx
This is absolutely wonderful! I think it’s the best motivational talk I have ever heard!!! Thank you so much 😘😘😘
You are so lovely and radiating positivity! What a wonderful outlook, thank you 💛
So beautifully said. Thank you! xx
I LOVE this! Ive only just come across this but my god how inspirational! Thank you SJ you have given me the I CAN AND I WILL ATTITUDE. xxx
Well done SJ I’m so proud of you 💕
I’m so in that place 6 mos post partum, but I’m still nursing and worried about dieting while nursing. I’ve got to get educated on that. Thanks for giving me some perspective to move forward! ♥️
BitterGlitter ah nursing is literally the best feeling in the world and it doesn’t last long so enjoy it so so much and you need the extra calories; you’re growing a person! X
This is so true. When your overweight you say it doesn't matter. This chocolate bar or that pizza. It's fine. . . But really it's self destructive behaviour.
I started yesterday and then I just saw this video today so it's motivated me even more. When I loose weight in a few months I'll send you pics because this has encouraged me so much. You look amazing and sound so much happier.
Ah that's great! Also you won a giveaway from me!! Of a personalised Name Hoop (can be any quote on it) on the Anglo-Saxon Baby Name video :-)) Let me know if you want to claim the prize! xxx
SJ Strum oh wow that's amazing. Yes please 😊
I've messaged you on Insta under my username a_mamlife to claim x
Great! I'll find it this evening once the kids are in bed and get it ordered! x
What an amazing video to watch!
Ah thanks so much x
SJ you’ve hit the nail on the head. Everything you’ve said I can relate on it with quitting drinking. So much inner turmoil and voices then one day (after 2 failed attempts) it just clicked. I need this. I deserve this. I must do this. And the further on you get the more strong and confident in your new self you are. Also you’ve totally inspired me to look after myself much more in how I look and stop disregarding it as superficial and unimportant! It is important and I invest time and money in it now. Super video darling! 😘😘😘😘
That's so true Rachel; I used to not bother as much but extra bit of make up or a new bra makes you feel so amazing. I'm so interested in how you stopped drinking; such a great thing to do for yourself. I stopped drinking to lose the weight and it was much less hard than I thought! xxxx
It's funny how things sometimes aren't as hard as you think they'll be - especially when you start feeling the benefits. I just recorded a video about it, it'll be up on Weds! X
You always express yourself so well and just have this way of getting what you want to say across so well. I can always relate to your videos because of this and that is gold in my opinion! Thank you for being you SJ 💛🌟✨
Thanks so much - I really wasn't sure about this video and it was making me nervous as it's kind of personal and something you don't normally say 'out loud' so I was worried I wasn't making sense. But sometimes those things we don't normally say are the ones that seem to resonate most - thanks so much for always being so lovely xxxx
SJ Strum always! Xx
I’m so happy I just watched this. Thank you for sharing :) you’re so inspirational, I’m on a mission starting today for myself and it’s all because your videos have given me confidence to care about myself. Often as mums we put ourselves at the back of the queue when it comes to attention on ourselves and the kids continuously come first. It’s not good for physical or mental health. You are very relatable and I have loved your videos since I found your channel. Thank you again xx
Love love love this video. You're so sweet, and you've helped me. I can't afford the Cambridge plan, but have started a "diet". I only lost 1lb last week, but it was my birthday and I didn't go nuts. I also have been eating sooooo much better. It's not a race, and like you I think that's clicked in me. I can relate to everything you've said in this video, and seeing you do it and look so amazing has really inspired me xxx
Nicole Foster thanks Nicole; it’s definitely not a race / it’s just all the little choices adding up to big changes xxx
An aha moment. It was so powerful watching this.
Thanks for sharing your journey SJ,so inspirational 💞💞
thanks Charlotte xxx
Wow, you are spot on and so inspiring in the best way. Thank you for this. I recently lost a bit of weight but it's slowly creeping back on, I hope I can get to this state of mind very soon. ❤️😃👍
Stephanie Coffield you will! It’s not easy but it’s worth it x
such a delicate topic but you are so honest that even though I've never experienced it, now I can imagine what it must be like. My mom never lost her pregnancy weight entirely and that made her self esteem so low, but so low that I don't have many pictures of her (or with her). It was hard to watch her being rejected by people because she didn't have the perfect body anymore (trust me, she was a pin-up material haha) even family members. All I wanted to do was yell at her "YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL, MAMA, but if don't feel happy people won't see it. If you're not happy with your body, LET'S CHANGE that situation, it is possible. If you start feeling happy again then you'll realize how beautiful you truly are, if that means losing weight, let's do this !". We do exercises together now so it's another mother&daughter precious moments. It's just the best thing ! Wish she could understand english to watch that vídeo (I'm going to translate for her anyway) And my point is, SJ, I think you are beautiful, I think the first vídeo I watched was the "Unsual flowers baby names" and now counting...Evelina was 7 months back then and the first thing I thought was "What a great smile and hair !" haha You were beautiful then, you are beautiful now but with the weight loss you can feel the confidence and positivity...that makes you look even better. Not because of how your body looks, but because of the way you feel about your body, it's just a weird definition that I came up with but it's the only way I can describe it haha Liberation is the best thing, specially for us women and the demons in our heads (and the demons the world try to put in our heads as well) Let's keep helping each other, I'm sure you helped a lot of girls and women with your journey and kind words. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have na amazing weekend xx
Letícia Ribeiro ah Leticia; you are the loveliest most empowering girls girl!! I hope me and Evelina work out together one day and your mum did the right thing as she raised the kindest person 💕💕💕💕💕
I loved reading your comment ❤️
Thank you so much, Laura. I'm glad you liked it ! xx
Wow this is amazing so true words wow I'm.going to 're watch and 're watch this it's amazing think you so so much
Thank you for such an incredible video...I have an appointment with a CWP consultant tomorrow...that’s due to the motivation you have given me. What you have said here had just made so much sense to me...I’m bewildered it’s not struck me before. Thank you again...you have given me the belief that I can do this. Xxx
carrie hughes of course you can!!! Let me know how it goes? Xx
Great vlog SJ and very relatable! Ive recently lost 23kgs and ive never felt better about myself. I have a 5,4 and 2.5 year old and was stuck in a rut for such a long time and hating on myself, oneday I just had enough and said to myself im going to do this, not for anyone else just for myself and I did it!!! I also believe it can take awhile to get yourself in the mindset, I wanted to lose weight for so long but it wasnt till I was ready to change, that it happened. You look amazing, love your style and completely agree you have to do it for yourself and no body else xx
I totally agree with this; I wanted it and followed weight loss stories avidly; watched all the TV shows, but just couldn't push myself over into 'starting' then when I did it was the biggest mind shift xx
So much love for this video. Thank you SJ ❤❤
Thanks Lauren x
I started by watching your video and half way through I had to subscribe to your channel as everything you said is so true. I'm at that point now I need to find who I am. Thank you xx
Ah thank you Rebecca - I'm so glad you got what I was saying. Sometimes I'm not sure if I'm alone in the way I feel so it's amazing when people 'get it' & it is so hard to find yourself but once you start it is so worth it xxxxx
SJ i was actually in tears listening to what you were saying, everything you said i could totally relate to, ive been so unhappy with my body for a few years now after having my son nearly 3 years ago, i have lost all my confidence and just feel utterly miserable with my now size 16 body. I really would love to start the Cambridge weight plan but im currently breastfeeding my 8 week old baby girl, i love bf but im so unhappy with my weight i want to start the plan asap, i know i cant just now and i should be focusing on the daughter but it's really getting me down to the point i want to cut short my bf journey, i bf my son for 19 months and would be riddled with guilt if i didnt feed her for the same amount of time. Hopefully one day I can get back to my size 10 bod. You have done so so well on this plan, you look absolutely amazing and i love watching your videos. Hope you don't mind i pinched your daughters name for my daughter's middle name, she's called Heidi Evalina, can you settle an argument for me between my hubby & i?, is Evalina Evelyn is Swedish? Xx
Gillian McKinley I think it is evelyn in Swedish 😂 but honestly I don’t know for sure and I should!!! Don’t cut down your BF journey; you have all the time in the world to get your body back but this is your body now and I know exactly how you feel...but I always thought this wasn’t about “erasing” motherhood from my body; it was the best thing I was born to do; and know you can do it when the time’s right xxxx (amazing name!!!)
Gillian McKinley hi Gillian; how’s it going tonight? Just thinking of you and hope it’s going well with the little one; I remember the early days! Xxx
Absolutely loved this video and needed to hear this today! You look wonderful and seem very happy, well done you. I was poorly during my pregnancy and was very ill after the birth. My LO is now 16 months and I'm only just beginning to feel that I can lift my head above the parapet. Still bfing and working full-time now and have been putting myself last for so long. It's time to believe in myself and actually believe im worthy of happiness and health. Lovely, gentle, kind and inspiring message.
I loved this thank you 😁
You are amazing! You are my inspiration, I’m changing my life!
Ah Nathalie - I really hope you do!!!! Anything that you want to change; honestly you will. There's no secret other than starting and you'll feel amazing you did xxx
Thankyou for doing this video lovely! I really needed to hear this! Weight is slowly coming off but I needed to hear this to kick start my motivation again. Going away end of September and I need my bikini body else I’ll feel miserable! Thankyou again lovely! You look incredible 💜💜💜💜💜💜
I loved this video and you are my inspiration to keep going with the cwp. I'm a stone and a bit down now after 4 weeks .I'm so much happier but I have to keep telling myself that my body isn't going to look that different straight away . You look absolutely amazing and you are such a lovely person. Thank you for making these videos to help others .xx
jade purt thanks so much jade; wow you’ve done so so well!!!! It does take time but every choice matters is what I found xx
Love this! So inspirational 😘 you look absolutely amazing. Xxxx
Clare Harford thanks Clare xx
I so admire you! Well done on your success and for helping so many others to reach their goal after watching this, I'm sure there will be loads!! Xxx
Lauren Benjamin thanks Lauren; xxx
This was so encouraging! Thank you, SJ! 💘
Thanks Monise x
I’ve been dabbling with trying to find bars here and thought I’d found some similar but then the move to the country was really hard for me. So tonight I’ve got my first email from my remote CAMBRIDGE consultant who is happy to FaceTime me!!!
I really needed to see and hear this. I am worth happiness. True happiness. I’ve been so grouchy and grumpy lately and if I’m honest it’s all tied to this weight.
Lotsa luv from your Aussie mate (I told my consultant about you inspiring me)
Btw (any news on the print yet!) I’m so upset with Australia Post if they lost it! They charged me $70 to send it! Gah (our postal service is terrible!)
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Ah wow Caroline that's so so amazing!!! I'm the same that I get down about things happening but deep down it's my weight that's bothering me and my self perception. NO - I keep remembering about it at times I can't message you (like on the school run!) Was it tracked?? xxxx
SJ Strum Haha I do that too! Yeah it was I insured it for $250 in case! But we can only track it so far as leaving Australia! Gah! Maybe I wrote the address wrong!
This is just so good. Thanks SJ xx
Thanks for watching xxx
Thanks for sharing, you're so inspirational. So much so that I'm doing it too! 😊
Yay Bobby! Let me know how you get on x
great advice! I go away on Monday and I'm still 2 stones away from my goal, I've gone up and down but since having my daughter I've lost a total of 4 stone so I'm not going to beat myself up any more, I'm back in my ore pregnancy clothes. I'm going to enjoy my break and then get back on it! would love more vids on weight loss please x
A positive mindset is everything! Such an inspiring video, well done!! You look amazing xx
Thanks so so much xxxx
Beautiful video
Tahnks Jenny xxxxx
i love this so much. you are literally glowing 🖤 will be watching this again and again when i'm having a bit of a wobble! inspirational xoxox
Thanks so much Tally xxxx
So good I’m going thru the same journey at the moment I have lost 35 pounds and not stopping till my goal 1 st time in my life I feel empowered
WOhoo!! I absolutely LOVE that - I'm feeling so empowered myself in a kind of 'I can achieve anything' way xxxxxx
Fabulous video sj! I love that someone else thinks the same as me, my journey has started from this week from ur inspiration, thank you for sharing xxx
Mummy on a diet!!! Kins ah that’s amazing - we Can do it together! X