I have faced some challenges during this time, and in the back of my mind am still sometimes afraid of slipping up. But i remind myself what life was like when I was big, and NEVER wanting to go back there!

With the Celebrity Slim lifestyle however, I am gaining confidence that even if I go through a rough patch, I know I have the knowledge to get back on track.

Have I slipped up during my first year of maintenance? YES! But again, the way I eat now, my new habits enable me to get back on track – and keep the weight off!

Is it easy to maintain? Yes and No. Yes, because now I know how to eat, Celebrity Slim made that part really easy. Dealing with stress is quite another.  I have found that during periods of stress, the fat burner tablets really help – and ensuring I go for a nice walk or see a movie (and eat the lovely new Celebrity Slim savoury snacks whilst watching, feels like you are not missing out!!).

I also have found during my maintenance phase, that if I have a day or two where I am extra hungry, I will simply increase my protein intake – eat extra chicken for example. I have found the new Plateau Breaker shakes especially helpful in this regard also, as they contain extra protein.

During my first year, I also ensured that I did not deprive myself. I marked a date in the future, say in 3 weeks from the current date. I made arrangements to see a movie (love movies!) and have some of my favourite naughty foods – such as chips and doughnuts. I eat this, and enjoy every moment.

The next day, I am back eating as normal. I may have this type of ‘outing’ once a month, depending on how my weight is going.

To stop losing too much weight, I also  introduced some Low GI breads into my diet – which has also worked in successful maintenance (who would ever have thought losing too much weight would be a problem!).

A little bit is trial and error – and you will work out what is best not only for your body – but for your MIND which is equally as important.

Celebrity Slim gave me all the tools I could possibly need – it is up to me to continue to decide to follow it – daily.

1 year down, the rest of my life to go!! With Celebrity Slim, I am more than confident of my continued success.

With baby plans coming along, I am now also not only confident of not putting on too much weight whilst pregnant, but losing any additional weight when baby arrives.  Watch this space for my post baby body in a year or so!! (First, have to get pregnant!).