STRUGGLING TO LOSE WEIGHT? QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK YOURSELF

HEY ALL!!
It's been a while with a weight loss style video hasn't it!! I really hope this helps some of you!! If it did feel free to share it with anyone you know who may be struggling too. Let me know which questions got you thinking the most?
Lot's of love and don't forget to click that like and subscribe button, this just really helps to support my channel. Thank you for watching xxx

[@WheeeeeeTV]

Personally I find your videos massively motivational! I have now binge watched all your weight loss and fitness videos 😭 So when you said you were doing a new one I was so excited! I re watch your videos to keep me motivated, so I would love love love if you did a new weight loss video every couple of weeks 💖 Focusing on tips, motivation and personal experiences! Don’t know if that’s something you would consider or enjoy! But it would probably be helping a lot of people like me who enjoy the motivational weight loss videos you have done previously 😃 Ps - in terms of the kids food and your own... I used to get up before the boys and eat my breakfast first. And I would make my lunch at the same time and eat with them to stop me picking 👌 Then a squirt of fairy liquid on their leftovers x x x

[@NikkiRyan]

+weeeeee TV thank you and so glad you liked it xxx

[@janetley2570]

Hi Nikki, thank you for this video. I’m a target member about 3 months away from getting my 2nd year target member sticker. My main motivation to keep going is health reasons but lately I have been struggling to motivate myself. Most of this year I have been on the edge of my target upper limit. I found this video so helpful and would love you to do more of these please. I was talking to a couple of friends who are members and we were all saying for some reason what to have for lunch is a struggle when we are not having homemade soup. Perhaps a video on lunch ideas as well as these thought provoking ones. Thank you again for taking the time to do this video. I really appreciate it.

[@rosielines1523]

This might actually be the best video you've done. I've watched it once and found it really thought provoking. So now I'm going to watch it again with a pen and paper and answer the questions whilst making a plan. Thank you X

[@olivebenson3235]

Loved this. Even at target I benefit from these little reminders. I weigh in on a Monday and this was like an extra Image Therapy session to start my weekend. Win win. I so want to stay within my target bubble and, probably not healthy, but numbers mean a lot to me. I remember a consultant in a previous group I attended saying that if we were still keeping a food diary years on she would feel she had failed. I however am obsessed with my food diary and it really keeps me focused. Thank you for this. Love all your content but really appreciate these vlogs thrown in as well. 😀 xx

[@maryg1463]

I've been at target 4 nearly 2 yrs n I still keep a food diary, the main reason is cos that I'm getting a bit forgetful...it's so easy 2 forget wee things here n there, I'm still prone 2the odd sweet binge n I write it all down, count all the syns n deduct a portion off each day...it's the only thing that works 4me n I've never been over n out my target area...whatever works 4 you is what matters...have a fabby week hunny 💕 💕

[@NikkiRyan]

+Olive Benson I'd just do what works for you lovely xx

[@joannaaxtell838]

Thank you for this struggling at the minute on SW been stuck at this weight for some time and I’ve fallen back into sabotaging my weight loss. This has given me a kick up the bum and time to start taking my weight loss back into my hands and stop making excuses and giving into binges. Xx

[@ceciliafairy88]

Our sw leader gave us all a great refresher talk Thursday, we’ve had several weeks in group making excuses for the school holidays etc and I think we all needed a realistic chat to get back on track and go through the SW books again. Great video a real food for thought! Pardon the pun 😂

[@rachelrushton8680]

Just what I needed to watch today.! I did my food shop the other day so tonight I will sit and meal plan . With feeding 3little ones can be difficult at times as they all need my attention always around that time..so yes slow cooker is back and will be in full use. Think this time of year now it’s that little easier as everyone will eat a warm meal . Thnx Nikki something I definitely want to see more. Just give me that little reminder every now and again . Loved it x

[@laneysc8649]

Loved this Nikki needed it! Lacking in motivation! Need to do exactly the same plan my meals and exercise plan! Feeling a lot more motivated after this ❤️

[@NikkiRyan]

+Laneysc86 yeah well done xx

[@mollymay230]

Nikki, this video reminds me of the Nikki that I came across a couple of years ago when I first started watching you. It’s so helpful and relatable - thank you for your honesty and admitting your struggles. You are human just like the rest of us xx

[@NikkiRyan]

+Molly May lovely comment x

[@frangray8884]

Loved this video!! So helpful! Giving me such a boost to keep going! Thank you very much! xx

[@dinky..]

This was so so helpful!! I no longer go to group for a few reasons and I really needed this 'online group' with you! Thank you xxxx

[@bekind780]

Always enjoy ur vids 👍🏼😁 so encouraging! (btw, I noticed there’s a smudge or something on ur lens? Blurring out your face a little bit 😉)

[@NikkiRyan]

+Nom Nomsk yes I realised after filming, thank you

[@BornToShop1980]

Another tip.. I can't control myself with my absolute favourite food.. pasta dishes.. I love lasagne.. Spag bol.. So I don't cook these too often as its really hard for me to eat a sensible portion.. So Pick food you like.. But can emotionally control and not binge on... Keep the foods you absolutely love for once a month

[@kerrymatthews695]

Excellent video Nikki thank you, I’ve struggled since June with a 7lb gain and kind of lost my focus until 2 weeks ago. I’ve since lost 4lbs of it and feel more motivated now so watching this has helped massively, love your positivity hope your well lovely xx

[@MultiCocopop]

BRILLIANT NIKKI! Thank you so much for this. I have noted all the questions and it is really useful. Please do more they are great xxx

[@marydempsey4599]

Hi Nicola, have to say I absolutely loved this video found it so motivating I’m a target member that has lost the plot 😀 I’m 10lb over target & need to get back on it so this vlog hit all the right notes for me, thank you so much for this.xx

[@joannebrutnell4374]

Just what I needed to hear right now. Brilliant video thank u xx

[@PinThomson]

Fab video lovely ! I love all your videos but I have missed these xxx

[@sasfleet8747]

Excellent tips, thanks Nikki. You make it all sound so sensible and achievable. I’m definitely an emotional eater.....the minute I restrict/control my food, I feel like I’m being punished and then struggle.

[@traceyjohnson5947]

Your boys are gorgeous but I must admit this is what I really subscribe to your channel for, it's nice once in a while to see this x

[@juliachapman1053]

Absolutely loved the video Nikki. So helpful. After a couple of lovely holidays I’m out of target and I’ve been messing around pretending I’m on plan and this has made me really face up to reality. Love your slimming videos- you’re an inspiration so Please keep doing them ❤️

[@NikkiRyan]

+Julia Chapman thank you, will do xxx

[@carolinegleeson2065]

Great video Nikki - needed this today 👍🏼 keep these coming please

[@NikkiRyan]

+Caroline Gleeson will do xx

[@SharonWilliams-np7px]

Thanks Nikki I found this very helpful and it has made me think about my triggers, so I’m going to watch it again and make notes,I know I was happier when I planned and prepared food the night before for the following day, so I’m going to go back to that. 🥰🥰

[@joanmckee3906]

Loved it Nikki! Mind yourself, when the boys start walking, the weight will fall off you! You're gorgeous as you are!

[@NikkiRyan]

+Joan McKee ha yes I'm sure I'll be rushing around even more then! X

[@fionamcfeeley1500]

I thought this was one of the best videos you’ve done! Given me a lot to think about.

[@NikkiRyan]

+Fiona Mcfeeley pleased it helped xxx

[@suebriggs4750]

Thanks for doing this video it’s helped Ive lost almost 5 stone but think I’ve let a lot of bad habits creep back in because I feel so much better in myself but I’ve still got 4 stone to lose so I’ve got my food tracker out and am sat planning today’s meals so I’m more organised I started this for health reasons so really want to get to target I’m on holiday in the motorhome watching this it was so needed and can I just say your two little boys are absolutely adorable thanks for sharing xx

[@NikkiRyan]

+Sue Briggs thanks so much and wow well done you xx

[@janwain1660]

Loved this vlog and lots of questions to get me thinking about my own weight loss journey. I think it’s so useful to reflect on what has changed in motivation throughout the weight loss journey. I’m about half way now and loving that I now fit smaller sizes and can buy in ‘normal’ shops but have to remember I’m not where I want to be so not to get complacent. This video has given me lots to think about, so thanks so much. Also love your explanation of things... I’ve seen so many posts recently on other sites that criticise weight loss plans like WW and SlimmingWorld and people not realising it is still all about calorie deficit so thanks so much for putting that into context.

[@NikkiRyan]

+Jan Wain my pleasure xx

[@suzanfrench2345]

Well that was really helpful for me, planning my meals is the answer for me , As i have moved abroad I cant attend group anymore, but I know I really need to lose at least 3 stone, I feel really unhappy about my size but I keep sabotaging myself, as you say my meals are fine, its all the bits in between, keep up the good work, now feel my commitment is 10, after watching your video, hope it lasts, Thanks for taking the time to explain it all over again, brilliant.

[@catherinestarr2136]

Exactly what I needed Nikki thanks so much! I am a few pounds out of my target range atm and working to get myself sorted, this will really help! Thanks!

[@angelaclark7680]

A big thumbs up really really enjoyed this, you must of been an amazing consultant at SW must of been hard to give it up. This post has really helped me I follow on line due to other commitments so this has helped me so much ❤️

[@NikkiRyan]

+angela Clark thank you, I'm so glad x

[@Suesandie]

Thanks for that video Nikki, very thought provoking !. I’m at the top end of my target range and would ideally like to be at the lower end so your points about the level of motivation and commitment are much lower than at the beginning of my journey, just like you. Am going to sit down later today and really think about what I want and put some plans into operation that will hopefully help me get back on track. Keep vlogging 😂😂😂 xxxxx

[@edinahuszti6024]

You are such a wonderful person! I love watching your videos , absolutely amazed with the boys ! They are so cute 😍😍😍 My absolute down point is when everything is go quite in the evening! However it's looks like I doing better the last 2 weeks . Fingers crossed to keep me on track ! Take care! xx

[@NikkiRyan]

+Edina Huszti thanks so much xxx

[@SarahSW]

This is great Nikki! It’s a great video to come back to now and again if people are struggling (I’ve book marked it!) I used to a bootcamp and I loved it but we’ve gone down to one car recently and so it’s not been possible so I’ve started doing Results with Lucy exercises, they have nutrition as well but SW is best for me and I hated calorie counting but the fitness is brilliant and I get up at 6am 4-5 times a week and do a 30-40 min workout and then that’s it, also great now it’s getting darker in the evenings. Also Joe wicks, popsugar, Lucy Wyndham-reeed have great ffree workouts on KZbin if you just want to do a quick 20min workout, which you could do if their having a quick sleep just thought would mention as may help xx

[@NikkiRyan]

+Sarah SW thanks lovely x

[@sewlittletime]

Great video....I'm restarting again so this came at the right time. I'm a twin mum too, my boys are 3 and have just started playschool. A group is just starting for SW next weds morning in my village which I'm going to join as I'm much more focused when I know someone else is weighing me plus I'm paying for it! I'm child free that day too, so it works perfectly. I have found when you can't be selfish anymore you just struggle in general with being healthy! Even since I've had a boyfriend/husband you can't always do the exercise or focus on the food side of things and now I'm a mum it's even worse lol. I do run but nowhere near as much as I used to. I have triggers too, it's just easier of they're not in the house! Xx

[@NikkiRyan]

+Sew Little Time sounds like the perfect time for you lovely!!! Go for it xxx

[@verity534]

Great video. The main questions you asked to yourself were so good. I hope it knocks some sense into me.

[@clairetingey1429]

Such a good video and just what I needed. Thank you Nikki 😊

[@Miss9Omega]

I’m back on my diet after my wedding. I lost quite a bit to get into my dress and then afterwards in 5weeks I put on 16lbs!!! Because I’d been so restrictive for the wedding I went on a food and drink rampage!! But yesterday I restarted. But with a difference....I’ve got you in my head saying “come on a third of your plate needs to be speed” “what do you want more chocolate or to feel good on your honeymoon!” So you might not know it or realise but you are still having as much of an impact as if you were still running your group! Thank you! Xxx

[@bellemywellbeingjourney6043]

I really enjoyed this and found it really helpful. Thanks for sharing and good luck xx

[@emmahatfield628]

Really helpful!! I used to pour water on my daughter’s plate when she’d finished so I couldn’t eat anything from it. That helped me or I’d just bin anything she’d left. It’s hard but we all go through it with kids and she’s 11 now and I still find myself tempted!! Thanks for a great video 🌹❤️

[@louisetooze6076]

Thank you xx and thank you for making it generic rather SW as I do keto now/ low carb xx it helped me today more please

[@NikkiRyan]

+Louise Tooze my pleasure xx

[@clairemcewan7611]

Loved the video. Helped me get motivated and ask myself questions. I'm now going to plan ahead for the next week and take it from there. 7 weeks til my holiday 💪😁 thanks x

[@lizwilliams3195]

Great video, would definitely love to see more weight loss and exercise videos. I’m currently struggling with my own weight loss, I’ve managed to lose a stone and a half but need motivation to keep going.

[@NikkiRyan]

+Liz Williams fab!!!! Well done Liz

[@lizwilliams3195]

Nikki Ryan aka fopperholic thank you xx

[@hannahmcleod4912]

Really made me think when you said.... i cant do it like i used to so how can i do it better than i am now!! 👍 thank you xx

[@beverleyfeasey1276]

I loved this, lots of food for thought, im going to write these questions down in a new book and start afresh. Thanks Nicki x

[@debbiegreenhalgh1104]

Hello Nikki thank you so much for this vlog it just what I needed xx

[@cma250]

So helpful, this really made me think - have saved to re-watch when I need to! Thnx.

[@sarahdunningham8661]

Great video. I'm at target weight now but it's still a on going battle!! I def meal plan and do some meal prep cook some chicken and chop some veg so I can eat as snacks or bung in an omlette, good luck.

[@louisesutton2747]

💗💗 Great video, as always lots of love Louise xx

[@Wearethechamps]

💜this and relate hun. Thank you for your SW videos

[@gracelord9060]

Brilliant video and very honest. The phrase that touched me the most was when you said ‘I reached for prawns or cooked meat’. I know for me this is not food optimising and I had to stop myself doing the same sort of thing by reminding myself that is diet behaviour. Free food is my friend. Carbs should not be feared. These mantras work for me xx

[@gemmaskipper2128]

Great video. Even though mine aren't babies I still pick!!!! Great idea for spoiling the leftovers! Xx

[@melissawhelan8188]

This was great video. I am actually going to be joining slimming world online as i cant commit to get to group as i have no one to watch twins. This having giving me some great tips to think about. Im just hoping doing online will work out for me as i would have preferred going to group. This video really made me think what i want to get out of this and if im struggling to help me think what i want most. Xxx

[@Wobberley21]

Excellent thank you, please do more of these x

[@heidiwells7291]

Brilliant video! I'm so in the same situation! Daughter is 19 months..... lost baby weight quite quickly through being busy but since weaning it's slowly going down hill! 🙈 Still clinging on to target but the wrong side of it! The questions have really helped Thanks! X

[@NikkiRyan]

+Heidi Coveney so pleased x

[@nickyking256]

Great video has really reset my mind to back on track and stop messing about so I will get to target soon 😘

[@debbieblincoe9880]

I started at 28 stone 2 and currently at 25 stone 2. My meeting is a Saturday morning - my decline starts mid saturday arvo! I find it most difficult in the mornings when my husband goes to work and my son is at school. I want my commitment to be a 10 and it needs to be a 10 but it's a 5.

[@NikkiRyan]

+Debbie Blincoe you've identified this now which is fab, now it's answering the other questions x

[@chrisgriffiths3629]

think you followed the slimming world plan for so long and worked for them for 15 years plus the way your life has changed with you being a new parent with much wanted babies that its normal you need a breather from it for a while , when your ready you will come back to it and you know you can do it when your ready xxx

[@tiffanyholmes6196]

I have found this really helpful, at a bit of platue and mainly because o prioritise my two boys and end up just snacking on the leftover food 😬😅 written all the questions down though to put in my diary so if I feel off track I can sit and answer them, thank you Nikki x

[@stylyoreilly]

Great upload Xx

[@gilliantrimnell4256]

Brilliant video , so helpful , full of information , really appreciate these kind of videos , Thankyou xx

[@NikkiRyan]

+Gillian Trimnell my pleasure xx

[@bups4796]

Hi Nicki, yes love these videos keep them coming 🤗😘

[@kathymooney3115]

Thanks for the motivational video. I'm at a sticking point with my weight loss. Planning is so difficult and I always forget to write down what i have eaten so any tips on that would be great. Maybe if it was more fun I would remember 😂. I now will ask myself these questions. I will let you know how I got on next week. Thanks👍

[@evelynmccartney3540]

Thanks Nikki, I needed that to keep me focused xxx

[@julieandrews4084]

Perfect timing... keep the healthy tips coming 💕

[@juliabennett5350]

Great video, I'm definitely in the meals are great it's the in between xxx

[@lesleyturrell4949]

Loved it. Very thought provoking. Need to have a think now.😀

[@LindaSmith-gb3zv]

Thank you so much Nikki 😘 this is what I needed xx

[@NikkiRyan]

+Linda Smith so pleased xx

[@kathleenpietrzak8835]

Thanks Nikki just what I needed i go s.w but am not motivated by my group it's Crap but it's the only one i can fit in with my Rota so I tend to not stay to group anymore. I'm going to watch this vlog every time I need a kick up the backside cause now today I'm on it . Thanks again x

[@0108bakebean]

Hi Nikki. I love your all your videos... the boys, food, shopping, makeup etc, etc. I was wondering if you could do a video if the basics of SW, i.e. HeA and HeB and your thoughts on mixing them? Like half cereal and half wholemeal bread to make 1 HeB? Portion sizes? Many thanks :-) x

[@NikkiRyan]

+0108bakebean I've done a basics video on the plan. You can spilt healthy extras in half x

[@thommo2963]

Love this video...thank you so much for this x

[@BornToShop1980]

I calorie count.. My down fall has always been Friday and Saturdays where I wouldn't dream of eating salmon and veg which I love and eat happily on a Tuesday.. Its like auto pilot Friday and Saturday only chicken kebabs and chips taste good.. I have moved my focus to mainly what I eat on Friday and Saturday as all the other days are fine without trying.. My policy is treat every day like its a Tuesday.. Tuesday is always the day of the week I'm my best.. At work.. With food.. With routine..have to work hard to eat like a Tuesday on Friday and Saturday night.. If I struggle I allow 100 extra calories on these days for a little treat

[@victoriaspencer99]

Great video and really informative. Love these style of videos from you and your hair/make up ones. We always eat together as a family. (PS your camera lens needs a clean - the smudge is so distracting 😘)

[@clarepark82]

Yes this is brilliant thank you ❤️

[@stitchingandstuff3930]

When you feed the boys have a bowl of cut up speed fruit on hand or a couple of broken up hifi bars you can nibble on whilst you feed them. Xx

[@annebrown3538]

This was soo helpful, thanks Nikki x

[@DaniDIY]

Needed this today, thanks x

[@suehayward-ault3587]

Thanks for this need to up my commitments score and always say I'm going to plan my meals and never do 🙄

[@sarahhughes9427]

Loved this Nikki thank you 👏

[@ITS.ME.90.]

I have to meal plan or there'd be no chance of success lol I batch cook and freeze the meals, plan the weekly meals ahead of time, I've got 5 kids I have to cook for them and then Sw food for me and my partner so I definitely have to plan.

[@thescoffaholic8469]

Found this so useful 😊 xxx

[@emmasifi5979]

Thank you great video just what I needed x

[@sarahholden3139]

Brilliant vlog made me asked myself lots of questions

[@Miss29Jade]

Helpful video thank you

[@juliestracey2209]

Great vlog u give me a lot of help thank u x

[@mich51elle]

Thanks needed this!

[@laurapollock9504]

Great video

[@tracymcginty2242]

Fantastic video such great advice ,Nikki how tall are you ?? Xxx

[@NikkiRyan]

+Tracy McGinty 5ft 6 xx

[@tracymcginty2242]

@@NikkiRyan Aw cheers Nikki , I only wanted to know your height as watched u set my fitness pal macros XX

[@nualamcneil94]

Could you make them the same meals as you and just eat yours later or make them slimming world friendly meals so if you pick it’s not awful like I’ll make the kids sw chips then if i pick some it’s not the end of the world x

[@donnaclark3514]

Weird that this vlog popped up when my motivation is zero,having been doing well and now lost it🙈 feel bored with food and food shopping etc my trigger is defiently after dinner up until ive been on sw plan then it all goes wrong and i get with eating fruit X

[@NikkiRyan]

+Donna Clark fab now you can protect yourself xx

[@traceyp8970]

Hi Nikki know this is an old video but im going through yours. Is it true that premenopausal and menopause hinders weight loss? Im 49 and none of those but struggling to loose weight. Only need to lose about 8lbs. 😊

[@B132xx]

Fab video!! But is it me or is there a smear on your camera theres a blurry patch by your face xx

[@kimberleyh9096]

Becky C yes there is wondered why no one had commented lol

[@hayleykellock4724]

Yes!! Thought it was my eyes!!

[@NikkiRyan]

+Becky C ni there was. Only noticed afterwards x

[@mariageorge1958]

I kept wiping my phone screen and then I realised it wasn't me 😂😂

[@katiebrooks6948]

My massive downfall is eating the kids food 🙈

[@NikkiRyan]

+Katie Brooks so hard isnt it

[@traceyjohnson5947]

Now the boys are one why don't you incorporate your meals for them rather than different meals?

[@susanlaffan6934]

Great video

[@eloisapayne2301]

You look amazing! Great video

[@eloisapayne2301]

You look amazing! Great video.