Mamma Kerr

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I’ve Lost Half a Stone in Two Weeks!

September 19, 2009 By: admin Category: Beautiful Mamma, Healthy Mamma, Mamma's Diary

Businesswoman shouting her victory to the worldI was delighted to discover that I’d lost 2.5 lbs on the second week of my diet, which means that I’ve lost 7 lbs in two weeks – that’s half a stone!

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My class was absolutely mobbed on Thursday night!  It was queued out the door when I arrived sharply at 7pm for my weigh-in.  I asked a few of my fellow dieters in the queue, whether this was especially busy or not.  It was certainly the busiest I’ve seen it out of my three visits.  Everyone agreed that it was an exceptionally busy night. 

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A Weight Off My Mind (and my hips!)

September 11, 2009 By: admin Category: Beautiful Mamma, Healthy Mamma, Mamma's Diary

weightJust a short post to update you on my first weigh-in at my slimming club. 

I gingerly mounted the scales last night and held my breath…

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Tonight Will Be The Moment of Truth

September 10, 2009 By: admin Category: Beautiful Mamma, Healthy Mamma, Mamma's Diary

scalesWell, it’s been a week now, since I joined my local slimming club, and I’ve been following the diet meticulously. I think I’ve done okay, and it hasn’t been too difficult.

When I told Hubby I was joining a slimming club, his response was:
“You just need to cut down a bit and exercise more!”

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We All Come in Different Shapes and Sizes

September 04, 2009 By: admin Category: Beautiful Mamma, Healthy Mamma, Mamma's Diary

Last night I finally did something I’d been meaning to do for some considerable time. I joined a Slimming Class!!
I’d never been to one before, and I was more than a little nervous of going in. However, my fears were unfounded. Every one was really nice and welcoming,, You get weighed privately, and the Consultant doesn’t announce your weight to everyone, merely your loss or gain.

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Why Every Woman of Child-Bearing Age Should Take Folic Acid

September 02, 2009 By: admin Category: Healthy Mamma

PregnantWhen I came off the contraceptive pill several years ago, my doctor advised me to start taking Folic Acid straight away.  I heeded her advice, and took the supplement daily until I found out I was pregnant (several months later).  I then switched to pregnancy supplement, Pregnacare.  

At my 12-week scan I was delighted to discover that I was expecting twins!  My midwife prescribed Folic Acid and Iron tablets which, thanks to our wonderful NHS in the UK, I received free of charge throughout the rest of my pregnancy.  Thus, I no longer had to buy the  branded supplement, Pregnacare.

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