Calorie Deficit With Sammi

Hey, lovelies! Today, I’m giving you a detailed lowdown on my weekly essentials—a peek into what my shopping list looks like and where I shop for all my favorite bits and pieces. If you’re part of the group, you’ll know I’m always sharing my meals and snacks, so this blog post is all about the staples that keep me going!

I do most of my shopping at Aldi—it’s affordable, convenient, and has some brilliant options for healthy living. Sometimes, I’ll pop into ASDA or Tesco if I spot something specific I want to try. You know how it is—someone posts something delicious, and I’m off to track it down! 😄 Now, let’s get into the weekly must-haves.

Fresh Veggies & Fruits – The Bulk of My Diet 🌱

I wasn’t always a fan of vegetables, but that’s changed massively over the years. Veggies are my go-to for volume eating because they’re filling and low in calories. Nothing beats a big plate of food when you’re in a calorie deficit!
Here are my weekly veggie staples:

• Carrots – Always in the fridge!...

Hi, lovelies! Today, I’m excited to share some of my top tips that have helped me during my weight loss journey. These are little things I’ve picked up over the years that made a huge difference. When I first started, I didn’t have a guide—just trial and error. But looking back now, these strategies were game changers for me, and I hope they’ll help you too!

1. Steps Matter!

Let’s start with one of my favourite topics: steps. They’ve been such an important part of my journey. I aim for at least 10,000 steps a day, and some days, it’s more like 15,000 or even 20,000! Trust me, you don’t need a fancy fitness tracker to get started—just track your steps however you can. I use an Apple Watch because it links to my iPhone, but anything works!

Tip: If your step count is low, aim to increase it by 10% gradually. Start small and build on that. You’ll be surprised how naturally you’ll want to do more over time. Walking isn’t just good for your body; it’s also great for your mind. Even if it’s ...

Hi everyone! If you’ve followed my posts for a while, you’ve seen the pictures and read snippets of my journey. But today, I want to go deeper and share the full story—raw, unfiltered, and real. This is about where it all began, the struggles, the triumphs, and everything in between.

It’s been an overwhelming experience recording this, and if I’m being honest, I’m a little nervous. But I believe it’s time to step out of my comfort zone and connect with you in a more personal way. So here’s my story, from the very beginning.

The Start of My Weight Loss Journey

I’ve always struggled with my weight. Over the years, I tried every diet you can imagine—Slimming World, Weight Watchers, Cambridge Diet, and even the Special K diet. While some worked temporarily, the weight always crept back on. Nothing ever stuck because, at the core, these diets weren’t sustainable for me.

By February 2022, I had hit my heaviest weight—23 stone 7 pounds. Life felt chaotic. I was a mum of three, balancing w...