SJ ❤️ I cried watching this. Everything you said resonated with me. I was at that event and I felt exactly the same as you. I feel like that at every event. I looked at you and thought you looked gorgeous for the record, but I do understand what you said. I have come to the point where I need to change something. I have a meeting with a Cambridge consultant tomorrow and honestly without your videos, I wouldn’t have arranged it. I have no idea if it will work for me but I feel so horrendous about myself at the moment I just need to do something. You look incredible. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. You’re so inspiring xx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Ah hon - you also looked amazing at the event and were just out of hospital! I'm so happy you're having the consultation - I hope you start and if you need help sticking with it you know I'm here! I never thought I'd lose so much; I only wanted to lose 10 pounds! But it just went so fast and I enjoyed it so much there was never a moment I wanted to stop. It will 100% work for you; there's nothing special I did - it goes so fast. I'll see you at the next event xxxxxx

I’m here crying at this my son is beside me telling me he loves me . But inside I don’t love me . I caught my reflection on a shop window yesterday and I couldn’t believe it was me :(. A size 18 didn’t fit me in a shop I just was so embarrassed I could see the pity look on the shop girls face :(. I NEED to do this and my god girl you should be proud you look stunning . I’m going on holidays in June . It really does get you down thank you so much . X

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Oh Sharon - that's so so lovely of your son. It's important to put yourself first once in a while and when weight really starts affecting our mental health - like it did with me - it's a good time to turn that into the motivation to start losing it. Honestly I have done NOTHING special just got the plan and stuck to it - I used to watch YouTUbe weight videos and wish I could one day do something like that and just didn't believe I had it in me. But literally the only thing I had to do was Day One; the rest just happened. I'll save you some size 12's for a few months time :-))))) xxxx

I love how honest you are in your videos! I feel the same way at times about myself too. I’m three months postpartum with my first baby, and am starting to feel the pressure of getting back in shape. Thank you for posting this!

I’m sorry to hear how low you had been feeling at times, and I’m glad you’re feeling so much better now! You look stunning, which is definitely in part because you just look so much happier recently. I’ve been cheering you on from the sidelines every time you’ve posted new Instagram pics of goals you’ve met. ♥️

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Stacey aka pinkysworn thanks so much Stacey; it’s been so nice having your comments and always being so supportive. It’s nice to look back and reflect on how I was feeling and that now I have a new kind of outlook. Xxx

This content has me in tears. I’m at the beginning of my weight lost journey, struggling to love myself again after becoming a new mom. Thank you being bold and sharing your life with us.

Oh lovely. I know I messaged via Instagram about this diet and every time I felt slightly off I would watch back your videos. I’ve completely fallen off the bandwagon since the snow hit but aiming to get back on it from tomorrow. So glad you posted another video to motivate. It’s horrible that you felt like that, but even worse that I, like many other people resonate with you. Having moved from London to Devon I’m quite alone and know hardly anyone. And the way you look has such a massive impact on the way you feel. Thank you for being so honest and motivating and helping me get back in the right mindset! You look amazing girly 💕💕 xx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

It's so much tougher moving than I thought it would be; I thought the kids would just keep me so busy but I missed the familiar routines and places which I guess made me less lonely just being somewhere where I'd been with friends before. It's a very weird feeling. Yes to starting again!!!! The snow and cold is so hard as you're home more and it's easier to pick at food - I find I have to keep super busy and distracted first few days into it. I'll do some more videos and we can keep on track together - ha ha! x

@EllisSaraSmith

6 жыл бұрын

SJ Strum sounds fab! That’s what’s doing it! Everyday I’ve restarted I’ve picked at stuff! 🙈 it’s getting through those first few days that’s the killer. I was so motivated the first time I found it easy. Your insta stories with you fitting into and buying smaller clothes always keep me motivated to. Well done lovely xx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Yes the picking the kids meals is so hard at the beginning - I was really noticing that was the hardest habit to stop x

Honestly SJ I’ve been watching you since you’ve had Evelina and I’ve always thought you were stunning, such a friendly face and your personality shines through your features! It’s amazing that you have transformed your body and face so quickly but more importantly that you feel proud of yourself, as you well should be x

I’ve just stated the Cambridge diet today and have been binge watching all your videos. Just wanted to say thanks for sharing! I’m motivated to smash. I’ll keep watching whenever I feel demotivated. Thank you! And you look amazing

You look amazing and have done so well! I am starting CWP tomorrow and have decided I am going to vlog my progress after watching you! You are an inspiration 💞💞

Incredible❤ Congratulations on how far you've come, you're beautiful inside and out! You should be beyond proud🌹

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jen that's so so nice of you xxxx

Hi! I’m so happy I have come across your video you have inspired me so much, I can relate especially to the mental health part of weight issues, negative thinking etc . You explained everything I have been thinking and feeling about myself. I have started the plan and hope to get to a point where I feel more control of my life. I appreciate your heartfelt and openness too. Thank you and Many congrats 😌💙

I absolutely relate to this video! I lost almost 3 stone last year on slimming world and it changes so much more than just your dress size. You should be so proud! You look incredible x

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Oh did you!!! I always think you look so lush - it definitely makes you feel so much more determined and like you've done yourself proud doesn't it. xxx

So glad you are happier and that you are so full of confidence. You look amazing. Well done on the driving too.

I stumbled across this video while searching for weight loss transformations but wow. I surprisingly resonate with a lot of what you have experienced this video is not only inspiring but you displayed such courage telling your story! Powerful.

SJ what another amazing video! I love your honestly and positivity, you are an inspiration such a gorgeous girl xx

Yes! Agree and relate to all this. Well done. You look amazing.

I love this SJ. I love your authenticity in your videos and while weight isn't something I straggly with right now, it's really your decisions and thoughts that help everyone out!

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you - I hope so xxx

I literally cried watching this. I have insecurities about my weight and I’m having a really hard time losing weight and dieting. This made me feel some comfort. You’ve given me the strength to push through.

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Ah Jasmine; so many of us feel the same it's unbelievable. Just take each choice as one step and I always just had faith that all my little choices would add up to a big change and then they did xxxxx

SJ, thank you for your beautifully honest account! I can relate to soooo much of what you have said. You should be incredibly proud of what you have achieved. I can see a massive change in you since your weight loss, you have always been such a positive lady whenever I’ve watched you, but your face has changed in terms of when you smile, you ARE smiling!- you are happy! Lots of love to you xxx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you - yes I feel more light hearted I guess. Overall just doing some nice things for myself has make me so happy; the first year of a new baby is always a tough one and all consuming but I'm definitely feeling a lot of the stress fade away and enjoying them all xxxxx

love your after pictures! You look so happy

I've just stumbled across this video and it's really inspired me! It's lovely to know that after taking control of one thing in your life you were able to take control over other aspects. I'm at university and my weight is constantly yo-yoing, and I'm also struggling with the loneliness aspect of uni (which is similar to how you felt when you moved), which is starting to have an impact on my grades, however your videos inspired me to change my mindset and take control of firstly my weight, which will hopefully then give me the confidence to start joining some societies and make more friends, and then hopefully have a positive impact on my grades! I'm also going on holiday in april so I'm hoping to lose about 3 stone in the same kind of time frame that you lost it so I'll definitely be watching your other videos to get some tips and tricks that can help me!

SJ you really should be proud...you’ve done brilliant and look amazing. So sad that you felt the way you did, especially after the move but glad that you feel in better place now. Thank you for opening up and sharing this personal experience...I think a lot can relate to feeling this way 💗 xx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

LittleMissCheryl86 thanks so much hon; and thanks for being such a lovely support / I always feel nervous talking about weight as it’s so linked to emotions. It’s good to share sometimes as other people nearly always can relate xxxx

Just found your channel. I’ve just started the CWP and I have 3 stone to lose. You’re an inspiration! I really hope I can lose it in 3-4 months, but I’ll have to wait and see!

Loved hearing your story. You look amazing and should be so proud of yourself xx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jemma x

OH, SJ!!! You are amazing! ❤️ Losing weight is way easier said than done, especially for a mommy. I'm currently on a weight loss journey as well, I'm down 23lbs & still going strong 💪 Thanks for the encouragement!

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Anna Hutto yes it’s so hard just doing anything for yourself; plus riding the kids emotions and energies all day - I was constantly snacking just to keep going. Wow 23lb is amazing !!!!! Thanks so much for the lovely message xxxx

You look amazing and you've done so well!!! I have 3 stone to lose and I feel like I'll never manage, I'm constantly falling off the wagon with stress eating. Your positivity was just what I needed tonight. X

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Ah I hope it did give you a boost - that you CAN do this. I can understand the stress eating and it's so good to figure our what's making you eat - that's the most important thing to know. For me it was a lot of "tired" eating - I was always tired with the baby so kind of used food to pick on all day then in the evening it was a bit of boredom eating I think! Maybe try to be really mindful or your weak moments and add something fun in - like I always wanted a glass of wine when the kids went to bed!! So I started cleaning while listening to a Podcast I loved and now I look forward to that weirdly!!!!! Keeps my mind off food and wine! xx

You have no idea how relate I feel with you! I was able to admit how depressed and thinking I was never, ever would be able to feel or see myself pretty until over a year later my first (and only) boy was born. Thank you for sharing.

I’m watching this after Covid-19 has made my life spiral. It resonated with me so much as I’ve felt like I’ve ballooned before lockdown due to a breakdown of my relationship with my father and now lockdown has me questioning so many other aspects. I’ve the same as you had to loose and it feels like an uphill battle but I keep watching this playlist to try and help me stay motivated and realise I matter and my eating habits is me being unkind to myself xx

SJ I am starting Cambridge this month and these videos are really making me excited to get cracking! What you said about feeling like you used to be attractive but now your not but it’s ok because your mum of three - is exactly how I’ve been feeling. As well as that we have also moved away from home recently and I really relate to what you said about making the effort and finding myself not doing so because nobody knows me!! I am feeling a little worried that I’m gonna be starving - but I just can’t wait for the results xx

Loved this vid so much, so relatable on so many ways x

So much you said resonates with me and especially about having no texts and calls. You look gorgeous at every size and you are lovely, you deserve all the happiness and you are very inspirational! X

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks hon; though sorry that bit resonates with you as it's a horrible feeling isn't it. xxxx

You're so amazing! I thought you looked great before but seeing how happy you are now is just truly brilliant. You're stunning and the world is your oyster xxxx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeorgia - it feels good to be making loads of new changes xxx

You look amazing and more importantly seem so happy! I have a 9 month old little boy and am struggling to lose my weight gain. Thank you so much for making this video, you have proved to me how much difference losing weight can make and I really hope I can achieve what you have xx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kate and yes you definitely can; I've not done anything special except get started and stick to it (which sounds easy when I say it like that but obviously it's not!!!!) It's good to focus on the baby the first few months but then it's also nice to treat yourself by doing something just for you xxx

You look amazing SJ well done Hun! Thank you so much for sharing the emotional side of your journey too! Xxx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lauren; it's definitely a bit of a personal journey for me xxx

This is so relatable. And timely for me. I've been doing weight watchers and lost 20 pounds but I want to keep going! Thanks for sharing your story!!

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Ah yes weight watchers is amazing - that's a brilliant loss you must feel so good! xxx

Thank you for being so honest, open and inspiring! You are looking so glowy and gorgeous! Well done! X

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sophie; I do feel so much happier and more content now x

Well done you! This is very relatable. After having two children in 2 years I am really struggling with the way my body looks now. It’s not so much weight gain for me as it is abdominal muscle separation and loose skin but it has really gotten me down. I need to get motivated to exercise but as you said it seems like a goal out of my grasp. You have done SO well. You have always seemed so pretty and put-together to me but I can see how much happier and healthier you are now.

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you Megan - I think KZread helped me to keep my spirits up as I always enjoyed chatting to everyone on here and that was like a consistency from the move and leaving work so it helped so much to have this page. I can imagine with the abdominal muscle seperation; that's so strange isn't it. Honestly the hardest thing is 'starting' - I kind of had to trick my mind into not 'starting' just one day doing it without almost overthinking if that makes sense; kind of not mentioning it even to myself - ha ha - then it starts to work and you begin to get excited! xxxx

This video was so honest. You were beautiful at size 16 and you're stunning now

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much Anna - that's so so lovely of you. I'm feeling so much more in control and happier overall; when big changes happen I always start overthinking things and I'm glad I managed to take it to something more positive xxx

Loved this SJ - so much more than a weight loss video. Very motivational and honest, you're living proof that if you want something enough, you can achieve it. Well done you, you're looking stunning and so happy! :) xx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Gemma Bryant ah that’s a lovely thing to say / thanks so so much Gemma :-)))))))

SJ, I absolute love your videos! As a late twenties chica with no children, I’m not sure how KZread knew id love you but I do! Thank you for your honesty on this one. I think so many ladies can relate to your feelings on body confidence (or lack thereof) and it’s awesome to see your wonderful results. Loving the naming vids too. Your whole fam look like an adorable Swedish clan xoxoxo

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you Jean xxx

Honestly such an inspiration, you look amazing

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ines xxx

Hi! I’m jo and I’m new to you! I’m at the beginning of my weight journey and I’m loving your videos x

Hi, SJ. My initials are SJ, too! I wanted to say that your transformation is awesome. You look like two different people before and after. That said, the 'before' pics where ever you're holding your babies, there's a beautiful aura around you and you look very beautiful in them. Even your body that you shared for ChannelMum doesnt look bad at all. Kudos on getting fit. I want include exercise in my daily routine so that it kinda becomes a way of life for my kids. But I still need to get off my bottom. And I'm not proud of my laziness. Thanks for sharing.

100% relatable, you are so inspiring!!!

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Gee Madison thanks gee xxx

I absolutely loved this video 💗

I'm so glad you are feeling better lovely. This actually made me feel a bit teary, I've lost 3 and a half stone too, I've got another stone to go but it has really helped me feel better. Like you so it's such a personal thing. I definitely used to put everything down to my weight, it just made me feel rubbish. But so proud I've done it 👏🏻 Well done again, and thank you for sharing 😘 xxx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Wow have you!!! 3 stone gang - ha ha! It’s so horrible how we turn on ourselves; I feel so much more able to deal with issues now my weight is under control. Xxxx

SJ this is soo empowering. I don’t need to loose any weight but I just want to tone up my body. You’re so right. Nothing is not within our reach! 💪🏼💪🏼 You look amazing!

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Wohoo!!! Yes let's go for it - I need to tone up now and I feel excited vs worried about it x

I don't normally comment on videos but oh my, this hit home! I've recently started my weight loss after never really caring about the scales. I also felt I had lost control in my life, just a mum and I thought I was happy. But I started not wanting to go out where there might be pictures taken. I didn't realise other people felt the same until I watched this. I have lost a stone and I'm starting to feel in control of my house a bit. Congrats on the weight loss. Ive always thought you looked amazing btw xxx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks for the comment; it means a lot to hear I'm not alone in feeling like I did. I feel so much better in myself now; I have weeks where I slip out of control and I hate the feeling now. I feel much more productive and like I can achieve anything having made this one huge step - wow you must feel so good losing a stone!!!! It makes the biggest difference that first one xxxx

@eillishmcgowan6960

6 жыл бұрын

It's nice to know we aren't alone in our thoughts 🙈. Aw it's amazing to see the stone bracket dropping. Still another couple to go but I will get there xxx

Loved watching this SJ. So much that I can relate to having moved out of London to an area where I knew no-one whilst pregnant with my second baby. Well done for being so brave and opening up. I feel really inspired to book driving lessons and to take time to start to make myself feel more like 'me' again. You look fantastic. You always have but I'm glad you feel like yourself again. Big hugs and well done xxx

@alexmcbreen2632

6 жыл бұрын

I have just emailed a local Cambridge Weightloss Consultant and left a voicemail for a driving instructor. You were the kick up the arse that I needed. Thank you x

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so so much Alex - that's made my day!!! It really is nice not to feel alone about feeling alone after moving too!!! I definitely feel like I"m back to me so much more than a few months ago; it's hard to pick yourself up from a low point but once I started I just kept going! xx

You look amazing and more happy in yourself . This video is so relatable. I can totally get all your points. I’ve been looking into Cambridge in my area or just losing weight I feel I need to do something as I’m now the heaviest I’ve been. Xx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Mrs Hible hey hon not sure if you got my reply?! Let me know if you find something; once you have something that works for you it’s much easier to stick to. Edward is still so mini though so no rush xxx

Thank you so much for making this video SJ ❤️ I have watched it so many times! Everything you said has been in my head but I haven’t admitted to myself or been honest with myself. It’s like listening to a video of that little trusty honest voice in the back of your head! Weird haha but it honestly is! 🙈😂 I always try a practice self love and body positivity but realise now that ‘ settling’ with a figure that if I was honest with myself I wasn’t happy with wasn’t self love. Self love would be giving my self the opportunity and the determination to work towards the figure that I want. When I start to flip back into my old mindset of food and eating I watch this video. It reminds me of why I’m doing this. I deserve to be happy in my own body and I’ve got this! Please make more videos following your weight journey, you are inspiring and you talk about it all so eloquently ❤️

You look amazing SJ. What an inspiring lady you are! Lots of what you said completely resonates with me. Being overweight and disabled I stand out like a sore thumb and always feel like the fat ugly one! I’m really intrigued to try the Cambridge plan xx

I love how you’ve delved a bit deeper with this vid. I know what you mean about kind of stepping out of that idea of being pretty like ‘that’s something I used to be’

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Kate Lili Blog I’m glad you said that as I was nervous kind of saying that out loud; but looking st old photos and feeling that was almost a “past life” - though I could of course look nice larger I didn’t feel totally myself. Thanks so much for the message x

@TheHippyChristianMum

6 жыл бұрын

SJ Strum a lot of what you said really struck a chord with me and it is how I have been feeling too. You’re right though, I can do more than I realise, for some reason the weight thing, it just seems unattainable. So this vid is fab thank you x

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Yes that's what I felt - it's more common than we realise maybe. xxxx

Amazing video. It totally resignates with me. I too recently had a baby and you literally described my life.

Well firstly you look INCREDIBLE. Secondly, what an emotional journey you’ve been on. So glad you feel happier and more like you xx

I’ve just started Cambridge and I can totally relate to what you’re saying, especially about how much it effects your mood and the fear of being known as ‘the chubby girl’ by people who don’t know you. You look amazing! Can’t wait until 12 weeks time when I should have lost 3 stone! X

You are so inspiring SJ! Yes you look so so great, but what I am inspired by is just your resolve and commitment to really take control and do something about it. I am size 16 right now and I feel that we are actually very similar in our mindsets, but i am still where you were like 4/5 months ago. I also used to be slim but life just takes over, and one day you go to bed a size 6 and wake up a size 16 the next. Thank you so much for sharing. You are so courageous to share something so personal. Try not to feel awkward because you are just sharing an amazing, positive life changing time in your life and helping so many women to feel that they are not alone, and that there is a different path for them if they chose it. I admire you so much! So proud of you 🙌

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much; I felt the same - it seems to change so quickly and every morning it was almost like a shock. I’m so happy I did share it as I was so nervous for this video but I’m glad you can relate xxx

Hey SJ I've started the Cambridge diet and I was inspired by yourself. since Feb I've lost 5 kg of my baby weight. I have a long way to go and just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me and making me feel better but my post baby belly xxx

Love this video !!!! I feel that so many times and cant talk about it to anyone 🥺

thank you so much for posting this. I relate so much, I had my first child last year, I did really well with my weight while pregnant, but once she was here the weight started to pile on. I just started a healthy eating plan and seeing your results makes me believe it is possible

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Barrett it’s totally possible Jennifer! I felt the same; I watched so many KZread weight loss videos and felt so happy for them but thought it would never be me; then just with a bit of consistency it started to happen. My weight went up after my first pregnancy; I ate all the time from boredom and tiredness and just for energy bursts! It’s right to enjoy their first year and let yourself have treats; it’s tough enough!!! But when you’re ready; you’re just ready! Xxx

SJ you look so good and your amazing and a inspiration well done ! This was like me after I had my daughter Darcy. I lost my self but I went in to lose 2 and 1/3 stone and I’m so happy and found my self. I recently had my year anniversary of losing the weight so I really can’t believe I’ve kept off for year obviously weight goes up and down but I managed to maintain it. You look absolutely beautiful and did at the beginning love your blogs x

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Katherine Traill wow that’s so good to have an anniversary for it!!!! It really does help you feel more like yourself doesn’t it xx

I felt like i was watching myself through out this whole video!! I started cambridge because of you, i saw how happy you looked and started feeling and emily and the only thing stopping me was the cost, but i ended up having to tell myself your worth it regardless of the cost! And 1 week down ive lost 7lb, im on plan 3 still trying to get my head around it but i hope in 3 months time i start to look half as good as you!!! Well done on doing it you've done amazing and you can really see the difference in how happy you are!!! Will keep following!! :) x

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Yay that's AMAZING - 7lb! Whoop! That's worth the money in itself; I was the same and never did it before because of the cost but they thought I'd easily spend that to be a size 12 so kind of used that as my motivation - it's just a liberating feeling doing something for yourself. Let me know how your next weight in goes xxx

@MegaHeartMakeup

6 жыл бұрын

SJ Strum thankyou!! Yes definitely you can't put a price on your health and investing in yourself is the best investment!! Will do thankyou 😚 xx

Wow well done on your weight loss, you should be so proud. :) Weight is such a personal thing, its so sad how social constructs have made people who are overweight feel ostracised. I think its important to remember that overweight doesn't mean sad or unattractive - happiness and mental health is different for everyone. I recently watched the documentary "Embrace" which was really interesting and focused on the body image movement - it really gave me a different perspective.

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly; I can't wait to watch that documentary as heard it's brilliant. Body Positivity whatever your personal size is the most important thing. Thanks so much hon xxx

I love this video! Well done x

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you x

Such an inspiration well done sj xx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Lorraine Sewell thanks so much Lorraine xxx

Wow SJ this is amazing ❤️ you are such an inspiration! The way you describe how you were feeling is literally like you’ve taken the words out of my mouth. My weight completely has control of my life and I have had enough. I have just started the exante diet (which I believe is quite similar to Cambridge) and will be using your video for motivation when I have a tough day. You should be so proud of yourself and thank you for putting this out there xx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Ah Lily that's so cool and yes Exante is very similar - I have tough days but gradually now I realise how much the result means more to me and the mini choices every day have added up so so much. I was SO nervous to put this video up and I was just really personal - ha ha! But so glad you feel the same xxx

New follower here.... so so inspirational! I came here because of Emily Norris (wedding outfits) and I thought I'd browse your other vids... funny enough i was thinking about doing the Cambridge as I have just had my first child and low and behold you have all these related videos! I think that's a clear sign and you have given me that push to deffo give it a try so thank u and well done on your weight loss!!! Xxx

This is so very much appreciated. Thank you.

Iv just subsided to your channel. I just wanted to say how much I resonate with what you have said in this video. I use to be slim and confident in how I looked. I gave birth to my 3rd son 11 weeks ago and Iv gained 5 stone. I’m so unhappy and no longer feel like the person I was. So much of what you said I find myself thinking every day. I’m due to start Cambridge in 2 weeks time after my holiday. I’m so excited, but also petrified I will fail. Your videos are inspirational and I hope I can do aswel as you have! Xx

Such an amazing and honest video, thank you so much for making it! I put on over 4 stone when I was pregnant with my little boy, he’s 18 months now and I am only just starting to feel like myself again. I feel like I almost didn’t enjoy my son in the first few months because I felt like such a different person when I looked in the mirror, I felt like maybe I had to change my personality too, which is crazy! And I know exactly what you mean about meeting new people and they must see you as this ‘chubby’ person, everyone in my NCT group are so shocked at how much weight I’ve lost (although he’s taken me over a year to do it) when really I was just getting back to looking like me again! Xxx

I absolutely love this, this resonates with me so bloody hard ❤❤

I resonate with everything your saying. Hope I can get in the right mindset soon. Love your videos xx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Sophie Phillips thanks so much Sophie; one day it just clicked to me - before then I would never have stuck to it xxx

Only just stumbled on your channel your such a great inspiration, I can relate to you in all levels . I too have three children x

Oh my god SJ just found your channel at the right time and I have started the chambridge weight loss plan . The plan although difficult at time is starting to show real results even 9 days in and I am down 6kgs . You have inspired me really , after my hysterectomy I gained 20 kgs due to inactivity, hormonal changes and comfort eating. I lost my confidence and my looks .Finding your channel has given me hope and just knowing it’s possible to lose this weight as I stick to the plan . Today was my first day back at the gym , feeling good . I am along ways off but I hope in 10 -12 weeks I will reach my target weight. Thank you for your videos and really well done to you x

I am the same when I have weight on I feel everything that goes wrong is because of that crazy that you said that it's so me and I'd never admitted it to myself before....thank you for you honestly and you look beautiful

Ahh SJ I want to give you a hug!! You look lovely now but I’ve always always thought you looked great. When I think of you I think SJ, fashionable, smiling, bubbly and approachable. Then and now! I really relate to the bit about ‘that was then when I used to be skinny and pretty and not now, but I’ve got kids and a husband who loves me’ - being out of the game so to speak. I used to be so skinny quite naturally but I’m a size 12 and as you know I love my food. I think being in the country you definitely give up to some degree and that is kind of good and bad. Good in that everything is about more than the superficial but bad in that you see yourself as frumpy mum instead of attractive woman??!! It’s a balance isn’t it. I know since I started vlogging regularly again recently I suddenly noticed how frumpy I looked and so I started a mini ‘project glam’ 😂i.e i coloured my hair, wore make up in the day more etc. It’s hard when you’re on your own all day and you’re only walking the dog you do feel what’s the point!? Anyway, amazing video, so honest and engaging I was hooked! I’m thinking of doing slimming world after the baby is here and I’m settled. Not sure how I’d cope with it being a big foodie though... we’ll see. You’ve inspired me not to give up and become just a mum, to remember who I am and that it’s ok to want to look attractive 😘😘😘😘😘

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Rachel Brady as rachel that made me well up a bit! I think that’s the biggest thing for me; feeling like I’m worth the effort - to put myself back on the list of important people to me. I’d kind of thought those days were gone but don’t want the kids to grow up and be left wondering who I am. I love your new hair; I bet Hugo can’t believe his glam new country buddy - ha ha! Xxx

Well done SJ! You look amazing x

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you Vlasta! xxx

I've just started the Cambridge diet today or 1:1 diet as its now known and have been watching your videos for inspiration. Thankyou

What a great video , can so realated to it with moving from the north to south felt the same !! Your inspiration to me and am going to do the plan ...... look forward to more of your weight loss videos !! You look fab 👌

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

kerrie martin ah thanks so much Kerrie x

You look incredible SJ!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

licclecharl aw thanks so much xx

You’ve convinced me. I’ve booked in for my first consultation with a cwp lady & I’m so excited! Hopefully in 12 weeks time I’ll look and feel as good as you do 😁

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Whoop!!!! Ha ha! Let me know how it goes - the first week is tough as your body kind of feels the shock of no carbs/sugar/alcohol (in my case!!!) Then I got a huge energy surge and enjoyed it xxx

So honest! Well done you xxx

This made me cry... SJ you are so beautiful and initially when I saw your videos about the Cambridge weight plan I was inspired to start it and had lost 1/2 stone in 2 weeks but then Christmas came and I went off plan... Was feeling terrible. But watching this I am realising it just delayed things by 2 weeks but I'm straight back on tomorrow morning. Also I found this so relatable. I moved away from London 4 years ago but was working in London the first year so didn't notice time go by. Then working full time and then 3rd baby and moved house to a renovation we are living through and I went up to a size 14 (was always a size 8/10 even after my 2 first children). I saw a photo of myself and didn't recognise myself. I am embarrassed to go out and meet friends plus since being here I've not made any friends at all which like you I didn't even think would be so hard. I'm a friendly person and always made friends easily. But working full time plus 3 kids made it hard. Plus my in laws were always telling me I was fat and ugly and worse and since there was no balance of my own friends to balance that with a positive word I just spiralled into sadness (crying now). But this video made me realise its not just me, other people go through hard times and lonely times too. And maybe I'll get through it too. I am so tempted to start a KZread channel just for myself to chat about and document what's going on. Thanks for sharing your journey. It has helped a lot xxx

Omg SJ, I understood everything you said I this video, having suffered with anorexia throughout my life, even though i am 48 now, the way I think about my body still dominates my life. I think I'm only attractive and worth anything if I'm skinny etc.... You made me cry. I think you're realky beautiful, talented and an amazing mum of three gorgeous children. I wish us women weren't so hard on ourselves and put so juch pressure on ourselves!!! I love your videos and look forward to watching you. You are such an inspiration to us mums out there! Xxx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Aw Mandy that's such a hard disease to battle with. I hate the way my body image affects how I feel about my life and vice versa - it's unbelievble that so many women have to suffer with this. I hope the next generation of girls can somehow change this and we can be their role models xxxxxx

@mandyjackson9477

6 жыл бұрын

SJ Strum Thank you so much SJ xxxxx

Such a brave personal video. Go you. Can relate to this a lot. Trying to lose baby weight at the moment. Have spells of doing really well and then tiredness and solo parenting kicks in 🙈 need to keep my motivation up. You’ve done so well. Amazing 😘

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

it so so hard; there's literally hardly any time to think or even plan a diet I find and exercise just seems like a distant dream!!!! I'd LOVE to go for a class and a swim but I'm too tired after putting th kids to bed - so I guess a meal replacement plan worked for me as it kind of took a job away! ha ha! Don't rush it; when you're ready you'll suddenly get a boost of motivation!!! xx

You look absolutely incredible!! Well done! ❤️

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tasha xx

I’ve just started day 3, but I am finding watching your videos and other I can do this you look great!!!

Thank you so much for this really needed it xx

Watching this in 2021 and right now I feel how exactly how you did. 100% inspired . New fav youtuber xx

You look amazing! And deserve to be so proud...I’m proud of you! So much you have said I can relate too! Because of you I have booked to start the plan but have to wait two more weeks u till I’m 12 weeks post partum apparently. It I’m excited and hope I get results like you xxxx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Wow that's so so cool! I really hope you enjoy the plan; the beginning to get used to it is hard but then it becomes a new habit and I really like the products. You will for sure get amazing results xxx

Amazing!! You look so stunning. Ive recently lost 23 kgs and an also very proud of nyself! I had 3 kids in 3.5 years and although I know how lucky I am to be a mum and have my babies but pregnancy wasnt kind to my body and I felt like i was in a huge rut in my day to day life so I decided to get fit and lose weight! I ran a 10km fun run in November last year and have managed to maintain it my weight for 6 months!!! Love ur story!!!

Thank you so much for ur honesty in this video. You are so right, it's easier to talk to strangers than friends about this stuff sometimes. So much of what you said about just accepting that ur that frumpy unattractive mum is exactly how I feel too. But you are inspiration to me to make time for me and make myself more confident. Thank you for this ❤️

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stefani; it's so hard to put yourself back on the priority list as a mum and it really resonated with me a quote that I didn't want to 'erase pregnancy' from my body too fast and I was happy being a mumsy version of myself - but then suddenly I felt ready to make some positive changes. xxx

I definitely relate to how you felt moving to a new area! I moved when my first was 7 weeks old and it took a full year of trying tenaciously to make connections. Now I do have a good bunch of friends and bump into acquaintances round the town daily (from IG I’m sure you live near me but can’t quite figure out where!). I want to be that attractive mum too. You are that now, so it is possible!!! You give me hope 😃

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

House of Hutton it’s so hard moving with a baby; I. Can’t imagine with a 7 week old- that’s tough. You have to really make an effort and it gets a bit soul destroying trying to make new friend xx

I’ve only been watching you since the summer but I’ve always thought you were so beautiful and radiant. Now you look even more radiant - you should feel so proud of yourself. It’s a massive achievement what you’ve done. I understand how you feel about your body - recently I’ve just thought I have to settle with my post baby body but this is really inspiring. :)

@rebekahhaddow3579

6 жыл бұрын

Also would you do a make up routine? Or have you done one recently I’ve missed? :)

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rebekah, it's a kind of feeling isn't it of just settling into a new 'you' and there are definitely more important things when you have a family; but it does really give a boost losing weight or doing something else positive that's just for you xxxxx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Oh yes I can do one! I've got a few products I love lately and also Lucy Jessica Carter is going to give me a makeover soon for my channel which I can't wait for! ha ha! xx

You look amazing SJ, and I admire your strength. I can relate to so many things you were saying with blaming your weight and being in a negative spin. Also I think the same way with how you think and want people to perceive you as a Mum. Also when I’ve seen photos of myself I didn’t like what I saw. Recently I started a weight loss journey and have lost 4.5kg or 10pounds so far I still have 10 more to go but mine was spurred on by feeling out of control too as I recently had a miscarriage which was heart breaking. But I’m feeling a bit better now and the weight loss is helping me feel better about myself. Thanks for sharing your story SJ you’ve made me feel normal and that things aren’t out of our reach and we should just go for them ❤️💪🏻

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Kellie P oh gosh Kellie; I’m so sorry for your loss. I had a miscarriage too between the boys and I was so upset. Weight loss and being in control of my eating after Evelina was sick really helped me get more positive and get over what had happened; I can go into an eating spiral!!! But it feels so good to know you’re making positive changes xxx

@kelliep563

6 жыл бұрын

SJ Strum Thanks so much for your reply it’s so nice hearing from you 😄 I’m sorry you have had one too, they are so upsetting and it made me feel helpless because I had no control over the situation. But I’m looking forward to more positive things I can control and I’m still totally obsessed with baby names and love watching all your videos every week 👍🏻

This video was perfect for me to watch at this time. I’ve always thought you are gorgeous but it’s a different thing thinking it yourself. I’ve been gaining weight for 7 years.. so slowly that although you realise I just kept putting it to the back of my mind. You actually inspired me to start Cambridge myself and I’ve lost 29lb since 10th feb and I’m still going! Thank you for filming this, I think many people who haven’t been “bigger” wont understand the feeling. I know I’ve used forced confidence for along time. I can’t see the difference in me yet, but others see it. Thank you again, 1- for being my inspiration and 2- for sharing your story Xxxxxx

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Aw Amy that's AMAZING!! It is such a slow thing with weight gain and I actually didn't even realise I had so much to lose!!! I thought maybe 10lb and to try to look better in my clothes; but never to get into a size 8-10. I'm still going too! I don't want to lose loads more just keep where I am and go up through the stages; I find it hard to even see the difference in myself so take lots of photos as looking back is the only way I can see how much I've changed! x

@amy_louiseivchenko8728

6 жыл бұрын

SJ Strum are you scared about eating normally? I am doing 4 products a day and no real food and even tho I have 4 weeks to go until I have to take a little break I am so scared about opening the flood gates again and falling back into back habits. You have done amazing... please don’t ever forget that!

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Yes a little bit but I think I'm really aware now of my eating habits and what the bad ones were!! And actually you will amaze yourself as when I had a week off at christmas I couldn't finish a plate of food - your stomach really shrinks on the diet and I couldn't wait to start again! I'm not going to pressure myself - if I eat and put some one then I know I can lose it and I'm sure I wouldn't ever put on 3 stone - I'm having the one meal a day which is nice.xxx

I doubt you will ever see this message as the video is not particularly recent. I have watched your channel for a very long time as I have always loved your content. I just felt compelled to comment anyway. Everything you shared in this video, absolutely resonates with me. It is such a difficult place to be. I am currently there. You have inspired me to contact my local Cambridge weight plan consultant. I am desperate to feel better in myself~ both in health and self worth. It is difficult to deal with sometimes. You are such a beautiful girl (woman) inside and out. Thank you for these videos. I intend to vlog my own journey. I only hope to be half as successful as you have been in losing weight. Thanks.

@SJ_Strum

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lorna - that's amazing! i'm sure you'll do brilliantly - I can't wait to follow along. i started around this time last year and felt incredible by christmas. I never imagined I'd get to 8 stone 4 but I was there just a couple of months after. You honestly won't look back; when you hit target we can go shopping together!!!! Xxxx

I have just come back to your video, and reminded me how much it was helpful in 2018, and is now, its still very valid and super helpful and reassuring so thank you! I lost weight after having a baby in 2018 as well, now weight slowly came back in in the lockdown so doing it all again. Thank you for the meal ideas too! I am looking forward to trying them ones again. Hope all is well. Justyna

SJ I am so happy for you. You look amazing and I bet you feel it too xxx

You are gorgeous at any weight! Congrats on your weight loss too! By the way you have an adorable personality so upbeat and sweet! I love watching your vids and also love your style of dressing. I'm an American grandma and love to do fun things with my family. Your children are beautiful and precious. Please enjoy them because someday they will be all grown up and you wish to go back in time for one more hug and cuddle with them as little ones. I looked at a lot of the pics of the women posting here and I don't think any of you realize how lovely you all are. Enjoy your youth! XO

@SJ_Strum

6 жыл бұрын

Ah that's such a lovely thing to say; thanks so much. I definitely agree this time is so so precious and we're lucky to have it xxxx