01/01/2026
Day 7 of our groups Inspirational members - Meet Karen for our 7pm group
“From No Exercise to 10K: Karen Sheds Over 5 Stone — And Keeps It Off”
Karen first walked through the doors of Slimming World Cheadle Hulme alongside her mum, she was carrying more than just extra weight. After a difficult few years personally, she arrived feeling vulnerable, unsure, and hoping for a fresh start. What she found was something far more powerful than a weight‑loss plan — she found a community.
“From the minute we arrived, the group was so friendly and supportive. There was no judgement at all,” Karen recalls. That sense of belonging became the foundation of her journey.
Food Optimising That Truly Works
Karen quickly discovered that Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan wasn’t about restriction — it was about freedom. “I’ve always felt full and satisfied, unlike with other plans I’d tried in the past,” she says.
One of her favourite meals soon became a staple: grilled meats wrapped in Slimming World‑friendly wraps, paired with homemade coleslaw made using fat‑free yoghurt instead of mayo. “It’s so filling and completely on plan,” she adds. Simple, satisfying, and sustainable — exactly what she needed.
A Newfound Love for Movement
As the pounds began to drop, something else shifted too. Karen felt lighter not just physically, but emotionally. Her energy grew. The pressure on her joints eased. And with that came a spark she never expected — a love for exercise.
She downloaded Couch to 5K on a whim, unsure she’d even finish week one. But step by step, run by run, she surprised herself. Before long, she wasn’t just jogging — she was thriving. That spark grew into a flame, and soon she completed a 10K Race for Life, an achievement she once believed was impossible.
Over 5 Stone Lighter — And a Whole New Life
Today, Karen stands more than five stone lighter, fitter, healthier, and radiating confidence. She credits Slimming World’s approach, the unwavering support of her group, and the encouragement she received every week.
“Thanks to Slimming World, Chezelle, and my group’s support, I’m so much fitter and so much more confident,” she says with pride.
Karen’s journey is a powerful reminder that change doesn’t begin with perfection — it begins with courage. One brave step into group. One supportive community. One choice at a time.
And for Karen, those choices have added up to a life transformed.
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