19/12/2025
I dont often like to share my success, but this year it feels important, and if by sharing I can help just one person believe in themselves then I know it’s worth while. At the beginning of this year, I barely recognised myself. Poor health had taken hold, my ME at its lowest point, and simply getting out of bed often felt like an achievement in itself. I knew something had to change, even if I didn’t yet know what that change would look like.
Looking back now, I realise this year was never about quick fixes or chance. It was about resilience. It was about making difficult decisions when life felt heavy, and choosing—again and again—not to give up, even when that small inner voice whispered that I couldn’t do it.
When I look at the first photo, it fills me with sadness. I see someone worn down, exhausted, and unrecognisable. Yet that version of me deserves compassion—she was surviving. The second photo tells a different story. I don’t fully recognise her yet either, but she represents hope, progress, and the beginning of a new chapter. Nearly two and a half stone lighter and at my lowest weight since my early twenties, this transformation is something I once would never have believed possible.
This didn’t happen by accident. It happened through determination, patience, and learning to trust myself again. It happened because I chose to listen to the voice that said keep going instead of the one that said you can’t.
Along the way, I’ve been supported and inspired by an incredible group of people. My Cromer Slimming World members have been a constant source of encouragement, kindness, and motivation. The friendships we’ve built and the support we share each week are truly special—something that goes far beyond the scales.
As the year draws to a close, I feel ready. Not just to face 2026, but to embrace it as a stronger, healthier, and more confident version of myself.
If you’re looking to make a change in the new year, we’d love to welcome you to Cromer Slimming World. Together, we’ll turn hopes into progress and dreams into reality ❤️
You’ll find us each week at:
📍 Cromer Community Centre
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⏰ 9:30 am
