Jo's Slimming World group in Exeter

24/03/2026

Scrolling through very old photos, I stumbled across the top 2 photos of me taken in 2007 😳🫣

I would love to tell you I was pregnant ,but I would be lying 🤥.

I showed them to my members at my St Marks Church Hall group last night, and have just shown them to 2 very good friends of mine, who couldn't believe it's me, even though they have been friends forever 💖

Looking back, behind those glasses was shame, an uncomfortable feeling (leggings and baggy tops were the content of my wardrobe) denial and despair, because I knew I couldn't lose weight alone!🥺🥺🥺

Fast forward to December 2016, and probably alongside backpacking around Australia (donkeys years ago) I made a decision that has changed my life for the best... I will be forever grateful to Penni Ball for getting me to my Personal Achievement Target Weight at Countess Wear School on Saturday mornings.🫶💖

If you are feeling how I felt in 2007, you don't need to face the battle on your own🤗😘

Come along to 1 of my 3 groups, where you will be met with an honest caring consultant who will believe in you probably more than you believe in yourself 🫠💖.

We meet every;

MONDAY 5.30PM ST MARKS CHURCH HALL

FRIDAY 09.30 CULLOMPTON FOOTBALL CLUB

SATURDAYS 08.30 COUNTESS WEAR SCHOOL.

Jo. xx

24/03/2026

Wise words from Slimming world with Lauren Plymouth ###

Struggling after losing weight isn’t anything to be ashamed of.
Below you can see me at my biggest, at my smallest… and where I am now.

I really struggled the last couple years. All those new habits I’d built slowly slipped back into old, familiar ones, emotional eating, quick comfort food, long walks replaced with short drives.

And then came the classic line:
“I can’t go back to group until I’m where I was before.”
So I tried going it alone. I lost a couple of pounds… but I couldn’t give myself the same support I’d give any member.
Because in my head, I should know better.
How daft of me.

This year I finally said, “No, Lauren, you need a group. You need your Slimming World community. You need that magical feeling of just being a member again.”
So I swallowed my pride, walked back through those doors, and asked for help.

It was the best decision I’ve made.
No, it hasn’t magically fixed everything.
No, I’m not back at target yet.
But I’m getting there, steadily, kindly, joyfully.
And I’m enjoying the journey again.

If you’re still reading, well done.
And if you’re like me… waiting to get back to your lowest weight before you return to group, please don’t wait.
Life is hard enough. There is never shame in needing support, or in having struggled.

You will get it.
Just ask 🩷✨

23/03/2026

After group tonight not sure what my Monday evening members think 🤣🤣🤣🫣

But here goes, let's see what they say...

If you attend another group please join in 🙏

23/03/2026

Thank you The Range Exeter for displaying our Slimming World poster for Slimming world in Exeter with Lyndsay & Slimming World Exeter with Julie.

I only popped in to buy some dog poo bags, £77 later I bought a little bit more than just dog poo bags 🥴🫣🤣

Does anyone else do that, or is it just me?! 🤔

23/03/2026

✨️🙏✨️HONESTY POLL PLEASE ✨️🙏✨️

IF 1 of these leaflets fell onto your doormat, do you;

A, Put it straight in the bin?

B, Think, not for me, but I know someone who might use it.

Thank you 💖 ###

22/03/2026

What do your Sundays look like??

Here's a glimpse at mine... I am also listening to a Slimming World Podcast

Sun 🌞 sea 🌊 Barney & Toby off fishing 🎣 is what Sundays are made for 💖💖

22/03/2026

Goodness me, isn't this the truth!!!

Scrolling through my photos to send a Good morning message to my Slimming World members and I stumbled across this motto!

My Slimming World journey started on December 16th 2016 when I decided Enough was Enough!

Only I with a little help could change how I looked & felt in my clothes!

I remember saying to Dave, my partner "I'm going to do something today, I might regret, but I need to try it before giving up completely"

Here I am 10 years in, weigh in at my own group to keep my 2 stone weightloss in check and now run 3 groups of my own!😳💖

If you have decided Enough is Enough& you would like some honest kind support, pop along to 1 of my groups where you will be warmly welcomed 💖💖💖

MONDAYS 5.30PM ST MARKS CHURCH

FRIDAYS 09.30 CULLOMPTON FOOTBALL CLUB

SATURDAYS 08.30 COUNTESS WEAR SCHOOL.

I am so glad I made that decision on December 16th 2016!

Jo. xx

21/03/2026

WOW WOW WOW!!! 😲

Massive respect to this lady 🙌💖

Fiona’s journey is nothing short of incredible. She’s lost an amazing 20st 7lbs (130.18kg) and with it, she’s gained confidence, joy and a whole new outlook on life. She’s gone from avoiding photos to looking in the mirror and saying “wow”… what a transformation! 🥰💖

Stories like Fiona’s show just how powerful determination and the support of a Slimming World group can be. If you’re ready to start your own journey – or pick it back up – I’ll be here to cheer you on every step of the way ❤️.

All you need to do is turn up at 1 of my 3 groups...

MONDAYS 5.30PM ST MARKS CHURCH HALL

FRIDAYS 09.30 CULLOMPTON FOOTBALL CLUB

SATURDAYS 08.30 COUNTESS WEAR SCHOOL.

Jo. xx

20/03/2026

I was getting a FOMO feeling 😞 but look what's been delivered this afternoon 👀💖

If you like Cherry🍒🍒 bakewell, you will love our new Hifi bar, that will be available in my groups from April 20th I think 🤔 🥴

This one has got a thumbs 👍 up from me😋

20/03/2026

Thank you to Thedecalman.co.uk for my new A frame prints 💖💖

Sam Eason

18/03/2026

Your local groups across Exeter with Jo Prouse Lyndsay Hesp and Julie

17/03/2026

Oooh....🍒🍒🍒 coming soon to Jo's Slimming World group in Exeter! xx