08/01/2026
Ive have been overweight since I was in high school. In 2010 we welcomed our handsome little boy and my weight rocketed, he was born with a genetic condition which meant I pretty much lived in hosptial, grabbing whatever I could and comfort eating with the stress. At 7 months old he passed away. Grief took hold and more weight piled on. Im not sharing this information for sympathy, but more if you are reading this and thinking I cant do it, I promise, even at our darkest times with the right encouragement and goal, you can.
I had my 2 other children over the next 4 years and realised in 2016 I needed to change. My kids needed a present mam who could be a role model and have fun again.
After many failed starts I joined slimming world again in May 2024. After only 2 months I had 2 back operations in the space of 3 weeks which took me out of action for a few months.
January I was back with my lovely friend Laura, met Janice, stalked her to her Gosforth class and by god 2025 has been an amazing year.
Ive lost 3 stone, feel amazing and have a new lease of life. I couldn't have done it without attending the lovely Thursday 5.30 group every week (even over Christmas), my slimming world bestie Laura who is my inspiration and kick up the butt when needed and of course the amazing Janice, quite literally my fairy godmother.
Its not easy, but hey good things in life never are. I stick to plan, track my food on the app, aim for 5 swips per day, keep active and celebrate my achievements.
I've lost since I started my journey in 2016, 6 stone overall and I am now 8lb off my final target (put 4lb on over christmas, but I loved every second of it). When I get there I will be the lightest I have been since I was in school.
Ive binned my old clothes and bought a new wardrobe, which even includes skirts and dresses, which has never been seen before.
I wont be going back to what I was, not only do I look different, I think different about food now. I will also never stop class as thats what keeps me on track, knowing I need to check in with Janice every week.
Christmas celebrations have now ended and I want to be at target by the end of January. I better get cracking and get it done.
