Haltwhistle Slimming World with Rachel

Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital. Come and join us! All new, existing and rejoining members welcome Xx THURSDAY MORNING GROUP

JANE'S STORY
After years of trying to slim on my own I plucked up the courage to go along to my local Slimming World group in Corbridge and I never looked back. I became a member of Slimming World in April 2016. After 8 months of following their food optimising plan I had lost 3 st 7 lbs. As a music teacher, I felt embarrassed performing on stage or conducting the school choir. I even felt self-conscious about my appearance in the classroom when I was standing at the front writing on the whiteboard. Slimming World has totally changed my life. In group, my consultant Laura and the other members made me feel so welcome, it was reassuring to know there were other people in the same situation. I just felt straight away that I was up for this challenge and it was completely the right time for me to begin my journey. The plan was easy, of course there were weeks when things got tough but I kept going and with the support of Laura and the group members each week spurring me on, the weight just kept dropping off. Friends and colleagues were starting to notice. That gave me a fantastic boost. Now I feel energised and more confident. It’s just brilliant that I can finally wear the clothes I want to wear rather than just picking them out to camouflage my figure as I did previously. There is no way I could have done it without the group supporting me, they certainly made it easier. I feel strongly that If I can do it, anyone can. I just want others to feel as good as I feel. That's why I decided to apply to become a Slimming World Consultant. I'm so excited to be given this fantastic opportunity to help others to achieve their goal and live a happier and healthier life. THURSDAY EVENING GROUP

NICIS STORY
I started my Slimming World journey mid 2016 and looking back, it was the best thing I did! After having my son in October 2014 and gaining nearly 4st, I really struggled to get it off! I did try several different diets/shakes/tablets, which never offered anything sustainable. I hated going out with friends because of the way I looked, my wedding ring didn't fit (& hadn't been worn for nearly 2 years!) and I lacked confidence with everything I did. After seeing a picture of myself in April 2016, I knew I had to do something for my health & my confidence. In June 2016, I plucked up the courage to attend my local Slimming World group with my sister in law and my life changed! I felt very nervous going into group on my first night but I was welcomed like an old friend. After three weeks of getting stuck in to food optimising I achieved my first 1/2st award and the negative feelings were fast disappearing! I was enjoying so much great food which as a foodie, is very important to me! My family were even getting involved and loving the same great meals that I was. Fast forward to 2017 where I had achieved my target weight in January loosing 3st 3lbs and my wedding ring now fits! I developed a new love and understanding of food that I still have today. The support from my consultant and group was so important, from the warm welcome on that first night, to the cheers of support with my awards and even on those weeks that didn't quite go to plan, they helped me refocus and plan for the loss the next week. I value that support so much that I still attend group now! I became a consultant in May 2018 to help others change their lives, the way I did! The support that I see in group every week between my members never ceases to amaze me and I always get excited for group night! Seeing my members achieve their weight loss dreams always fills me with pride knowing that they are living a healthy life!