16/04/2026
One of my amazing target members shared some of their weight loss journey with our group.
I’m sure you will agree she looks amazing.
In the past year I embarked on a journey to improve my overall health and wellbeing. It is not always easy to award yourself this precious gift, so any help along the way was most welcomed. I was a Slimming World member about 10yrs ago, I recall then (my younger self 😊) that I wanted to lose weight, so I set myself a target and got on with it!. I soon achieved my target weight and left the group taking with me some great health tips. However, fast forward on - life got in the way, and very gradually although I held on to some positive health tips, I slipped back into old habits.
I decided to rejoin my local Slimming World group. Helen our facilitator/consultant is fabulous, very knowledgeable with lots of experience, always keeping it real, encouraging and inviting conversations amongst group members to share their ideas. This time round I really started paying attention to what members said, it was not just about losing weight, it’s a lifetime shift, everyone’s journey is different, their stories and ideas are so inspiring, it motivates you. I used the slimming world tools available to map my habits not just what I eat but my exercise/movements (or lack of), how I prepared my food, my proportions/nutritional intake etc. I started making small lifestyle adjustments each week and I am pleased to say I now a target member 😊. Helen and our members are very resourceful, I love the comradeship we all share, there is no judgement, only compassion and encouragement.
Three pieces of advice I will share that worked for me are: STAY for the conversations in the group (they are priceless), DON’T be harsh on yourself, each week you will learn something new to help you improve your lifestyle, SLOW and STEADY will help you achieve your target, so don’t rush your journey and don’t give up!!
I wish all Slimming World members happiness and good health as you embark on your life changing adventure 😊
Wendy
To find out more come along to any of our north Leeds groups.
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