03/09/2025
What a day today has been!!
Also super-proud of our incredible couple Jason & Rebecca who are featured in the Pocklington Post this week.❤️❤️
Read all about them below …..
Couple shed nearly 9½ stone after joining slimming group
Two people who attend the Slimming World group in Pocklington have proved to be huge losers – shedding nearly 9½ stone between them.
Rebecca and Jason Brooks joined the group together in January 2025, after the birth of their son sparked a desire to feel healthier, be more energised, and be active parents.
After welcoming their baby boy in April 2024, Rebecca and Jason quickly found themselves in survival mode – relying on bags of crisps, chocolate and comfort food to get through the long nights and exhausting days of new parenthood.
“We were constantly reaching for snacks and energy boosts,” says Rebecca. “When we weren’t eating high-sugar or high-salt foods, I’d be in the kitchen making rich, indulgent meals like mac and cheese, pork belly and toad in the hole.
“It was comforting, but it became our everyday diet – and it was taking a toll on how we felt.”
As the colder months crept in, the couple’s routine became even more indulgent, with hot puddings, cream and custard becoming the norm.
Then, in the quiet days between Christmas and New Year, a friend mentioned she was joining Slimming World in January – and it sparked something in Rebecca.
It wasn’t long before Jason was on board too.
Their energy levels soared, sleep improved, and they found joy in exploring new recipes together using the Slimming World app and recipe books.
Encouraged by how good they felt, the pair also began to move more – joining gym classes and building strength together.
“We got really into spinning, boxercise, body pump and kettlebells classes,” says Rebecca. “It’s amazing how quickly your mindset shifts once you feel better in yourself. Jason’s even running the Great North Run.”
Together, the couple have lost nearly 9½ stone.
Their consultant Jayne Pitcher said: “I am just so proud of all that they have achieved with us.
"From the minute Rebecca and Jason walked through our doors, its been a joy watching them support each other every step of the way. They are truly inspiring members and are a great reminder to us all that with group support, belief and long-term mindset change, weight loss goals are very possible and worth the work to achieve them.”
