Slimming World with Arlene at Cimla & Port Talbot

09/08/2025

08/08/2025

I joined slimming world in August 2023 as I had a light bulb mome nt one Sunday morning as I was fed up of looking and feeling rubbish. After being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 30 in 2021 I piled on the weight through medication but also as a coping strategy eating a takeaway most nights and mindless snacking on Crisps and chocolate
I was so fed up of waking up every morning feeling rubbish about my appearance and wearing the same style clothes as that was the only thing that looked half decent on me
Having done slimming world in the past I knew I'd have the warmest welcome coming to group and the support has been phenomenal

Nearly 3 stone off I am feeling the best I have for about 4 years. I am wearing trousers which I'd never thought I'd look nice in I am confident in myself and my relationship with food is the best it's ever been.
It hasn't been easy but with the help of group and arlene I finally feel after a long time back to my old self.
I always look forward to seeing Monday evening as I feel so motivated and inspired
Buying a size 12 dress a few weekends back was one of the best feelings in the world
Not only do I love being in photos now I feel confident in myself overall and losing weight was they key to my recovery ###

07/08/2025

06/08/2025

I’m May 2024 I finished my journey of recovering from bilateral breast cancers, undergone 2 medical procedure and 6 months of chemotherapy treatments. I thought by this end date I would be looking and feeling like the old me again …but was so wrong. I didn’t recognise myself anymore as I put on so much weight through the medications needed and my whole body shape changed through procedures required to keep me alive!! I was very thankful to now be cancer free but here I was feeling so sad still when catching myself in the mirror. My taste buds still wouldn’t let me eat normal foods as everything tasted bile still. Due to this I lost 12lb over a period of 2 months but was aware this wouldn’t last and wanted to lose much gained weight ongoing. In August 2024 I was introduced to slimming world and my weight loss journey and quest to regain myself again began. It felt like my goal of losing over 3 stone was going to take forever. I wasn’t the big loser of losing lbs per week I was 1/2lb here a 1lb there if I was lucky but month by month I knew I was losing weight steadily. I loved the fact that there was so much free foods and although I’m not very adventurous with my meals .. I love to cook and find recipes with lots of free and speed foods not just for me but my husband also.. he loved slimming world meals I cooked too! It wasn’t all easy as for 3 months I hardly lost anything and just couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong as was sticking to the eating plan. I changed slimming club and that’s where I met Arlene. I explained my issues and she and the group advised me to try different things to give myself a boost .. I was sceptical and just thought I am meant to be bigger and my body was refusing to lose more weight, but I was wrong as writhing weeks of working with Arlene my weight was dropping once again steadily. I felt fitter and happier. I love attending the groups, making friends and sharing support. Finally reaching my target weight but felt the target I set was just a number I would never achieve, so I reduced it knowing I could confidently achieve my ideal weight again.. I was so elated when I finally reached it. I have never felt so great for years and finally looking in the mirror I see the real me again. Thank you Arlene, thank you my SW groupies as I couldn’t have achieved this without you all. At the times any of you feel your losing the weight loss battle, just remember your not fighting the battle alone, we are all by your side fighting the battle with you and together will not be beaten!!

04/08/2025

I’m May 2024 I finished my journey of recovering from bilateral breast cancers, undergone 2 medical procedure and 6 months of chemotherapy treatments. I thought by this end date I would be looking and feeling like the old me again …but was so wrong. I didn’t recognise myself anymore as I put on so much weight through the medications needed and my whole body shape changed through procedures required to keep me alive!! I was very thankful to now be cancer free but here I was feeling so sad still when catching myself in the mirror. My taste buds still wouldn’t let me eat normal foods as everything tasted bile still. Due to this I lost 12lb over a period of 2 months but was aware this wouldn’t last and wanted to lose much gained weight ongoing. In August 2024 I was introduced to slimming world and my weight loss journey and quest to regain myself again began. It felt like my goal of losing over 3 stone was going to take forever. I wasn’t the big loser of losing lbs per week I was 1/2lb here a 1lb there if I was lucky but month by month I knew I was losing weight steadily. I loved the fact that there was so much free foods and although I’m not very adventurous with my meals .. I love to cook and find recipes with lots of free and speed foods not just for me but my husband also.. he loved slimming world meals I cooked too! It wasn’t all easy as for 3 months I hardly lost anything and just couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong as was sticking to the eating plan. I changed slimming club and that’s where I met Arlene. I explained my issues and she and the group advised me to try different things to give myself a boost .. I was sceptical and just thought I am meant to be bigger and my body was refusing to lose more weight, but I was wrong as writhing weeks of working with Arlene my weight was dropping once again steadily. I felt fitter and happier. I love attending the groups, making friends and sharing support. Finally reaching my target weight but felt the target I set was just a number I would never achieve, so I reduced it knowing I could confidently achieve my ideal weight again.. I was so elated when I finally reached it. I have never felt so great for years and finally looking in the mirror I see the real me again. Thank you Arlene, thank you my SW groupies as I couldn’t have achieved this without you all. At the times any of you feel your losing the weight loss battle, just remember your not fighting the battle alone, we are all by your side fighting the battle with you and together will not be beaten!!

02/08/2025

All dressed up going out last night to a wedding evening. I love dressing up now feeling so comfortable in my clothes, makes me feel on top of the world ❤️

02/08/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BA7smn8rC/

‘This is why I love Slimming World… Real food, big flavours, and the freedom to still enjoy your favourites ✨!’

Angela (angelacrosby_swconsultant on Instagram) is head-over-heels with Slimming World Kitchen – and being able to serve up satisfying dishes like this sizzling steak in oyster sauce while losing weight ❤️.

Choose from 18 dishes a week, and get everything you need delivered to your door 📦: https://bit.ly/4m3CzTV

20/07/2025

Come along and meet our Superstars at Brynhyfryd Bowls Club CIMLA
4.45pm
Everyone welcome With Arlene 07543 552857 ☀️

20/07/2025

Fabulous news 👏🏻
Pop along to see for yourself ,
More inspiration😍
More ideas 💡
More awareness 🤗
Message me
07543 552857 📲

14/07/2025

Meet our beautiful member Louise Prosser
Maintaining her target weight ,committed to attending group keeping her new healthy lifestyle@Port Talbot group
Wed 3.30pm or 5pm At St Mary's Centre

13/07/2025

Fabulous offer 😀
In group now, pick up your copy and commit to your weight loss with us at Slimming World
For more info, message me
Arlene 07543 552857

12/07/2025

✨ BIG NEWS! ✨ Slimming World Groups Just Got EVEN BETTER!

💬 Whether you’re brand new or returning!
We’ve changed things up to support you even more!

🪑 New Group Format:
Sit-down support sessions now last only 40 minutes

Here’s what’s new:
✅ no more going around the room to talk to individuals
✅ More habit-change & mindset inspiration with more recipes, ideas and helpful hints from our group members
✅ More relaxed , more fun and MORE SUCCESS

💥 It’s all designed to help you achieve better results and feel truly unstoppable.

Join us this week! 💞
Monday cimla 4.45pm
Brynhyfryd Bowls club

Wed St Marys centre Port Talbot 3.30 0r 5pm

Come for the weight loss😃
Stay for the support🤩
Leave feeling unstoppable😉

If you want to know more give me a call on 07543 552857