A MOTHER from Cwmbran lost 6st 5lb and went from being self-conscious to being happy and confident.
Leanne Price, 46, lives in Cwmbran with her husband, Jason and son, Luke.
She used to weigh 18st 2lbs but is now 11st 11lbs.
Ms Price lost the 6st 5lb thanks to a Slimming World programme.
“At my heaviest, weighing over 18 stone, I lived a life constrained by self-consciousness and discomfort. Every moment seemed overshadowed by the constant awareness of my size, especially in situations where my body was on full display, like holidays.”
Ms Price said she would dread the holiday occasions, saying: “I would hide behind baggy clothes often overheating in the hot climate.”
However, after losing the weight, she said: “I am no longer the person who dreads holidays, avoids activities, or hides in baggy clothes. I’m the person who embraces each day, excited for what’s to come.”
Ms Price lost the weight with help from Slimming World.
She said: “I met Rachel, my Slimming World consultant, and she was everything I needed. She was kind, approachable, and immediately made me feel at ease.
“Slimming World’s food optimising plan, didn’t feel like a diet, It quickly became a way of life. The tools and knowledge I gained about healthy eating weren’t restrictive; they were empowering.”
“As the weeks passed, I noticed the physical changes, but what really surprised me were the emotional and mental shifts. I began to embrace life in ways I hadn’t before.
“The idea of feeling comfortable in clothes, of walking into a room and not feeling self-conscious, became a reality. I started to look forward to activities I once avoided—swimming, walking, Zumba—all the things that I had convinced myself I couldn’t do.”
Ms Price said her life has been transformed.
“Now, after losing 6 stone 5lbs, I am a completely different person—not just in appearance, but in mindset. I no longer let the fear of being judged hold me back from living my life to the fullest.”
“Slimming World didn’t just help me lose weight; it helped me rediscover my self-worth, build confidence, and embrace an active lifestyle,” said Ms Price.
She is now launching a new Slimming World Group on January 28 at Cwmbran Stadium (Hallam Suite) Tuesday’s 7pm.