A CALDICOT woman has lost four stone in a bid to change her life after ‘hating’ the photos of herself on her wedding day.
Slimming World member from Caldicot, Sue, aged 62, tried many different diets over the years, with none resulting in being able to keep the weight off.
At size 20-22 she struggled to buy clothes that she liked and had such low self esteem, constantly comparing herself to her friends.
She was sick of trying quick fix diets that always led her back to old habits.
The final straw was having her BMI (body mass index) checked at the doctors, which was when she knew “something needed to change.”
Her mum and brother both have diabetes and she did not want to head down the same path.
Sue says “I joined slimming world when I saw my wedding photo’s, I had an amazing day but did not like looking back at myself.”
Sue looked up her local Slimming World group online, made time for herself and went along to join.
“The Caldicot group on a Thursday are full of amazing, friendly people, who truly understand how it feels to be uncomfortable in their own skin,” said Sue.
“The encouragement and support I receive on a weekly basis, gave me the belief that this time I can do it, and more importantly keep it off.
“I have been able to learn, and re learn about myself and the relationship I have with food.
“Knowing things would need to change and new habits would need to form I knew it would not be easy.
“But with the amazing food plan I follow at slimming world, it made it so much easier. I never go hungry with all the free food I can eat, and I haven’t had to cut out all the things I love (sweet treats I call them) I still enjoy a packet of crisps and a cheeky glass of wine.
“For me now having lost four stone, and a comfortable size 12/14, I benefit in so many ways.
“I can buy clothes from ANY store that I really like, my energy levels have increased, I have clear skin and feel 10 years younger.
“I also have a group of amazing people I meet on a Thursday who I can call friends – going each week is time for me, and I absolutely love being me.
The Caldicot group meet every Thursday at The Methodist Church Hall, at 5pm and 6.30pm.
For more information about joining, you can contact the Slimming World consultant Dawn on 07702341781.