26/12/2025
Meet Maria
Total weightloss is lost 6 stone.
“After seeing my “Before” photo Dec22, I was shocked at how I looked, I just didn’t recognise myself anymore and decided I needed to do something about it.
The decision I made that day literally has changed my life.
Thursday 5th Jan 2023 I walked into Avril’s slimming world. I thought I’d just poke my nose in and see what it was all about, I didn’t think I’d sign up as I’d tried every diet known to man and this would probably just be another phase of yo-yo dieting. Boy was I wrong!!
From that morning everything changed, Avril’s friendly, kind, understanding approach was exactly what I needed.
I sat quietly in the circle feeling very nervous as I didn’t know anyone. Not for long though. I was made to feel very welcome and soon felt part of an amazing team of people all wanting the same thing. We all get it and feel for each other, we sympathise on a bad week and celebrate on a good ones.
I’ve made some amazing friends that I can honestly say , I can’t live without now, we’ve found something really special.
In 2024, with a little encouragement from my fellow members I joined a beginners running class. I didn’t for one second believe I’d be able to do it, but once again with support and encouragement I suprised myself by running a 5k. I am now a regularly runner (something I never thought I’d say! )
Furthermore I am now at active member of the running training team, supporting others to start running.
I still go to group every week and stay as I really value the support, tips and ideas to keep me on track. Since I’m a target member I don’t have to pay anymore.
Thank you Avril and all of you for being there and being my thinspiration 💚💚”
