12/02/2025
This is our gorgeous Dawn! Who was one of our greatest losers in our Wednesday 5.30 group,
Since joining our Loftus group Dawn has lost over 4 stone! And totally changed her life.
Here is her story so far! ❤️
Here is my story to date.
I really feel that Slimming World has saved me mentally and physically.
I struggled with my weight during lockdown, often comfort eating.
By the time 2023 arrived I was feeling very low. I decided to take up weight loss injections that my doctor had offered me.
Unfortunately they didn't suit me and I had to stop using them.
I spent the Spring and Summer telling myself it was ok I could deal with my weight. I really went into denial. This was until I started looking at the photos we had taken, during our holidays. I knew I had to take control again. My family was also worried about me especially my Mum.
I had been a Slimming world member before, I knew I would be welcomed back.
So on the 9th October 2023,I walked through my nearest Slimming world group door. I was immediately at ease, recognising a few faces I knew. Claire took me through the food optimising plan. I knew straight away I had made the right choice.
My Slimming world journey has been one of stops and starts, frustrating at times . Often the scales not showing the effort I had put in.
With support from Claire and my group, I have managed to get myself on plan and in the right head space. I love the taster evenings, and the help we give each other with ideas and recipes.
I have found writing down the food I eat, it helps me keep track of my healthy extras and syns. I can also notice if I am not eating enough speed foods too.
I have found that when we are away in our caravan, I can continue food optimising by taking meals with me that I have prepared. It's great knowing I can go on holiday and continue to lose weight.
I have always loved walking, I now find that I can walk up hills without getting out of breath, and walk further than I use to.
I canoed with some kids I was working with. Usually I would be the one on dry land watching them. This time I found the courage and confidence to have a go, I am so pleased I did.
I am also back swimming after a long time away. It is so wonderful being back in the water.
I continue my Slimming World journey with confidence and pride, believing that I will reach my target, even if I take a bit of a scenic route. 😁.
😃Dawn has given her full permission to share her journey with you!🥰
