Michelle picks up 9 stone award in the first week of 2023

Michelle Nash's story backs up new research which shows that joining a Slimming World group is more effective than losing weight alone as it’s revealed over half (57%) of slimmers have dieted ‘in secret’ – many because of fears of being judged or failing.

Michelle Nash. from Derry. started Slimming World five years ago and lost 4 stone in the first year.

She said: “I just found it such an easy plan to follow. I never felt hungry and really got used to making healthy and tasty food, that the whole family could eat together.

“After the first year my lifestyle changed completely and I started exercising for the first time in years.

“I reached 7 stone loss in 2020, covid hit but Slimming World continued online, so my life didn't change and I was able to continue maintaining my weight.

“I had my ups and downs and hit a plateau but I'm back losing again and achieved my personal target weight last week with a 9st loss.”

Michelle continued: “A typical day would start with a healthy bagel using my Healthy Extra B choice, banana and a cup of coffee, or maybe two boiled eggs and at the weekend, a healthy fry.

“Lunch is usually cold meat salad, packing in plenty of speed foods.

“Snacking on fruit if I want something sweet.

“Dinner, which I make for all the family, is chicken pasta, chilli or salmon fillet with baby boiled potatoes. My family’s favourite is chicken curry loaded with speed and plenty of spice.”

She concluded: “Slimming World has changed my life, I feel more confident and have so much more energy.

“I can exercise just like everyone else, and I even completed a C25k.

“While our group is mostly women, I have seen my fair share of men too that absolutely love the camaraderie and motivation that we get week in and week out.

“I could never have achieved so much on my own.

Michelle before she set out on her journey with Slimming World.

“I love coming to group to see how everyone is doing. I love our taster sessions.

“We keep threatening to have a stew off lol.

“I love still being able to have proper healthy Derry dinners. 

“I would encourage everyone to join slimming world. If I can do it anyone can with the support of your Slimming World group.

To find out more about joining your nearest group:- visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk or check out Slimming World Derry on Facebook.