Derry woman Myra crowned Slimming World Miss Slinky

Meet the amazing Myra️️, who has been crowned Miss Slinky. Myra has also been a Target Member for 15 Years - What an Outstanding Achievement.

Read Myra's story:-

I began my Slimming World journey over 16 years ago, hard to believe in the Creggan Community Centre.

At that time I really had no intentions of joining any group as my friend asked me to go just to support her.

Unknown to me I was curious only to no my weight ,and to be there for support for my friend.

Well I was actually shocked with the scales asking were they correct.

So my starting weight was 11stone 7pound.

I got that comfortable with my bad eating habits I really hadn't noticed just how bad.

Until I thought of what my eating was really like.

Having a sweet tooth my breakfast consisted of either Mars bar, Kit Kat or a Twix, continuing on the same for lunch, evening or bed time, very little meals, So that's when the light bulb came on.

Having a background and history in my family of diabetes. That's the last thing I wanted.

In my first week I followed the programme unsure really what I was doing. Although actually loving the change and taste of food craved sweet stuff throughout however I wanted to change for me .

We both went back this time as a team supporting each other. Amazingly loosing 51/2 pound.

My friend had good weight loss also. So we both were delighted and thought Well-done us we keep at it. Staying to group each week certainly was the best recipe as you learnt so much.

My journey each week I got excited for weigh in.

I felt healthier within myself. Actually seeing the health benefits and total commitment to earing property. Within 12 weeks I reached my target.

I Continued going to group each week even as a Target member.

I chopped and changed groups as I didn't want to not attend. Life got busy but I was totally committed, I attend the Da Vinci's group.

Remaining there for a few years and enjoyed meeting all new members again. Can even remember two Patricia's starting, remarkable when I see their journey and transformation which I truly admire amazing.

Our consultants give us hope and support to say YES THIS is really achievable, I found a different love again with Slimming world not just as a member but as a Target member, A whole new window opened.

Our Consultants bring group together meaning every individual fells soo important.

The welcome the banter the happinest of seeing what I call my Slimming World friends excited to see them on a Thursday became more interesting. I became involved in social team Miss raffle tickets.

Answer really is our consultants care they want to see and make people be happy within themselves she too is on the journey. I thought one time people's words can either destroy or make you stronger.

While having achieved my target weight. A lady behind me not quietly said What's she going for.

I felt proud correcting her to let her no .

All our journeys are different I was attending to change my eating habits.

So should it be 2 lbs 2 stone 20 stone.

You won't feel unwelcome at a slimming world group

I keep saying our wee group is like an extended family truly amazing friends ,the transformations unreal.

We are all blessed and very grateful to support each other.

From the bottom of my heart ,Thank You.

My Diamonds is having you all each week at group.

If you are one of those people like me come along you won't be a stranger and certainly will wonder what you were missing out on.

I'm so honoured to be crowned Miss Slinky and be a diamond member and YOU COULD BE TOO.

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