Derry woman loses five stone thanks to Slimming World

I joined Georgina's Slimming World group at the Waterfoot Hotel on July 27, 2016 because I needed to lose quite a lot of weight.

I was suffering from sciatica which made moving about quite difficult and painful, my cholesterol and blood pressure had been steadily going up and my GP was checking my level's every three weeks.

I had been telling myself that I could lose weight on my own but in my heart of hearts I knew I needed the discipline of being weighted and being accountable to my consultant every week.

My starting weight was 16 stone 4.5lbs, the heaviest I'd ever been and way to heavy for my 5 foot frame.

During the new members talk I couldn't see how I could eat all I was allowed and still lose weight but I thought 'here goes nothing'.

At my first weigh in I was flabbergasted to be told I'd lost 6.5lbs, I averaged 1.5/2lbs weekly after this although some week's I had a gain.

My GP checked my cholesterol again three weeks later and OMG my levels were back within normal levels which I couldn't believe, and I was finding walking much easier.

I didn't set a target at group (I was afraid to) but I wanted to lose 5 stone and with the support of Georgina and the many friend's I had made at my group I achieved this milestone in April 2018.

I maintained this weight until late 2020 when my weight dropped another stone making my overall loss 6 stone which I've maintained ever since. I can honestly say that joining Georgina's group has been the best and maybe even life saving decision I've ever made.

I can now walk for miles and do Zumba with Zumba Lesley Derry three to four times a week with neither a ache or pain, life changing for me, if like me you want to take control of your weight and not have it control you then I can highly recommend joining Georgina's group at the Waterfoot Hotel.

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