Co. Wexford is over 56,000lbs lighter this Christmas thanks to Slimming World

LOCAL Slimming World members are celebrating this Christmas with the loss of 4000stone (56,012 lbs) between them since January ‘16 that is the equivalent of 275 baby elephants!.

“We are so proud of all our members who are literally changing their lives one extra easy, tasty meal at a time” says New Ross and Ramsgrange Consultant Yvonne Byrne. Edel Hughes, who runs her groups in Enniscorthy beams when talking of her members “The determination and commitment to their weight loss is awe inspiring and the great thing is they are having fun while doing it!!”

As we all know, unless you slightly alter the way you shop, cook and eat, nothing is going to change, but with Slimming World these are small changes that make massive differences.

“The key to sticking to a healthy eating plan and watching the pounds fall off is not counting calories or weighing and measuring portions, the secret is to enjoy lots of great filling foods like fresh fruit and veg, lean meat, poultry, fish, and even rice, potatoes and pasta.”

This is how Ballinbola Consultant Anne Marie Foley did it. “No food is off the menu in SW, everything from cooked breakfasts to plenty of meat and potatoes for dinner and even your usual glass of wine or favourite chocolate bar can be enjoyed every single day.” Says Wexford Consultant Tamsin O’Neill. For those who think ‘Oh what about the exercise bit? Because I don’t do any’, don’t fear as SW’s body magic is introduced in small easy steps and only when you are comfortable and ready for it.

When you add the exercise and food together it’s the perfect combination. Unfortunately though, most of us know that weight issues have a darker side.

Over the years many slimmer’s who have tried other methods, throw in the towel saying they ‘felt restricted’ and ‘always hungry’ and when they ‘give in’ to their favourite treats, that are usually a ‘no no’, feel an overwhelming sense of guilt and shame.

This in turn can start a cycle of comfort eating, more weight gain and sometimes in the end depression, which can bring a whole lot more problems.

This is a cycle that Enniscorthy consultant Kieran Kinsella knows all too well. “Guilt, shame and a sense of worthlessness are all very powerful feelings that can really bring us down, we all do our very best to show our members how to overcome a lifetime of feeling this way and we can successfully do this because of our own personal experiences”.

Gorey consultants Nichola Ryan and Lorraine Nolan , speaks fondly of their members “To have someone join your group, transform right in front of you, and I don’t just mean physically but mentally and emotionally also is amazing.

It’s not just about the food and exercise. It’s also about the right support from the beginning, the ‘complete package’” Kevin Hughes, consultant in Wexford says “The ‘ knock on’ effect it has in all parts of life is unbelievable, from the confidence to go for that dream job or being able to conceive that long awaited for baby. It is our unique type of support that has helped all these members to achieve such amazing things, in a nutshell, to live life to the fullest”.

Slimming World groups take place across the country on various days and times. One member says “I love Slimming World so much because it’s not a diet and I am never hungry.

I have also brought along a few friends to join and when I can’t get to my own group, I am always welcome at any of the other groups.” So why not start 2017 with a bang and get on the road to where you want to be with your weight. To find out more about your local group go towww.slimmingworld.ie.

You will be warmly welcomed in whichever group suits you best.