Irish Daily Mail

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Stephanie Connolly became happier and healthier on her Unislim journey, and she wants to share how with others

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IWAS overweight from as far back as I can remember. It had taken over my childhood memories and all of my teenage years. After I had my first child, I decided I need to do something for me.

I came across Unislim on social media and the amount of free foods being mentioned grabbed my attention. I joined in October 2018, lost 4st and I felt so amazing that I decided I wanted to support others. I became a Unislim leader the following year.

The important thing for me was to let people to know about our amazing plan, how easy it is to lose weight. I wanted to help others who maybe struggled like I did when I was younger and let them know there is an easy way to lose the weight without restrictin­g yourself and cutting out foods that you love. I loved the support and guidance you get as a member and I know when someone’s having a rough time it’s truly amazing how one text from me can change their whole day.

I’ve had my second baby and with the help of the Unislim plan I’m almost back at my target weight.

I’ve tried to lose weight on my own, and it has never work for me. I need to have the informatio­n laid out in front of me and the accountabi­lity of stepping up on the scales. Otherwise, I over-eat, serve myself huge portions and then feel guilty. Following the Unislim plan has given me the confidence to put a meal together. It is so flexible and realistic.

It’s for the busy parent, the onthe-go teenager, anyone working shifts — it suits everyone.

For me, Unislim’s plan took the guilt and shame away I used to feel after eating and replaced it with knowledge, informatio­n and confidence in what I’m putting on my plate. There is literally nothing you can’t have on this plan, from pancakes to pizzas and gorgeous snacks in between.

One of my favourite dishes to cook is homemade goujons with garlic mayonnaise, salad and homemade chips — delicious. I always make an extra portion of goujons and have them in a wrap for lunch the next day, it’s another meal taken care of so easily.

I love being part of the Unislim community, you get great support and encouragem­ent, as we’re all on the same journey. Someone asked how I feel since losing

I tried to lose weight alone and it never worked for me

my weight and honestly if I could bottle this feeling and sell it, I would.

I want everyone to know that if I can do it, anyone can. If you’re unhappy with where you are, don’t sit around and complain, do something. You have the power to change your life, fit into the clothes you love and get that energy back.

Has it been easy? Not all the time but I never gave up. It is 100% worth it when you get there, that feeling of trying on clothes that fit, when you can run around with your kids, it’s priceless. Not only does it change your weight on the scales, but it changes your mindset and your attitude, all for the better.

My advice is do something for yourself today and join. For once, put yourself first and make your health and wellbeing a priority.

The weekly talks aren’t based around food all of the time, it’s also based around mental health, mindset, exercise and wellbeing. Losing weight isn’t just about what you eat, there’s so much more and Unislim will guide you every step of the way.

I am happier in myself which everyone around me reaps the benefits of. I feel comfortabl­e in my clothes, I have loads of energy and I am always learning with Unislim.

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