Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser
Changed her life
Mum Janine goes from fat to fit in three months
A Coatbridge mum-of-three inspired to lose weight after being asked to be the maid of honour at her friend’s wedding is set to walk down the aisle in style.
That’s because super slimmer Janine Wilkie has shed two stones in less than three months to transform her self-esteem and fitness levels.
Determined Janine had wowed fellow members of her local Slimming World group with her “nothing is impossible” attitude and as well as looking marvellous on her friends’ upcoming big day. She is also preparing to run a half-marathon.
Janine told the Advertiser: “My weight loss came about after I was asked to be the maid of honour for my two best friends.
“A group of us went to a wedding fayre and got our picture taken in a photo booth and I thought I looked massive.
“That’s when I realised I had to do something about my weight as, among other things, I wanted to look my best for my friends’ wedding.
“I joined my local Slimming World group and haven’t looked back since.
“Once the weight started to come off and I felt a bit healthier, I started running and now my fitness levels are the best they have ever been.
“I feel great and have loads of energy, which helps me keep up with my three boys!
“I set myself a series of challenges, including climbing Ben Nevis which I managed to do, and I’m now aiming to complete a half- marathon in October.”
Janine added: “I feel much more confident now in the way I look and don’t have to worry about how I might appear in photos.
“My eating habits have totally changed too, thanks to Slimming World, and it doesn’t feel like a diet lifestyle change any more.
“I can’t thank my Slimming World consultant Denise [McCormick] and the other members of my group enough for all of the invaluable support they have given to me.”
Consultant Denise McCormick said: “Janine is a great asset to the group and always gives terrific help and advice.
“She attends group often despite the fact she is a busy mum of three boys and runs her own business.
“She even gives me a run for my money on all the Fitbit challenges we do at group towards our Body Magic awards.
“Janine has lost two-stones and looking absolutely amazing; she is a perfect example of what can be achieved when you put your mind to it and soak up the support of others in a similar position.”
To register an interest in joining Denise’s Slimming World groups, and for more information, call the consultant on 07463 726375.