Weight loss is a life changer
Charlene has dropped two dress sizes
A Larkhall slimmer says shedding four stones in under a year has changed her life.
Charlene Mcgilvery has dropped from a size 16 to 12 after joining Slimming World.
She explained: “When I started out I never dreamed I’d be able to achieve all that I have. Losing the weight has made such a big difference – it’s changed my life.
“My health is better, I have more energy and I’m much happier now – I definitely feel more comfortable in my own skin and clothes, and shopping is fun again.”
Charlene joined the club in November 2016 after becoming increasingly unhappy with her size.
She said: “I started to put on weight after having my second child. I tried lots of different diets but they usually left me feeling hungry or miserable – or both, in fact. By following these I managed to lose one stone and this started to creep back on again as it was not sustainable.
“My brother’s wedding was approaching fast and I didn’t want to feel uncomfortable in my bridesmaid’s dress, so I knew I had to do something before it got out of hand. Therefore, I took the decision to join Slimming World. From that first day I realised that Slimming World is completely different. I never have to miss out and I don’t have to get hung up on weighing and measuring everything I eat.
“My family and friends are all amazed by how much I can eat and still lose weight. I still eat many of the same meals that I did before I started losing weight, like spaghetti Bolognese, curries and roast dinners. Now I just prepare and cook them differently – and they taste so much better. I’ve picked up lots of new healthy recipes from the other members at my Slimming World group, too.”
Charlene lost 5lbs in her first week and was blown away that the changes she made had such a quick impact.
As the weight started to come off, her fitness improved and Charlene now enjoys running and walking regularly.
She said: “I feel like a different woman to the person who walked into Slimming World eight months ago.”
Dan Watson-worlidge, who runs the Larkhall and Ashgill groups, said: “Charlene’s a fantastic ambassador for Slimming World and what she’s achieved is nothing short of incredible. She’s a huge inspiration to everyone in our group and I hope she inspires other women – and men – in Larkhall to change their lives in the same way.”