Pilates Pam on her weight-loss journey
A top Larkhall slimmer has shed three stone in just eight months to fulfil her dream of becoming a pilates instructor.
After reaching her target weight of 9 st 5lbs in June, Pamela Littlejohn decided to do something she had only ever dreamed about.
And so she is now offering a pilates class in the town.
The 50-year-old said: “I joined Tracey Lennox’s Saturday morning Slimming World class in Larkhall in October 2017.
“Feeling frustrated that I couldn’t control my weight as I was getting older, a friend of mine had recently joined and was doing great, so I thought why not try it.
“Walking into the group was really scary that first day but Tracey put me at ease immediately and the group were so welcoming and friendly.
“The plan worked for me straight away and in eight months I lost just over three stone to reach my target weight.”
Since then Pam has managed to maintain her target weight for 15 months, making her a diamond member of the group.
Pam added: “I still enjoy going to class to continue to get great ideas on dishes to make, and encouragement.
“Losing the weight has given me so much confidence, so much so that I felt brave enough to fulfil my dream of becoming a pilates instructor. I am now able to balance my full-time work with starting ‘Pilates with Pam’ in Larkhall.”
Pam has made lots of friends at her class and would recommend the group to anyone.
Tracey runs groups in Lesmahagow Bowling Club on Mondays at 5.30pm and 7.30pm and Tuesdays at 9.30am alongside her Saturday groups in St Thomas Social Club in Larkhall at 8.30am and 10.30am.
And Tracey said: “Pam is a delight in group, she is an extremely valued member, only missing group when she is away for work. I have joined Pilates with Pam and I’m really looking forward to it, though I have no idea what to expect never having done it before. Seeing members transform in front of you and following their dream is such a privilege.”
Pam’s pilates class will be held on Wednesdays at 10am in Chalmers Church, Larkhall, and 8.30pm in Larkhall Volunteer Centre.