The light of their lives
COUPLE LOSE NEARLY EIGHT STONE BETWEEN THEM
A SUPER-SLIMMING couple from Hillingdon are seeing a lot less of each other after losing 7st 11.5lbs between them and making it to the semi-finals of Slimming World’s Couple of the Year 2018 competition.
As one of just 28 couples to make it to the semi-finals, Lee Sadler and Amy Stafford, who attend the Hillingdon Circus Slimming World group, believe the secret of their success was getting support from one another at home as well as in group every week.
Lee, 32, who lost 3st 5.5lbs, says: “While I’d been feeling uncomfortable about my weight for some time, I never really felt quite ready to do anything about it. However, as soon as I realised Amy was unhappy with her weight too, it made sense to try to tackle it together. Slimming World seemed the perfect fit for us. We could go as a couple and support each other along the way – as well as benefitting from all of the amazing support from our group.
Lee and Amy were voted as their group’s Couple of the Year 2018 by their fellow members. Following their selection they were invited to represent Hillingdon at the national semi-finals at Slimming World’s head office in Derbyshire on Sunday 20th May.
Amy, 31, who lost 4st 6lbs, added: “I must admit it was almost a bit of a relief when I discovered Lee was feeling down about his weight too. Joining Slimming World was one of the best decisions we have ever made – we’re making healthy changes together to give us both a brighter future, and that’s an amazing feeling.
“We’ve also become much more active and gone from not even wanting to walk to the shops to climbing Mount Snowdon last June for charity.
Lee and Amy did not win but were delighted to get so far.
“We couldn’t believe it when we made it to the semi-finals, it’s way beyond what we could have imagined when we first decided to join Slimming World. We already feel like winners because we’ve won the biggest prize out there – we feel great and we know we’ve got a long, healthy, happy life to look forward to together now.”
Tracy Redgrave, who runs the Hillingdon Circus Slimming World group that Lee and Amy attend, says: “I’m so proud of them both. They’ve really taken it upon themselves to motivate not only each other, but the rest of the group, too. I’d encourage any couples who are struggling with their weight to tackle the issue together. However, if not, there’s still a roomful of people in the same boat waiting to welcome you at Slimming World!
“Anyone who’s interested in finding out more is welcome at Hillingdon Park Baptist Church or call me on 07799268800 for more information.”