Slimmer Katie

Allana drops from a size 16 to a size 8

Allana Macdonald joined the Whitburn Slimming World group in November 2016 and lost 2st 10lbs in six months to reach her own chosen target.

New mum Allana decided to join Slimming World after the birth of her baby girl Maci she was the heaviest she had ever been and this was really effecting her confidence.

She dropped from a size 16 to a size 8.

She says:“When I first came to the group I found it hard to believe I’d ever reach my target weight because I’d tried so many diets before and they’d never worked for me. Of course what I really had to learn is that quick-fix diets don’t work, I needed to completely change my lifestyle and that’s exactly what Slimming World has taught me to do. Plus, I’ve received so much support from my wonderful Slimming World group.

“Sharing tips and ideas has definitely helped me maintain my weight loss. Each week in group I pick up new ideas and recipes - even now I’m at target.

“My life is completely unrecognisable now and I’m happier, healthier than ever.”

Allana began following Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan, which encourages slimmers to fill up on healthy, satisfying foods like fruit and veg, pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat and fish so they lose weight without going hungry or feeling deprived.

Allana said:“I love all the family friendly food and I’ve passed lots of healthy habits on to my family and friends too.”

Reaching her target weight in June this year Allana, who attends the Whitburn Slimming World group, believes without the constant support she would have struggled to reach her target.

Slimming World members who achieve their target, which they set themselves, can continue to attend their local group every week for free as long as they stay within 3lbs either side of their target weight.

Allana says:“I’ve made so many friends that I can’t imagine not going to the group each week, they’re like a family to me now.

“Everyone inspired and supported me to achieve my target and now it’s my turn to do the same for other people, to show the same kindness, warmth and compassion that I was shown.

“It’s not completely selfless though, coming to group keeps me on track too and we always have a lot of fun.”

Ally, who runs the Whitburn group which Allanna attends, said:“I’m so proud of Allanna and the inspirational way in which she reached her target. It’s always great for new members to meet Allana and see just what’s possible at Slimming World - after we’ve explained why someone so slim is in the group in the first place, that is! I hope she inspires other people in Whitburn and the surrounding areas too and proves to them that with Slimming World you really can get slim for good.”

To find out more about the Whitburn Slimming World group, which is held at St Joseph’s Parish Centre (opposite Croftmalloch Primary School) every Wednesday at 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm and 7.30pm either pop along, call Ally on 07887351425 or visit www. slimmingworld.co.uk and http:// www.slimmingworld.co.uk/