Pain in Spain helped drive on Elaine’s slim bid
After a miserable holiday of moaning about her weight, E l a i n e S t ewa r t decided it was time to make a change.
Elaine, from Fauldhouse, did just that, and has lost 2st 12.5lbs to reach her personal achievement target after joining her local Slimming World group.
Elaine said: “I walked t h rough the doors of Slimming World’s Fauldhouse group three days after returning from a holiday in Spain. I was thoroughly miserable with my weight and wished that I had slimmed for my break, I was constantly having to pull down the legs on my shorts to stop my thighs from rubbing together. It was no fun in the heat.”
Elaine said “I was apprehensive because I love crisps and I love cheese, they’re two of my favourite things. But after learning that I would be able to lose weight enjoying normal everyday foods like fruit and vegetables, pasta, rice, potatoes, fish and lean meat, and I could eat as much as I wanted to fill up – and I could still have my favourite foods – I didn’t look back! Its such a simple plan that can fit round anyone’s lifestyle, and I was so determined to make a change for me.”
When the consultant Haylee asked Elaine what she’d love to lose, Elaine never imagined it would be possible. Elaine lost a total of 2st 13lb in 27 weeks.
Elaine added: “I love being able to enjoy ‘normal’ foods, they are just cooked in a healthy way. I love cooking and enjoy making chilli con carne, spaghetti bolognese and homemade burgers with butternut squash chips.”
Since losing weight
Elaine’s found herself having lots more energy meaning she’s so much more active too. Elaine really embraced the Food Optimising and activity that Slimming World Support, she says “I love walking my dogs in the local forestry and swimming without gasping for breath. It really does make your body feel magic.”
Elaine wants to encourage others this new year and said: “If anyone is thinking of joining Slimming World this January for a ‘ fresh start’ I’d just say, ‘go for it’. Whatever you dream to lose, with Slimming World you can absolutely do it. I was nervous walking through those doors, however the warm welcome I got from the consultant and the group is amazing. I instantly knew there was no need to be scared and that the people in the group really understood and cared.”
Elaine put her success down to embracing all that Slimming World offers – it’s a package of support.
She said: “I really think it is important to stay to the image therapy, individual motivation and group experience – everyone together, discovering themselves as slimmers. To feel the support and encouragement it does makes everything seem a little easier.”
Haylee Hibbert runs the Fauldhouse Monday and Saturday group and is so proud of the dream target Elaine has achieved and knows how fantastic Elaine is feeling with her new lifestyle changes.
To join Haylee’s Slimming World Fauldhouse groups, held every Monday evening and Saturday mornings at Fauldhouse and Briech Valley Indoor Market, 1 Blackfaulds Place, contact Haylee on 07949 224 078 to book your space.
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