Negative self-talk shifts to kinder language with the support of a positive group
MIND your Language: How internal negative selftalk shifts to kinder language with the support of a positive group.
My name is Leanne Ianson and I had always had a bad relationship with food, I was the biggest I had ever been I was embarrassed and would get very anxious of nights out with friends etc worrying about what I could wear to cover myself up.
I had zero confidence my mental health and anxiety were being effected and most of all I had learned to hate my body and was extremely unhappy, I would always be cancelling plans as I always felt so tired lethargic and very unfit I hated the person I had become.
I then came across slimming world and heard fantastic things so I wanted to try I was terrified about walking into a room full of people I didn’t know but I did it. Walking into the group I was welcomed by such kind and friendly people, Maria at Slimming world is fantastic she really made me feel at ease and welcomed me to her group with constant support along with the image therapy each week we all share our recipes and support each other along the way.
‘Maria said The peer support available in Slimming World groups is what sets us apart. Our members are part of a community, something special, which helps them to realise, and feel, that they are not alone in the challenges they face. They are able to take pride in being part of a group that genuinely cares for and helps one other – it’s this pride and sense of belonging, where they learn to quieten their inner critic, and any negative thoughts they’ve had about themselves’
The food optimising plan is amazing I don’t feel like I’m on a diet I still enjoy the food I’ve always loved but in a healthier way I always feel full and know I’m having a very balanced and healthy diet
‘Maria said Slimming World’s Food Optimising healthy eating plan allows members to lose weight without hunger and guilt. It’s easy to follow, family-friendly and members can satisfy their appetite without having to weigh, count or measure everything they eat and drink.
#ThatFeeling of confidence, happiness, optimism, empowerment, attractiveness, success, motivation, inspiration – is perfectly achievable when you choose Slimming World, and there’s no feeling like it!,
I’ve just received my 5 stone loss achievement and slimming world really is the best thing I ever did I have so much more confidence and a better relationship with food. My mental health and anxiety have improved as slimming world has let me love myself and my body again.
I now attend the gym and yoga which 12 months ago I would never dreamed of doing.
Dream big and take that first step, it will be so worth it.
To find out more about the local groups , see Slimming World advert on page 32, visit Slimming world Sligo / South Donegal on Facebook.