Super slimmer reveals how she did it...one step at a time
me to tears. I was single and blamed my size for that, too. I just thought no one could see the real me because of my size. So I decided to do something about it.
“I used to eat lots of carbs, pasta and cheese. I’m not one for regimented diets or dieting groups so I knew that wasn’t the way for me.
“But I hate going hungry, so I began to cut the carbs and replace it with vegetables.”
Eilidh went to her doctor and kept up the walking. Then she joined an exercise class – Highland Hustle.
“It can be intimidating going to an exercise class when you are bigger. But this was not like a regular class,” she said.
“It was more a ceilidh-style work out with some Highland dancing.
“Everyone was so friendly and it had a really sociable atmosphere.
“I go every week. There’s no pressure, it’s just about dancing and having fun. You can go at your own pace depending on your level of fitness.”
Eilidh Grant, E i l i d h’s Highland Hustle instructor, said: “I’m so pleased Eilidh decided to join my class. She has come so far and we are all very proud of her.”
Now Eilidh has set herself another weight-loss challenge, and has signed up to walk 100km f rom London to Brighton for the British Heart Foundation in June.
“I think it’s important to have a goal to focus on. I’m getting fitter every day and I have a new lease of life.
“I want to say to other people, ‘ You can do it too’. Baby steps and small changes make a big difference.”