“SMALLER SIZE PLEASE” SAYS ELAINE AFTER 4 STONE LOSS
Elaine Priester is looking forward to living life after losing 4stones 3 lbs and reaching her target weight with Slimming World.
Elaine says “When I originally joined Slimming World in 2018
I lost over 4 stones but I stopped following the plan and going to group and about 1.5stones crept back on and by the time COVID came along I had put back on over 3 stones.
I felt terrible, I was creeping into the next bigger clothes size and
I hated clothes shopping, it made me feel uncomfortable and miserable. I couldn’t get to the top of my stairs without getting out of breath and ended been put on a stronger inhaler and steroids a couple of times.
I knew I had to do something I managed to lose about 1.5 stones at home following the plan myself, but it was hard to do alone and again I stopped following it and the weight started to creep back on.
That’s when I knew I needed to go back to Slimming World and back to group. I looked online and found the Wednesday Morning group in Geddes House which suited me perfectly. It was hard walking through those doors but I knew it had to be done and I’m so glad I did. Andrea was so warm and welcoming and our group feels more like a group of friends, family even that are all there helping and supporting each other, there are so many hints, tips, food ideas and strategies. There is always something new to take away from group, some idea that you may not of thought of but someone else has. I know I would not of been able to reach my target weight if I hadn’t of stayed each week to Image Therapy.
I have been at Target now for just over 7 months and I am loving life. I am doing Body Magic 3 or 4 times a week with my husband and doing 5k walks 2 or 3 of those times, but I only started this when I was ready to with the support from my group. I have learnt a lot at Slimming World about how to eat Healthy. I love filling up and feeling full with all of the Free Foods that you can have and still have a full roast dinner every week with mashed potatoes and gravy that is all Free Foods.
I no longer have to use my inhalers and don’t need steroids. I have again found my love for clothes shopping all over again, especially when you have to ask for assistance to get the next size down for you. I am positive, happy and confident and feel as though I have found me again, and if I can do it anyone can.”
Andrea who runs the group on a Wednesday morning at 9:30am in Geddes House says “Elaine is such a massive part of our group, she is so supportive towards other members and gives them all lots of help, support and ideas. It was and absolute privilege to award Elaine her target award. She still comes along to group every week and takes ideas as there is always something new to learn and get support from others members in group to remain at her target weight.”
Andrea’s Geddes House,
Livingston Slimming World groups are held every Monday at 3.30, 5.30 & 7pm and Wednesday at 9.30am. To join or find out more call Andrea on 07826 825889. To find out more about joining your nearest group visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk