My name is Sarah, Slimming World consultant, promoting my new group which opens at The Alice Cross Centre, Teignmouth, TQ14 9BT on Monday March 24 at 7pm.
Slimming World has made such a massive difference to my life in two ways. Firstly, when I joined as a member in 2021 and secondly when I became a consultant.
You play around with the idea to join up to a weight loss programme in your head for a long time before you actually bite the bullet and finally go. I had tried other diets in the past and always failed to lose the weight, I put everything I did lose back on again plus more, always ending up heavier than when I started! I now know why. Losing weight is really hard, and even harder if you’re trying to do it alone, with no help or support.
A leaflet had been sitting on my table for about three weeks before I was brave enough to message the consultant about going to the meeting. One afternoon I had to stop halfway up the stairs and catch my breath before continuing. At that moment I knew I needed to do something about my weight.
Walking through the door of the group for the first time was so scary and out of my comfort zone. The consultant was so lovely and welcoming. She talked me through how Slimming World, Food Optimising 100 per cent, eating without guilt and never feeling hungry would help me shed the 7 stone I wanted to lose. I was sceptical but thought I’d give it a go. At times, it was really tough, but with the support I got from staying to the meeting every week I was able to lose the weight I wanted and reach my target weight two years after joining. Being more active is also part of the plan and I now run several times a week and swim when I can. Delivering the leaflets to promote my group is also a great way to get those steps in. And, of course, stairs are no longer a problem.
I became a consultant in 2023. Being given the opportunity to help others with their own weight loss goals is a truly blessed and rewarding career, and I am very happy to be able to now share my love of all thing’s food and Slimming World with others, and support them on their journey to be slimmer and healthier. So far this year I have helped my Bovey Tracey members lose more than 50st and I am fully committed to continuing my support so they too, can achieve their dreams.
I cannot thank the size 24 me I was four years ago enough for walking into a Slimming World meeting. At that time, I could only dream that I would ever be a size 10 again.
Dreams DO come true, if you believe in them strongly enough.
Just imagine how grateful your future self will be if you start today.