Real Success

Sarah Hanning, from Gosport in Hampshire now has heaps of energy to keep up with her toddler, thanks to losing a fantastic 5st 3½lbs! Her life-changing weight loss has led to health, happiness and no hunger!

“I’ve always been overweight, even as a child, but my weight really spiraled out of control after the birth of my daughter. I suffered from depression and my weight ballooned dramatically. It was mainly due to a lifestyle change – I was at home all day and I had easy access to very unhealthy snacks. Boredom was a big contributor to my weight and I used eating to make me feel better.

“I’ve tried umpteen diets, including the cabbage soup diet and Weight Watchers but I always found myself very hungry and gave up after a matter of weeks.

“My health began to suffer because of my weight; I had high blood pressure, headaches and constantly aching knees and back. I also suffered with irregular, heavy periods. I was even out of breath carrying my daughter up to bed at night. The last straw was being told by my doctor that I was heading for a stroke if I didn't lose weight.

“I decided to join my local Slimming World group but was extremely embarrassed because I’d been to the same group before. However, the Consultant Lisa and the other members made me very welcome. I was even able to take my daughter along with me.

“With Food Optimising I’m never hungry and I don't class it as a diet, it’s a healthy eating plan for life and easy to maintain. I can eat absolutely anything I want to! Cooking the healthy meals at home has led to my husband losing half a stone! My daughter also eats more healthily and my mother has even been inspired to lose weight.

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“I walk nearly everywhere now; I hardly ever use the car and even cycle to work 5 days a week! I can now keep up with my 2 year old daughter; it’s great to see her laughing when I run after her in the p]ark.

“After losing over 5 stones I feel so much healthier; my blood pressure is under control and my knees are fine. My periods have also lightened and appear regularly.

“I can walk in a skirt without my legs chafing and bleeding, which to me is a major mile stone. I now enjoy shopping for clothes in what I call ‘normal’ shops instead of the larger ladies stores. I can wear sexier underwear and feel much more confident. This new confidence has even landed me a new job!

“I’ve been through my ups and downs like most people but I listen to not only Lisa’s words of encouragement but all the other group members’. Now that I’ve lost this weight I know I will reach my target and maintain it.

“I’ve recently completed a charity walk with our group and I’d very much like to do a parachute jump for charity! My weight loss has really brought me a new lease of life and a different outlook!”

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