Kim Lovelace, 36, went from 16st 11lb to 11st 11lb after joining Slimming World in mid-2021. Kim was inspired to become a member after seeing a photograph of herself taken during a trip to London. "I was mortified at how big I actually looked,” she said. Kim paid tribute to her local Slimming World group (run by consultant Gary Beck-Sykes) in her success. "There is no judgment,” she continued. “We share tips and advice and cheer each other on every week.” She spoke of a number of benefits she is enjoying since losing weight, from having more choice in terms of clothes shopping, but also lowered blood pressure and improved mental health and self-confidence. For more on Slimming World, visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk/