Slimmer loses six stone and gains new career

A slimmer from Skegness who transformed her life by losing 6 1/2 stone is using her success to help other people change their lives too.
Laura Day prepares fr her new career as Slimming World consultant. ANL-200601-154415001Laura Day prepares fr her new career as Slimming World consultant. ANL-200601-154415001
Laura Day prepares fr her new career as Slimming World consultant. ANL-200601-154415001

Laura Day joined her local Slimming World group in Skegness in 2016 and dropped from 16 stone 5 1/2lbs to 10 stone 5lbs and maintain this new weight for three years.

Now, she has trained as a consultant for the weight loss programme Slimming World at their national training academy in Derbyshire.

Members at the group will welcome Laura as their new consultant when she takes over this week.
The latest government figures reveal that around one in four adults are obese and it is estimated that, by 2034, this will increase to one in three.

Laura Day before losing weight. ANL-200601-154437001Laura Day before losing weight. ANL-200601-154437001
Laura Day before losing weight. ANL-200601-154437001

In Lincolnshire, 64% of the population is now overweight or obese - and Laura says her new role has never been more important.
She says: “Obesity is becoming such a huge issue across the UK.

“When I first joined Slimming World as a member, I never dreamed that I would end up helping other people to lose weight but now I just can’t wait to get started.

“After losing 6 1/2st and completing my training, it’s a privilege for me to be able to pass on the experience, insight and understanding that helped me, so that I can give my members the support they need to get to target.
“Support is really the most important thing. It all starts with feeling that you’re not alone.

“I couldn’t have lost 6 1/2 stone without the weekly help, encouragement and understanding of my own Consultant and group. As someone who has lost weight myself I know the challenges people can face, which is why, along with the group, I will be there to support every one of my members all the way to their chosen target weight.

Laura Day after losing more than six stone. ANL-200601-154453001Laura Day after losing more than six stone. ANL-200601-154453001
Laura Day after losing more than six stone. ANL-200601-154453001

“Setting targets, sharing recipes and other ideas, and working together as a group to overcome challenges and celebrate success is so important to a successful journey.

“Like a lot of slimmers, I had tried to lose weight so many times before by following numerous diets but they were never sustainable because I’d always get tired of restricting what I ate.

“I thought I was destined to struggle with my weight for the rest of my life, but when I came to Slimming World it was different.

“I never felt like I was on a diet. The eating plan encourages you to eat lots of tasty, filling foods like my favourites such as chips, burgers, chilli and spaghetti bolognese, you are never hungry and no foods are banned so there’s no deprivation. I couldn’t believe I’d found a way to lose weight without starving myself.
“Slimming World isn’t just about changing what you eat. Becoming more active is important too. Our Body Magic programme takes the threat out of activity by showing people, many of whom have unpleasant memories of being forced to take part in activity at school, how they can build activity into their daily routine without having to take up traditional forms of exercise like going to the gym or running.

“Everything counts from walking to gardening to washing the car. As a consultant it’s my role to create that warm support - it’s going to be great fun!”
Laura’s Slimming World group will be held at Pensioners Hall, Grantham Drive, Skegness every Tuesday at 5.30pm from January 7. For more information or to join Laura’s group either pop along on 7th January or call her on 07854627739.
Or: For more information visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk or call 0344 897 8000.