My sister Bev and myself have always been on the large side. One day a leaflet dropped through my sister's door from Super Slim. We decided to join the Tipton Sports Academy club. When we were first weighed I was utterly disgusted with myself to find how heavy I was, 16stone 9lbs!

That was it! I was on a mission! We were both determined to beat the bulge. We got all the information and set to work. It was really hard the first week. The Monday weigh in loomed closer. I was convinced I had not lost any weight. I said if I had not lost weight I was going straight to the fish and chip shop! I could not believe my ears when I had lost 5lbs! I knew then that we were on the road to success. 'Sister's Together' we could do it! The following week was easier and I couldn't wait to be weighed. I had lost another 4lbs. Then week by week the weight came off. I felt fantastic and so proud of my sister and myself. I could not have felt better if I had won the lottery.

That was 6 years ago and since then I have never looked back. I have now reached my target weight. Although a times it has been hard, I always remembered the feeling I had a club when I lost my first 5lbs and that kept me motivated. Attending club every Monday night is now part of my life. I have lost 7 stones altogether and reduced dress size from 24 to a 12. I feel fabulous. I will never allow myself to put the weight back on. I have found me again; I am happy and healthier.

My advice to anyone who has been in my situation is 'go for it!' It's never too late to start.

Starting Weight = 16st 9lbs
Total Weight Loss = 6st 2lbs
Weight Now = 10st 7lbs