My name is Julie Cattell, I am 41 years old and I joined super slim on the 17th January 2002. I will never for get the night I joined, Tina could not weight me on the scales so I had to go to boots the chemists the next day to weight myself. I have never been so embarrassed in all my life but I remained determined to lose weight.

I have always had a problem with my weight and through that I lost all my self-confidence. I was getting to the point where I didn't want to leave the house and especially when it came to travelling on buses or getting into a car. It was a nightmare and also started to affect my job performance and my health. I knew if I didn't do something about it then I wouldn't be here today. I cannot say that losing my weight has been easy but I know I will continue stick to it. So far I have lost 5 stone 3 pounds in just less than 12 mouths. My friends and family have regularly been commenting on how my appearance and personality has changed and also how much better I am looking. I have started to walk about 3 miles a day, which in the past I would never have been able to manage. I have also started to go out again and for the first time in 8 years I am starting to enjoy myself as I get my confidence back. I know I still have a long way to go but with the help of my group leader Tina and the girls at super slim I know I will do it. One of the best things about losing my weight, although it may sound a simple thing, is being able to bend down and put on a pair of tights that fit me. Another is when my sister gave me a letter to tell me how well I have done and that she felt she was getting the old Julie back.

Starting Weight = 24st 6lbs
Total Weight Loss = 5st 11lbs
Weight Now = 18st 9lbs