I was coming out of the gym with my friend one Wednesday night in March 2003 and we saw a notice for Super Slim in the window at Langley Baths and decided to go in and find out more. Margaret was very helpful and suggested we could join next week as there was a special offer on but for some reason I wanted to join that night and talked my friend into doing the same. We had been going to the gym two nights a week for a few years and not lost a pound, in fact we had put on weight, so something had to be done and what better time than that night. I have never looked back since.

I lost 41lbs to get to target which I achieved in December 2005 and feel so much better for it. I have more energy to do things and my whole life has changed, I like different foods now and I don't think I could ever go back to the way I used to eat. Sometimes I crave for fish and chips but after eating them, found I haven't enjoyed eating them as much as I thought I would so they don't bother me any more. I prefer the healthy option.

I will always remember what Margaret said to us all on the first class I attended, she said "people always lose weight either like a hare or a tortoise." A hare wants to lose weight fast and soon gets disheartened and gives in, or a tortoise just plods on and gets there in the end. I was the tortoise, slow but sure and I still battle now with a few pounds but it's nothing like the 3 stone I lost over the past 3 years.

I love swimming, going to the gym and riding my exercise bike every day for 30 minutes while reading a book. My husband and I find walking at weekends enjoyable and when we go on holiday we walk along costal paths and public footpaths to take in the scenery which I wouldn't have dreamed of doing before I lost weight.

While losing weight I found that my confidence grew and I began to believe in myself more. I had been learning to drive on and off for years, decided to go for it and passed first time getting more and more confident every day. I also started learning new things at work, asking questions, developing new skills and being more assertive. After 15 years of doing a similar job, I have just been promoted to a management role.

I am so glad I spotted the Super Slim notice that night in March 2003 as it has changed my life for the better.

Starting Weight = 12st 7lbs
Total Weight Loss = 2st 13lbs
Weight Now = 9st 8lbs