I have always been overweight and four years ago I did successfully manage to lose 3 stone with Super Slim. Unfortunately I gave up attending class and four years later here I was, heavier than ever and sick of squeezing myself into clothes. I was a size 20/22 and could only find a couple of shops that would stock above a size 18, the whole prospect of clothes shopping started to fill me with dread. I would get out of breath when climbing the stairs and my joints would ache, not a good outlook for someone who was only 24!

I decided that I needed to do something so I went to weigh myself in Boots the Chemist. When the scales registered my weight as 15st 13lbs I just wanted to cry, but only I could change it. I began to cut down my portions and two weeks later I rang Frances to find out where my nearest Super Slim class now was. Frances was very helpful and supportive and invited me to join the class she was holding that evening. I was very nervous but going that same night was the kick start I needed. All the ladies made me feel very welcome and as I got on the scales I knew that everyone there was determined to lose weight and now I was one of them. My joining weight in February 2005 was 15st 9lbs, I had lost 4lbs on my own which made me realise that I could do it but just needed a proper diet to follow. I looked through the diet book and was pleased to find the diet I had previously followed was still there. I chose the Lifestyle Diet as the food options are all laid out for you and occasionally I like to eat out so it suited me perfectly. I would use my 200 calories a day on chocolate or if I had a night out planned, I would save them for the weekend.

Since joining on 17th February 2005 I have lost 44lbs!! I now weigh 12st 7lbs and am a size 14-16. I am so proud of myself. People I haven't seen for a while do a double take and can't believe the change in me. My confidence has grown and I love going shopping because now I can go into any shop and get my size easily. I feel so much better and have a lot more energy. When I look back at old photos I can't believe that it used to be me. I am happy with my current weight but I need to start exercising to tone up and if it helps me to lose a bit more weight, then that is a bonus. I will not stop attending class because it keeps me on the straight and narrow and I have made some really nice friends who have supported me throughout.

Total Weight Loss = 3st 2lbs