Rachael's Story                   

It was June 1992 when Elizabeth joined our Company and I believe it took us girls approximately two days to prise out of her that she attended a slimming club and that she is now a shadow of her former self, having successfully shed three stones in less than twelve months.  What an inspiration!
For many years I have battled with my weight and my mom has literally begged me to join a slimming club but to no avail. You see I was trapped in a vicious circle.
I had been trying for six and a half years to have a baby and one week I would desperately try to slim but the following week I would feel disheartened again because that dreaded day would arrive to tell me that I had failed once more to achieve our dream.
However, one day, my mom inadvertently found out that Elizabeth was a dedicated slimmer and by coincidence that same day I saw myself dancing on the video of my friends wedding, wearing a strappy summer dress, with more of me hanging out than I had realized. This vision shocked me so much that I simply buried my face in my hands, not believing that the bouncing blob was me!
Then another thing happened, my husband of eight years, who I always thought appreciated my ample figure, said to me "If you are so bothered by the way you look, then do something about it!" 
My mom then piped up, "SLIMMING CLUB!"  I could have cried.
Okay, I agreed.  So off I trotted with my friend Elizabeth to see Gail.  But I have to tell you, I do have a phobia for weighing scales and when I told my husband that there really should be a name for this hang-up he said, "I think they call it VANITY" and I agree with him on that one!
But as I stood in line, trying not to stare at a mixed bunch of people, I shook and still thought that I could make a bolt towards the door, thankfully my saviours stopped me and I finally realized that I am overweight, although I did try to convince myself that I was built that way and that I had just found my average weight, fortunately Gail told me very gently that I was 12st 7lb and at 5'5" I needed to diet properly.
After 13 weeks and a much healthier and lighter 11st 4lbs, I had a small operation which I am happy to say resulted in a pregnancy but I shall continue with my class and high protein, low fat diet. because during my celebrations I have already gained 5lbs in just 5 week, oops!
But I have to stabilize my weight now, otherwise I will have even BIGGER Problems later on.  Plus, this diet is perfect for me to enjoy a healthy pregnancy and a chance to double up on my MILK allowance!
 
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