Looking at her life, she realised that her weight was hindering her ability to move around and engage in activities she once enjoyed, such as playing with the children without feeling out of breath.
She said "I had been a member of Slimming World before, years ago, but I was so nervous about going back and starting over. I had forgotten what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was just a nice room filled with lovely people. A kind and understanding consultant sat down and went through pages and pages of normal, everyday food that I was allowed to eat, and I could have as much as I wanted. I chose my target weight and went home feeling excited and motivated, armed with my new books and a fire in my belly."
As a working mother of four, she needed a meal plan that everyone in the family could enjoy. Slimming World was the perfect choice because it allowed her to make simple swaps that didn’t compromise on her family’s favourite dishes. Lasagna, chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, and desserts were all still on the menu, and nothing was off-limits.
On her journey, Lyndsey won awards too, including Woman of the Year and Slimming World Icon in her own group. She expressed her joy, saying, “It felt absolutely amazing to win these awards, which were voted on by her fellow members.”
Lyndsey lost 6 and a half stone from her initial weight, which she had chosen as her ideal weight on her very first night. She went from a dress size 20 to a size 8.
Lyndsey shared "achieving and maintaining a dream weight without ever feeling hungry was an incredible experience. The dresses that had once eluded me, now fit perfectly and made me feel incredibly fabulous!"
After achieving her dream weight, she had a chance to become a consultant herself. She understood how it had made her feel during her journey and how her consultant had helped her reach her target weight. Driven by this desire to help others feel the way she had, she pursued this career.
She said "support is truly the most crucial factor. It all starts with the feeling of not being alone. I couldn’t have lost that much weight without the assistance, encouragement, and understanding I receive every week in the group."
“As someone who has experienced numerous ups and downs in my own weight loss journey, I am fully aware of the challenges individuals can encounter. Therefore, I will be there to provide unwavering support to each member of the group until they reach their desired weight.”
Lyndsey’s Slimming World group is held at Woodlesford Parish Hall every Thursday evening at 5:30pm and 7 pm. For more information or to join Lyndsey’s group, either pop along or call her on 07368 876022.