A FLINTSHIRE mum lost six stone ahead of her Christmas-time wedding day.
Jess Hulley-Jones, from Penyffordd, lost that weight after joining her local Slimming World group.
The 27-year-old's journey has had such a profound effect on her that she has also found herself a new career as a Slimming World Consultant and now runs her own groups in Holywell and Flint.
Jess said: “I worried I wouldn’t fit in, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Slimming World has given me so much more than weight loss. As well as losing six stone, I’ve made friends, built confidence and finally feel in control. Crucially, I’ve lost weight without missing out on life.
"As a working mum I’ve still managed to enjoy our favourite 'fakeaways' and really enjoy the freedom of eating out as a family. We love our orders from the Slimming World kitchen when we know we have got a busy week. These take the thinking out of what were having and I know I’m still following Food Optimising 100%."
And there was some extra motivation for Jess to lose weight as her wedding day was coming up this month.
She tied the knot with new husband Damon on December 20.
Jess said: "I felt amazing in my dress."
She added: "Going to my Slimming World group each week has been a lifeline for me – I feel motivated, heathier and happier. So much of our lives are online now, so I found it incredibly refreshing to be part of a real-life community. It felt like such a safe space – there was absolutely no judgement – and I learned to be kinder to myself.
"Feeling part of something and knowing others genuinely care about your success is what keeps me coming back to group on those weeks when my commitment wavers, because I know I’ll get the support I need.
Jess added: “I’m so glad I found Slimming World in my twenties. Being part of a group where I feel truly supported changes everything. I’ve lost 6st, but more importantly, I’ve gained confidence, better mental health and a sense of belonging I didn’t know I needed. No matter your age, there are people you’ll click with – I only wish I’d joined sooner."
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Jess’s story reflects new research showing members aged 18–34 who attend Slimming World groups are losing weight, gaining confidence, improving their physical and mental health and creating healthy lifelong habits.
The study of over 3,200 Slimming World members in that age group found they lost an average of 12 per cent of their body weight – around 2st 1lb.
Jess' Slimming World groups are held every Tuesday morning in Flint Town Hall and Thursday morning and evening at St Peters Church, Holywell, evening. To join, pop along or contact her on 07397982688.
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