A Slimming World group in the Wrexham area will be welcoming a new consultant this week.
Jill Newman will be re-launching the Cefn Mawr groups which take place on a Tuesday evening from November 10 at George Edwards Hall 5pm and 6:30pm.
Jill says that her own weight-loss journey began when she was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in her knee and was in considerable pain.
She said: “I was having physio to prevent further deterioration, taking pain relief and limiting what activities I could do to reduce my pain.
"I knew that if I was going to have surgery, I’d need to lose weight and as my general health was ok, I wasn’t eligible for NHS weight loss programmes."
Jill then decided to go to Slimming World and found a group that fitted into her life.
She added: “I was nervous to walk in, but needn’t have worried as the Consultant was so welcoming. The plan was fully explained to me and I was introduced to the wonderful and inspiring group members. From that first meeting I have never looked back."
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Jill said that, while she has changed loads from how she shops, eats and increased her activity, however, she is in control, she has never been hungry, and never has to think what she can’t eat, all her favourite foods she is still able to eat.
She added: “I have lost seven stone, I’m pain free, and won’t be troubling the surgeon anytime soon. I have been discharged from physio, am much more active and feeling great.
"I couldn’t have achieved this without her fantastic support and motivation of my Slimming World Consultant, members in group, all the tools available, recipes and family and friends.
"It’s been great to be told you’re looking good and fantastic to be able to buy from a much wider range and style of clothes for the new me.
"Life is for living and enjoying. Slimming World works for everyone and I am now fully trained as a Slimming World Consultant and will be relaunching Cefn Mawr Slimming World on Tuesday November 10 and I can’t wait to be supporting others on their weight loss journey."
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