"I am now a fitter, happier and healthier person by making simple changes to my lifestyle"

Discovering Slimming World changed my life! I am now a fitter, happier and healthier person by making simple changes to my lifestyle.

I first joined and started Slimming World with Vanessa Goodman in Newport, Isle of Wight in April 2025.

My weight was 14 stone 11lb and I wanted to do it for a couple of reasons :

1. For myself to help improve my physical and mental health.

2. Supporting family/friends who are also on their Slimming World journeys.

I know some people can be worried about starting a new group and I was one of them, but once I stepped through that door everyone was so welcoming. I was pleased to see some familiar faces, which put me at ease.

Since joining Slimming World I have lost 2 and a half stone. With the warmth and support of the group, I have made new friends, grown in confidence and learning about other people’s experiences helps me share my own. I find this approach helps me stick to the Slimming World plan and get down to where I want to be with my dream weight.

I’ve realised fitness is also another good part of getting fit and healthy.

I have completed a Couch to 5k in running, joined a gym in Sandown and also have an online personal trainer. I train at Medina Leisure Centre swimming and completing gym workouts and my health and fitness have now improved. I also belong to a couple of running groups; Wotton Bridge Road Runners and on Sundays with the Isle Of Wight Hash House Harriers.

If it wasn’t for the support of my consultant Vanessa Goodman, in Newport and everyone in the group, family and friends supporting me on this journey so far, I don’t know where I would be now.

Slimming World Newport is a warm and supportive group and although I still have a little way to go to reach my dream target weight, I am so proud of myself on this journey and I am not giving up at all.

If you are someone wanting to start Slimming World, now is your time.

Come along and join this fantastic, fun supporting group. My group runs on Thursday evenings 5.30pm + 7.00pm at Summerfields Primary School, Atkinson Drive.

Start your journey now and you too can get to where you want to be, by Food Optimising, changing your mindset and making healthy habits that last a lifetime, just like me.