Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol?
| Published: 25th August 2008 15:14 |
With over 98,000 new cases of type 2 diabetes being diagnosed each year, it's no wonder that when Consultant Sam Allen found herself heading in that direction, she realised something had to be done! A good friend encouraged her to try a Slimming World Group having reached desperation point about her weight. In baggy clothes, she bravely stepped through the doors. With a fantastic weight loss under her belt, she is now forever grateful to that friend for the introduction.
What a fantastic journey of self discovery and what wonderful food!
Never hungry and never going without and now so healthy keeping the weight off and had a baby... Fab!
Sam who runs a group on Wednesdays 10 am at the Moose Hall Jolliffe Road Poole has some members who are currently on their weight loss journeys with varying medical conditions such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Asthma to name but a few. They are all doing very well and definitely in the right place, for the care and support which is so needed on an otherwise difficult journey.
Weight loss can be hard but even harder when the doctor says ‘you really must do this now', such pressure!'Slimming World' believes that the burden carried by overweight people is two-fold. There is excess weight, but there is a far heavier burden to be lifted - that of guilt, self-criticism and poor self- esteem. Understanding the hard facts, armed with the tools and a big dose of care and support Slimming World makes weight loss a little easier and kinder to bare.
Hear about the positive results from some of Sam's members;
- (Sarah) says, 'Since starting Slimming World, I have stopped taking 2 doses of insulin a day and the other 2 doses have been greatly reduced. My doctor tells me that if I continue I will be able to stop another dose.
- (Pat 'Target Member') Lower blood pressure no longer need to take tablets thanks to Slimming World and my 3 stone weight loss, the doctor very impressed.
- (Karey) Within weeks, off blood pressure tablets and cholesterol tablets, and had a knee operation. Down from size 28/30 to size 14/16 and still losing's!
- (Lisa) Asthma is much better. 1 year quit smoking, walked here today and not out of breath!'
The FOOD!!
With a full proof plan like Food Optimising, you can not fail! Food Optimising gives members four healthy choices to help them eat well and lose weight beautifully. It allows members the freedom to choose what they eat, when they eat and how often they eat to suit every individual's taste and lifestyle. There is little or no weighing and no calorie counting involved whatsoever. All four choices have hundreds of Free Foods listed so whatever the choice, hunger becomes a thing of the past.
I've come a long way from the days I hid in very baggy clothes, thanks to Slimming World I thoroughly enjoy the food and my job. To be able to lose weight and enjoy a normal everyday family existence is very important to me and food optimising allows you to do just that. I can have a big plate of Slimming World Chips eggs and beans (free on green day) if I want to and getting all those recipe ideas at group was key for me.
Losing weight in a friendly environment at your local Slimming World group makes the journey a little lighter, easier and actually pretty good fun! I remember how depressed and down I felt on myself as I approached the door for the first time, but it didn't last long the welcome was amazing! I'm so glad I gathered the courage and did it! Come and listen in on how Food Optimising works with no obligation to join, or give me a call when you feel ready on 01202 518557.
‘The thing I like about my mum joining Slimming World is that I can put my arms around her when I give her a cuddle' (Sarahs'Daughter) What a lovely message!
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