Because
of the weight gain i also suffered from high blood pressure
meaning I was on medication daily to keep that in check. I tried
lots of different diets but they usually left me feeling hungry
and miserable. Slimming World is completely different, I never
have to go hungry and I'm the happiest I've been in years! My
blood pressure is normal so no more medication and my PCOS symptoms
are under control. I'm looking forward to the possibility of
children in the future.”
The
30-year-old started following Slimming World's famous Food Optimising
eating plan 10 months ago. It's a healthy eating plan, nutritionally
balanced and based on satisfying even the largest of appetites
so slimmers never have to go hungry. Now, Allea fills up on
unlimited amounts of everyday foods like fruit and veg, lean
meat and fish, pasta, potatoes, rice and pulses which are all
filling foods yet naturally quite low in calories and fat. She's
cut out many of the processed convenience foods and sugary snacks
she used to rely on. Allea loves trying out all the delicious
slimming recipes she picks up from other members at her Slimming
World group. She says: “My family and friends are all amazed
how much I can eat and still lose weight. I cook for them now
and they can't believe it's all healthy food because it tastes
so good. Everyone's been really supportive.
“I
know a lot of people worry about joining a slimming club – they
don't know what to expect. But from the minute I walked into
Slimming World, the support I've received from my Consultants
and the rest of the group has been brilliant,” adds Allea. “At
first I was really nervous, especially about stepping on the
scales, but no one has ever made me feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Straightaway I was made to feel welcome and now it's like a
night out with friends. I couldn't have done it without them.
“I
never dreamt I could achieve so much. I've gone from a size
18-20 to a 10-12 and it's made such a huge difference – it's
changed my life. I've got so much more energy and I can do things
now that I couldn't before. My fitness has improved – I enjoy
being active now rather than thinking of it as a chore, I'm
much healthier, and when I'm out shopping I can pick clothes
off the rail without worrying if they'll fit or not. I feel
like a winner already, and being voted the Brixham group's Woman
of the Year 2011 is the icing on the cake.”
Charley
Turner who runs the local team of Slimming World consultants,
says: “I'm so proud of Allea. Not only does she look gorgeous,
she's improved her health and is bursting with energy. She's
a huge inspiration to everyone in group and I hope she inspires
other women in Brixham to change their lives in the same way.
It can be hard to admit that you need to do something about
your weight and to ask for help, but I think Allea shows just
what's possible and what a huge difference losing weight can
make. Allea has just completed her training to become one of
our fabulous consultants and the Brixham members are looking
forward to welcoming her into group”
The
Brixham Slimming World group will be held every Friday at 9.30am,
from November 4th, at Goodrington Methodist
Church. To join or find out more call Allea on 07547044008.
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