Emotional Healing that bought Psychological Breakthrough and Physical Wellness.

In September 2015 a couple of friends joined Slimming World, one of them was telling me about when her class was and it wasn't the first time she had told me about the weight loss programme. I knew it was a good move for her but not until then did I consider that I actually might need the same sort of initiative.
My weight had crept up steadily over the previous years and my digestive health was at an all time low. To be honest my gut has never been perfect but at this time in my life I knew something was very wrong with me and that if things didn't change, my risk of cancer would be worse than genetic.
I was the girl that never said no and in hindsight I ate large portions. I have always enjoyed my food. I have a healthy self-image too, knowing my worth is not in my appearance I just continued to live in such a way that subtly was endangering my health. I had begun to notice that I was experiencing a sort of acid re-flux. I googled this and learned that for some this is just something you have to live with but could be improved or cleared up by losing 10lb of weight.
I knew my weight had to be addressed and I knew I needed help.

Since joining SW one of my group members was even able to get clear of type 2 diabetes so it goes to show just what is possible when you start to take back your life in this way.

I was winning awards within my group and I took to the programme well. By Christmas I had lost around 2 stone, still eating much the amounts I had before (as this was possible on SW) but much more aware of what was a problem for me. Supported by my rep, slimming group and various freedom-seeking friends, I flourished.

In the new year my weight-loss began to slow, this was usual for someone nearing their target. What surprised me was that without having increased my exercise in the first few months I had still become much fitter and took to running for the first time in years. This spurred on my weight loss and I began to feel increasingly well and younger than ever.
I had been overweight for my whole adult life until this point, I was happier and knew myself better than ever too. This journey could not have been possible or so trans-formative had I not experienced emotional healing the summer before. God has been key to my wellness and ability to face the reality of decades of self-esteem issues and bereavement.
After a slow couple of months I finally reached my 3.5st target with various friends not far ahead or behind.
This journey for me was a group effort. With God, anything is possible, with friends it's more exciting and offers the opportunity to heal to others too.