Lisa Foley, aged 48 and originally from Manchester in the UK, tells us about her experience when she became a member of Slimming World in Limassol – and how she went on to lose 3 stone in just 7 months!
“In August 2021 I went to see my Doctor as I had a trapped nerve in my neck. I was in agony with my right arm and 3 of my fingers on my right hand were numb. My blood pressure was through the roof, so I was put onto blood pressure medication. I was referred to a specialist about my neck and when I asked if having a large bust could cause this problem – wearing a halter neck bikini – and being overweight – could have been triggering the problem….?. I wasn’t surprised to hear the answer – YES”
“It took 12 weeks of resting to recover from my trapped nerve and whilst I was recovering, my friend sent me some photographs of us together on our holidays just a week or so before. I was horrified! Was this me? It couldn’t be! I was disgusted with what I was seeing and it made me think deeply about my eating habits. I often ate just one meal a day and couldn’t understand how I was so big or why I constantly had heartburn. I didn’t realize that not eating well was the root of lots of the problems I was having”
“I knew I needed educating around food – and my eating habits – and that I needed help. I looked up my local Slimming World Group (Germasogia group in Limassol with Ekave) and sent a message asking if I could join. I attended the group that very same day and was welcomed with open arms by everyone! When I first walked in I felt a little ashamed that I had let myself go and embarrassed but I was relieved to find that I fitted straight in and that everyone was lovely!
“At first I found it hard to plan, shop and cook to a regular routine – I felt like I was eating more food than normal – that I would never lose weight – BUT, the weight was falling off of me in chunks! I lost 5,5lbs in my first week – and went on to lose my first stone in just 8 weeks”
“I have made some amazing friends in the group, who have cheered me on and picked me up when I have needed it. We are like a little family now – and we really care about each other. I have learnt lots of amazing recipes that I still struggle to believe are Slimming World FREE FOOD dishes. Who would have thought that favorites like burgers, steak, pasta, rice & potatoes could be cooked in a healthy way – so that nothing has to be measured!! Amazing!!”
” I reached my first Target weight on 13/2/2022 and have lost 3 stone in total. My blood pressure is now normal for my age group and I no longer have to take any tablets. My heartburn disappeared almost immediately – as soon as I started making healthy food choices my body knew about it and thanked me for it”
“I feel great now and I cannot thank Slimming World, my Consultant Ekave in Germasogeia, plus all of my amazing member-friends enough. I needed your friendly welcome, your guidance and your support to make changes. I couldn’t have changed my life without you and I will always appreciate you”
If you want to find out more about Slimming World and the groups we have in Cyprus, take a look at www.slimmingworldcyprus.com or call Team Developer Caroline on 97745869 for info.
