Cyndi Robbins, a teacher and Military wife from RAF Akrotiri – lost 3 and a half stone in less than a year after discovering the generosity and flexibility of Slimming World.
I know many people make New Year resolutions about getting healthy – but looking back at the fancy dress photos of me from New Year’s Eve – I knew for me something had to change.
I simply felt overwhelmed, lost, and wanted to cry.
I had been living away from home, in Cyprus for a year and I was the largest I had ever been.
I’ve always been an emotional eater and together with my sweet tooth and the fact that I have Celiac disease (allergies Gluten rich products), I honestly didn’t know where to start when it came to choosing a way to lose weight. I needed something I was comfortable with, which was healthy, but I had never stuck to a diet in my life!
Some friends of mine where starting Slimming World and invited me along. I was hesitant at the start because the types of foods I can eat are already limited.….the last thing I wanted was to be told to cut out the foods I could actually eat and enjoy.
I went along to Slimming World to check out how it would fit into my life. I was happily surprised and could not believe how many of the recipes where gluten free and how easy the plan seemed to be. Surely this wasn’t true?……I gave it a chance and am so glad that I did!
With the help of my Consultant Caroline and the support from my new found friends in group – plus the recipes I found on the FREE members website – I was thrilled that I lost 5 1/2 pounds on my first week! I had eaten such amazing food and not been hungry once.
My favourite of all the recipes I have tried so far is Paprika Pork. It’s tasty, filling and very simple to make. The best thing though – It’s all made of FREE FOOD, which means I can eat as much as I like.
The Food Optimising Plans make it so easy – I am still happily losing weight – it is incredible. It doesn’t feel like a diet at all.
In September, I was voted Miss Slinky for our group. This was really emotional for me as I never even believed I would lose weight when I started! To be voted the “most inspiring” by other members really meant a lot.
Now that my body has changed shape I can finally enjoy clothes shopping again – I still can’t get enough of standing in the changing rooms wearing all the things I haven’t had the confidence to wear before. Losing 3 and a half stones has changed my life –helped me find the real me – and I hope that my story inspires you to have a “Happy New You too” xx
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