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“After 12 hours on my feet helping elderly patients in and out of beds and chairs, I was exhausted.
As a manager in a care home, every day felt like a physical challenge, and I couldn’t shake the
feeling that I was letting everyone down. I’d been around a size 14 when I left home for university, where I worked at the student bar. For years, I’d grab fast food at the end of a shift or celebrate good marks with drinks and a takeaway. When I finished my degree, I moved to London and
started working as a care home supervisor. The shifts were long and hectic - and I wouldn’t have the energy to cook once I got home, so I’d usually order a takeaway.
When I met my husband, Damian, we bonded over our love of food. We got married in 2017, and my weight continued to creep up as we enjoyed dinner dates. I fell pregnant the following year and when David was born, I found being a new mum was more difficult than I’d imagined. Eventually, I was diagnosed with postnatal depression. I turned to food for comfort, and as David grew, I felt guilty that I couldn’t get down on the floor to play with him as it was so hard to get back up again.
At church one Sunday, a woman congratulated me on my second pregnancy - only I wasn’t pregnant. I was so embarrassed that in December 2021, I messaged Emma, the Consultant of my local Slimming World group, to let her know I was thinking about joining. I’d convinced myself she wouldn’t
even reply, so I wouldn’t have to go... so I was genuinely shocked when she sent me a message saying that she couldn’t wait to see me. I kept thinking of her kind message, and two
weeks later, I found the courage to go along. The next day, at the supermarket, I filled up my trolley with Free Food, and within my first two weeks I got my half-stone award! I especially loved the group support - knowing that others understood how I felt meant the world. In group, I talked about
how I struggled with my sweet tooth, and the other members shared what worked for them in similar situations. I started to feel more in control and learnt how to cope with my food cravings.
After a while, I felt ready to get more active - so started walking. Sometimes I’d go for 20 minutes, sometimes an hour - whatever I could fit in around caring for David and work.
In December 2022, I reached my first target weight of 12st 8lbs and cried tears of joy on
the scales... but I wasn’t finished yet. I decided to lower my target weight a little bit. It’s hard to believe now I’m over 9st lighter - and I couldn’t be happier with the change in how I feel about myself."
Mbali lost weight at Slimming World Springfield, Essex with Slimming World Consultant Emma Lodge
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27 авг 2024
