It’s the London Marathon on Sunday twenty seventh April, and as that vibrant crowd of runners streams over the capital’s iconic Tower Bridge, you would possibly simply spot a few of our wonderful Slimming World staff.
Kelly Davies, 38, has misplaced 7st 13lbs (50kg) with Slimming World, and will likely be operating to boost cash for Alzheimer’s Analysis UK.
“I used to be the most important I’d been after having my second little one in 2017. I attempted varied weight reduction strategies however by no means appeared to have any success. Then, in October 2019, my dad was recognized with lung most cancers and I hit all-time low. My relationship with meals began to spiral uncontrolled.
Being chubby stopped me from having fun with doing issues with my youngsters. I couldn’t run round after them and struggled to play with them as I used to be at all times so drained. Throughout a visit to Legoland in 2022, my youngest little one wished to go on a experience the place she needed to be accompanied by an grownup. I used to be mortified to seek out that I couldn’t get the lap bar to safe due to my dimension. I needed to get off and swap locations with my husband – I felt so ashamed and knew then that I wanted to shed extra pounds for good.
Motivated to make a change, I joined my native Slimming World group and everybody there was so supportive of my journey from day one. Studying in regards to the consuming plan, Meals Optimising, confirmed me that I can cook dinner scrumptious meals that the entire household will love – whereas dropping pounds.
I additionally found Slimming World’s bodily exercise help programme, Physique Magic, and train step by step turned one thing I loved. I began by setting myself small targets which I slowly constructed up, and I now train most days of the week! I like operating, strolling, biking, swimming and energy coaching on the gymnasium. Each success I’ve had – whether or not it’s been weight loss-related or a private greatest in my operating – has been celebrated by my Slimming World group. A few of my fellow members have even supported me on race days!
Now I’ve misplaced almost 8st and have seen wonderful enhancements in my well being. I’ve lymphoedema, which beforehand triggered quite a lot of cellulitis infections. Since dropping pounds, the swelling in my legs has diminished by 60% and I’ve solely had one cellulitis flare-up.
I’m so proud to be a part of the Slimming World 2025 London Marathon staff, operating for Alzheimer’s Analysis UK. Each my grandad and my uncle live with Alzheimer’s, so I’m extremely keen about doing all we will to discover a treatment.”
Kelly attends the Newport Slimming World group in Gwent, run by Marketing consultant Lisa Norris.
Yow will discover Kelly’s fundraising web page right here.
In the event you’re feeling impressed to provide operating a go, you’ll discover a step-by-step coaching plan on our unique member web site and app. Begin right this moment and you would be a part of us operating Race for Life this summer time!
