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 superb Slimming World workforce.
These inspirational members might be working as a part of the Slimming World workforce, elevating funds for our charitable basis, SMILES, and our charity companions, Most cancers Analysis UK, the Irish Most cancers Society and Alzheimer’s Analysis UK.
Julie Edwards, 49, has misplaced 2st 2lbs (14kg) with Slimming World and is working to lift cash for Alzheimer’s Analysis UK.
“I started combating my weight after I was 18 and moved to America to be an au pair. The totally different meals, environment and tradition noticed the kilos go on fairly rapidly. Fourteen months later, I returned house and met my future husband. I had an energetic social life and was very content material, so didn’t pay a lot consideration to my weight.
We obtained married in 2000, and I knew on the time that I wasn’t really comfortable. It was a phenomenal day, however I couldn’t assist feeling dissatisfied that I hadn’t misplaced any weight beforehand. I had my two boys in 2004 and 2006, and placing on extra weight left me feeling very self-conscious.
My turning level was shortly after attending a black-tie occasion and happening a household vacation. I seemed again on the photos, and so they broke my coronary heart. The comfortable recollections we made have been immediately dampened by how unhappy it made me to take a look at the photographs.
Whereas I by no means had any well being points, I knew that the ache I typically had in my knees was probably linked to my weight. I desperately wished to guide an energetic and wholesome life for my boys, and I knew I needed to take management of my weight to make this occur.
I joined my native Slimming World group and it was instantly clear that it was an enormous step in the suitable route. Everyone was so pretty and welcoming – all of them wished me to succeed. My Guide defined the Meals Optimising consuming plan, and I began swapping my on-the-go prepared meals and comfort meals for home-cooked dinners like spaghetti bolognese made utilizing 5% fats beef mince and a sauce cooked from scratch.
Earlier than becoming a member of Slimming World, I performed netball as soon as per week, however I by no means felt like I used to be reaching my full potential. Slimming World’s bodily exercise programme, Physique Magic, confirmed me that I can take my time to construct up my health ranges with achievable objectives. Operating the London Marathon is a real signal of how far I’ve come!
I’m now a Slimming World Guide, working my very own group, and I hope that my London Marathon endeavours will encourage my members to achieve their very own exercise objectives. In reality, one in all my members, Daniel, can be a part of this yr’s Slimming World London Marathon workforce. I can’t wait to see him as soon as we’ve each crossed the end line!
I’m working the London Marathon in assist of Alzheimer’s Analysis UK. As a Slimming World Guide, I’m keen about elevating cash for our essential charity companions and wish to do my bit to assist proceed the analysis into curing this merciless situation.”
Julie runs her personal Slimming World teams in Lancashire to assist assist and encourage others to achieve their weight reduction objectives.
You will discover Julie’s fundraising web page right here.
In the event you’re feeling impressed to present working a go, you’ll discover a step-by-step coaching plan on our unique member web site and app. Begin as we speak and you can be part of us working Race for Life this summer time!
