Even though I love life and consider myself to be a happy bubbly person, it was my weight that hindered me in all areas of my life. The biggest problem was not being able to wear the clothes I wanted to, it was an ordeal if any special occasion came up, I’d always do my best to look as good as the next girl, hair and make-up always to perfection, but I never felt like I looked well, all my effort, seemed to be in vain.

A turning point came in my life, where I needed some minor surgery done and the Antitheist came to me and asked me to sign a form of consent, absolving the hospital of any responsibility, if I did not survive the operation, all thanks to my weight, at that stage I weighed 18 stone 11 pounds on the scales and I was aged 26.

I got the shock of my life… that was the kick-start I so badly needed.

After spending 2 weeks in hospital, I decided to join my local Unislim class, I met with my Unislim leader Ann Hynes, who was extremely helpful and talked me through the programme. I followed the Unislim plan and started losing weight every week, I d never felt so good in all my life, the encouragement and support I got from Ann, kept me strong and kept the pounds coming off.

To my delight I could now go to my favourite shops and try on all the clothes I’d wished I could wear. The best part was going out to my local pub at the weekends , and people that knew me all my life were looking at me twice not realising who I was, the compliments were flying from all angles and still are.

Two years later I am now at my target weight of 11 stone, after losing 7 stone 11 pounds, I feel like a new person, I’m so much more confidence in myself, I would not have been able to achieve any of this, if it wasn’t for Ann Hynes and Unislim. Also my family and friends were always there for me at every twist and turn, when the going got tough, I always had someone to turn to.

Even though I am happy now with my weight, I will be forever indebted to Unislim, my life has changed completely, and I will always continue to attend my Unislim class, to maintain my brilliant new figure.