“When I joined Unislim, I was so embarrassed with myself, I wanted to go to an anonymous class where nobody knew me and I could be invisible. Unfortunately, everyone knew my sister! And to be honest, once I got there, I loved the encouragement from everyone.”

Mary Bradley is brimming with enthusiasm for life, and why not? As a former Unislimmer of the Year, there are few more qualified to motivate others on the path to healthy living. “Since losing my weight, life has been so much better – and my husband is so supportive. He said it's like having an affair with a new person!” Mary is a powerhouse, and one who's trained herself to a new way of eating – “I'll put on weight just by rubbing against food!” she laughs. Her top tip? Planning. “You have to have the right food in the fridge, and have an idea about what meals to prepare. I know that I've the ground work done, the rest is so much easier.” And by combining the eating plan with regular exercise, Mary knows that she'll never look back.