With just weeks to go before her wedding, you wouldn't think that this petite blonde has ever had to worry about her dress size. “I was determined that I wanted that perfect, fairytale wedding dress when my fiancé proposed, but at over 14 stone, this wouldn't happen. Something had to be done!” A girl full of determination, Carol joined Unislim with her mother – still an attending member – and sister.

“In all honesty, I found the first week difficult because I had to completely re-educate my eating patterns. It wasn't a case of cutting down the amount I could eat, just learning what was best and what was ‘good value' for my allocated units. And I still count those units religiously. Eating low GI foods has really made a difference though. I'm never hungry, there's always plenty of choice and yet the weight still comes off. It's a miracle!”

Carol really threw herself into the Unislim programme and participated in class. “That was the biggest help. By getting involved, I really learned so much... both from Ann my leader, and all the other members. And I don't think I've missed a week of class yet.” And with the wedding looming, how's Carol feeling?

“On top of the world! Being in control of my weight has also helped me feel in control of so many other areas of my life and kept the nerves at bay. I have a lovely dress to wear and a box full of old clothes I hope I'll never put on again! Next stop is to pass them on to my local charity shop!”