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Slimming success Sara Staveley from Doncaster felt unhappy about her weight after having two kids, so she joined Slimming World
‘I was literally bursting out of my size 16 jeans when i joined slimming World in march last year,’ says sara. ‘it was a photo posted on Facebook that made me get the courage to go along to my local group – i couldn’t believe how big i looked. ‘before that, my eating had been erratic. i’d skip meals, then eat loads the next day. When i had meals with my kids, ava J and ashton, i’d eat their leftovers as well as my own food. no wonder my weight went up to almost 12 stone.’
Sara’s vital statistics height: 5ft 8in starting weight: 11st 12lb Weight now: 9st 9lb Weight lost: 2st 3lb
Group support ‘it was a big thing to walk into the slimming World group for the first time. i needn’t have worried, though, as everyone was so friendly – i couldn’t have done it without the group’s support. ‘i chose the extra easy eating plan because there’s so much variety and choice, which means it fits around looking after a young family. i loved
the fact that there’s no need to count or weigh foods – and being able to eat unlimited Free Foods means i’ve never felt hungry. i set myself the goal of exercising, too, so now i do zumba and bokwa dance fitness classes. ‘i knew i’d come down to my ideal
Sara’s favourite menu Breakfast ‘I love a full English breakfast, with eggs, grilled bacon, mushrooms, beans and tomatoes.’ lunch ‘Something fast and filling – a chicken salad sandwich on wholemeal bread, followed by a large bowl of fresh fruit salad with fat-free yogurt. Delicious!’ 80 | asda.com/magazine | september 2013
DInner ‘A family favourite is homemade spaghetti bolognese.’ snacks ‘Lots of fruit, a Kit Kat and a nice glass of wine at the end of the day.’
‘Slimming World has become a way of life for me. I now love eating well and keeping fit, because it makes me feel better in every way’ weight on the day of ashton’s christening. my husband anthony took a photo of me and said, “You look really lovely”. i’m a size 10 now and so much more relaxed and happy overall. i’ve found my old self – and discovered a positive outlook on life in the process.’
♦ take advantage of slimming World’s half-price membership offer, available until 30 november 2013 – and save £5. the standard one-off membership fee is normally £10, then the weekly group fee is £4.95. to find your nearest group, call 0844 892 0489 or visit slimmingworld. com/asDa.