I gained weight after my mam passed away but now I’ve managed to lose four stone
A South Shields woman has spoken about her weight loss journey following the death of her mam.
Jacqui Filcher, from South Shields, began to put on weight following the heart-breaking loss of her mam - leading to her constantly feeling lethargic, in pain and not feeling like herself.
However; with her friend’s wedding on the way, Jacqui decided that she wanted to make a change when it came to her weight so she joined a Slimming World group, in Whiteleas.
As a result of that decision, Jacqui managed to lose four stone by swapping unhealthy foods for Slimming World alternatives and making thoughtful choices when food shopping.
She said: “I gained weight after my mam passed away, I started feeling lethargic and in more pain than usual.
“My friend and I decided it was time to lose weight for her wedding.
“I now think before I buy and I always scan everything now with the Slimming World app.”
Jacqui’s weight loss means that she is now able to do things that she wasn’t able to go before and it has seen her named as a Slimming World Icon within her group.
She added: “It’s the little things - being able to paint my toenails, or tie my laces without stopping to breathe.
“Things people take for granted.
“I didn’t think I contributed that much in group, let alone be an icon.
“But I’m in a group with people who’ve become friends. We all support and encourage each other.
“There’s no judgement , only encouragement.
“The support I get from my friend who I joined with, the encouragement from the group I attend, my consultant Glynis and the friends I’ve made have made the biggest difference on my journey.”
You can find out more about Slimming World at: https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/.