A Rawmarsh woman is celebrating an extraordinary milestone after losing half of her body weight through Slimming World – transforming her health, confidence and quality of life along the way.
Michell Saunders has achieved Slimming World’s prestigious Club 50 Award, recognising members who have lost 50% of their starting body weight. Starting her journey at 25 stone, Michell has now reached an incredible 12½ stone – and she’s still working towards her own personal achievement target.
Before losing weight, everyday tasks had become a struggle. Michell relied on her daughters to help her wash and get dressed and her mobility was severely limited. Today, life looks very different. She has regained her independence; her confidence has soared and the improvements to her health have been life-changing.
Following Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan, Michell has enjoyed satisfying, healthy meals without ever feeling deprived. Her favourite meals include hearty breakfasts of omelettes with mushrooms and tomatoes, and traditional Sunday roasts packed with lean meat, potatoes and plenty of vegetables. Alongside her healthy eating, she’s introduced swimming and gentle walking into her routine – activities that are kinder to her knees while she waits for a knee replacement operation. Thanks to her weight loss, she can now safely undergo the surgery.
Speaking about her achievement, Michell said: “I would not have achieved this without Kerry and my Slimming World family. I know she says I did it all myself but not without her keeping me going and reminding me how good Food Optimising is. Now I’ve proved it to myself and hopefully other members that are struggling. Let’s face it, the plan is easy – it’s life that makes it challenging at times. So to you guys who are struggling, look, it works. Keep going and we will reach our personal goals supporting each other.” Michell also added “Without staying to group for Image therapy and the support of my group session and all my Slimming World family I wouldn’t have achieved this“
Kerry Millson, who runs the Slimming World groups in Parkgate, said:
“Michell is an inspiration. It’s not an everyday achievement to lose half of your body weight – it takes time, commitment and motivation. As the letter Michell received from our Managing Director, Lisa Salmon, said, it doesn’t just change your life, it can save your life – and that’s exactly what it’s done for Michell.”
“Whether members want to lose 7lb, 7 stone, 17 stone or anywhere in between, we’re here in Parkgate to support them every step of the way. Michell’s journey shows that with the right support, no goal is too big.”
Slimming World groups are held at 10 Rawmarsh Hill, Parkgate, S62 6EU every Wednesday at 5.30pm and 7pm, Friday at 8am, 9.30am and 11am, and Saturday at 7.30am, 9am and 10.30am.
Everyone is welcome, whether they’re looking to lose a few pounds or make a life-changing transformation.
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