Embarrassed by her 23st 10lb body, Gillian reluctantly agreed to attend a local Zumba class with her daughter, Helen. And she was soon cha-cha-ing her way to slimmer thighs and a flatter stomach. After banishing her beloved cheese and pickles from her kitchen cupboards and attending up to five Zumba classes per week, Gillian shed an astonishing 14st and is now a slinky size 8.
Her amazing story appeared in Best.
Gillian was nicknamed ‘Big Momma G’ because of her size 30, 25st body. But after years of hiding under the duvet and switching off her bedroom light, she vowed to ditch the flab and underwent an £11K gastric bypass. After shedding an incredible 13st, she’s sassier than ever and loves treating hubby Colin to some sultry outfits and X-rated moves.
As seen in Real People.
Crohn’s sufferer Kirsty claims that doctors accused her of being anorexic after she lost a shocking 10st in just three months. The 20-year-old says that she told GPs she was suffering from an upset stomach, cramps and fatigue – all common symptoms of the inflammatory digestive condition, Crohn’s disease. However, she claims that doctors instead referred her to an eating disorder clinic.
Her story appeared on the Mail Online and the Mirror Online.
For more information on Crohn’s, visit Crohn’s and Colitis UK.
Amanda had always admired her slim sister, Suzanne. The two were inseparable, but at 23 stone and a size 28, Amanda always felt like the ugly sibling. Men called her ‘fatty’, and a DJ dedicated the Mr Blobby song to her at a family party. But after their mum was diagnosed with cancer, Amanda realised she was putting her health at risk and made the decision to lose weight. With her sister’s support, she cut back on snacks and went on long country walks. Eighteen months later, she’s shed an incredible 11st and her and Suzanne are closer than ever. In fact, people even get them mixed up!
Amanda’s story appeared in Take a Break
As soon as Niamh Wynne learned about calories in her biology lesson at school, she began limiting her intake. Over two years, the now 18-year-old lost a dangerous 7st 6lb and developed anorexia. Things got so bad that mum Ann planned her funeral. Now fully recovered, Niamh is sharing her story to raise awareness for girls suffering from eating disorders.
As seen in the Sun.
Gorgeous Emily lost a massive 13st after a cruel gang of boys shouted ‘Oi, fatty’ and launched a kebab at her. Now a size 10, she’s happier than ever.
Read her story in this week’s Pick Me Up.
Ann was delighted when her overweight daughter began to make healthier lifestyle choices in a bid to lose weight. But Niamh soon became addicted to dieting and developed anorexia – losing a shocking 7.5st. Now fully recovered, Niamh hopes her story will inspire other anorexia sufferers to seek help.
As seen in this week’s Bella.
If you have recovered from an eating disorder and want to help raise awareness, contact me on charlotte@hotspotmedia.co.uk.
Zeena was horrified when her husband left her for being a couch potato. Determined to turn her life around, she ditched the Chinese takeaways and has now lost 14st.
As seen in this week’s Woman.
If you have your own amazing weight loss story, email me at charlotte@hotspotmedia.co.uk.
Trisha was once so addicted to potatoes that she scoffed her way through half a TONNE of them per year. But after ditching the spuds, she’s lost 13st and is training to be a teacher.
As seen in the Irish Mirror, Daily Mirror, Metro and Daily Star.
Rachel used to munch on 1kg of cheese per week – the equivalent of 8 STONE per year. But after curbing her cheese addiction, she’s lost a massive 15st 7lbs and is a slim size 10-12.
Read her story in today’s Sun.
Charlotte Brazier