I used to wear these trousers, then I did this and lost 10 pounds in a week

Bridgend: Suzanne Williams has faced a tough battle with her weight for years. It got so bad that she struggled to walk even short distances and needed a walking stick.

At 63, she visited her doctor for pain relief, but her high blood pressure meds meant she couldn’t take them. To make matters worse, she found out she was pre-diabetic.

This was the wake-up call she needed. She felt hopeless and scared for her health. “I was at an all-time low,” she said. “I knew I had to change, but the pain made it hard to exercise.”

In January 2024, she joined Slimming World, and a year later, she’s lost five stone and dropped from a size 22 to 18. While she still has more to lose, she feels like a new person.

Before her journey, she couldn’t keep up with her grandkids and was always tired. She had tried countless diets, but nothing worked until now.

Joining a group in Pencoed was nerve-wracking. She could barely stand in line or get on the scales. But the support from others made her feel at home. Despite some doubts from friends, she was determined to succeed.

Her eating habits changed dramatically. Breakfast went from a full English to fruit salad, and lunch shifted from sausage rolls to salads. She even lost 10 pounds in her first week, which motivated her to keep going.

As she lost weight, she started exercising again. Initially, she did seated exercises, but soon she was walking without her stick and even tackling 5k walks a few times a week.

Now, she has the energy to play with her grandkids and is no longer pre-diabetic. She’s even reduced her blood pressure medication.

“I’ve lost 5 stone in 2024,” she said. “I know I have a long way to go, but I’m excited about the journey. I can shop anywhere now, and I love wearing colorful clothes instead of just black.”

Her family and friends have noticed the change too. Some say she’s unrecognizable, and it’s heartwarming to see their reactions.