Members share incredible journey to target, thanks to Slimming World Kettering

She was feeling low, frustrated, and ready for change. Looking after her daughter, Summer, who has Downs Syndrome, it became difficult to get down on the floor to change her, it was causing increased pain in her back she knew she needed to make a change— to be healthier, happier, and be able to care for her daughter, without her weight making it more difficult.

So as soon as she could, she walked through the doors of Angela’s Slimming World group and began a journey that would transform her life.

She leaned on the love and support of the people she now proudly calls her Slimming World friends. Together, they helped her stay strong.

Food Optimising became her foundation. She learned what her body needed to be healthy and how to lose weight effectively without restriction. She loved that nothing was off limits — it was all about moderation. Family meals, especially their favourite fakeaways, became moments of joy rather than temptation.

Today, Theresa says she can walk into any shop and pick from an array of clothes — something she once only dreamed of. Supermarket shopping is no longer a battle, because she no longer craves sweets, chocolates, or cakes. Her habits have changed, and so has her confidence.

Theresa shares that when she has a bad day, she turns to jigsaws or diamond art instead of food - a pivotal change in habits which help her sustain her fabulous weightloss.

On July 23, 2023, Theresa reached a milestone she had only ever dreamt of. After losing an incredible 3st 11lb, she achieved her target weight- and just as importantly, she has kept it off ever since. In 2024, Theresa proudly became one of our Diamond Members in Group, a recognition that reflects not just weight loss but long term success. An award which is given after a member maintained their target weight for a year.

Theresa’s journey perfectly captures what Slimming World is truly about. This is not a quick fix or a short term diet. It’s a way of living that supports real, sustainable change.

Reaching target is a huge achievement, but maintaining it takes commitment, confidence and belief in yourself. Theresa has now success, along with all of our many other Diamond Members in Group shows that when lifestyle changes are realistic and enjoyable, maintaining weight loss becomes not a struggle but a natural part of life.

Our Diamond Members are an inspiration to everyone in group - whether you're just starting out, working towards target, or learning how to maintain. Its proof that with the right support, mindset and approach, weight loss doesn't have to be temporary. It can be forever.

Theresa states that the support of the friends she has made at Slimming World, has made this incredible achievement all the easier, one such member is Jane Hardy.

Jane Hardy is also a fabulous target member, they have supported one another on their journeys and formed a firm friendship. Jane is a real inspiration to others, after losing five-and-a -alf stone and reaching her target weight she continues to motivate and inspire other members in the group.

After having twins and her mother passing away, Jane knew her mum had been worried about her weight, Jane wanted to lose weight for her mum and she knew she needed to do it for herself too.

Jane said of her journey: "I've been given a new lease of life and intend to enjoy it. Going on holiday, I love to wear a bikini, something I would have never had the confidence to do before

“Before I joined Slimming Word my food choices were not the best, I would have loads of bags of crisps, takeaways, chocolate and junk food, where as now I've learned how to change the way I eat and drink by following the Food Optimising plan, which means I never go hungry and I can still choose plenty of lovely foods.

"For breakfast I would have had cereal, without bothering to check the portion size or toast slathered in butter. Now I have fresh fruit and low fat yogurts and a measured portion of oats.

"For lunch, perhaps a cheese toasty and crisps whereas now I enjoy a jacket potato with tuna and salad. For dinner, I would just grab anything that was in the house, but now I enjoy planning and preparing food from scratch. This helps me stay in control of my weight loss, and I'm loving the new me.

"If I've had a little slip I always get back on plan straight away with no guilt and that keeps my weight loss on track”

Angela said: “I’m so incredibly proud of Theresa and Jane. They have come so far and changed their habits to reach their target weights. Food Optimising is intrinsic to their life, I’m incredibly proud of the both of them!”

Groups run at Arena Sports, Kettering every Wednesday at 4pm, 5.30pm & 7pm, Thursday at 5.30pm & 7pm and Fridays at 8am and 9.30am.

For more details, call Angela on 07727 009759.