A MAN WHO misplaced 4 stone in simply 9 months has spoken out about how his weight-reduction plan journey modified his life.
Lee Newbold, 37, who lives in Abercynon, started attending a Slimming World group in Nelson, Caerphilly, after changing into “very sad” together with his weight and what he noticed when he seemed within the mirror.
Feeling like a burden to these round him, Lee was already acquainted with Slimming World as he commonly helped his companion, a guide, together with his class.
Lee felt like a burden and was ‘very sad’ (Picture: Kayleigh Thomas)After months of listening to the members’ tales and seeing their willpower to shed pounds and coming to phrases with how he was feeling about himself, Lee determined the time had come to do one thing about it.
He mentioned: “I initially did not wish to do something and be a burden or get any animosity.
“Nonetheless, after seeing what Simon (my companion) was reaching together with his members and his personal weight reduction, it made me wish to change.
“I saved saying I simply needed to assist him on his journey however I knew deep down I needed to assist myself.”
Lee now feels extra assured in himself (Picture: Kayleigh Thomas)
Lee was instantly welcomed into the group by group chief Kayleigh.
He mentioned: “From my first session, it was clear I had made the proper alternative. I did not wish to really feel how I used to be feeling and I needed to get to a spot the place I’d be capable of have a look at myself and never be ashamed of what I noticed.
“Listening to about so many various journeys and views made me realise I can do that. I threw myself into the plans and did not look again.”
Lee believes that many individuals do not realise how releasing Slimming World might be, as you’re nonetheless capable of have all of the meals you get pleasure from, and his favorite meals embrace curry and Sunday roast.
He added: “You would be shocked at how a lot you possibly can eat and nonetheless shed pounds – it is insane. The trick is to eat the great issues till you’re full and ensure you aren’t ravenous your self.”
Lee has now hit and maintained his goal weight (Picture: Kayleigh Thomas)Lee has taken up strolling extra together with his canine and companion – he places a lot of his weight reduction all the way down to this new day by day behavior.
Slimming World has modified Lee’s entire relationship with meals, and he says the assist from each his group and companion have been “superb”.
He mentioned: “It does not matter whether or not you are seeking to lose half a stone or ten – you’re welcomed like household. I could not ask for something extra.”
Lee’s household have been shocked by his weight lack of 4 stone in simply 9 months, the place he’s now a goal weight reduction member.
He mentioned: “I am now capable of put on what I need and am extra outgoing and change into extra assured in myself. I’ll at all times know what it is prefer to be sad, and I will not let myself return there once more.”