I joined Unislim very despondent about my weight and unmotivated to leave home. I choose to lock myself in my bedroom rather than tackle the problem.
My health was suffering – menopause, coupled with depression, the knock on effect of an 8 year misdiagnosis and ongoing health problems related to that treatment affected me enormously especially on my longstanding thyroid problems.
My 2 sons, aged 22 & 21 were graduating and I had 2 family weddings coming up, all within an 18 month period, so I decided something had to give.
I went along to my local Unislim class in Carrickfergus with the amazing Sally-Ann. I remember after one particular class talk, it hit me, I could do this. I finally realised I could lose weight, there would be no more excuses, and I could get back to enjoying food and cooking again. I was ready to live my life and get back outside, it was what I deserved. I began to spend quality time with my family and I rekindled friendships I had let slip over the past few years as I had locked myself away in my pyjamas in my bedroom.
I was ready to do it, and I loved it!
My greatest victory to date was going to my eldest sons graduation in Dundee in June this year, I wore an outfit I loved and I felt great. I was no longer fixated on how I looked and I was enjoying the whole occasion with my husband and son. I even had my photograph taken with my son for the first time in years……what an amazing feeling!!
Since joining Unislim and losing 3st 6.5lbs, my overall health has improved massively. My blood pressure has come down, I have a better quality of sleep and I’m no longer breathless doing day to day things like getting out of the bath & climbing the stairs.
My aches and pains have gone and I am walking long distances every day. The biggest and best change is in my mental health – positive Linda is back and my confidence is growing every week – stressed, panicky Linda is a thing of the past!
Thank you Unislim for giving me back my life!
