Kelayne Fannan lost 11st 7lbs with Slimming World

50 year old Kelayne Fannan from Hayling Island, Hampshire has lost 11st 7lbs with Slimming World. She says "In 2013, my weight began to spiral after I had a motorbike accident followed by a messy break up. I stopped exercising and turned to food as a coping mechanism – eating for comfort and to relieve my boredom. It was the worst four years of my life, and by 2017, I’d gained 10st.
“Because of my weight, I couldn’t walk five minutes down the road without my back and knees hurting, and my diabetes was getting worse. When I went to the doctors for advice, they told me that if I didn’t change my lifestyle I’d have to go on insulin for the rest of my life and that I would die young. The shock of this made me realise how seriously my weight was impacting my health, and I joined Slimming World the very next day. I’ve not looked back since!
“I loved Food Optimising from the beginning and was amazed at the amount of food I could eat – and all the unlimited Free Food! Going to group every week helped me to keep focused on my goal, and if I had a week where I’d struggled, that’s when I knew I needed the support of my group more than ever. Talking it through with my Consultant and the other members would always put a smile on my face and give me the tools and motivation to get back on track the following week. My mindset has changed for the better too – over time, I learnt how to change my relationship with food, and no longer use it as a source of comfort when I’m bored or stressed.
“As I lost weight, I gained a new sense of confidence. I started to take up Body Magic and wanted to try new things, like dancing classes, which I love! Being more active has also brought me closer to my family and friends, because we can do so much more together. I walk the dogs every morning with my daughter, Amber, and we both go to swing, jive and Lindy Hop dancing classes with my parents.
“Losing weight hasn’t just changed my life, it saved my life. I’m literally half the person I was when I weighed 21st, and I no longer need to take medication for my diabetes – I control it with a healthy, balanced diet thanks to Food Optimising. It’s been an incredible journey and I couldn’t have done it without the support of Slimming World, my fellow members and my family and friends. I owe them my life.”

To find out more about losing weight and getting healthier with Slimming World go to https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/