A WOMAN from Lancashire has shared her incredible weight loss story after losing eight stone in a year.

Katy Connelly, 38 from Fleetwood, weighed 19 stone 5 and was a size 24 just 12 months ago in April 2020.

Now she has spoken out about the journey that led her to reduce her weight to just 11 stone 5.

Lancashire Telegraph:

Katy Connelly says that she now feels 'unstoppable' 

Katy's Story

"In April 2020, I saw a report about the link between obesity and health, it shocked me; something clicked and I knew I had to make drastic lifestyle changes.

"I have always been up and down with my weight; nothing has ever really stuck until now. I started the SlimFast plan because I wanted a simple but structured plan that would help me change my lifestyle. It’s not a quick fix, it’s a lifestyle change, you are calorie counting at the same time so it opens your eyes to the best choices. Before being on the plan I would eat a lot of takeaways, bread (lots of bread) crisps and beer were my downfall. A usual day for me now would be a Rocky Road meal bar in the morning, a chocolate fuel shake for lunch and then a healthy 600-calorie meal for dinner. My favourite meal at the moment is king prawn paella – delicious! I also have two snacks a day which are usually the SlimFast choc caramel snack bar or a bag of pretzels.

"It’s like something has clicked inside me. I now exercise 3 times a week doing online zoom classes and I have also just completed my first 12k run! I have energy and confidence and best of all I have a waist! I studied musical theatre and acting at university and I had two left feet. Now at nearly 40 I am dancing 5 days a week to musical theatre playlists! SlimFast has literally saved my life and given me fresh start I needed - I feel like I have a second chance.

"I used to dread shopping but recently my husband treated me and I actually went in a few designer shops and came out with full bags, it was a dream come true! This summer is going to be very different; I can’t wait to feel comfortable enough in my own skin to wear shorts and vest tops and not feel self-conscious.

"Before losing weight, I was sluggish I had back ache and my knees hurt constantly, I just felt rubbish in general I had no self-worth.

"To date I have lost over eight stone and I feel fantastic. The change in my mindset since losing weight is incredible, I feel unstoppable, like I can accomplish anything. Going forward being healthy is for my future is my main priority and to live a healthy long life for my family."

To find out more, go to: https://www.slimfast.co.uk/.