Pat Murphy (35 ) is living proof that Slimming World is not just for Women.
With Slimming World, Men do really well too. Pat Murphy walked through the doors of Slimming World in December 2019 and now, after two lockdowns, he enjoys life 10 stone lighter.
Pat spent years working long hours driving machinery and that’s what he put all his time and energy into. But in doing so, he developed bad eating habits, eating late at night and on the way home he often picked up something easy and convenient to eat. In December 2019, he decided he would drop into his local Slimming World Group in Belmullet.
The group was run by Linda, who was 'down to earth and made him feel very welcome', and she explained the Slimming Plan to him and how the Slimming World plan (food optimising ) worked and how Pat could easily work it into his busy day with some easy changes.
Pat said: "I knew I needed to make changes for myself and my health, food optimising is basically a plan that gives you plenty of variety and tasty meals - just prepared differently.
"Nothing is banned and I enjoy plenty of healthyfirst one food and snacks that I prepare now. I still enjoy the occasional takeaway but never feel deprived, my grab and go habits have completely changed and now I find myself reaching for lots of fresh fruit, tomatoes, cold meats, things like that, instead of the readymade food and sugary snacks. I found Linda gave me plenty of encouragement and support, especially on the weeks I may have struggled a little."
Losing 10 stone in 16 months has made a huge impact on Pat’s life, not alone the physical change in him but also the health benefits have been amazing, not to mention his confidence.
He added: "It’s nice for people to do a double-take for all the right reasons now, I haven’t reached my final goal yet but thanks to Linda and the Slimming World plan, I know I can and I will."
If you have ever thought about losing weight, then come along to The Broadhaven Bay Hotel, there has never been a better time to start, Linda will be running a new morning and evening group every Thursday. Call Linda on (087 ) 7571528 for more information.
