Ann Reilly lives in Westport, and since joining Slimming World in September 2010 she has never looked back. Ann has lost an amazing three stone and two pounds and has maintained that weight loss even after having had serious surgery last year.
Ann had tried everything in the past, all sorts of diets, but all had failed her. When being overweight started to affect her health she knew she had to do something straight away. “Finding the courage to walk through the doors at Slimming World was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I was terrified. But everyone was so friendly and welcoming that I soon felt at ease and within weeks I’d made some new friends. I don’t think I could have done it without the support of my consultant Brian and the rest of the group. Every week I’d pick up a new recipe or tip and if I was struggling someone always seemed to have the perfect piece of advice.”
She couldn’t believe that she was able to eat all the healthy food she wanted and still lose weight, it seemed too good to be true. “I can still enjoy my full Irish with chips included and still lose weight. I decided then that when I lost my weight that I wanted to share my story and help others the same way that Slimming World had helped me,” she said.
Ann is now helping others and holds classes in the Celtic Club, Castlebar, every Tuesday at 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Contact Ann on 086 331 5281.
