The lives of one Acklam couple have changed forever after they shed nine stones in weight between them ahead of their fifth wedding anniversary.
Mum of two, Cheryl Main, 29, decided to do something about her weight after feeling unhappy in herself for some time.
Having joined her local Slimming World class less than a year ago, Cheryl weighed in at 17st 12 1/2lbs. She has now dropped eight dress sizes and is now six and a half stone lighter at 11st 5lbs.
Not only this, but her husband, Alan, has also lost two and a half stone, taking him from 16st to 13st 7lbs as a result of following Cheryl’s eating habits at home.
Cheryl, who is mum to Harvey, seven, and Gracie, two, said: “A few of my friends had done it. I was not happy in myself.
“I got up on on April 24, our wedding anniversary, last year and said I was going to do it.
“I have never looked back. I have loved very minute of it. It has been amazing.”
The pair of them still can’t believe how much their lives have changed - not only in terms of how they look but how they spend their time as a family too.
Cheryl said: “I am more active with the kids and I am more confident. I love going out. I feel like a totally different person and I have a whole new wardrobe to go with it. I used to hate going clothes shopping.”
During the past year, Cheryl has received various Slimming World accolades for her weight loss including ‘Woman of the Year’ and ‘Greatest Loser.’
As a couple, Cheryl and Alan were also crowned the ‘Couple of the Year’ last month for their joint weight loss efforts.
Offshore worker, Alan, 38, said: “I have been eating what Cheryl has been eating.
“I thought I would end up eating more because of the little portions but it is not like that - you can eat as much as you need.”
Cheryl added: “I hate looking at old photos but it reminds me of how far we have both come.
“We went on holiday before I started Slimming World and I was probably at my biggest then. It was things like going on the aeroplane and going on the rides with the kids. It’s lovely being able to do everything with them now.”
Despite their dedication and hard work, the couple’s amazing weight loss might not have materialised if it wasn’t for the support from Slimming World consultant, Sue Collin.
Sue, who has been a consultant for 22 years, said: “I love helping everyone and I love supporting them. They are not allowed to leave my group until they have a smile on their face.
“Cheryl is so enthusiastic about it. It is lovely to see.”
Cheryl added: “I would like to say thank you to Sue. It’s nice to have the support. I honestly think she is my angel. Alan’s support has been amazing.
“It has definitely been a life-changer.”
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