Have you ever wished you could be more adventurous, but find that your weight always gets in the way and holds you back? And how many of us dread the summer months when the warm weather means less clothes to hide those unwanted bits? Three local slimmers would have answered yes to both of those questions not so long ago, but now they've lost weight and transformed their lives, they're living the exciting and active life they always dreamed of! Shirley Wainwright lost two stone seven pounds in seven months and was voted 'Tenby's Woman Of The Year 2004' by the members at her local Slimming World group at Tenby. She puts it all down to the freedom and generous portions that Food Optimising gives her. "I have so much more energy, I can't sit still," said Shirley. "I can play chase and football with the grandchildren, although I do need to brush up on my skills a little!" Rebecca Ryder, 22, voted 'Tenby's Miss Slinky 2004' has lost an amazing one stone four pounds in just eight weeks. Last year she nearly turned down her invitation to her works Christmas party. "Just the thought of all my mates wearing their little black dresses got me down," said Rebecca. "When I said 'I had nothing to wear' I meant it. I was sick of covering up in large baggy outfits. I've now bought a sexy size 12 dress and I feel a million dollars in it." Elaine Davies-Jones has shed over four stone with Slimming World in nine months. "I've had a weight problem for as long as I can remember, but have always found dieting so restrictive," said Elaine. "Food Optimising with Slimming World is different and so easy to follow - it fits into my lifestyle so well. Perhaps the most important change of all is the improvement in my health. I feel fitter and healthier than I've ever felt before; I even manage a quick jog around the block before going to work in the mornings." Their consultant Eirian said: "The last nine months have been some of the most rewarding months of my life, watching people changing shape and becoming more confident." Indeed, since the first opening night on May 27, 2004, the members at Tenby Slimming World - held at Augustus Place Community Centre on Thursday evenings at 6 pm - have lost between them an impressive 2,500 pounds. For more information, telephone Eirian on 01834 831640.
