A woman who consumed a staggering 3,000 calories daily has shared her inspiring journey to losing nearly three stones.
Margaret Hulse, formerly indulging in up to three takeaways each week and frequently snacking on carb-heavy treats, faced fatigue and health declines due to her poor eating habits. The 66 year old from Winsford, Cheshire, found herself at a crossroads when her weight hit the 14-stone mark, leading to her commitment to a healthier lifestyle by joining the Greater Manchester and Cheshire-based slimming group Beeweighed in October 2023.
Her dedication paid off magnificently with Margaret shedding an impressive 2st 13lbs, transitioning from size 18 to size 14 in clothing, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Opening up to the Manchester Evening News, Margaret expressed, "I decided to lose weight for health reasons and to feel more confident," Her weight gain, attributed to a consistent pattern of takeaway meals and carbohydrate-laden diets, left her feeling worn out and prompted a health wake-up call.
The turning point came for Margaret after catching a glimpse of a photo of herself that greatly displeased her. "I remember I felt absolutely devastated when I looked at a photo of myself and hated what I saw," she recalled lamentably. "So there are very few photos of me now."
Margaret credits her transformation to embracing everything in moderation. She maintains, "Anything is okay, but I watch my daily calorie intake," acknowledging the positive influence of Beeweighed and its founder, Lynda. "Beeweighed is great to be a member of; the group leaders are fab."
"Lynda, the founder, lives and breathes her business. Because of that, there is total commitment from her and her leaders."
Lynda Leadbetter, founder of Beeweighed, added: "Margaret is an absolutely wonderful lady who has achieved incredible success. She brings positivity and encouragement to every online group meeting and is always there to support fellow members."
Margaret said "The groups are non-judgemental so you don't feel like a failure at any point during the journey. I feel great but wish to lose another 10lbs and I have that as my goal for May 2025."
"Both her leader and I are immensely proud of her accomplishments and the important role she plays as a valued member of our Zoom community."
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