Julie Farmer, Slimming World Faringdon
If you’re like me, you may have experienced the struggles and frustrations of trying to lose weight. I have tried a myriad of diets and exercise programmes. I ate meat, butter, and peanuts on Atkins, drank shakes, and I even tried the cabbage diet back in the day. I was friends with Rosemary and even counted points. Unfortunately, these attempts didn’t always work, and I found I was stuck in an endless cycle of dieting, losing weight, and then gaining it all back with a little extra. My food became a complex relationship that provided momentary pleasure, then quickly turned to regret. Wrapping me in moments of chocolaty bliss before dashing my joy with overwhelming feelings of guilt and shame.
Then a few years ago, I attended a doctor’s appointment as my knees were painful, stiff, and kept giving way. The Doctor told me I was obese and heading for type two diabetes. I have been told this twice before, once in Spain and then via my sister-in-law in Japan when she had to translate the Doctor’s words. I felt for her; she was so embarrassed.
The Doctor told me not to worry and would send me on a 12-week diet course with Slimming World. The course was complimentary from Achieve Oxfordshire. All I had to do was agree to the 12-week programme and follow the plan. I didn’t have to report on my progress to him or to Achieve Oxfordshire.
I joined Slimming World and was introduced to Food Optimising, where I have successfully lost 4 ½ stone. I love this programme so much that I have become a consultant.
Are you struggling to lose weight? Do you feel you’ve tried everything, and nothing works? Well, I have good news for you. I am relaunching the Faringdon Slimming World group on Tuesday mornings at 9am and Wednesday evenings at 5.30pm and 7.30pm. The first meeting could change your life forever – it did for me. Join me at the Faringdon United Church, and let’s start losing weight together.
You can contact me here:
Tuesday at 9am and Wednesday at 5.30pm and 7pm
Address: Faringdon United Church, Coxwell Road, Faringdon, SN7 7HA
Business Address: Brunel House, Volunteer Way, Faringdon, SN7 7YR
Mobile: 07942 485642
Facebook: facebook.com/slimmingworldinfaringdon
