'I almost took weight loss injections - then one thing finally worked for me'

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When Martha Rose found her weight spiralling out of control, she decided to resort to drastic measures. The mum tipped the scales at 16st when she learned she was pre-diabetic and her weight was making it harder to fall pregnant.

The 36-year-old, from the Cheadle area of Stockport, eventually became so desperate she enquired about weight loss injections and was put on a waiting list.

But while waiting for a response, she took matters into her own hands and decided to sign up to her local Slimming World group.

Incredibly, Martha went on to lose an amazing 5st 5lbs – now weighing in at 10st 6lbs - transforming her life both physically and mentally. “I used to be confident and loved how I looked but I had lost sight of who I was,” the mum said. “My mental health was atrocious.