West Lothian woman’s weight loss journey nothing short of transformative

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A West Lothian woman’s weight loss journey has been nothing short of transformative.Prior to her weight loss, Susan Duffin felt constantly tired, sore, and worried about her health.The turning point came when Susan, from Blackburn, was attending the hospital for issues with her legs.Initially, doctors suspected it could be Multiple Sclerosis (MS), but further tests showed nothing definitive.

It was during this time that Susan realized—she had been neglecting her body for years, and it was time to start taking better care of herself.That moment marked her decision to join Slimming World.She said: “I could really feel my health declining, and I knew I had to do something.“Once I passed the four-stone marker, I really believed I could do it.

Having a consultant like Nicola, who had gone through the same journey, also gave her the confidence that weight loss was possible for her too.“The biggest challenge for me was not listening to people who thought I had lost too much weight.

Many were so accustomed to seeing her overweight that they didn’t recognize what a healthy weight looks like.”One of Susan’s favourite aspects of Slimming World is the Food Optimising plan, which she has seamlessly integrated into her plant-based, vegan lifestyle.She loves making simple, wholesome meals, like mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy and broccoli.“Even though my meals are basic, they taste great,” said Susan.“It shows that food doesn’t have to be fancy to be amazing.“I’ve not only smashed my weight loss goal but also changed my mindset.