Comment at family funeral changed Mark's mindset

Mark had not long returned from a holiday in Florida when a former coach whom he’d idolised as a youngster, and not seen in years, made a comment that left Mark accepting it was time to change.

He said: “That’s maybe what I needed, some straight talking from someone I idolised growing up, I will admit I had been in denial about the weight I had piled on.”

Mark had previously noticed one of his neighbours had lost some weight, after the birth of twins, and learning she used Slimming World.

Mark said: “That was the catalyst I needed, with some trepidation, well a lot of trepidation I decided to go along to Slimming World, thinking what did I have to lose except my weight.”

Consultants Lian and Sandra made him feel welcome and comfortable, and Mark was surpised to realise there were a few men there as well.

He learned how the Slimming World plans worked, and soon realised after looking at the variety of the options and portions, he already ate these types of foods.

He said: “I have always been quite competitive, but I approached my challenge with a “work mindset”.”

After week two Mark had lost over half a stone, and in 10 months Mark had lost almost a third of his body.

Weight loss expert consultant Sandra Armstrong who runs the Carluke groups virtually at the moment due to Covid-19 restrictions said: “Slimming World’s latest research shows the more weight you lose in your first week the more likely you are to be successful in the longer term.

"I’m so proud of Mark and what an inspiration to other men to achieve their dream weight and stay healthy for life.”

Mark added: “I found it easy to change the way I approached food, there is so much choice and you are eating the food you enjoy, I still enjoy a few beers at the weekend, I’m enjoying a whole new wardrobe, I’m sleeping better and feeling fitter.”

For your own “Fresh Start” call Sandra on 07774807797 or visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk.