Losing It!
Joanne Mackie, 33, Stonehaven
Was… 17st 4lb Now… 10st 12lb
Joanne before
I’d gone to a family party, and Mum pulled me to one side, to say she was worried about my weight!
Well she had a point, as I struggled to fit into a size-24.
I also suffered with sleep apnoea, where I stopped breathing in my sleep, and I snored, too.
So, in October 2010, I joined Scottish Slimmers, and my partner Ian, who does the cooking, helped me choose recipes from the Positive Eating Plan.
It was all so tasty, nutritious and filling that it didn’t feel like I was cutting back!
I lost weight straightaway – 6lb the first week, then 2-3lb steadily every week. A year later, I was more than 6st lighter!
I’m happy and healthy, plus Mum doesn’t have to worry about me.
And Ian, who’s lost 2st without even trying – is pleased I’ve stopped snoring!
Joanne now!
