Real Success

Things are more than alright for the Whytes thanks to an amazing joint weight loss of 14st 4lbs! Losing 6st ½lb means Marjory’s favourite hobby is swimming rather than soap operas! Sydney’s fantastic weight loss of 8st 3½lb has resulted in him fulfilling a burning ambition! Read all about Marjory and Sydney’s weight loss journey here.

“Our weight has affected many things in our life” Marjory tells us, “We’ve both faced trials in our workplaces for example. My old boss told me that he’d had doubts about whether I’d be able to do the job at my size. This was upsetting because it was an office-based job.”

Sydney ’s profession as a baker caused problems when it came to lifting heavy bags of flour. “It was hard work because my belly was in the way. I also used to get the odd ‘who ate all the pies?’ comment too.”

No energy, breathlessness and being forced to book exit seats on aeroplanes were just some of the things Marjory and Sydney had to deal with. “We regularly received cruel comments from people” Marjory says. “The most embarrassing thing though was when we bought a new bed. After a month it collapsed with the weight of us - the leg of the bed went right through the floor. We were too embarrassed to take it back to the shop so until we could afford another it was held up with bricks.”

"Over the years we both tried different methods to lose weight but we never had the motivation to get to target - we just felt deprived of food."

“The wonderful thing about Food Optimising is that you can have big portions, unlike other diets. We’re never hungry with all the Free Food available and we can still enjoy alcohol or chocolate if we want to! It’s not a diet – it’s healthy eating. You’d never believe some of our favourite meals (such as chicken wrapped in bacon with soft cheese in the centre, or burgers chips and coleslaw) are good for you!”

Both Marjory and Sydney are fans of Image Therapy at group. “We really enjoy the help and motivation we get from each other and our Consultant Tracy” Sydney tells us. “Before joining the group I thought it would be mostly women there and I was worried that everyone would find out my weight. I soon felt comfortable knowing that weight is always kept confidential and there are quite a few fellow male members.”

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“Our hobbies have totally changed since we started losing weight. Instead of lazing around watching TV at night and weekends we go out for long walks and go to the local gym. We both have so much more energy now.” Marjory says “before losing 6st ½lb I found climbing stairs a problem, now I spend lunchtimes walking to the swimming pool, swimming a few lengths and then walking back to work! I also park my car some distance from work in a morning and walk.”

Sydney has recently taken up cycling. “My aim is to join my siblings in a charity 25 mile cycle, in memory of my late mother.”

“Since losing 14st 4lbs between us we feel a lot more confident. We go on more nights out than before. We’re not embarrassed about going to the gym. I’ve also applied to become a retained fire fighter which has always been my ambition.

“We will always continue going to group for the support, the ideas from fellow members and the friendships we’ve formed there. Thanks to Slimming World we’re more confident, healthier and happier.”

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