Slimming World helps Lisa get her mojo back after menopause struggle
Menopause left Lisa Lang battling weight gain and low confidence – but with Slimming World’s help she’s got her mojo back, feels fabulous in her 50s and is helping others.
As Lisa entered her 50s, she was determined they should be some of the best years of her life.
But going through menopause had taken its toll. Her weight had slowly crept up, her energy levels had dropped and, perhaps most importantly, she no longer felt like herself.
The 53-year-old mum of two grown-up sons, from Scholes, said her confidence and self-worth had suffered and she was becoming less inclined to socialise and enjoy life as she once had.
Eventually, Lisa decided enough was enough.
She joined Slimming World and began following its Food Optimising healthy eating plan – going on to lose 1st 9lb.
For Lisa, an important part of her success has been finding a way of eating that she feels can work in everyday life, rather than leaving her feeling restricted or deprived.
She says it has allowed her to continue enjoying the foods she loves while learning to make healthier choices and enjoy everything in moderation.
That flexibility has been particularly important because she enjoys cooking and doesn't want losing weight to mean missing out on meals with family and friends.
But for Lisa, the biggest transformation hasn't been about the number on the scales. It's been about rediscovering the woman she felt she had lost during menopause.
“I've got my mojo back,” she said. “I feel fabulous in my 50s and I'm incredibly proud of what I've achieved.
“Menopause can be such a difficult time for women, but losing weight has helped me feel healthier, happier and more positive. I've found my confidence and my self-worth again.”
And that newfound confidence is showing in something Lisa particularly enjoys – her clothes.
“Since getting my mojo back I feel more confident in myself and I'm enjoying wearing my old clothes that didn't fit anymore, and buying new outfits and wearing them with pride,” she said.
Lisa says she also feels fitter and healthier, her joints feel better and her blood pressure is now stable.One reason she believes Slimming World has worked for her is that she hasn't felt as though she has had to put the rest of her life on hold to lose weight.
“I have a busy social life, I love cooking, and I enjoy sharing meals with friends and family,” she said.
“The best thing is that everyone can enjoy the same meals, so I never feel like I'm eating separately from anyone else.”
Weekends and social occasions could previously prove difficult, but Lisa says planning ahead has helped her find a balance.
“The weekends can still be challenging, but planning ahead really helps,” she says. “I can enjoy myself, make good choices and still stay on track.”
Now Lisa's experience has inspired another major change in her life
.Having rebuilt her own confidence, she is becoming a Slimming World Consultant and hopes to help other people who may recognise some of the struggles she went through.
“I know what it's like to struggle, and I know how amazing it feels to succeed,” she said.
“I want to help other people realise that they can do this too. If I can achieve my goals, anyone can.”
From Thursday, September 3, Lisa will welcome members to her new Slimming World groups at Aldergate Methodist Church in Low Moor, Bradford, with sessions at 9am and 10.30am.
For Lisa, it marks the beginning of another chapter in her 50s – this time helping others rediscover the confidence she once felt she had lost.
“I haven't just lost weight,” she said. “I've found my confidence, my self-worth and, most importantly, my mojo. Now I'm ready to help others find theirs too.”
For more information about joining Lisa's new Low Moor Slimming World groups, call or text 07795 518812.
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