Tanya’s journey ends in success

EVEN though the Autumn wedding season is just around the corner Tanya Ryan is no longer dreading another bridesmaid dress fitting after developing a new passion for Slimming World’s Food Optimising Plan, which changed her life.

Since becoming a member of Slimming World, Tanya has been blown away after achieving an amazing weight loss of four stones.

Tanya felt honoured that her sister asked her to be chief bridesmaid for her wedding but that morning she had to add an extra panel to her dress, after it took two people to squeeze her into the corset.

This left Tanya feeling embarrassed and ashamed on what should have been a happy family occasion. She laughed it off even though her heart was breaking inside.

“I promised myself I would never let myself feel that way again,

? Tanya said.

“I spent most of my sister’s wedding hiding in the toilets so people wouldn’t see me.

“Shortly after the wedding I saw a poster for Slimming World and decided to give it a go, despite having joined so many weight loss organisations in the past. This was my final try.

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When she attended her local Slimming World group, she was immediately welcomed by a smiling consultant, who reassured her there was no humilitation whatsoever, just lots of encouragement, support and complete confidentiality.

“The first week I tried my first Slimming World recipie, chilli con carne, I was hooked. At my first weigh-in I could not believe that I had lost 7.5lbs eating meat and rice and my other favourite, potatoes.

“Who knew I would still be able to eat all my favourite foods like curry and taco chips and still lose weight.

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Throughout her Slimming World journey, Tanya said there were times she went off track, but she felt so comfortable and part of the group, that nobody made her feel guilty.

“It was then that I realised my Slimming World journey was my own,

? she added.

“With the support of my amazing consultant for the first time when trying to lose weight all I have experienced is love and support and no guilt.

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Tanya now wakes up every day with a positive frame of mind and is proud to hold her head up high.

In fact, losing weight with the plan has helped Tanya to become more active as she works towards her Body Magic awards. And now she is four stone lighter, Tanya has ran several 10km races, and has her sights set on running the Dublin Marathon in 2014.

After being single for five years Tanya is now in a committed relationship feeling more loved than ever.

“I now love what I see in the mirror everyday and no longer hide on family occasions,

? she said.

“Who knows, maybe one day I may be the beaming bride.

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Following her great success, Tanya has gone on to become a consultant herself and is helping other members like her to see how easy it is to achieve their dreams.

Tanya’s new slimming group opens in Terenure Sports Club (formly CYM) on Terenure Road North on Wednesday, October 9 at 7.30pm and will continue to meet each week throughout the year.

For further information on the wonder of Slimming World, contact Tanya on 0857138617 or visit slimmingworld.com