A Hamilton mum dropped four dress sizes after being too ashamed to look at herself in the mirror.
Linzi Gustonelli is delighted with her four-stone weight loss after she joined Slimming World just nine months ago.
The 29-year-old says she feels totally motivated and has her “mojo” back after slimming down from 13 stone.
She used to wear a size 18 but now looks and feels fabulous in a size 10.
And Linzi said: “I started Slimming World in January because I couldn’t look in the mirror. I could not face seeing myself; I had reached the heaviest I had ever been in my life.
“After looking through my holiday photos, they made me feel ashamed of how I had let myself go.
“My clothes didn’t fit and I was up between three to four dress sizes.
“I have two kids – my daughter, age six, and my step-son, age 12. I needed to lose weight as a role model for them, as well as for my own self-esteem.
“My husband Gio has been 100 per cent behind me and has been a fantastic support during my journey, always praising me and telling me he is proud of me.
“Slimming World has been a breath of fresh air. I tried to lose weight on my own but needed help and had heard so many people talk about a class on a Thursday at Hamilton South Church.
“I took the plunge and never looked back. It was the best thing I ever did.
“I work in a scientific laboratory and the classes fit around my work times. I prepare lunches and meals to take with me the day ahead, so I am not tempted to come off-plan.
“After losing my weight and learning how to eat healthier the main benefit is that I have lots more energy and don’t feel heavy and sluggish.
“I feel incredible and everyone in commenting on my weight loss. I am back to the old me – I’ve found my va-va-voom.”
Linzi also walks and swims and does her best to keep herself active.
She added: “I love Slimming World as it has changed my life so much.
“It’s so easy to follow and isn’t like a diet. It has helped me lose four stone and I am now looking into helping others by becoming a consultant.”
