A Cambuslang woman has lost a life-changing 2st 11lbs thanks to a local slimming group.
Ruth Hawsworth has gone from 13st 0.5lbs to 10st 3.5lbs and admits she is unrecognisable to many.
She told Lanarkshire Live : “I feel like a new woman since losing the weight.
"In fact, I look so different that people who I haven’t seen for a while often can’t believe I’m the same person.
"I have to say though, it’s the change on the inside that’s been the greatest – I’m happier, healthier and much more confident now.”
The proud 59 year-old joined the Whitefield Bowling Club Slimming World group, which is run by Aleksandra Lennon, in February 2020 after realising her weight was impacting her life.
Ruth added: "I had just had the arrival of my first grandchild.
"The big 60th birthday is approaching and I wanted to get fit and healthy to enjoy my grandson and to be there for him as much as possible.
"I was very resistant to joining a group and fortunately one of my colleagues encouraged me to go along to her group.
"After listening to people talk and share their experience, I realised everyone there was in the same boat.
"They understood what it felt like to struggle with your weight and were all working together – and helping each other – to achieve the very thing I wanted to - to lose weight and keep it off for good.”
Ruth’s gone from dress size 12/14 to a size 10. She’s also more active nowadays and enjoys running around after her 21 month old grandson.
The proud gran added: “My fitness levels have increased due to me undertaking Body Magic and I am about to embark on the couch to 5k challenge something I thought I could never do.
“I am the fittest and happiest I’ve ever been – and I’m looking forward to living every moment to the fullest now!”
The Whitefiled Bowling & Recreational Club, Slimming World group is held every Thursday mornings, Thursday evenings and Friday mornings.
To join or find out more call Aleksandra on 07731 456 808, or head online.
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