Chatteris couple make it a Wright double celebration at town-based Slimming World group
A couple from Chatteris who have turned their lives around by losing nearly five-and-a-half stone between them have bagged not one but two top slimming awards.
The Chatteris on a Thursday Slmming World group celebrated their Woman of the Year competition and Samantha Wright was crowned during the 7.30pm session on August 15, and back in May her husband Nick was crowned Man of the Year, making it a double celebration.
Samantha and Nick believe supporting one another on their weight-loss journeys has been key to their success.
Samantha said: “We decided to join Slimming World in March as we needed to make drastic changes to our lives - both eating and lifestyle. Three days before Christmas 2018 my mum died, one Saturday she had a fall, allowed me to take her to hospital on the Sunday and during the following week her health declined until on the Friday I was told she wasn't going to live and on the Saturday she died. My mum was my world, our free time was spent taking her out to shop, and having days and meals out.
"My weight increased rapidly and I was already bigger than what I wanted to be. I started to wear baggy clothes so that it hid my spare tyres and I couldn't look at myself and I didn't like having full shot pictures taken.
"I persuaded Nick to join with me at Slimming World as I couldn't do it alone having made numerous attempts but never lost more than half-a-stone. This time I was determined my God daughter is getting married at the beginning of September and she is my baby and I wanted to make her proud.
"This time it has been much easier having Nick by my side to help me lose the weight by competing with each other and his love of cooking has made it easier as we have some amazing Slimming World meals. I don't cheat on my weighing nights by having takeaways any more like I used to. We enjoy going to the group as our consultant is amazing and both her and the other members inspire you with their tips and comments.
"In 21 weeks I have lost three stone. My confidence to wear smaller tighter clothes is coming back. I can now fit into a size 12-14 size jacket instead of a 18-20.
"Nick has lost approximately two-and-a-half stone in the same amount of time and is nearly at target. We are both feeling much healthier and have gained an appreciation for the countryside as we now go on long walks, incorporating Body Magic into our new healthy lifestyle.
"Being voted Woman of the Year and Man of the Year for our group was a great feeling and we hope we continue to inspire others to make the change.”
It was the couple’s fellow slimmers who voted for them to represent the Slimming World group competitions.
Sarah Doyle, who runs the Chatteris Thursday Slimming World group, said: “Samantha and Nick are living proof that slimmers are more successful when they lose weight together and get support and motivation from others. Seeing Samantha and Nick's weight come down week after week has been a joy. They’re a real inspiration to the rest of the group, including me.”
To find out more about Slimming World, pop along to the Chatteris Thursday Slimming World group, which is held at Chatteris Conservative Club every Thursday at 5.30pm and 7.30pm, or call Sarah on 07425 156890. You can also visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk
