Couple lose more than a total of six stone at Slimming World in Gosforth

Kaitlan James and Kieran Symonds have worked together to lose a combined total of more than six stone in weight.

The couple, who attend a Slimming World group at the Regent Centre, in Gosforth, decided to start their weight-loss journeys due to them feeling unhappy with how they looked.

So far on their weight-loss journeys, Kaitlan has lost three-and-a-half stone while Kieran has lost three stone.

Kaitlan, who is a HR administrator, has explained why she joined Slimming World in September 2023 and how Kieran joining in July 2024 has helped her to lose weight.

The 24-year-old said: “We wanted to lose weight because we weren’t happy with our bodies and we felt so unfit, I was so breathless even just walking up the stairs.

“Before we started Slimming World we ate about three or four takeaways a week. It was mostly pizza and it wasn’t good for our health or financially.

“When I started Slimming World I was so nervous as I didn’t know anyone and I don’t like people knowing my business but I now feel like I have made friends for life.

“Kieran didn’t start Slimming World until this year and this has helped me so much with my weight loss and my confidence.

“I eat lots of vegetables now my favourite meal is chicken skewers with onions and peppers and homemade Slimming World tzatziki.

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“Now I can walk up the stairs no problem, as well as walking for longer and I actually enjoy it.

“It was when I picked up my two-stone award that Kieran realised that Slimming World actually can work and that’s why he decided to join.

“ If it wasn’t for Janice, my consultant, I don’t think I would have made it to the second week - she is the most supportive consultant ever.”

You can find out more about Slimming World by visiting: https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/.