Debbie at Marriott House

In August 2024 I was at a beautiful lake teaching water safety to a group of stand up paddlers. All of a sudden, when I was attempting to show them how to self rescue in deep water, I felt the all too familiar twinge in my back, which meant my osteoarthritis was playing up again. I managed with pain to complete the activities but when I got home I knew I needed to do something about my weight. I joined my local Slimming World group and with support am now over a stone lighter. I love staying to group and sharing ideas then going and trying new recipes. I decided to become a Slimming World Consultant to give to others the support I gained. Slimming World changed my life. I’m still teaching my sport, too, only now with less pain.