A lady from Street has shown what true grit and determination can achieve by losing nearly 24 stone.

When talking to us, Sarah told how she was determined to lose weight so she could start a family and after being told that she wasn't eligible because of her BMI, she set about making the changes to make her dream happen.

Incredibly, Sarah was able to lose 19.5 stone at home dieting before starting to struggle and needing support.

Joining her local group in Street, with consultant Emma, has given her the support and motivation she needed to carry on this incredible journey and continue to shed the weight with another four-and-a-half stone off since January 2020.

Sarah said: "I had already been on my weight loss journey for four years and had been doing really well, but I wanted to qualify for IVF and the doctor said my BMI was still too high, and I was told I needed to lose another five stone.

"I joined the group in January and my husband joined too, to help and support me on my journey. I love being part of Slimming World, the combination of the fantastic, clear and easy to follow Slimming World lifestyle, the support I have from Emma and other members and my strong determination has now got me so close to my target."

Being part of the Slimming World group Sarah began to feel in control of her weight loss again and enjoy the freedom in the wide variety of foods she could enjoy without the calorie counting, there was so much more food on the menu now and the psychological support for both of them from the group has been invaluable.

Emma, Sarah's consultant, whose group is in Elmhurst School in Street on a Thursday morning, said: "Sarah is an inspiration to our group.

"She comes along rain or shine every week without fail, with a beautiful smile on her face along with her supportive husband.

"She has worked so hard and continues to work hard to get to her target so she can have her IVF treatment to become the mum she deserves.

"She is always sharing her gorgeous meals on our Facebook page and the variety of food that she eats is great to see."

Losing 24 stone has been a life-changing experience for Sarah, leaving her feeling fitter and more confident and much healthier.

She said: "Our dreams of making a family is getting closer by the week. Once at target I intend to continue to attend group each week."

Also, because Slimming World works closely with the Royal College of Midwives, Sarah will be able to continue to attend group through out her pregnancy and beyond.

Slimming World is a partner in Public Health England's Better Health initiative, a campaign that provides an opportunity for the nation to reset and introduce healthy lifestyle changes.

For more information, visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk to find your nearest group. If you're interested in joining Emma's group call 07432 584673.