A Llyn mum is celebrating after losing an incredible six stone in just over a year.

Mum-of-two, Astrid Williams from near Pwllheli joined Slimming World in January 2018 and says her reason for doing so was for her two daughters.

Since then, Astrid has shed an incredible six stone by changing the way she lives and fitting it into busy family life.

Astrid says she wanted to be healthier and have more energy to play with them but she also wanted to be a better role model.

The Food Optimising programme meant easy changes to family meals that made them healthier and more fulfilling. Family favourites include lasagne, roast dinners and fakeaway feasts like tacos, burgers and chips and kebabs.

Astrid says losing weight has boosted her confidence and self esteem as well as giving her more energy. Her feet and knees no longer hurt when working in a busy kitchen in a local restaurant. Her hobbies now include hill walking and long walks with family.

She said: “The Slimming World food plan called Food Optimising is based on healthy eating principles that allow you to lose weight whilst never feeling hungry, deprived or guilty for enjoying your favourite treat.”

“I absolutely love cooking and learning/creating new healthy recipes. I have learnt so much from staying in group each week and wouldn’t be where I am now without the fantastic friends I’ve made at Slimming World.”

Astrid’s Slimming World group meets at Pwllheli Sports Club, Bodegroes Lodge, Efailnewydd every Saturday at 8am and 10am.

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