Super Tullamore slimmer loses over four stone in just a year

A super slimmer has been named Tullamore's Slimming World ‘Woman of the Year’ 2019, thanks to her incredible 4st 3.5 pounds weight loss in just over a year.

Lisa Nally pictured after losing more than four stone is just over a year.

Slimming World's woman of the Year competition celebrates the achievements of thousands of women throughout the country who have made long-term healthy lifestyle changes.
Lisa Nally, from Tullamore, has lost 4 stone 3.5 pounds in just over a year, and has down-sized from a dress size 20 to a 14. She says: "When I first joined my group I never dreamt I would be in the position I am in today. Losing weight has made a huge difference to my life. My health has improved, I have more energy for my two little girls, I am much happier and feel more confident in mysellf".
She joined Slimming World in April 2018 after feeling unhappy about her size.
“I joined Slimming World two months before going on our family hoilday. The week before I joined I had spent hours searching the internet for a magic potion, pill or drink that was going to help me lose weight before we went away. One Wednesday morning I spotted a poster for a Slimming world group on that evening, I joined and never looked back.
"I tried a number of different ways to lose weight but they usually left me feeling hungry or miserable – or both in fact. With Slimming World it’s completely different.
“My family and friends are all amazed by how much I can eat and lose weight. I still eat all my favourite meals, like lasagnes, curries and pizzas. I just prepare and cook them differently now – and they taste so much better. I never have to miss out and I don’t have to get hung up on weighing and measuring everything I eat. I’ve picked up so many tips and healthy recipes from the other members at my Slimming World group too."
She encourages others to go along to their local group.
“I know it can feel like a big step joining Slimming World because you don’t know what to expect, but, right from the first moment I walked into my group I was made to feel at ease, and the support I’ve received has been amazing. “I look forward to going each week to catch up with all of my new friends – I just love it!”
Lisa lost 7lbs in her first week and was blown away that the changes she’d made had such a big impact so quickly. As the weight started to come off, she started to think about how active she was, and Lisa now loves going for walks with her two little girls.
“I feel like a different woman to the one who walked into Slimming World 16 months ago and winning Woman of the Year is a real honour because there are so many amazing women in our group. I remember feeling like I would never be happy in my own skin again, but I’ve realised that when people believe in you – and you believe in yourself – you can do anything you set your mind to.
"I really hope my weight loss can inspire other people to get started on their own journey and know that there’s a whole group of people waiting to support them every step of the way – especially at the Tullamore Wednesday group. My goal now is to hit my target and stay there for life, which I know I can do. My only regret is that I should of joined Slimming World sooner.”
Evelyn Brereton, who runs the Tullamore Wednesday group, says: “I’m so proud of Lisa. She’s a fantastic ambassador for Slimming World and what she’s achieved is nothing short of incredible. She’s a huge inspiration to everyone in our group and I hope she inspires other women – and men – in Offaly to change their lives in the same way”.

The Tullamore Slimming World group is held every Wednesday at 9am, 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm at Leah Victoria Park, Tullamore Town Football Club, Axis Business Park. To join or find out more call Evelyn on (086) 1954214.