Eastleigh man loses over four stone and runs own Slimming World group

Sam Lewis, 27, joined the weight loss scheme after growing concerns over his aching and painful joints, which he says were similar to the early stages of arthritis.

He walked through the Slimming World doors not long before his 27th birthday and has not looked back after losing four stone and 6.5lbs.

Sam Lewis before his weightloss

Sam said: "Before joining Slimming World, I had a constant struggle with my weight. I knew that I needed to do something as if I didn’t, my joints were only going to get worse. And with my dad passing away from heart related issues, I knew that I needed to make the change.

"After a battle with myself I finally walked through the doors of a Slimming World group. The group was fantastic. Everyone was sharing ideas and hints and tips, and I felt I wasn't alone with how I was feeling.

"(I knew) this group of people were going to help me make positive changes for fantastic long-term results.

"Now, I'm four stone 6.5lbs lighter and feeling great. I can exercise so much easier as my joints hurt less and for the first time, I enjoy it.

Sam Lewis after his weightloss

"I have so much more confidence, not only in my appearance but in myself, and now don’t have the worry of going clothes shopping and not being able to find my size."

Sam now runs his own Slimming World group which meets in Upper Shirley on a Thursday Evening, in Lordshill on a Tuesday evening, and in Eastleigh on Wednesday morning.

He said: "Thanks to Slimming World I now have all the tools I need to maintain a healthy weight for the rest of my life.

"Even now after my weight loss I would miss (being in) a group, it's the biggest tool to help me stay motivated and share knowledge with others.

"Due to just how fantastic Slimming World has made me feel, I thought now was the time to help others to make the changes so they can feel just as great and achieve their weight loss dreams."