West Lothian gran turns her life around losing almost four stones and becoming Slimming World consultant
After years of battling yo-yo dieting, unsustainable meal plans, and restriction, Karen Robertson from Livingston has found her forever plan with Slimming World
A West Lothian grandmother turned her life around losing almost four stones and becomes a Slimming World consultant to help others do the same.
After years of battling yo-yo dieting, unsustainable meal plans, and restriction, Karen Robertson from Livingston has found her forever plan with Slimming World – and is now stepping into a brand-new role as a consultant, ready to inspire others with her incredible journey.
Karen joined her local Slimming World group in Deans in July 2023, desperate for a change. Like many, she had tried everything – from meal replacements to fad diets – but nothing ever felt sustainable or enjoyable.
'I was always giving up the foods I loved, and nothing stuck,' she said.
The turning point came during a family holiday to Turkey. A proud grandmother, Karen found herself sitting on the sidelines instead of joining in.
She said: 'I was too embarrassed to play with my grandchildren. I made excuses, but deep down, I was ashamed. I felt like I was missing out on memories.
'Shortly after, I attended a family wedding and left feeling deeply unhappy. That day, I realised I couldn't keep living like this. I needed to make a change for good.
'From the moment I arrived at Slimming World, I felt so welcomed. There was no judgement – just support and encouragement.'
As someone living with coeliac disease, Karen was initially worried about following the plan. But she quickly discovered how flexible and gluten-free-friendly Slimming World really is.
She said: 'I was amazed at how easily I could make it work for me without feeling restricted and enjoying my favourite meals like a burger and chips. It's been a game-changer.'
Now, just months later, Karen is bursting with energy and confidence. No longer on the sidelines, she's fully embracing life – and taking her passion one step further by becoming a Slimming World Consultant herself.
She added: 'I want others to feel the joy, freedom, and confidence that I've found. Whether you're gluten-free, stuck in a cycle of yo-yo dieting, or just feeling low – this plan works. And the best part? You never have to do it alone.'
Karen is now opening her own Slimming World group on Monday, May 26, at 7pm, held at Polbeth Harwood Parish Church, Livingston.
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