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Scotsman
19-05-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Karen Finds Freedom with Slimming World
Local grandmother turns her life around losing 3st 10.5lbs and becomes a Slimming World Consultant to help others do the same. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... 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 Slimming World 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 says. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The turning point came during a family holiday to Turkey. A proud grandmother, Karen found herself sitting on the sidelines instead of joining in. '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.' Unhappy with her weight Karen knew she needed to make a change Shortly after, she 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.' That change came when Karen walked into Mhairi's Slimming World group in Deans. 'From the moment I arrived, 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. 'I was amazed at how easily I could make it work for me without feeling restricted. It's been a game-changer. I get to enjoy my favourite meals like Burger and Chips!' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 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. Karen is feeling more confident after losing the weight '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 26th at 7pm, held at Polbeth Harwood Parish Church, Livingston. Come along on May 26th to get started your own journey!
Edinburgh Live
19-05-2025
- Health
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian gran turns life around after turning point on family holiday in Turkey
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A West Lothian grandmother turned her life around by losing almost four stone and is hoping to help others do the same. Karen Robertson, from Livingston, spent years battling yo-yo dieting, unsustainable meal plans, and restrictions, reports the West Lothian Courier. She is now stepping into a brand-new role as a Slimming World consultant and is hoping to inspire others. The gran joined her local Slimming World group in Deans in July 2023 after 'trying everything'. The turning point came during a family holiday in Turkey. She said: "I was always giving up the foods I loved, and nothing stuck. 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.' Living with coeliac disease, Karen was initially worried about following the plan. However she quickly discovered how flexible and gluten-free-friendly Slimming World really is. She added: "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.' Karen is now bursting with energy months later and is fully embracing what life has to offer. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. '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", she continued. Karen is now opening her own Slimming World group on Monday, May 26, at 7pm, held at Polbeth Harwood Parish Church, Livingston.
Daily Record
18-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
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.
