Lisa Carson, 45 and from Great Yarmouth, lost more than five stone in weight after transforming her lifestyle.

She now weighs 12 stone and is enjoying life.

She said: "I had some medical issues with my knees that I needed some surgery on but I needed to lose some weight.

Lisa in 2022 before she joined her Great Yarmouth Slimming World group. (Image: Lisa Carson)

"My doctor referred me to Slimming World and it all took off from there really."

Mrs Carson had long suffered with her knees and back which had a significant effect on her mobility, weight and mental health.

Her doctor prompted her to join her Slimming World group in Great Yarmouth in April 2024, which she attends with her mum and sister.

Lisa with her sister Katie and mum Jean at Slimming World in Great Yarmouth. (Image: Rebecca Woods)

Since joining the group, she has made many lifestyle changes which have culminated in her losing a remarkable five and a half stone in weight.

She said: "It has been an up and down journey. I have got there eventually. I am now the weight I would like to be and feel better for it health-wise.

"The hardest part is walking through the door. It is having that sort of confidence to walk through that door.

Lisa Carson now helps the social team at her Slimming World group sessions. (Image: Rebecca Woods)

"Once you walk through that door the people I know are supportive and brilliant with everyone in the group."

She has made so much progress with her weight that she now helps the social team at her group's Wednesday morning sessions at the Marina Centre.

Her consultant Rebecca Woods said: "It's been a pleasure to see Lisa's confidence grow as she's lost the weight and got to target.

Rebecca Woods runs Slimming World sessions in Caister and Great Yarmouth. (Image: Slimming World with Rebecca)

"She loves showing off new items of clothes that she'd never have been able to wear before.

"She's so encouraging to other members and often shares ideas and encouragement as she's serving on the group shop."

Norfolk County Council run a 12-week free scheme for people to lose weight and you can refer yourself by completing the following form on this link: Weight Management Self-referral Form - Privacy notice and Eligibility - Section 1 - Norfolk County Council

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