Last New Year’s Eve, Frances O’Keeve made a resolution that in 2024 she would get herself fitter and healthier. The 72-year-old grandma, who is originally from but lives part time in , felt that life is too short and she wanted to live the best life she possibly could. So Frances decided she was going to bite the bullet and in January 2024 she joined her local She recalled: “I was nervous to see my weight but I also knew that I had a determination to lose it and although it was hard to see I was ready to make the changes.
I stayed in group and still remember that first morning and as I listened to everyone's week, as they talked about their food and what was tasty. “I got so many ideas and I also set myself to thinking about the 'not so good' foods. I learned helpful tips on simple ways to make swaps and still have treats but still have weight loss and feel better! “I learned so many tips that I would never have known about because they aren't in the books but from members that are following the plan and my own top tip is to use the Slimming World app and also the planner.
It keeps me right on track with my everyday eating and is so easy to use once you get used to it. “Not only have I changed how I cook and now make really tasty meals like turkey mince chilli or a simple desert of protein yoghurt and blueberries as a snack, which means I’m not feeling deprived of anything. To add to this I've also made new friends, have a great laugh and learn more and more abo.
