Super slimmer Rob Boardman has changed his life by losing an incredible 3st 8lbs - and is now starting his own group to help others. 

Rob fell in love with Slimming World and is so passionate about the ‘Food Optimising’ and ‘Body Magic’ plan that he is using his own successful weight loss journey to open his very own group in Hyde to help others achieve their own weight loss dreams.

Rob joined Slimming World in September 2019, following a realisation on previous holidays that he wasn’t happy and things needed to change. 

Rob says that travelling back home on the aeroplane from one holiday, he had struggled to fasten his seat belt around his waist and he hated every holiday photograph he was pictured in.

Rob wasn’t ever slim as a child and this evolved into a life of fast food and takeaways into adulthood. 

He would visit his local shop daily for high fat and sugary snacks in response to any emotions he was feeling.

This resulted in not being able to walk upstairs at home without struggling for breath and disliking what he saw in the mirror. 

Rob consequently felt the need to wear baggy clothing in order to attempt to hide himself away into the background.

On returning home from holiday in September 2019, Rob discovered a Slimming World leaflet he had received through the post with his local group details on. 

It was this that helped Rob decide he needed to try something completely different, however daunting it made him feel. 

“I remember how nervous I felt that very first evening attending my Slimming World group at Dukinfield Cricket Club with my consultant, Gail,” he said.

“I sat at the back trying to look invisible and wondering if I’d made the right decision. But as soon as I discovered I would never be hungry and could eat unlimited amounts of pasta, my thoughts completely changed! 

“In the first week, I listened to how amazing the group’s weight losses were and wanted to be a part of those losses. I was sceptical I would be able to achieve the same amazing results, but my first week I lost 5lbs and achieved my half stone award just the week after! I then knew ‘Food Optimising’ was definitely for me!”

Rob went on to introduce ‘Body Magic’ into his routine and felt it was something he enjoyed and could sustain. He built up to more activity each and every week, from walking and cleaning to more exerting levels of fitness with swimming.

Rob says he found meeting with the group each week was his biggest support tool. 

“The group was amazing and welcoming and I took home so many tips each week. Teaching me how to optimise my favourite foods and introduce additional fruit and vegetables helped the weight just fall off. The plan also allowed me to eat out, see friends and still lose weight,” he said.

After hitting his three and a half stone weight loss recently, Rob stated that it wasn’t just the scales that showed the results of his huge weight loss. 

“I had to buy a new watch strap, as mine didn’t fit me anymore, and I also had to add several new holes into my belts to help keep my trousers up! I’m now no longer afraid of seeing myself in a mirror or on pictures either.”

Rob is super excited about completing his training as a consultant and getting ready to open his own group on Monday evenings.

His new group launches at Flowery Field Cricket Club on Monday, February 28 at 5pm. 

“After the last two years of lockdown, obesity and weight gain is unfortunately a massive issue everywhere,” he said.

“Everyone has struggled with staying at home and adapting to different ways of life. 

“I couldn’t have hit my targets without the support of my consultant and group, and now want to support others to do the same. 

“I can relate as a member to how difficult that first step is, but I’m with you all the way. I can honestly say that Slimming World has changed my life and after joining, I found it hard to believe everyone wasn’t following the Slimming World plan! It’s like a secret I have discovered that everyone needs to know about!”

Everyone is welcome to go and join Rob at his group at Flowery Field Cricket Club on Monday (28 February) at 5pm.

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