A Glasgow woman whose weight piled on after she broke her ankle - and was undergoing physio - has dropped down six clothes sizes after ditching her unhealthy diet and exercising.
Tracey O'Donnell struggled with her fitness during the four months she was undergoing treatment and weighed 14st 1lb.
The 46-year-old, from Govan, struggled to jump on trampolines with her nieces and nephews and enjoy life with her loved-ones.
After a steep drop from a size 20 to size 8, she is now finding herself borrowing clothes from her daughter.
Tracey, who weighs 9st 12lbs, told Glasgow Live: "I should be able to enjoy life with my nieces, but it was when I was on the trampoline with my niece, and I struggled to get up, and was so out of breath, that I had to lie there for a while to regain by breath, this was when I knew it was time to do something about my ever increasing weight.
"I was feeling unhealthy, and was having to stop for a breath, when I was out walking with my dog, or shopping.
"Breaking my ankle led to me getting to the heaviest I’ve ever been."
Tracey joined weightwatchers in May 2022 in the hopes of regaining her health, fitness and confidence.
She was allocated a daily points allowance and tracked everything she ate before she started adding exercise into her routine, with swimming.
Now, she is keeping fit every day whether it's going to the gym, swimming or a simple walk.
Tracey added: "I’m much more energetic and more confident going out being able to wear what I want without feeling self-conscious. My mobility has improved, and I no longer need to stop to get my breath, and now enjoy walking my dog.
"At the start of my journey I was only walking short distances once a day before I was out of breath. I feel like I’m getting back to the old me.
"Clothes shopping is now a pleasure, as I was having to buy a size 20, but now into a size 8. What a difference, and confidence comes with that!
"I used to walk into clothes shops and straight back out but now I am even “borrowing” my daughter's clothes, something I never ever thought I would do.
"My eating has improved, and I enjoy what I have. I feel happier, healthier and I am no longer afraid to get on the trampoline with my nieces and nephews.
"My advice to anyone losing weight is be motivated to achieve what u want and try to exercise as much as you can, and keep your foods varied.
"I enjoy that I can eat anything I want as long I stick to my points budget. Another great support has been my weekly workshop, as this has helped me to stay motivated, and listen to other members recipe ideas.
"You are never alone, and being with likeminded people, make it fun to do."
DIET BEFORE:
Breakfast: Full fry up
Lunch: Nothing
Dinner: Takeaway
Snacks: Chocolate, crisps and full fat juice
DIET AFTER:
Breakfast: Boiled eggs and toast
Lunch: Omelette and salad
Dinner: Chicken and vegetables
Snacks: Fruit yoghurt and sugar free jelly and juice
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