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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Benjamin Roberts-Haslam

Mum-of-three who lived in 'constant pain' sheds third of her body weight

A healthcare assistant shed five stone after living in constant pain.

Rachael Halstead from Southport shed a third of her body weight after suffering from constant pain in her back and hip. Since her stunning transformation from 16st to 10st 13lbs the 54-year-old now has more energy to play with her grandchildren.

The mum-of-three joined Slimming World last year after talking to a friend about her desire to change her lifestyle. Despite her amazing story, she almost didn't make that first step despite her friend's encouragement.

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