After a leap year proposal to her partner, Jacqui Anderson set out on a mission to lose weight - vowing not to look like a 'fat fairy' on her wedding day. The former driving instructor faced a difficult challenge when she used to constantly fill up at petrol stations for fuel - the shelves laden with snacks and chocolate treats to tempt anyone with a sweet tooth.
Jacqui, 58, who now lives in Gunthorpe, began her mission to shed the pounds after proposing to partner Richard in leap year 2020 - the same year Covid struck. Like many brides-to-be, wedding plans were forced on hold during the pandemic.
The couple decided to wait until the outbreak eased and they could start planning their big day. Jacqui, a petite 5ft 4in tall, weighed 11st 6lb, and joined Slimming World to transform her eating habits and keep up regular exercise in order to chose the wedding dress of her dreams.
