Key to woman’s incredible 14 stone weight loss is photographing her meals
AFTER ballooning to a colossal 30 stone following years of gorging on takeaways and chocolate - Karina Dunford knew she had to act to save her health.
She had become completely housebound and was relying on her husband Ian to help her get washed and dressed each day.
She was also depressed - admitting she "didn't want to do anything" anymore and was seeking comfort through bingeing on food and alcohol.
Determined to do something about her size, Karina signed up to Slimming World and has since shed nearly half her body weight.
In just 18 months, she's lost nearly 14 stone and has bagged the title of Slimmer of the Month an impressive six times since joining.
The super slimmer, from Bridgend in Wales, said: "I have so much more confidence in myself.
"I have loads more energy, I go for walks, and can now do everything for myself. I’m so much happier.
"Before I didn't want to do anything. I just wanted to eat and drink alcohol. I was constantly comfort eating and, in truth, I was depressed.
"My husband had to shower me and get me dressed every day. At that point he wasn't my husband, he was my carer – that wasn't nice for him."
Karina had piled on the pounds after munching on countless Chinese takeaways, chocolate bars, and Pringles every night.
However, she soon sought advice about her weight and made the decision to join a Slimming World group in Pencoed, Bridgend in January 2018.
She said: "I was so nervous about joining, weighing for the first time, and meeting new people.
"But after the second week I lost 11.5lbs. I was so deeply proud of myself."
I have so much more confidence in myself. I have loads more energy, I go for walks, and can now do everything for myself. I’m so much happier
Karina Dunford
Karina puts her incredible weight loss down to focusing on healthy foods, occasional indulgences, group support and being more active.
However, one thing she says that has been key in helping her shed the pounds has been taking photos of each of her meals.
She added: "I would write everything down and take photographs of all my food.
"I would end up losing large amounts of weight every week I went – and my confidence grew and grew."
Despite her enormous weight loss, Karina is still hoping to lose more - and reach her target of 12 stone.
She said: "I now weigh 16st 12lbs but my target weight is 12st.
"There’s no stopping me now. I know I can reach it by January 2020.
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"Now I’m going swimming, walking and catching buses and going to the toning suite in Bridgend Rec four times week.
"Ian has been by my side throughout and supported me in every way."
Karina now attends Slimming World sessions in Bridgend town once a week and is determined to reach her target weight two years on from her first session.
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