Liv Russell, a 32-year-old from East Kilbride, Scotland, lost nine stone after seeing an unflattering photo of herself with her daughters. This 'wake-up call' motivated her to join Slimming World and make positive lifestyle changes. She credits the group for changing her life and now leads her own group to support others. Liv struggled with her weight throughout adulthood and her weight increased after an injury forced her into a desk job. Becoming a mother to twins in 2022 amplified her weight concerns, but it was the photo at the safari park that truly spurred her into action.
A Scots mum has lost nine stone after seeing a photo of herself with her children gave her the "wake up call" she needed to make lifestyle changes.
Despite initial nerves before her first meeting, she credits the group for "changing her life" and has never looked back since. She now leads her own Slimming World group in her hometown to support others. After having her twin girls Elsie and Aida in March 2022, Liv was "at her heaviest" and ended up quitting her job at the end of her maternity leave, due to her weight and family circumstances.
Liv decided to attend a local Slimming World group, but found it difficult to take the first step. After standing outside debating leaving, she plucked up the courage and found speaking to other members helpful. Liv said her biggest challenge was breaking unhealthy habits. She said: "I was snacking out of boredom a lot, so I started doing different tasks to keep myself busy, and I started making healthier swaps for when I did want a snack."
She has signed up for the Edinburgh Half Marathon in May 2025, and is preparing to embark on a 16-week training programme, alongside her now full-time job as a consultant leading her own Slimming World group.
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