After being diagnosed with an auto immune disease, Brendan Nash, 52, started to struggle with his weight and with the support of his local Slimming World group has lost over 3 and a half stones. Brendan’s struggles started after he was prescribed a lot of painkillers and steroids to help with his symptoms and saw his weight gaining rapidly.
Brendan says: “I was concerned that I was tipping the scales at 18st 6lb and it was affecting my life in so many ways – I had no energy, was embarrassed to go out and meet people and my confidence was at an all-time low”.
Brendan joined a Slimming World group in Ennis and was nervous about getting started even know his wife was a Slimming World Consultant too.
Brendan also said: “It is easy to put off starting to lose weight, I had fears of going hungry or not being able to stick to it. I got such a warm welcome from the members in the group, and everyone is there on their own journey. I learned how I could enjoy my favourite foods like meat, pasta and potatoes and still lose weight – the group support really makes all the difference”.
Now that Brendan has lost weight and feels more confident himself, he is taking the leap to become a Slimming World Consultant, an opportunity which is available to past and present members. His group will be opening in Killaloe, County Clare at the Smith O Briens Astro (V94 K2R9) every Wednesday at 7pm – starting on 8th January.
Brendan said: “I never dreamt I would end up helping other people change their mindset to lose weight, and after all my training – I can’t wait to get everyone started with their new year resolutions and healthy eating and living in 2025. If you’re local to Killaloe, come along on 8th January – with no obligation to find out more and if you’d like more information before hand – get in touch with me on 087433 1409.”
