Episode 33ย
Becoming a parent changes everything... but sometimes it also changes the way you see yourself.
When Leah discovered she was expecting her first baby, she was overwhelmed with excitement.
Walking into her very first midwife appointment felt like a milestone. Everything suddenly became real. She was going to be a mum.
But alongside the excitement came an unexpected conversation.
Because of Leah's weight, her pregnancy was classed as high risk, and concerns were raised about both her health and ...
Episode 33ย
Becoming a parent changes everything... but sometimes it also changes the way you see yourself.
When Leah discovered she was expecting her first baby, she was overwhelmed with excitement.
Walking into her very first midwife appointment felt like a milestone. Everything suddenly became real. She was going to be a mum.
But alongside the excitement came an unexpected conversation.
Because of Leah's weight, her pregnancy was classed as high risk, and concerns were raised about both her health and the health of her unborn baby.
Thankfully, Leah went on to welcome a healthy baby boy into the world. Not long afterwards, she and her husband Andrew completed their family with the arrival of a second son.
Motherhood brought Leah so much happiness.
But as her boys became more active, she found herself facing a heartbreaking reality.
Weighing over 20 stone, she often watched from the sidelines while her husband, family and friends chased after her children in soft play centres and parks.
Leah didn't want to be the mum sitting down.
She wanted to be the mum joining in.
That realisation became the turning point that changed everything.
With the support of Slimming World, Leah went on to lose an incredible 10 stone, transforming not only her health but the memories she's now able to create with her family.
If you're a parent who has ever worried about missing out because of your weight, I think Leah's story will really resonate with you.
๐ฆ In this episode...
๐ฆ Leah's incredible 10 stone weight loss with Slimming World
๐ฆ The emotional reality of being classed as a high-risk pregnancy
๐ฆ Becoming a mum to two beautiful boys
๐ฆ Weighing over 20 stone and feeling left on the sidelines
๐ฆ Finding the motivation to change for her children
๐ฆ Creating lifelong memories by becoming a more active mum
๐ฆ Why it's never too late to rewrite your story
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