Episode 34
What if the person who says, "I could never be a runner," becomes the person crossing the finish line?
If you've listened to Part 1 of Leah's story, you'll know that becoming a mum was the turning point that inspired her incredible 10 stone weight loss.
In this episode, we pick up where that story left off.
Leah shares what happened after she walked through the doors of her local Slimming World group and how those first small changes gradually became a completely...
Episode 34
What if the person who says, "I could never be a runner," becomes the person crossing the finish line?
If you've listened to Part 1 of Leah's story, you'll know that becoming a mum was the turning point that inspired her incredible 10 stone weight loss.
In this episode, we pick up where that story left off.
Leah shares what happened after she walked through the doors of her local Slimming World group and how those first small changes gradually became a completely different way of life.
At the beginning of her journey, simply walking up her own street left her feeling uncomfortable.
Running?
That wasn't even on her radar.
But once Leah realised she wasn't following another fad dietโand that the weight was genuinely coming offโher confidence began to grow.
Little by little, she challenged herself to become more active, eventually discovering a love of running that she never believed was possible.
I love this conversation because it perfectly demonstrates that confidence doesn't arrive before you begin... it grows because you begin.
If you're feeling uncomfortable in your own skin, frustrated by weight you've gained or wondering whether lasting change is really possible, I hope Leah's story reminds you that one year can completely change your life.
๐ฆ In this episode...
๐ฆ What happened after joining Slimming World
๐ฆ Losing an incredible 10 stone
๐ฆ Moving beyond fad diets to create lasting habits
๐ฆ Going from struggling to walk to discovering a love of running
๐ฆ Building confidence one milestone at a time
๐ฆ Why your future can look completely different in just one year
๐ฆ Believing that if Leah can do it, you can too
๐ Connect with Leah
Follow Leah's journey on Instagram:
๐ธ @sw_the_dieting_mummy_bear
๐ Resources Mentioned
This episode was sponsored by Nicole Rivera's Stop Writing Alone Podcast & Writing Community.
๐ Website: stopwritingalone.com
๐ธ Instagram: @stopwritingalone
One of my favourite running books is:
๐ Jog On โ Bella Mackie
If you've ever wondered how running can positively impact your mental health, I highly recommend giving this book a read (or listening on Audible). Bella shares her journey with honesty, humour and warmth, and it's a brilliant source of encouragement if you're thinking about starting your own running journey.
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