SHE WAS THE BEST SURPRISE EVER!

After losing weight, Charlotte Wheeler-Smith, 33, was ready to make her dream of motherhood come true

- SARAH VENESS

HEIGHT: 5FT 4IN

WEIGHT THEN: 27ST

WEIGHT NOW: 13ST 9LB

WEIGHT LOST: 13ST 5LB

The first time I stepped on the scales at a Slimming World group, I carried a secret target in my heart that couldn’t be measured in stones and pounds. I weighed 27st and I couldn’t even look at a photo of myself without crying.

I wanted to start loving myself, so I might find someone who loved me and fulfil my dream of starting a family.

Right now, even if I did meet Mr Right, with my periods practically non-existent, I was convinced that I’d never get pregnant anyway.

MAKING CHANGES

I threw myself into Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan and as my weight dropped, I felt confident enough to try a dating app.

What’s more, my periods had become regular, giving me hope of becoming a mum.