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Carla Louise, 50, lost seven stone through weight loss surgery and managed to maintain the weight with regular exercise and lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n
She shared her journey with Express.co.uk and said: “I\u2019ve always had a wonderful, happy life, had a great career and been blessed with amazing family and friends.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut during lockdown I began to notice my weight growing, and it was starting to affect my mental health and I knew something wasn\u2019t right.<\/p>\n
\u201cI found it so hard to lose weight through the traditional means as my body was working against me. I would lose one pound and then quickly gain another two.”<\/p>\n
Carla decided to go for weight loss surgery after seeing a friend who achieved “great results”. She lost seven stone within nine months and went from a dress size 20 to a size eight in just 18 months.<\/p>\n
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After losing weight, \u201cI really felt like I got my life back, I became a healthier, happier person and I can get back to doing things I love like dancing and walking up hills”.<\/p>\n
Carla has managed to maintain the desired weight by exercising regularly, dancing and staying active, as well as making some adjustments to her lifestyle and diet.<\/p>\n
She explained: \u201cSome people say weight loss surgery is like cheating, and that it\u2019s taking the easy way out. But it is far from being the easy option, you have to adjust your lifestyle choices, your eating and drinking habits and your attitude to food.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> \u201cWhereas previously if I had a bad day I would turn to food for a mood booster, I know I can\u2019t do that anymore and that the healthier option is to take a walk or do some exercise.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m so glad I took the positive step to change my life and I\u2019m happier and healthier than I\u2019ve been in a long time.<\/p>\n \u201cI went to Dubai for a holiday last month and I found myself dancing for eight hours solid, having an amazing time. I would never have been able to do that when I was heavier!\u201d<\/p>\n She added: \u201cBeing overweight can have a really negative impact on your mental and physical health and I just didn\u2019t feel like myself while I was heavier.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u201cNow that I\u2019ve lost the weight, I really feel like I\u2019m in my late teens or early 20s again. My family even say that it\u2019s like I\u2019ve gone back in time to my younger years.<\/p>\n \u201cPhysically, I\u2019m now able to do things I just wasn\u2019t capable of before. While I was heavy, I\u2019d be out of breath walking up the stairs, and now I\u2019m able to climb big hills without breaking a sweat.<\/p>\n \u201cNow I don\u2019t get any trouble from my knee at all and I\u2019m so much more active than I\u2019ve been for years,” Carla explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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