Mum of five loses six stone without jabs - or giving up favourite food

Mum of five loses six stone without jabs - or giving up favourite foodCarly Banthorp was in constant pain before she found a way to lose weightCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)07:44, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesCarly before her weight lossA mum-of-five is has lost more than six stone without the use of weight loss jabs. Carly Banthorp of Haughley, near Stowmarket has lost 6st 9lbs, leaving her with more energy to care for her children, work full-time and volunteer for groups.‌The 36-year-old had reached a point where her health and wellbeing were affecting her daily life, including difficulties with sleep, ongoing fatigue and persistent pain. “I hated the way I looked,” she said. “And I lacked energy to play with my children, my hip was always hurting, and I had lost all my confidence. I knew something had to change and I needed to put my health first.”‌She was initially worried about having to overhaul her family’s meals, but after joining the Slimming World group in Bury St Edmunds, she discovered the eating plan included many of their favourites.‌View 3 ImagesCarly had health problems thanks to her weight“Seeing pasta on the menu was a win-win as my kids and I love it,” she said. “It’s been great getting recipe ideas and making sauces from scratch. I love our group and stay every week for support and motivation.”‌Slimming World consultant Helen said the change in Carly has been significant. “The difference in Carly is amazing,” she said. “She oozes confidence, her smile is back and she is a role model for her children. The great thing about our generous and liberating eating plan is that it’s tailor-made for all and we’ve been supporting families, members with diabetes, health conditions, those on weight loss medication, as well as breast feeding and pregnant mums for years.View 3 ImagesCarly has lost more than six stoneArticle continues below“We are here to help members build healthy habits that last, eat well and get more active.”