A CHESTER weight watcher has shed her spare tyre – by flipping tyres.
Margaret Carr, 54, lost almost six and a half stone and says she now feels fitter, stronger and more confident than ever before.
She said: “With WW I've lost 90lbs, nearly the weight of the massive tractor tyre that I flip at Rage Fitness in Chester!
“It's difficult to imagine that I ever carried that weight around with me wherever I went, all day, every day, but I did, and for years.
Margaret prepares to flip a tractor tyre.
“The first time I faced that tractor tyre was like when I originally saw how much weight I needed to lose. It seemed impossible that I'd even budge it an inch never mind flip it over.
“But I told myself that I could, that I would and I did. I flipped it, three times, and it felt amazing! Just like when I reached my goal weight.
“Now Rage Fitness have got me throwing car tyres, lifting a keg above my head, squatting, skipping, spinning and running. In my 50s, I can and I do, even if it surprises me each time!”
Margaret before and after her dramatic weight loss.
Margaret moved to the city in August 2017 and said joining a WW group – formerly Weight Watchers – was top of her to-do list.
Her long-term aim had been to get into the healthy BMI range, but also thought joining a group would allow her to meet new people.
“I was so lucky to choose Karen's WW workshop where I was welcomed warmly,” she said. “Little did I know that a year later, I'd be flipping tractor tyres!
“Attending Karen's workshops regularly and combining the weekly circuits with walking miles around this very beautiful city and local beaches, plus regular swimming in Chester's wonderful historic baths helps me to maintain my weight.
Margaret says she now feels healthier and more confident.
“Equally important is the sense of wellbeing brought about by meeting new friends at WW and the extra energy I have from all the exercise.
“So, from having several 'spare tyres' four years ago to flipping tractor tyres now, I've definitely been on the road to success with wellness that works for me.”
Flipping impressive!
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