Nottingham mother loses 117 pounds through diet and exercise

Chanelle Cross, a 36-year-old mother of two from Nottingham, has lost 117 pounds (8 stone 5 lbs) in just over a year without the use of weight-loss injections. After reaching a weight of 280 pounds, which caused daily pain and mobility issues, Cross joined a local Slimming World group.

Cross attributed her success to dietary changes and exercise, moving from a size 20 to a size 10 dress. She noted that previous attempts at dieting, such as calorie counting and cutting carbohydrates, had been unsuccessful due to her appetite and difficulty maintaining them. Her motivation to change increased following a diagnosis of plantar fasciitis and a desire to keep up with her two children.