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Woman's weight derails theme park ride, sparks transformation
17 Feb
Summary
- Woman's weight stopped an Alton Towers ride, leading to her departure.
- She lost over 12 stone, shrinking from 23st 11.4lbs to 11st 7lbs.
- The experience motivated her to become a healthier role model for her children.
A visit to Alton Towers became a turning point for Michelle Stokes when her significant weight caused a ride to stop. Struggling to walk and weighinng 23st 11.4lbs, she was unable to continue on the attraction and was helped off by staff. This embarrassing incident, along with other health scares and a hurtful drawing by her son, spurred her to make a drastic life change.
Weeks later, Stokes joined Slimming World and embarked on a journey that saw her lose 12st 4.5lbs, bringing her down to 11st 7lbs and a size 12. She aims to be a positive role model for her four children, having previously struggled with her own unhealthy relationship with food and self-neglect, which led to binge eating and health issues like pre-diabetes and a risk of cardiovascular disease.
Stokes now follows a balanced diet, preparing meals in advance and incorporating regular exercise, including swimming and running. Her transformation has not only improved her physical health but also boosted her confidence, allowing her to embrace social situations and no longer hide from photographs.
