A woman who lost an incredible 13 stone has now turned her life‑changing journey into a mission to help others do the same.
Clare Rothery hit her Slimming World target seven years ago — and on March 16, she stepped up as a brand‑new Slimming World Consultant. She now runs Monday groups at at St George’s Centre in Netherfield, where members say her sessions are warm, real and rooted in lived experience.
Her turning point came when she realised she’d spent years putting work and mum‑life first, and herself last. She didn’t recognise the woman in the mirror — and she didn’t want to feel “frumpy at 30”. Three sons, high blood pressure, hospital monitoring, a torn meniscus and early osteoarthritis followed. But as the weight dropped, the health issues eased. Her blood pressure vanished completely.
Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan slotted perfectly into family life. No separate meals, no missing out — just healthier versions of the dishes they already loved. “We all eat together, and it works,” she said.
Clare admits the only time she wobbled was during lockdown, when she couldn’t attend group. The moment the doors reopened, she was straight back. “I was in my happy place again.”
Since then, she’s smashed Couch to 5K, taken part in Race for Life and discovered a love of fitness she never thought possible.
Asked what she can do now that she couldn’t before, Clare didn’t hesitate.
“I can shop in clothes I feel confident in,” she said.
I eat more than ever — the right food. I don’t hide in photos. I can look in the mirror and smile. Not because I’m perfect, but because I’m proud.”
