A doctor's harsh comments about being overweight spurred a Royston mum to shed six stone in time for her wedding. Catherine Beetles, of Tannery Drift, says she was repeatedly referred to as “too fat” by a doctor while pregnant with her first child Lauren, 13 months. But, one year on from joining Slimming World at Royston Evangelical Church, the 28-year-old now believes she has the tools to keep the weight off for good. She said: “I ballooned during my pregnancy – at 35 weeks I was 22 stone – but was in denial about how much weight I had actually put on. Image source: bridesmaid dresses perth “There was a doctor who really upset me. Every other sentence she would say ‘because you’re so fat’. “She said I would have a terrible labour because of my weight. After the appointment I was really upset and cried for nearly three days.” But, Catherine admitted some of her pregnancy cravings were on the unhealthy side. The former dental nurse said: “My one big craving was Fanta – and it had to be Fanta, not any other fizzy orange. I would only drink normal and not diet. “I also love burgers and I worked near Burger King at The Grafton which did not help.” She added: “I did not go mad and I did keep a close eye on how much I ate, but throughout my pregnancy I just ate the wrong stuff.” The wake-up call came in December 2013 after the difficult pre-natal visit and after Catherine’s then-boyfriend David proposed. Joining Slimming World in January last year, Catherine slowly lost the pounds over 11 months to fit into her chic 1940-inspired dress on her big day last November. Now training to be a midwife at Cambridge Regional College, she has now reached her total target of losing 6st and 1/2lb – but will still attend Slimming World classes. Catherine said: “I was nervous about all the attention being on me on my Wedding Day. I don’t think I could have done it without losing the weight though. “I will keep going to classes not because I want to lose more weight, but because I think having that support network will help me keep it off.” Jo Mitchell, Slimming World consultant, said: “Catherine has been a fantastic member in group and her commitment to come and stay to group week after week has kept her going, getting support and help from the other members, but also her amazing weight loss in just 11 months has also inspired so many others this year.” Menu Before Breakfast: Bacon roll or sausage sandwich with ketchup Lunch: Sandwich, packet of crisps and a chocolate bar Dinner: Takeaway meals with the favourite being Chinese. Pasta with sauce from a jar Snacks: pop tarts After Breakfast: Alpen bar and a piece of fruit Lunch: Jacket potato with baked beans and salad Dinner: Stir fry,or pasta with home-made sauce Snacks: Fruit Read more at GraziaDressAU red bridesmaid dresses
