Nicola 'refused to be invisible' and lost 7st to get her confidence back

Weighing nearly 17st and grieving the loss of her dad, Nicola Graham, 54, says the menopause hit her “like a bolt.”

- by Katy Wheeler

Nicola before her weight loss.

Determined to take control of her health through good food, regular exercise and without spending a penny on weight loss drugs, Nicola joined her local Slimming World group in Town End Farm Working Men's Club in January 2024.

Now 7st lighter, she’s hoping to inspire others with her lifestyle change and self-belief.

Nicola said: “I was completely unprepared for how the menopause affected me - it changed everything.

"I suddenly felt like I was invisible to the world, my brain was foggy and I was constantly exhausted.

“Looking back, I sometimes can't believe my body carried that extra 7st through such a tough time.

"Taking control of my health with the support of my Slimming World group helped me feel ‘seen’ again.