Sisterhood in Weight Loss

Joining the AWDF Slimmers Club is the second best thing that has happened to me this year (the first being a deeper understanding of the Love of God).

In early May I got a mail from a colleague Nana, inviting interested sisters to sign on and join a slimmers club. I was not too keen but curious. I did not give my commitment but found myself at the first meeting on May 18, 2009. After being introduced to the concept I decided to give it a try and here I am today barely four weeks later feeling so proud of myself.

There is so much discipline in my life. I have stopped craving especially late at night. I have full control of my sweet tongue and have not had a coke, ice cream or chocolate in about two weeks, which is quite a feat for me. I do not have to park haphazardly to get something that I am craving badly for, which means I am also saving.
The best part is I have inspired my 11 year old daughter to become disciplined about her eating habits (she has the tendency to be overweight). She has become so committed to the slimmers concept and is presently keeping a log of the type of food she eats every day. She has become so empowered and has been explaining to her friends at school why she no longer joins them for their daily routine of buying and consuming fried yam and chicken after school or why she no longer takes drinks and biscuits to schools like her twin sister. She now takes only her lunch and good old plain water. She is committed to eating enough fruits to make up for all nutrients and fighting her cravings. She has become so knowledgeable that she is saving calories for a funfair she plans to attend this weekend.

I never thought my daughter or I could work on our weight, but barely a month after signing on to the slimmers club I feel a sense of accomplishment, I feel so fulfilled and I feel hip. Thanks sisters for creating the environment for me to find that inner power that has enabled me so far to stick to the plan.

The slimmers club seeks to provide the environment for members to lose or maintain a healthy weight. Joining the slimmers club involves attending weekly meetings, where we monitor our progress towards our individual and collective objectives. The meetings also serve as a support system for members. We share our thoughts, experiences; have nagging questions answered as well as share tips on how to stay on course.

Beatrice Boakye-Yiadom
Acting Grants Manager