When Innes first stepped on the scales at Slimming World, she decided to turn her personal goal into something bigger - a sponsored slim to give back as she loses!
We are always deeply encouraged when members of our community choose to give in personal, sacrificial and inspiring ways, and we couldn’t be more grateful or proud of her.
Innes has been connected with us since 2011 and has faithfully served as part of the UK team for many years. She has often shared how much the ministry has poured into her life over that time, and this sponsored slim is her heartfelt way of giving something back.
The transformation is already evident — not just on the scales, but in everyday life too. So far, Innes has lost an incredible 1 stone 9½ pounds, with 2 stone still to go. She recently shared how she’s now able to wear clothes she hasn’t fitted into for a very long time (even if a few might be slightly “old skool” now!).
Even more encouraging are the practical changes she’s noticing. She’s experiencing a real difference in how much easier it is to walk up and down stairs, small moments that highlight just how significant this journey has already been.
In a lovely extension of her sponsored slim, Innes has chosen to purchase dry store goods equivalent to the weight she has lost and donate them to Breadline, which supports and feeds individuals experiencing homelessness in Penzance - such a worthwhile cause. While lifting several of the bags she had collected, she couldn't believe how heavy they were, reflecting on how remarkable it is that she had been carrying that same weight herself.
Innes has been wonderfully supported by her local Marazion Slimming World group, led by Donna. The encouragement, accountability and community have made such a difference, and she has embraced the healthy mindset of not allowing the occasional challenging day to derail her progress - simply starting again the next morning and continuing forward.
We are so thankful for Innes, for her years of faithfulness, her willingness to step out in this way, and her desire to support the work of Freedom In Christ.
If you would like to encourage Innes and support her sponsored slim, you can do so via her JustGiving page:
Please do keep her in your prayers as she continues towards her target, we’re excited to see all that she’ll be able to do and enjoy as she reaches her goal.