Denise on top of the world after body transformation

Denise on top of the world after body transformation

1 January 2025

BALLYMARTIN woman Denise McCartan is feeling on top of the world – not something this girl ever thought she would say about herself.

Over the past few years Denise hit rock bottom, losing more in her life than many others could cope with.

Having gone through painful loss, bereavement, health issues and hard times, ultimately losing the ability to even walk, she found the strength to take back control of her life. 

Denise said: “Learning to walk again was such a hard battle. I then knew my last mountain to climb was my weight.

“I was practically immobile, I couldn’t bend to tie my shoe laces, felt completely useless with no confidence, and I knew if I didn’t do something I wouldn’t live to see my son on his wedding day.”

She continued: “At the beginning of January 2024 I messaged my local Slimming World consultant and told her I needed her help like never before.

“I had been at Slimming World in the past and I knew that she would support me and welcome me back with open arms. January 4th was the day my life truly began and I started to live again. Within 11 months I reached my target of 6st 7lbs lighter. I’m truly so happy in all aspects of my life.

 “In the beginning I was so nervous, but ready to make the changes I needed to do.

“I absolutely love food and Slimming World’s Food Optimising Extra Easy plan suits me perfectly. I love the freedom it gives me to eat to suit my life and my personal taste. Plus it gave me a sense of focus that I’d been missing for many years.”

Slimming World consultant Lindsay said: “Denise is certainly one of a kind.  She is such a huge motivation in our groups, a big support to her fellow members, and a true reflection of someone who has changed her life in absolutely every aspect.

“All she wants in life is to be happy, make her son and her daddy proud of her and live the best life she possibly can.

“From day one Denise had a winning mentality. She’s a very determined lady and the biggest shift I’ve seen in her is the change in her mindset. She has finally broken free from the years of negative self talk that played over in her mind. I am very proud of the person she has become, and more importantly she now is proud of herself too.

Lindsay added: “There’s nothing Denise can’t do now, but it’s the simple things that fill her with joy, like buying normal clothes from normal shops. Bending down to tie her laces is a breeze and she never believed she could be so content and happy in life.

Denise’s biggest message is: “If I can do it, anyone can. If this helps one person, then it’s mission complete. Please believe you’re so worth it. I now really and truly believe that too.”