Sarah J’s Inspiring 5st 2lbs* Transformation + £1000 Win: From Daily Pain to New-Found Freedom

BEST HEALTH & MOBILITY TRANSFORMATION – £1000 Runner Up (Sept/Oct Challenge)

After almost a year on plan, Sarah has completely changed her life. Not only has she lost an incredible 5st 2lbs, but she’s reclaimed her mobility, confidence, and happiness in ways she never imagined possible. Her journey is proof that transformation is not just about the number on the scales. It’s about stepping back into the life you deserve with energy, pride and purpose.

In this powerful interview, Sarah opens up to our Community Manager, Rachael, about confidence, health, motherhood, mobility, mindset… and what it truly feels like when your body finally catches up with the person you’ve been becoming on the inside.

Here is her story…

Getting Started: The Moment Everything Changed

Rachael: Good morning, Sarah. How are you?
Sarah: I’m good, thank you. You?

Rachael: I am great and so excited to be chatting to one of our transformation winners! You’ve been on plan almost a year now, haven’t you?
Sarah: Almost a year, yes. I started back in December so I’m nearly at my one-year mark.

Rachael: How does it feel being named one of our winners?
Sarah: Honestly… shocked. You always think about entering, but you never believe you’ll win. But I kept saying to myself, “If you’re not in it, you can’t win it.” When I got the call, I was like… no way!

Rachael: You absolutely deserved it. What made you decide to enter?
Sarah: It took me a long time to really see the changes in myself. The turning point was when I tried on my daughter’s clothes – she’s 15 – and they fit. I thought, “Something huge has changed here.” That’s when it hit me that my whole body and life were transforming.

Seeing Transformation Through New Eyes

Rachael: Did you take photos along the way?
Sarah: I hated photos of myself. I’d take a million to get the right one. Now my phone keeps running out of storage because I take so many! I had to transfer them off – there are that many.

Rachael: That’s such a confidence shift.
Sarah: My confidence has completely changed. My sister even sneakily snaps pictures of me now. Before, I’d hide behind my kids in every photo – now I’m actually happy to be seen.

Rachael: What led you back to New You originally?
Sarah: I’d done New You before but wasn’t in the right mindset. I moved house and stopped, but even then I still lost about a stone. I’d tried so many diets – always losing a bit then piling it back on.
This time… something clicked. It stuck. I didn’t think I’d get this far and the fact that I’m still going is amazing. Normally I’d have given up long before now.

Rachael: Has your goal changed along the way?
Sarah: I wanted to reach goal by my one-year anniversary on the 5th of December. I’ve still got about 12lbs to go. I might not make it, but that’s still a huge victory. I always said I’d reach 10st and see how I felt.

Life-Changing Health & Mobility Improvements

Rachael: You were named BEST HEALTH & MOBILITY TRANSFORMATION. What changes have you noticed physically?
Sarah: Everything. My whole body feels different. Before, I struggled with stairs, bending, getting up off the floor… even walking down the road. Now?

• I can sit on the floor at family gatherings.
• I can get up easily.
• I walk to town instead of driving.
• I go swimming with the kids.
• My hips and knees barely hurt anymore.
• I’m out of breath far less.

My kids ask, “Mum, can we walk to the museum?” and now I say, “Yeah, let’s walk there!” That was never me before. My body doesn’t hold me back anymore.

Rachael: That must feel incredible.
Sarah: It really does. Even the kids notice. My daughter keeps complimenting me. My son always says, “Love you, Mum.” The confidence has changed everything – even how my family sees me.

Daily Life, Favourite Meals & The Power of Community

Rachael: What are your favourite New You products?
Sarah: The Mint Chocolate Bar and Mint Chocolate Shake are my favourites. I have the shake hot like a mint hot chocolate. It’s delicious! I’ve also recently fallen in love with the new Coffee Shake. I tried it cold and now I’m obsessed.

Rachael: Has Total Food Replacement made life easier with kids?
Sarah: Absolutely. The routine and structure are everything for me. It’s just simple – four packs, whenever I want them, no stress. And I love that you can tweak meals to your preference.

Rachael: How has Secret Slimmers helped you?
Sarah: I honestly don’t think I’d be where I am without the group. It’s like a second family.
No matter what time of day, someone lifts you up. It’s different from in-person groups – this support is constant, kind, and judgement-free. I go on every day just to scroll and interact. Facebook doesn’t matter anymore – the group does.

Mindset, Christmas Plans & What’s Next

Rachael: Last December, you started right before Christmas. How will this year be different?
Sarah: Everyone told me not to start then – to wait until January… but if I didn’t start, I’d have kept putting it off. I lost 7-8lbs in my first week! This Christmas, I’m planning a Switch day. I’ll enjoy my dinner but I won’t go overboard, which is the same as last year. I haven’t had a Sunday roast in ages so I’m looking forward to that!

Rachael: Will you move to Switch once you hit goal?
Sarah: Yes, definitely. Whether it’s 2 New You meals and healthy eating or 1 meal, I’m not sure yet. But New You meals will always be in my life now.

Advice for Anyone Thinking of Starting

Rachael: What would you say to someone considering New You or thinking of starting in January?
Sarah:

• Total plan is so easy: pick four packs, drink your water, job done.
• You don’t need to think about calories.
• You can’t mess it up if you follow the system.

Her biggest advice:

“If you blip, don’t get angry. Draw a line and carry on.”

I’ve gained 6lbs after a blip, then lost it again the next week by getting straight back on plan. Trust the process. It works.

Rachael: And how would you describe your journey in three words?
Sarah: Unbelievable. Trusting. Earned.

Stepping Into Her New Life

Rachael: What would you tell someone scared to enter the Transformation Challenge?
Sarah: Enter, because you never know. I didn’t think I’d win. But here we are.

Rachael: And how are you treating yourself with your winnings?
Sarah: I’m putting it towards a new car!

Rachael: That’s amazing. I’m so proud of you, Sarah. You’ve come so far, and I know you’re going to reach that goal.
Sarah: Thank you so much.

Start Your Own Transformation

Sarah’s journey is proof that extraordinary change happens when you commit, lean into support, and trust the plan. If she can do it, while juggling kids, battling pain, rebuilding confidence and overcoming setbacks, so can you.

Ready to begin your own transformation?
Join the next challenge, start your plan, or simply take the first step towards the happiest, healthiest version of you.

Your New You is waiting.

Ready to Be Our Next Transformation Winner? Enter Before 31st December

Feeling inspired by Sarah’s incredible health and mobility transformation?

This is your moment to step forward.

Our final Transformation Challenge deadline of the year is now open and there’s a massive £7,000 in cash prizes waiting to be won:

• £3000 for the Overall Winner
• 4 x £1000 cash prizes for our Runners Up

If you’ve already started your New You journey – or you’re ready to begin now – your story could be the next one we celebrate.

Imagine ending this year knowing you’ve taken control of your health and stepping into 2026 as your own version of a “New You”, with the confidence to match your results.

👉 Start (or restart) your plan today, commit to the process like Sarah did, and enter our final Transformation Challenge of the year before 31st December. Your story could be the one changing lives next.