Julie Upton decided to start running triggered by the loss of a loved one and wanting to raise money for a cancer charity in memory of her beloved Liz. Liz was a special lady who had helped to care for both Julie and her sister when her own mum struggled with her mental health. Taking part in “Race For Life” was Julie's way of showing Liz her gratitude in saving Julie and her sister from being taken into care and recognition for the Love she felt for Liz. Julie took action and picked up her old school trainers partially chewed by her dog and with a baseball cap to maintain her anonymity set off! To put this into perspective Julie had not just left school and was aged 33 when she thought learning to run in her old school trainers was a great idea! This was the start of Julie's running ventures and didn't start and stop from her house to the lamp post at the top of her street. Julie went on to run the London marathon surrounded by the love of her family and new running family.

How do you even begin to plan a 12 stone weight loss, where do you even start!?

Claire Shaw has lost 12 stone following the Slimming World plan and talks us through the highs and lows of her weight loss journey. If you're in need of inspiration, if you have convinced yourself that being fit and healthy isn’t written in the stars for you then think again! Claire Shaw doesn’t stand for half measures and describes her commitment to slimming as “all or nothing”. Are you ready for momentum overload!? Introducing Claire Shaw to Slimming Stories.

Welcome to Slimming Stories with Claire Oldham - West this is my teaser trail for my Podcast ready to launch in October 2019. 

Slimming Stories is my new passion project, when I had well and truly lost my slimming mojo in 2018 I knew something had to change. Yo-yoing up and down the scales with little resolve to exercise I was so frustrated.

My new podcast will introduce you to people who have had great success with their weight loss journeys along with people who have committed to improving their fitness with exercise.

This Podcast will do more than reveal a two page cover of a magazine weight loss story or a before and after photo. Slimming Stories will give you an insight into how its possible while sounding out my own thoughts about my journey and others who have not yet reached their goal weight.

I will be having real honest conversations about Slimming and exercise without a filter!