A MOTHER has been celebrated by her Slimming World group after losing more than five stone in weight – and being crowned Woman of the Year 2025.
Caroline, known to her friends as Cazz, is a regular at the Tuesday morning group at Hadfield Cricket Club, run by consultant Jane Sigley.
She has become a true inspiration to fellow members, racking up countless Slimmer of the Week awards and supporting others with her trademark smile and positivity.
Her journey has not been easy. After years of struggling with adenomyosis and the painful bloating it caused, Cazz eventually had a hysterectomy.
It was then she decided it was time to focus on herself – and Slimming World offered the support she needed.
“I felt anxious when I first joined,” she admitted. “I knew I wouldn’t like what I saw on the scales, but I was also relieved. I was finally starting my journey to become a better version of myself.”
That journey has led to an incredible transformation: a 5st 0.5lb weight loss, a drop from a size 18/20 to a size 12 and a renewed sense of confidence.
“I didn’t think it was possible after years of struggling,” she added. “But the results have been amazing.
“I’ve not felt this good in a very long time.”
The support of her group – and of her mum, Sue, who joined alongside her – has been crucial. Sue herself took up Couch to 5K and quickly completed her Body Magic awards, motivating Cazz to follow in her footsteps.
She continued: “Having my mum on the same journey has been brilliant – we keep each other motivated.
“The group is the most supportive you could ever imagine, even if you’ve had a bad week.
“And Jane, our consultant, is just wonderful – she makes every single person feel fabulous.”
Cazz says her secret is consistency – and a good helping of healthy home-cooked favourites. Cowboy pie, risotto, chicken and leek dishes, and cheeseburger quiche are all part of her repertoire.
Her advice to anyone considering Slimming World is simple:
“Don’t be afraid – bite the bullet.
“Walking through the door is the hardest bit, but once you’ve done it, you’ll never look back.
“Stay to group, join the SW family, and the results will be worth it. Before you know it, you’ll be knee-deep in awards and reminded how far you’ve come.”
For Cazz, those awards are proof of what can be achieved – and her joy is infectious. Fellow members say her smile “lights up the room” and that she is living proof small, steady changes can lead to extraordinary results.
Her Woman of the Year title, nominated by her fellow slimmers, is the perfect recognition for a journey that has inspired the entire group.
“I just feel fabulous,” Cazz said. “Slimming World has given me my confidence back – and that means everything.”
Find your local group at www.slimmingworld.co.uk