Page 52 • The HERALD • 17th July 2025 v THE HERALD - SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES v Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Kit Davison FHP MCFHP MAFHP Qualified Foot Health Practitioner • Corns, Calluses, ingrown toenails, • Athlete’s Foot and thickened toenails. • Toenail and fingernail cutting. Flexible appointments and home visits available. 07752 674591 kdavison@kdfootcare.co.uk http://kdfootcare.co.uk The next Herald is out on 7th August How WW Helped Me Reclaim My Confidence – And Inspired Me to Coach Others At just 25 years old, Sophie Boyes, from Dibden Purlieu, is already inspiring others with her incredible weight loss journey – one that began as a personal mission and turned into a passion for helping others nd their con dence too. Now an Assistant Events Manager at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu and a WW (WeightWatchers) Coach, Sophie’s path to wellness has been full of challenges, turning points, and ultimately, empowerment. For Sophie, WW wasn’t an unknown brand – in fact, it was practically part of the family. “My mum had been a WW member and even worked as a coach,” Sophie shares. “So when I decided I wanted to lose weight before my 18th birthday, it just felt natural to join WW too. Having her by my side gave me support I couldn’t have got elsewhere.” But what began as a goal to shed pounds quickly evolved into something much deeper. “I wanted to feel confident and happy in my own skin,” she says. “Before WW, shopping for clothes was something I dreaded. I hated the sizes I was buying and how I looked in the mirror.” Sophie’s initial WW journey saw her reach an impressive milestone – losing over 50lbs by the end of 2019. But like many, the COVID19 pandemic brought unexpected setbacks. “Lockdown hit hard,” she admits. “By September 2022, I’d regained more than half the weight. Seeing old photos made me realise how much I missed feeling confident.” That moment spurred her return to WW – and again, her Mum rejoined too. With renewed focus, Sophie lost two stone over two years and was on the cusp of her goal weight when her local coach announced maternity leave. “I didn’t want to lose my momentum again,” she explains. “With fewer workshops in the area, I decided to become a WW Coach myself. That way, I could continue my journey while helping others start theirs.” What sets WW apart for Sophie is its exibility. “It’s liveable. I still enjoy my weekends, thanks to my weekly points,” she says. “The new food scanner has been a game changer. I used to skip tracking when eating out. Now I can estimate and stay on track without guilt.” Sophie’s typical day looks very di erent now compared to her pre-WW lifestyle: Before she would have had buttered toast for breakfast, sandwich and crisps for lunch, full-fat dinners, and snacks with little thought. Now she’ll have poached eggs and smoked salmon for breakfast, chicken salad with light mayo at lunch, mindful family dinners, and fruit or lowpoint crisps like Pom Bears or Hula Hoop Pu s for snacks. “I love preparing fruit pots ahead of time,” she says. “Melon, strawberries, blueberries – it’s all ready to grab and go.” “I’ve always hated exercise,” Sophie laughs. “Who puts the words ‘fun’ and ‘run’ together?” But she found a workout she genuinely loves – Boogie Bounce, a minitrampoline dance class. “I fell in love with it. When the classes didn’t return after COVID, I bought a trampoline and do them at home now!” She’s also boosted her steps with the help of Guinness, the family’s energetic Cockapoo. “He’s a great motivator – long weekend walks with him easily get me to 10,000 steps.” Now a WW Coach herself, Sophie is passionate about Sophie before Sophie now helping others feel what she does now: con dent, healthy, and in control. Her advice for others? “Keep your ‘why’ close. It’ll keep you going when it gets tough. And break your goals into smaller wins. Celebrate the progress – not just the destination.” If you want to start your own WW journey like Sophie? Visit WW.com to nd out how to get started or why not pop along and meet Sophie on Mondays, 6pm at St Andrews in Dibden Purlieu or Wednesdays, 6pm in Lymington Library. Free Seminar: Hip & Knee Arthritis & Joint Replacement Chartered Physiotherapist Adam Smith-Connor will be hosting a free seminar on hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement surgery on Monday 4th August at 6pm at New Forest Physiotherapy Clinic (40 King sher Way, Marchwood, SO40 4XS). If you have had a joint replacement or are su ering from arthritis, then this seminar is for you. Adam will be talking about arthritis, what to expect following joint replacement and the role of physiotherapy. You will also have an opportunity to hear about their Hip & Knee Class. Visit: www.newforestphysio. co.uk for more information or call: 023 8008 9120 to book a place. Free refreshments for attendees!
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