LOSING more than six stones on six meals a day has landed Donna-Marie Scullion with a hefty bill.

Donna, 36, was shocked into action after she was tagged in a photo on social media.

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It led to her dropping from a size 24 18st 7lbs to a slimline 12st 3lbs (size 12).

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"I started SlimFast in February 2019 after I was tagged in a photo on social media that opened my eyes to just how much weight I had gained," said Donna, from Minehead.

"The photo shocked me and I was determined to make a change.

"I knew that whatever I did, it needed to be a healthy lifestyle change and fit in with my shift work as a healthcare professional for young adults with learning disabilities.

"I wanted to feel confident in myself when giving advice to young adults on healthy eating and being active and at over 18 stone I didn’t feel it."

A colleague recommended a SlimFast plan and the results were almost instantaneous, with Donna shedding 15lbs in the first month.

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Her diet consists of shakes, snacks and plenty of water, while she has been walking 10,000 steps a day.

She said: "The weight was steadily coming off, my clothes were becoming loose and I had to buy a whole new wardrobe, not to mention go down a few sizes in my work uniform.

"To date, I have lost over six stone and I've gone from a dress size 24 to a 12.

" I set up a weight loss blog on Instagram so I could show others my journey and give them motivation and support.

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"I’m amazed at the change in me, not just physically but mentally.

"I’ve gone from having no confidence at all, to now feeling happy and confident and looking forward to the future."