Connect with us

News

7 stone lighter Mags wants to help others transform their lives

Published

on

B

BY MICHELLE CREAN

With a whopping seven stone weight loss - one woman is now keen to help locals lose excess weight.

Mags Savage Bell, who recently took over a Weight Watchers (WW) class Killarney, now wants to help others transform their lives.

“Having lost over seven stone I will never look back,” Mags told the Killarney Advertiser.

“Before joining Weight Watchers nothing worked keeping it off but WW was a lifestyle change - not a diet. I never felt deprived as nothing was off plan.”

Mags, who now runs classes in the KDYS Killarney every Tuesday at 9.30am and 6.30pm, joined Weight Watchers many years ago.

And because she never stood on a scales she was left gobsmacked at the numbers staring back at her.

“I promised myself it was going to be the last time I ever say that number,” she said.

She said walking into her first WW class was a little daunting but within minutes was made feel very welcome and at ease.

“Everyone is there for the same reason whether you have seven pounds or seven stone to lose. You get great tips and support from the other members. I very quickly adjusted to the programme. I cooked more, I seemed to be eating more and I started walking a little every day. WW became my way of life and I was loving it.”

After losing the weight she says she will never look back.

“They say the hardest part of having lost weight is maintaining it, but thankfully on the WW plan I have maintained my weight since 2009. It wasn’t always easy but I didn’t let a bad day or a bad weekend throw me. I would just draw a line under it and get back on track.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advertisement

News

HeartBeat to host Advanced Healthcare Directive information night

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) […]

Published

on

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Park Road.

An ADH is a document which sets out your instructions in relation to healthcare treatments in the future, when you no longer have the capacity to decide. AHDs are not solely relevant to older individuals. Young adults can also significantly benefit from putting these directives in place for themselves or when assisting loved ones. Attendees will gain valuable ‘Knowledge is Power; regarding legal and personal matters
The meeting will specifically look at two key application forms: the standard AHD Form and the Think Ahead / my form.
Prior to the main meeting, a Blood Pressure. and Pulse Clinic will be available from 7:15pm until 8:00pm sharp. Following O’Shea Clarke’s presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session, followed by tea and coffee.
SAGE Advocacy, the national service for older people, works to ensure access to information, support, and independent advocacy, while also providing safeguarding services across various settings, including homes, day centres, hospitals, and nursing homes.
They also support vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where other services may not be available.
For further information, email anne.osheaclarke@sageadvocacy.ie or visit www.sageadvocacy.ie.

Continue Reading

News

Singer-songwriter Lillie Foley releases second single

Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms. ‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend […]

Published

on

Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms.

‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend of pop and soul music, drawing on Foley’s own life experiences. The track marks a further step in the promising career of the emerging local artist.
Recorded at the renowned Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, ‘That’s Life’ showcases Foley’s emotive lyrics, soulful vocals, and a sound that is both modern and deeply personal. Collaborating with music producer and audio engineer Hermann Ogulla, Foley has crafted a song that blends her Irish background with contemporary musical styles, aiming to resonate with listeners in Ireland,and beyond.
Foley said: “This is a song about resilience and accepting that bad things happen in life and we just have to get on with it and move on as best we can.”
‘That’s Life’ is the second of several songs Foley has planned for release in 2025.

Continue Reading

Last News

Sport