17/07/2026
After decades of living with exhaustion, destructive eating and denial, a terrifying hospital stay pushed Graham Baalham to lose weight – and save his life
I’m 55 now, and I can honestly say that if I hadn’t joined Slimming World, I probably wouldn’t have lived to see 60.
Before I joined, I could barely walk. I couldn’t move without feeling exhausted. As I got older, it became harder and harder to work the weight off. I was tired all the time.
Now 17 Stone lighter after losing half of his body weight I feel like a 20-year-old again! Before, I was lucky if I managed to walk 1 mile, and now I walk up to 10 miles a day with my dog. I sleep through the night, too – no more gasping for air or sitting in the dark feeling terrified. I wake up properly rested.
At 56, I’ve been given a second chance. I’m not just lighter – I’m alive, awake and present. And I fully intend to be here, watching my grandchildren grow up, for many, many years to come
Feeling inspired and would love to lose weight and get healthier and fitter? Then come and join our warm, friendly and supportive Gatley group
Saturdays 7.30 am or 9.30 am
Bethany Church
100 Church Road (opposite Gatley Green and adjacent to Tesco Express)
Gatley, SK8 4NQ
For more information call or message Christine on 07402 140715
