After losing 10.5 stone of weight, this mum says the hardest thing she's ever done was maintain her new

Key Highlights :

1. Sarah has been successful in losing 10.5 stone in a mission to get herself as fit as possible before an inherited disorder robs her of her mobility.

2. This success has been achieved through a combination of diet and exercise, with diet being especially important in helping to slow down the progression of symptoms of HSP.

3. Sarah is not sure how much more she wants to lose, but she says she has "maybe got a wee bit more to do".

     An inspirational mum has shed 10.5 stone in a mission to get herself as fit as possible before an inherited disorder robs her of her mobility.

     Karen Jenkins, from Essex, was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in 2016, which affects her mobility and causes her to lose weight.

     Karen, who is a mum-of-one, started her weight loss journey in January 2017, and has since lost a total of 10.5 stone (57kg).

     She has now set her sights on reaching her target weight of 12 stone (60kg), and has started a blog to document her journey.

     Karen said: “I’ve always been a bit of a weight watcher, but I didn’t realise how bad my weight was until I was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

     “I was told that I had the disease and that it would eventually take my mobility away. I was so shocked and didn’t know what to do.

     “I started my weight loss journey in January 2017 and I’ve lost a total of 10.5 stone (57kg). I’m really pleased with how I’ve done, but I know I have a lot more to lose.

     “I’m now aiming to reach my target weight of 12 stone (60kg), and I’ve started a blog to document my journey. I hope that my story can help other people who are going through a tough time.”

     Karen’s blog, which is called ‘Mission: Fit and Mobility’, has already received a lot of positive feedback, with people praising her for her determination.

     One reader, who named herself ‘Natalie’, said: “Karen has inspired me, and I’ve been following her journey since she started it.

     “She’s done an amazing job of losing weight and I think she’s going to be a real inspiration to other people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.”

     Karen’s story is just one of the many inspiring examples of people who have overcome adversity to achieve success.

     If you’re going through a tough time, don’t give up – there’s always a way out.

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