Keelie: Instagram helps me stay on track and share ideas

Weight loss: 3st 4lb 
Age: 26
Studio: The Nottingham Mechanics, Nottingham
WW Coach: Lisa Coates

Unhealthy start

At 16, I underwent surgery to correct an underbite, which meant that for six weeks afterwards, my jaw was held in place with orthodontic elastics and I wasn’t able to chew as easily. When I got the all clear to eat normally again, I gained 4st within a year!

Taking control

When I was younger, I’d participated in athletics club at school, throwing hammer for the county. But at nearly 20, I was frustrated by how much my body had changed, and recognised I needed to take control of my health. So, I joined WW. With the support of my WW Coach Lisa, I lost over 3st and joined a gym.

Moving more

My secret is to enjoy fitness, and not take it too seriously. As well as using the treadmill, me and my best friend Jo do the same fitness classes, and visit the gym together when we meet up. We even wear our Fitbits on nights out!

Insta-stardom

Now, I work as a science teacher in Nottingham, and continue to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle. I decided to start documenting my healthy habits on my Instagram account, and now have more than 53,000 followers! I regularly post food, fashion and fitness ideas. I hope to inspire others, but equally, I get motivation from people’s reactions to what I post, as well as their advice and encouragement.