A WOMAN from Okehampton has managed to achieve a weight loss of four and a half stone in just seven months. Lisa Deighton joined Okehampton Slimming World in April after having her second child. But when she returned to work after maternity leave, Lisa was surprised to see her work colleagues walking straight past her. Lisa, who lost her first stone within a month, said: 'I work as a ward clerk at Okehampton Hospital and on my first day back three colleagues walked past without recognising me. 'I introduced myself and they were amazed at the new me. 'I started to put on weight after the birth of my daughter, Annabel, eight years ago. 'I had a very unhealthy lifestyle and the weight crept on without me really noticing. 'Henry was born 12 months ago and I was finding I was getting out of breath pushing the buggy, and having difficulty getting up from the floor after playing with the children.' Lisa said after a few months of feeling unwell, she was diagnosed with gallstones — and her doctor explained she would have to make some major changes to her lifestyle. Now, Lisa has lost 12 inches from her waist alone and her health problems are under control. Now at her target weight she is looking forward to wearing a bikini on holiday this summer for the first time. She said: 'I have my life back in control, I feel confident and looking forward to the future wearing lovely clothes, and keeping up with the children.' Lisa's slimming consultant Vickie described her as 'an inspiration to us all' and thanked her for all her advice and encouragement to the group. For more information on Slimming World call 0844 897 8000.