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'I Lost 12st without Jabs After Alton Towers Boat Ride Sank Under My Weight'
Michelle Stokes lost over 12 stone after a boat ride at Alton Towers sank under her weight, prompting her to join Slimming World and transform her health and lifestyle.
- In August 2019 Michelle Stokes, mum-of-four, was escorted off an Alton Towers CBeebies Land boat after it began sinking beneath her weight, with ride staff assisting her off.
- A family drawing and a fainting episode, plus a GP warning about cardiovascular risk, prompted Michelle to change her lifestyle after she collapsed during a shopping trip with her daughter.
- Michelle enrolled with Slimming World within a week and lost over 12st, dropped nine dress sizes, halving her BMI with the family as cheerleaders.
- Confidence gains have followed her weight loss, as she now swims up to four times weekly and has a new wardrobe, boosting her confidence after recent running of the Race For Life 5k with husband Dan.
- Her progress led to recognition when she reached Slimming World’s Woman of the Year final and visited the Slimming World head office in October 2025, inspired by family support including uncle Pete and husband Dan.
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