Welcome to Just Average Jen. I am the author Jen Mellor, based in Nottingham, UK. I’ve spent 10 years sharing my personal journey with Slimming World, weight loss, and confidence, creating easy recipes, realistic tips, and honest advice that works in everyday life. Using both my knowledge and lived experience, I aim to help you become your own cheerleader and build a happy, healthy lifestyle that feels sustainable and achievable.
Whether your goal is weight loss, bolstering confidence or self-acceptance, I have the tools and experience to help you. In time, and with my support, you can soon be your greatest cheerleader and best friend.
My story
I studied psychology at university and have since done extensive research and read about the importance of self-belief, and feel that I have the experience to help you.
I didn’t use to love myself; in fact, I absolutely hated myself, even after losing over 10 stone in weight and dropping from dress size 30 to size 6.
Whilst currently a plus-size lady and usually wearing bright clothes, I am usually recognisable! I am unapologetically me, and you can be whoever you want to be, too. Wear what you want to, do what you want, and be your best friend!
Why am I perfect to help you?
With my knowledge and experience, I want to help everyone to realise that they are in charge of their destiny. Instead of spending years of your life hating yourself, why not embrace the differences and accept and love the person you are?
Loving yourself may initially seem challenging and hating yourself effortlessly, but I will help you change that narrative and recognise you are lovable and can be happy.
Striving for perfection is the fastest way to feel like a failure. You don’t need to be the best at anything; you don’t need to change for anyone. Happiness will be there when you love who you already are.
More about me
I love cooking healthy meals, and sharing those is a big part of Just Average Jen. I am a vegetarian, so I have a lot of experience in cooking vegetarian meals and adapting recipes to make them vegetarian.
My Fiancé Stuart, and son, Ben, both eat meat, although due to Ben’s severe allergies, I often adapt recipes and meal ideas for him too.
Whilst being physically healthy is important to me, it is also important for me to be mentally healthy too, so I don’t place too much importance on my weight anymore, but more on how I am feeling as a person.
This video about my weight loss from size 30 to size 8 is a great place to start.
Check out my Journal I designed and published!
My 12 Weeks to a Better Me Journal
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