Cork woman who lost 23 stone is now running a club to help others transform their lives

Carol Murray, who lost 23 stone, has opened 'The Happy Body Club' in Ireland to provide a supportive wellness community for others. The club focuses on personalized nutrition, accountability, and education rather than fad diets.
Why it matters
It showcases a community-led approach to health and wellness, emphasizing long-term lifestyle changes over quick fixes.
Carol Murray, right, with Naima Bouncir at the open day for The Happy Body Club in Wilton, which the pair have set up together
Chris Dunne Finding our happy place is always a joy to behold, and on the sunny Sunday morning I visited, everybody was in a happy place at The Happy Body Club in Wilton.
Carol Murray is leading the group with her business partner Naima Bouncir.
Little wonder Carol is in a happy place. She has shed a remarkable 23-stone in weight.
“That journey has completely changed my life,” says Carol, “and inspired me to open The Happy Body Club on Sarsfield Road.”
“The club isn’t about quick fixes or fad diets,” says Carol, who is from Midleton.
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