Mary Phelan speaks to Fiona Egan, whose business was inspired by her own experience of weight loss.

The former accountant from Carrick-on-Shannon lost four stone in six months and has managed to keep it off.

"My mind was always focused on my weight. I'm more outgoing now," she says.

Other features include Aisling Hussey's review of Trail Kilkenny, the first part of a new knitting series, and Ciara O'Kelly's tips for frugal fitness.

Irish Country Living comes out Thursday with the Irish Farmers Journal.