A TEAM of Slimming World consultants from Chester celebrated their groups’ successes by meeting a well-known chat show host and comedian.

TV personality Alan Carr co-hosted the annual Slimming World Awards in November with the organisation’s founder and chair Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE.

Consultant Christine Robinson-Lloyd said it was the perfect end to a fantastic year for local Slimming World groups.

She said: “For many people, taking that first step into a Slimming World group takes a huge amount of courage. But they’re always certain of a warm welcome and introduction to our fabulously flexible eating plan which means you’re never hungry while you’re losing weight. And when you join a group and stay each week members support each other with motivation, tips and ideas, cheering each other on and boosting each other to face any challenges.

"Watching people grow in confidence each week and take on things that they didn’t think possible before losing weight absolutely amazes me. I feel proud of the small part I play in supporting people to achieve their dreams and to celebrate alongside them when they do, so we were honoured to represent the Chester groups at the Slimming World Awards. Alan was left in awe of the difference Slimming World makes to people’s lives too.”

Fiona Gerrard, a new consultant for the Ellesmere Port area, added that Slimming World’s 50th year was full of celebrations and successes across the county.

She said: “We have supported more people than ever to achieve their dreams and we are so excited about what 2020 has in store. For anyone who may be thinking of taking that step to lose weight and improve their health this New Year I truly believe that joining a local Slimming World group is the best way for people to learn new habits and make long-term healthy changes.”

Alan, who presented comedy chat show Chatty Man on Channel 4, said it was great to be invited to the event, which was held at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre.

He said: “I met so many people who had transformed their lives and it was clear how much the support they received from their ‘Slimming World family’ meant to them. Every one of them spoke passionately about how they could not have made those changes to eat more healthily and become more active without the support of their Consultants and group every week.

Alan, who presented comedy chat show Chatty Man on Channel 4, said it was great to be invited to the event, which was held at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre.

He said: “I met so many people who had transformed their lives and it was clear how much the support they received from their ‘Slimming World family’ meant to them. Every one of them spoke passionately about how they couldn’t have made those changes to eat more healthily and become more active without the support of their Consultants and group every week. I left the awards feeling so uplifted and positive, I wish I could’ve bottled that Slimming World feeling.

To find out how you could get that Slimming World feeling, visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk to find your nearest group.