A SUPER slimmer from Ellesmere Port has achieved a top award after setting a shining example of long-term weight loss.

Sarah Jones joined the St. Saviour’s Club Slimming World group in October 2018 and lost and impressive seven stone in just over two years and has kept the weight off ever since.

The 33-year-old, who dropped from 19 stone to under 12 stone, is now inspiring others to do the same after achieving her Slimming World Diamond member award.

Sarah told the Standard that she decided to join Slimming World because she wanted to be able to keep up with her 2 young children.

She said: “Like most people, I had tried to lose weight countless times, yet nothing ever really seemed to stick. Slimming World was completely different because it was just so simple. I could still enjoy hearty, home-cooked meals with my family while losing weight, which seemed like a miracle at the time! Previous weight-loss attempts left me feeling hungry – nowadays I probably eat more than ever!

“With Slimming World, the support that I needed was there right from day one, both from my Consultant Lynsey Blackshaw and the other members in the group.”

Sarah said that she picked up new ideas and recipes every week and group support led her to believe that this time would be different and that she could achieve her goals.

Sarah began following Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan, which encourages slimmers to fill up on healthy, satisfying foods like fruit and veg, pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat and fish so they lose weight without going hungry or feeling deprived.

Sarah says that she is now really adventurous in the kitchen and has passed lots of healthy habits on to her family and friends along the way.

Since reaching her target weight in January 2018, Sarah has continued to attend the St. Saviour’s Club group and believes that without their unwavering support she would have struggled to keep the weight off.

She said: “I have made so many friends that I cannot imagine not going to the group each week – they are like family. Everyone inspired and supported me to achieve my target and now it is my turn to do the same for other people, to show the same kindness, warmth and compassion that I was shown. Coming to group each week has kept me focused on my goal.”

Lynsey, who runs the St. Saviour’s Club group which Sarah attends, added: “I’m so proud of Sarah and the inspirational way in which she’s done this. It’s always great for new members to meet Sarah and see just what’s possible at Slimming World.”

To find out more about the group, which is held at St. Saviour’s Club, on Tarporley Road in Ellesmere Port every Monday at 5pm or 7pm, call Lynsey on 07710198021.