“Small changes can have a HUGE impact on our lives – and that’s exactly what we work on together, in our Slimming World groups.” That’s the message from local Slimming World consultant, Kim Heath, who took over the Westbury group just over a year ago.
“Using our healthy eating plan and physical activity programme, backed by incredible support through the individual motivation and group experience therapy every week, can bring big results,” said Kim who runs classes at the Leigh Park Community Centre every Monday night with sessions at 4pm, 5.30pm and 7pm.
“On average, our members lose a clinically significant 5% of their weight within the first three months which means that they already start seeing health benefits such as less joint pain, improved mobility, less breathlessness, better sleep and reduced blood pressure.
“These changes are just what Leigh Park Community Centre members have been doing every Monday. The groups 2023 women of the year winners are just a few of the members who have been making changes and changing their lives and those of family around them.”
Jen Smith, a busy mum, has enjoyed building healthy habits and lost 5st 7lbs whilst doing so. Jen said, “Good old spaghetti bolognese and diet cola chicken are family favourites in our house and so easy to make.”
Joint winner in the 4pm session, Julie Surridge, says that her blood pressure has gone down and her medications are being reduced thanks to the healthy meal choices and starting at the gym, something she never thought she would be able to do until the pounds started falling off.
Kim added, “Christine Horne in session two at 5.30pm has type two diabetes and a heart condition but finds the flexibility of food optimising has helped her enormously in losing 5st by adjusting the food types to suit her diabetic requirements.
“And finally, it’s a family affair in the 7pm session as Harriet Cooke achieved her 6st award and won Woman of the Year on the same night – accompanied by her husband and mother and father-in-law. Harriet recently completed Race for Life, something that she never dreamt would be possible before losing weight with Slimming World.
“Each of these members are part of a unique support system, they enjoy fun, laughter and learn so much each week in group. It’s been an incredible time since I took over the group last year and to be celebrating these achievements with members is what makes it all worthwhile.”
If you’d love to change your lifestyle – and get support to lose weight and keep it off – contact Kim on 07921 805006. The Westbury group meets on Mondays at the Leigh Park Community Centre at 4pm, 5.30pm and 7pm. If Mondays do not work for you Kim can guide you to a group that will suit your week.
