A SLIMMER who joined her local weight loss group in July has lost nearly two-and-a-half stone and is now going to use her success to help others achieve their weight loss dreams.

Loretta Thompson joined a Slimming World group in Silloth earlier this year where she has lost 2.5 stone, achieving her target weight. Now she has trained as a consultant for Slimming World, the UK’s largest group-based weight loss organisation, at their national training academy in Derbyshire.

Members at the group are excited to welcome Loretta as their new consultant when she takes over Silloth on November 23.

The latest government figures have revealed that around one in four adults are obese and it is estimated that by 2034, this will increase to one in three.

Loretta explained: “Obesity is becoming such a huge issue across the UK. I just can’t wait to start helping people loose weight and achieve their dreams.

“Before joining Slimming World, I used to dread social occasions, always feeling very conscious about my size.

“I would try to avoid group gatherings feeling like I was out of place and if a camera appeared, I disappeared.

“Slimming World has given me my confidence back and after losing 2.5stone and completing my training, it’s a privilege for me to be able to pass on the experience, insight and understanding that helped me, so that I can give my members the support they need to get to target”.

Loretta has been able to reach her target with weekly help and encouragement from her own consultant and group. As someone who has lost weight she knows the challenges people can face, which is why she has pledged to support each and every member.

Like many slimmer she had tried to lose weight before by following a number of different diets but often felt restricted.

“I thought I was destined to struggle with my weight for the rest of my life, but when I came to Slimming World it was different,” added the slimmer.

“I never felt like I was on a diet. The eating plan encourages you to eat lots of tasty, filling food like pasta, rice, potatoes and lean meat and fish, you are never hungry and no foods are banned so there’ s no deprivation. I couldn’t believe I’d found a way to lose weight without starving.”

Denise Broughton, who runs Slimming World in Wigton and manages Loretta as a team developer, said: “Slimming World Consultants are chosen for their positive outlook and because they genuinely care about the health and happiness of other. With Loretta’s experience of being a successful Slimming World Member and her kind and warm personality and great sense of humour I just know that she will be an amazing support to members, cheering them all the way to their target weight.”

Loretta’s Slimming World group will be held at the Rugby Club in Silloth every Saturday at 9am from November 23. For information or to join Loretta’s group ether pop along or call her on 07766118556.