Slimmer starts new group after winning her weight-loss battle

Louise Greenaway is heading up the Slimming World group in Amble, which will meet each Wednesday at 9.30am in the town’s Parish Hall, on Dovecote Street.

The mum-of-two was inspired to do this after the UK-based weight-loss organisation helped her in her own battle to slim down.

She said: “I loved Slimming World so much, that I decided to open my own group, and I can’t wait to meet people as they begin their weight-loss journey. Like all consultants, I joined Slimming World as a member so I really do understand the challenges – and the joys – that losing weight brings. And I know that, with the help and support of me and the friendly members in our group, together we really can do it!”

Reflecting on her weight-loss journey, she said: “I’ve always struggled with my weight. Over the years I have tried many fad diets, never succeeding and always feeling miserable and unhappy.

“I hated the thought of going shopping for new clothes as I never felt comfortable or attractive in most things.

“The unhappier I became, the more I ate, eating huge portions and sweet foods, even when I wasn’t hungry.”

Louise decided to join her local Slimming World group in a bid to kick the pounds once and for all.

She said: “I was excited to join the group, but I was also nervous and I was dreading stepping on the scales. However, there was no need as the consultant was very welcoming and as I looked around the rest of the group were all smiling and chatting and were very friendly.

“I was looking forward to joining the group and starting my weight-loss journey and I knew straight away that this group was the best way to do it.

“At the scales it was refreshing that I could choose my own target weight, as before I had been told what weight I must be.

“I immediately fell in love with the food-optimising plan. I was amazed at all the food I could eat and still lose weight and never feel hungry.”

For more information about Louise’s group, call her on 07859 056277 or visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk