Two Slimming World consultants from Oswestry celebrated their groups’ successes by meeting chat show host and comedian, Alan Carr.

Alan co-hosted the annual Slimming World Awards with the organisation’s founder and chair Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE

Emma Thompstone, who runs a Slimming World group The Memorial Hall, Oswestry every Wednesday, plus one in Chirk too, was delighted to get a chance to meet Alan, and said it was the perfect end to a fantastic year for the Oswestry Slimming World groups.

“The members at our group make me burst with pride, not only have they seen big changes on the scales, many have improved their health and completely changed their lives too.

“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.

"I feel proud of the small part I play in supporting people to achieve their dreams.

Claire Morris who runs a Slimming World group at The Whole Life Centre, Oswestry every Monday and Saturday added: “Last year was our 50th year, which was full of celebrations and successes. We’ve supported more people than ever to achieve their dreams and we’re 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. At the Oswestry groups they’ll discover a whole world of support to help them.

Chatty Man host Alan admitted his delight at being at the event.

He said: “I met so many people who had transformed their lives and it was clear how much the support they received from ‘Slimming World meant to them.

"Every one of them spoke passionately about how they couldn’t have made changes to eat more healthily and become more active without the support of Consultants like Emma, Claire and their group every week."