Amanda Harrison is set to share her slimming secrets 

Amanda Harrison  joined her local Slimming World group in Burton-on-Trent in July 2021 and lost nearly 3 stone in 6 months. She used a referral scheme available to Staffordshire residents through Everyone Health. This entitled her to 12 weeks free membership  

 Now, she  has trained as a Consultant for Slimming World, the UK and Ireland’s largest group-based weight loss organisation, at their national training academy in Derbyshire. Members at the group are getting ready to welcome Amanda  as their new Consultant when she takes over the group based at Immanuel Church, Stapenhill on Wednesday 2nd September at 5.30pm  

She says: “When I first joined Slimming World as a member, I never dreamed that I would end up helping other people to lose weight but now I just can’t wait to get started. After losing nearly 3st 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. 

“Support is really the most important thing. It all starts with feeling that you’re not alone. I couldn’t have lost 3 stone without the weekly help, encouragement and understanding of my own Consultant and group. As someone who has lost weight myself, I know the challenges people can face, which is why, along with the group, I will be there to support every one of my members all the way to their chosen target weight. Setting targets, sharing recipes and other ideas, and working together as a group to overcome challenges and celebrate success is so important to a successful journey. That’s why, at my Slimming World group, there’ll be tons of support, encouragement and fun. 

“Before joining Slimming World, I’d tried so many different ways to lose weight, but I’d always get tired of restricting what I ate. 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. I never felt like I was on a diet. The eating plan encourages you to eat lots of tasty, filling foods like pasta, rice, potatoes and lean meat and fish, you’re never hungry and so you don’t feel like you’re missing out. 

“Slimming World isn’t just about changing what you eat. Becoming more active is important too. Our Active Lifestyle  physical activity support programme helps members build activity into their daily routine at their own pace. Everything counts from walking to gardening to washing the car. I completed the Couch to 5k app whilst working towards my target weight and had the privilege of talking to BBCs Natalie Pirks about my journey on BBC breakfast in April. 

Amanda’s Slimming World group will be held at Immanuel Church, Stapenhill DE15 9QW every Wednesday at 5.30pm from Wednesday 2nd September. For more information or to join Amanda’s  group either pop along on Wednesday 2nd September or call her on 07471 707098 

The referral scheme is available from Everyone Health to Staffordshire residents who meet certain criteria. They can be contacted on 03330 050095   

Or: For more information visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk or call 0344 897 8000.