Slimmers celebrate Slimming World's golden anniversary

Collingham's Slimming World group have been painting the town gold as they celebrate Slimming World’s 50th birthday.

Members of the group each brought along a Slimming World-friendly dish packed with ‘Free Food’, which members can enjoy freely on the healthy eating plan to satisfy their appetite.

The parties have been held in all 19,000 Slimming World groups across the country to celebrate Slimming World’s 50 years of success in helping people to achieve their goal weight.

One of these members is Stuart Goodwin, who joined Slimming World in March 2019, and has lost 1st 12.5lbs.

“Slimming World has completely changed my life and celebrating with my fellow members at our golden party felt like the cherry on top of my journey," he said.

“When I joined, I couldn’t believe how much food I could eat and still lose weight. It was so different from what I’d expected because I always thought losing weight meant not eating very much or cutting out all your favourite meals.

"Thanks to the plan and picking up ideas shared by other members in group, I’ve learned loads about food and cooking, and I can still enjoy burgers and chips, roast dinners and curries. I’ve honestly never once felt hungry since joining Slimming World.”

Consultant Ellie Gray lost 5 ½ st as a member herself and said: “I absolutely loved throwing our golden party in Collingham– celebrating success together, motivating each other, giving support and sharing inspiration is what Slimming World is all about. It was so good to see members enjoying the event with a new sense of confidence in themselves – and feel the amazing sense of camaraderie between them as real life-long friends – it’s so rewarding to see my members all so happy and having such a good time."

To find out more about Slimming World, visit the Collingham Slimming World group, call Ellie on 07983 609316 or visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk