Get back in shape with Sharon
A slimmer who transformed her life by losing three- andahalf- stone is using her success to shape a whole new career helping other people change their lives and achieve their weight loss dreams too.
Sharon Timms joined her local Slimming World group in Ayr seven years ago and dropped from 14st 6lb to 11st.
Sharon went on to train with Slimming World, the UK’s largest group- based weight loss organisation, at their national training academy in Derbyshire,.
And now she runs local groups and is about to become the new consultant at Prestwick North Church.
The latest Government figures reveal that about one in four adults is obese.
It is estimated that, by 2034, this will have increased to one in three.
With 62 per cent of the South Ayrshire population now obese or overweight, Sharon says her new role has never been more important.
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 be in group each week to see the success members achieve.
“After losing three- and- a- half stone 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.
“It all starts with feeling that you’re not alone.
“I couldn’t have lost three- and- a- half 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.
“Like a lot of slimmers, I had tried to lose weight so many times before by following numerous diets but they were never sustainable because 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 are never hungry and no foods are banned so there’s no deprivation.
“That’s very important for me, I couldn’t believe I had found a way to lose weight without starving myself.
“Slimming World isn’t just about changing what you eat.”
Ali Bell, who runs Slimming World’s Stranraer group and manages Sharon as a team developer, says: “Slimming World consultants are chosen for their positive outlook and because they genuinely care about the health and happiness of others.
“With Sharon’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’ll be an amazing support to members, cheering them all the way to their target weight.”
Sharon’s Slimming World group will be held at Prestwick North Church every Wednesday at 5.30pm and 7.30pm from February 20.
For more information or to join Sharon’s group either pop along on February 20 or call her on 07775 652262.
Alternatively, you can visit www. slimmingworld. co. uk or call 0344 897 8000.