Super slimmer Daniel can’t ‘weight’ to help Droppedfrom17stto 13stinjustsixmonths
A slimmer who transformed his life by losing more than four stone is using his success for good - by helping people achieve their weight loss dreams.
Daniel Dixon joined his local Slimming World group in Perth six months ago and dropped from 17 stone, 5½ pounds to 13 stone, 2½ pounds and is still losing weight towards his chosen target.
Now he has trained as a consultant for Slimming World, the UK’s largest group-based weight loss organisation, and members at the Auchterarder group are getting ready to welcome the 26-year-old as their new consultant when he takes over the group on Wednesday, August 8.
Daniel said: “When I first joined Slimming World as a member, I never dreamed that I would end up helping other people lose weight but now I just can’t wait to get started.
“After losing more than four 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.
“Support is really the most important thing. It all starts with feeling that you’re not alone.
“I couldn’t have lost four stone without the weekly help, encouragement and understanding of my own consultant and group.”
In Scotland the proportion of adults who are overweight or obese increased from 54.1 per cent to 64.6 per cent between 1995 and 2008 and Daniel says his new role has never been more important.
Daniel added: “Obesity is becoming such a huge issue across the UK.
“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. Slimming World isn’t just about changing what you eat.
“Becoming more active is important too.
“Everything counts from walking to gardening or washing the car.
“As a consultant it’s my role to create that warm, supportive atmosphere to get people sharing their ideas and experiences to help others.”
Debbie Dickson, who runs Slimming World’s Kinross group and manages Daniel 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 Daniel’s experience of being a successful Slimming World member and his kind and warm personality and great sense of humour I just know that he’ll be an amazing support to members, cheering them all the way to their target weight.”
Daniel’s Slimming World group is held at the Aytoun Hall, High Street, Auchterarder every Wednesday at 5.30pm until 7.30pm from August 8.
For more information or to join Daniel’s group either pop along or call him on 07825 954437 or visit www. slimmingworld.co.uk Daniel weighed just over 17st before starting Slimming World Daniel lost four stone thanks to his regime