Rutherglen Reformer

Date with a star for slimmers

Duo are mysterious girls

- Edel Kenealy

Two Slimming World consultant­s have been congratula­ted on helping slimmers to lose weight and change their lives by singer and TV presenter Peter Andre.

Kirsty Gibson and Linda Parrott were delighted to get a chance to cuddle up to Peter when he presented the annual Slimming World Awards.

The Mysterious Girl singer co-hosted the event with the organisati­on’s founder and chair Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE.

Kirsty, who runs a Slimming World group at The Sun Inn function suite in Halfway every Tuesday and Wednesday, said Peter’s presence at the awards was extra special.

“I couldn’t be prouder of my members.

“Throughout 2017 they have lost fantastic amounts of weight, with many of them hitting their target weights, improving their health and boosting their confidence,” she said.

“Cuddling up to Peter was a real treat. He was bowled over by the difference Slimming World makes to people’s lives and it reminded me what an important and privileged role I have as a consultant.

“Now I’m heading into 2018 super motivated to support even more people to be inspired to lose weight and lead healthier and happier lives.”

Linda, who runs a Slimming World group in King’s Park every Thursday, said: “Lots of people will be making resolution­s to lose weight and improve their health this New Year.

“I truly believe that joining a Slimming World group is the best way for people to lose weight, learn new habits and improve their lifestyle.

“Thanks to our food optimising eating plan they will see big results on the scales without ever having to feel hungry or deprived, and they’ll discover a whole world of support and advice that’s sure to help them achieve their targets – and have a lot of fun along the way too.

“I’d love for anyone who’s thinking about losing weight this January to join us.”

Peter - a supporter of Slimming World’s Cancer Research UK fundraisin­g campaigns - said: “It was an honour to be invited to present the Slimming World Awards. I met so many incredible people who had lost amazing amounts of weight and transforme­d themselves – inside and out.

“While each of them was inspiratio­nal in their own special way, the one thing they all had in common was how much they felt they owed to their ‘Slimming World family’ in helping them to do things they always dreamed of and become the people they’ve always wanted to be.

“Every one of them spoke passionate­ly about how they couldn’t have made the changes they had to eat more healthily and become more active without the support, advice and encouragem­ent of their consultant and group every week.

“So there’s absolutely no doubt in my mind that Slimming World and people like Kirsty and Linda are very special.”

People thinking about joining Slimming World can contact Kirsty on 07702 743538 or Linda on 07730 349212, or visit www. slimmingwo­rld.co.uk.

I couldn’t be prouder of my members

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