Size does matter for male slimmers!
A SLIMMING club might be thought of as a woman’s world but lots of local men are celebrating after losing weight at their local Slimming World groups.
The men, who are of all ages, all attend Slimming World groups in and around Enniscorthy and have lost lots of weight.
But best of all, they’ve done that without giving up their favourite foods and still tuck into curries, steaks, burgers, roast dinners, fry-ups, and fish and chips, even enjoying the odd glass of beer too.
Tony McCann, who attended his local Slimming World group in Enniscorthy and has lost 5st, says: “Like most men I thought slimming clubs were for women and expected to be eating nothing but salad. But the minute I walked through the door I realised that nothing could have been further from the truth. I was made very welcome. There’s a real mix of people – men and women of all ages - and we have a great time. Plus with Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan no foods are banned. Instead I’ve learned how to cook healthier versions of my favourite meals like Taco Fries and every week at we share new recipes and handy tips.”
Tony is now the Slimming World Consultant and now runs the group in Enniscorthy on Saturday mornings, says: “It’s great that we’re able to celebrate this milestone and, without doubt, all of these men have improved their health. That’s so important because the latest obesity statistics from the Government show that there are more overweight and obese men in England than women – 65% of men are overweight or obese compared to 56% of women.
“Even though men tend to be more nervous when they first join, they are actually some of the most successful slimmers. Men tend to have more muscle mass than women do and as muscle uses up energy it means that men often lose weight a little faster than women.
“Men also tend to be extremely focused when they start on a healthy eating plan and often see very good weight losses in the first few weeks, which motivates them to carry on and reach their targets quickly.”
Tony is so passionate about his role as a slimming world consultant and wants to help as many people as possible who want to shed the misery of weight for ever.
The group is run on a Saturday morning in the Salt n Pepper Pot restaurant C.W.C.W Belfield Enniscorthy at 9am and 11am 52 weeks of the year.
For more information, motivation and recipe ideas visit www. slimmingworld.com or call 087 1785384.