Slimmers shed pounds and gain a pop star fan
Peter Andre wowed by group’s weight loss efforts
A nineties pop legend is full of praise for slimmers in Renfrewshire.
Peter Andre has been congratulating Buddies at the annual Slimming World Awards on their efforts to lose weight and inspire others.
Louise O’Neill, who runs a group at St Conval’s Church hall, in Linwood, was delighted to get a chance to cuddle up to the Mysterious Girl singer at the glamorous event.
Louise said: “I’ve been a Slimming World consultant for coming up nine years in May.
“It really is the most rewarding job and the members of the Linwood group never cease to blow me away with their commitment, support of each other and jaw dropping achievements. I’m one proud lady.”
“It’s so rewarding to see people being able to do things that they didn’t think were possible before losing weight, whether that’s having more energy, feeling happier, wearing smaller clothes, taking up new hobbies, reducing medication or doing more with their family and friends.
“Every week I feel extremely lucky to play even a small part in people’s achievements and I felt very honoured to represent the Linwood group at the Slimming World Awards.”
Peter, who set up his own foundation with Cancer Research UK — the Peter Andre Fund — after losing his brother to cancer, said he was thrilled to meet Louise at the event, which was held at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre.
He added: “I met so many incredible people who had lost amazing amounts of weight and transformed themselves — inside and out.
“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.
“So there’s absolutely no doubt in my mind that Slimming World and people like Louise are very special.”
To join Louise’s Slimming World group, call 01505 325372 or visit www. slimmingworld.co.uk to find your nearest group.