A SLIMMER who is transforming her life with her weight loss is using her success to help other people change their lives and achieve their weight loss dreams.

Helen Parker joined a local Slimming World group in Pershore three months ago and has already lost over two and a half stone on her way to her healthy target.

She has now trained as a consultant for Slimming World at their national training academy in Derbyshire and members of the Pershore group have welcomed her as their new consultant as she took over the groups at Pershore Football Club on Tuesday, December 28.

The latest government figures reveal that around one in four adults are obese and it is estimated that, by 2034, this will increase to one in three. More than 65 per cent of Wychavon’s adult population is now overweight or obese, and Helen says her new role has never been more important.

“Obesity is a huge issue with so many more major health implications than most of us realise.

“When I first joined Slimming World my focus was on my dress size but alongside losing the pounds and inches I have gained so much more, in terms of confidence, energy, stamina and sheer joy of living. I have stopped feeling like a spectator on life and have the confidence to be in that memory capturing photo rather than hiding behind the camera as I once did.

“I never dreamed that I would end up helping other people to lose weight. After losing two and a half stone and completing my training, it’s a privilege for me to have the opportunity to share the experience, insight and understanding that has helped me, so that I can give my members the support they need to get to target.

“Support is really the most important thing. As someone who has lost weight myself and still has a little way to go, 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”.

Helen’s Slimming World group will be held at Pershore Football Club every Tuesday with sessions at 4pm, 5.30pm and 7pm.

For more information, or to join Helen’s group, either go along on December 28 or call her on 07443 883521.