A Slimming World Consultant from Southport has won a prestigious award in recognition of her amazing work supporting people in Southport to live happier, healthier lives.
Dee Wright, who runs the Southport Slimming World group at St Simon and St Jude Church every week, collected the coveted Diamond and Diamond Again award at the organisation’s annual ‘Oscars’ ceremony. Slimming World’s Managing Director Lisa Salmon hosted the sparkling event, held at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham.
Dee bagged the Diamond and Diamond Again award, which marks as one of the best weight loss experts across the UK and Ireland, because of the standout level of support she offers her members each week, which helps them achieve incredible weight loss success. Over the past year, members of her Friday Slimming World group have lost more than 365 stone between them.
Dee is hugely proud of the difference she makes in her local community. She says: “While I was the one upon stage collecting this award, it’s an achievement for every single member in our group – they’re all sparkling diamonds in my eyes with their amazing weight losses! I truly believe I have the best, most rewarding, role in the world and this award makes it even more special.”
Dee lost 6st 1lbs with Slimming World herself before becoming a self-employed Consultant in 2017. She says “Before I joined Slimming World, I felt physically in pain with my back and knees and struggled to walk and I hated how I felt, I wasn’t sure if I would ever be able to get to where I so desperately wanted to be with my weight, or where to even start.
“I gave Slimming World a try after seeing colleagues losing weight attending local their weekly Slimming World groups and when a leaflet came through my door, I decided I would join my local group too. I remember I was so nervous walking into my first group session, I thought it would be judgemental and humiliating, but I was met with such warmth and finally felt like I’d found a place where everyone was in the same boat and understood how I felt about my weight – because they had the same challenges or worries. We’ve recently made some changes to the way our groups run, so if anyone’s been a Slimming World member before they’ll spot a few updates including an even stronger focus on mindset, planning and strategies for the week ahead.
“For me the combination of the group support and Slimming World’s healthy eating plan, Food Optimising, was a game changer. I lost weight while enjoying delicious, filling meals and the accountability of that weekly session kept me motivated. Gradually, I even started to get more active and now I love walking. It’s incredible to think how far I’ve come, and I feel proud of myself every time I spend a day delivering leaflets in the community or walking the annual Star Trek fundraising for Queenscourt Hospice with our group members – which are things I never would have been able to do before. Knowing I’ve made changes that I can maintain for life, without feeling restricted, is the most empowering feeling.”
Consultant Dee’s weight loss journey inspired her to become a part-time Slimming World Consultant in January 2017, and later becoming a full-time in 2018. She has now been running three Groups for 9 and a half years and says it fits brilliantly around her life and responsibilities, “I can always be around to support my daughter especially in school holidays.”
She adds that the group welcomes anyone wanting to lose weight – including those taking weight loss injections – for support to build healthy habits and keep the weight off long term: “When it comes to feeling unhappy with your size, I’ve been there too, so I understand how challenging it can be to find the right support. Everyone’s journey is different. For some people that may include weight loss medication. What really makes the difference long term is having support to build healthy habits around food, activity and mindset. That’s why people at all stages of their weight loss journey, including those using medication, are welcome at Slimming World.”
Slimming World is currently looking for more highly motivated, compassionate people, who would like to inspire others to achieve their weight loss goals and lead a healthier life like Dee, as a self-employed Slimming World Consultant. For more information on this flexible, rewarding role, visit: Become a Slimming World Consultant | Slimming World
The Slimming World Southport With Dee Group is held every Thursday morning (9.30am) and evening (5.30 and 7pm) and Friday morning (7.30am, 9am and 10.30am) at St Simon and St Jude Church, Old Park Lane, Southport PR9 7BQ.
To join, pop along or for more information contact Consultant Dee on 07711 566153 or Follow her Facebook page here: (20+) Facebook
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