Sir Gavin Williamson visited a slimming world class at Walton Community Centre in Stone to hear from members as to how the group has changed their lives and benefitted their health in many ways.
Dozens of members from across Staffordshire attend the class each week which is run by Kay who has many years of experience in helping people to achieve their targets. Members spoke of their incredible weight loss journey’s and how this has helped reverse medical conditions including diabetes.
Attendees also discussed how the group has helped to combat loneliness, meet new people, and socialise in a relaxed environment.
Slimming World was founded by Margaret Miles-Bramwell in 1969 and focusses on developing practical support to meet members’ tailored needs by promoting confidence to help them achieve their individual targets.
Emma Baker, Slimming World Consultant and Team Developer said: “I was delighted to see Sir Gavin’s interest in slimming world and how it is helping people support healthier lifestyles in our community.
“Slimming world is such an amazing way to lose weight, to support people to change their mindset and behaviour around eating, without depriving themselves. You make so many friends from the local community, it really is a family.”
Sir Gavin said: “It was truly inspiring to meet members of the Slimming World class held at Walton Community Centre. Hearing some of the stories of how Slimming World has transformed the lives of so many, was really emotional and provided a insight into how these classes are so worthwhile.
“I was thrilled to meet with Kay who hosts the classes in Stone – she meets the needs of individual targets and has a positive approach to weight gain which helps remove the stigma that so many members talked about.
“I would highly recommend anyone who wants to lose weight or achieve a more healthier lifestyle to attend a Slimming World Class.”
Further information regarding the Slimming World class in Stone, can be found by visiting: https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/nearest-group-search?outcode=ST15
