A SLIMMING World Consultant from Romsey celebrated their group’s success by meeting chat show host and comedian, Alan Carr.

Alan, a well-loved TV personality, co-hosted the annual Slimming World Awards with the organisation’s founder and chair Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE.

Jo Jackson, who runs a Slimming World group at Woodley Village Hall, Romsey was delighted to get a chance to meet Alan, and said it was the perfect end to a fantastic year for the Woodley Slimming World group.

She said: "The members at our Woodley Pm group make me burst with pride, not only have they seen big changes on the scales, many have improved their health and completely changed their lives too.

"For many people, taking that first step into a Slimming World group takes a huge amount of courage.

"But they’re always certain of a warm welcome and introduction to our fabulously flexible eating plan which means you’re never hungry while you’re losing weight. And when you join a group and stay each week members support each other with motivation, tips and ideas, cheering each other on and boosting each other to face any challenges.

"Watching people grow in confidence each week and take on things that they didn’t think possible before losing weight absolutely amazes me. I feel proud of the small part I play in supporting people to achieve their dreams and to celebrate alongside them when they do, so I was honoured to represent the Woodley Pm group at the Slimming World Awards.

"Alan was left in awe of the difference Slimming World makes to people’s lives too.”

Alan Car, who presents comedy chat show Chatty Man on Channel 4, said it was great to meet Jo at the event, which was held at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre.

He said: “Every one of them spoke passionately about how they couldn’t have made those changes to eat more healthily and become more active without the support of Consultants like Jo and their group every week. I left the awards feeling so uplifted and positive, I wish I could’ve bottled that Slimming World feeling."

Jo added: “Last year was our 50th year, which was full of celebrations and successes. We’ve supported more people than ever to achieve their dreams and we’re so excited about what 2020 has in store.”