A WEIGHT loss consultant is celebrating the “incredible” achievement of her Romsey members throughout 2022.

Slimming World consultant Jo Jackson has worked out that her groups in Woodley and North Baddesley shredded a combined total of 731 stone in 2022.

Jo, 47, applies her own experience of having a consultant and losing weight to help her members. Numbers attending the sessions at the village halls have gradually increased again following the Covid restrictions, with an average between 50 to 90 people a week.

The mother of three, who grew up in Wellow and now lives in Eastleigh, said: “Numbers do increase in January, as lots of people are looking for a fresh start which is always a buzz.

“I was working out my group's weight losses for the year and realised we have lost an incredible 731 stone thought with all the doom and gloom of the world that's awesome and wanted to share with everyone.

“After completing my training six years ago, it’s a privilege for me to be able to pass on the experience, insight and understanding that helped me. Being able to give other people the support they need to get to their target weight, in the way my consultant did for me, is an amazing feeling.

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“It all starts with the feeling that you’re not alone. I know I wouldn’t have succeeded with my weight loss without the weekly help, encouragement, and understanding from my own consultant and group.

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"I want people in Romsey and surrounding areas to know that if they’re struggling alone with their weight, we’re here for them, we understand and we can help.”

Slimming World’s flexible and healthy food-optimising eating plan enables participants to try what works for them and their lifestyle. The plan focusses on tasty and filling foods to deter hunger.

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Member Claire Maginness said: “After many years of diet ups and downs, Jo has shown me that it’s not about a diet, it’s about a lifestyle change. With Jo’s support, I have managed to lose weight and stick to it and I now have a great relationship with food.”

Member Wendy Brooks said: “The group support means you’re never alone on your journey. We share ideas, recipes, shopping hints and support each other at every turn.”

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Member Lisa Gilmour said: “Jo makes Slimming World a safe space where the shame of being overweight disappears. She encourages, motivates and educates us in the most realistic and practical ways.”

Jo’s sessions run on Wednesdays at 8.30am, 10am, 5pm and 6.30pm in Woodley Village Hall and on Thursdays at 5pm and 6.30pm in North Baddesley Village Hall.

For more go to slimmingworld.co.uk/consultant/wpypu.