Chichester weight loss experts return to the role they love

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.

Natalie Briggs and Sharon Logan both agree that “there has never been a more important time for us to return to the role we always loved and to start helping people change those unhealthy habits, for life and to achieve their weight loss dreams.”

Natalie said: “Obesity is becoming such a huge issue across the UK. When I first joined Slimming World as a member, I never dreamed that I would end up helping other people to lose weight but now I just can’t wait to get back to doing what I truly love and helping members feel as good as I felt after my weight loss.”

Sharon said: “it is an absolute privilege for me to be able to pass on the experience, insight and understanding that helped me to lose weight successfully, so that I can give my members the crucial support they need to get to their target weight.”

At this time of year changing habits and New Year resolutions are a high priority for a lot of people.

Natalie and Sharon are both passionate about the flexibility that Food Optimising at Slimming World provides.

Natalie said: “When I first joined my group, I just could not believe how generous this plan was, the fact that I could continue to feed my family all of the meals we love like spaghetti bolognese, burgers, Sunday roasts and a good old Friday night curry!

"It was mind blowing and this was with only making a few changes. I am so passionate about telling everyone I know about how easy and enjoyable losing weight like this is!”

Sharon added: “Support is also a key factor in weight loss. It really is the most important thing. It all starts with feeling that you’re not alone. I couldn’t have lost the weight I have without the weekly help, encouragement and understanding of my own consultant and group.

"As someone who has lost weight myself, 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, in our groups, there’ll be tons of support, encouragement and fun.”

Natalie and Sharon have both explained that it is not just about changing what you eat. It is also important to become more active. Slimming World provide a Body Magic programme (this includes free online activity videos), this takes the threat out of activity by showing people, many of whom have unpleasant memories of being forced to take part in activity at school, how they can build activity into their daily routine without having to take up traditional forms of exercise like going to the gym or running, unless they want to. Activities like pushing a pushchair, gardening and cleaning, all count and are all just as effective.

Like both Natalie and Sharon, Slimming World Consultants are members who have lost weight themselves at their own local group. They have received the latest training at the Slimming World head office and are equipped with the latest research and up to day skills to help their members reach their weight loss dreams.

Natalie and Sharon both retained the love and passion for the role and agree “We feel like we have got a brand-new career again that we always loved and can’t wait to run our groups now!”

Sharon Logan 07305063555 will be re-launching the Monday 4pm/5.30pm group in Emsworth Sports and Social Club.

Natalie Briggs 07889671323 will be re-launching the Thursday 9am group in Highbury Community Centre, Cosham.

Both ladies are incredibly passionate about their role and are looking to pass on their knowledge and support to anyone that wants to successfully lose weight and would love to welcome anyone into their groups.

Slimming World are currently looking for more consultants to join their expanding team so that they can reach out and support as many people as possible to feel healthier and happier. If like Natalie and Sharon, this is a role you might be interested in please contact local team developer Gabrielle Prior on 07833297116 for further information.