Members of a Stirling Slimming World group are enjoying an extra special Christmas after shedding 436 over the course of 2024.
The Braehead group meets at the Crawford Hall every Tuesday, with those attending the meeting have already lost the equivalent of 18 reindeer in weight.
Group consultant Angela Tremelling said members had taken part in a range of activities to help cut the pounds and celebrate their achievements – including soaring through the skies on a zip line and taking part in a local half marathon.
Angela said: “I’m so incredibly proud of the members of the Braehead group.
“Not just for the weight that they’ve lost – which is phenomenal – but for the changes that they’ve made too.
“Anyone who’s tried to lose weight before knows that it isn’t easy, it takes determination, motivation and commitment.
“My members inspire me every week, and it feels so special to know that the support provided in the Braehead group has helped them to unlock their weight loss dreams.”
Members across the group have achieved weight-loss successes ranging from a stone to eight stone.]
Angela marked the big occasion by attending Slimming World’s annual awards ceremony in Birmingham, where she also celebrates 17 years as a weight loss consultant.
Angela, who lost five-and-a-half stone herself this year, added: “We’ve seen people accomplish all sorts of goals and ambitions this year, from zip sliding to running in the Alloa half marathon, and it’s been amazing to watch and feel part of.
“We’ve got members in our group ranging from the age of 17 to 85 and they all say it’s the support, friendship and inspiration that they find in our group that has enabled them to be so successful.
“Seeing people discover that they can lose weight for good and that it doesn’t have to be a miserable experience is nothing short of magic.
“I truly believe I have the best role in the world.
“The support and training I’ve received from Slimming World has been second to none, and I’m delighted to be part of an organisation that’s been helping to change people’s lives for 55 years.”
The Braehead sessions take place four times a day every Tuesday at the premises in Colquhoun Street.
Anyone interested can go along to a meeting or call, text or WhatsApp Angela on 07846 780027.