CIRENCESTER and Tetbury Slimming World consultants Gemma and Ola are emphasising the importance of group support in achieving lasting weight loss, especially as more people turn to slimming injections.
They say the rise of weight loss medications has brought new members to their groups who are looking to make sustainable lifestyle changes.
Gemma and Ola said: "When it comes to feeling unhappy with your weight we’ve been there, done that, so we completely understand how tempting it can be to turn to solutions that might appear easier and promise quick results.
"Sadly, there is no magic spell."
A recent poll of Slimming World consultants found that 37 per cent have welcomed new members using weight loss injections, reflecting a growing trend.
An additional survey of 104 people who joined Slimming World while on slimming medications revealed 82 per cent felt confident they could maintain weight loss after stopping treatment, and nine in 10 valued the support from others in the group.
Gemma and Ola said: "At Slimming World, we know real success comes from building lasting habits around food, drink and activity."
Their message comes in light of research from the University of Oxford, warning that weight regain is common after stopping medication without sustained lifestyle changes.
Structured support has also been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for those coming off weight loss drugs.
Cirencester and Tetbury Slimming World has helped 40 members reach their target weight.
Gemma and Ola said: "Lasting change needs real support – whether people are using our tried and tested methods, have had surgery or are using weight loss medication.
"Real change doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens when we come together."
Slimming World groups in Cirencester are held at Cirencester Baptist Church on Mondays at 8am and 9.30am with Gemma, and at 5.30pm and 7pm with Ola.
Cirencester Football Club hosts sessions on Wednesdays at 9am, 10.30am, 4.30pm, 6pm and 7.30pm.
Tetbury Library sessions run on Thursdays at 8am, 9.30am, 5.30pm and 7pm.
To join, pop along or contact Gemma on 07940886715 or Ola on 07792658196.
For more information, or to find your nearest group visit the Slimming World website.
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