A FLINTSHIRE Slimming World leader has been recognised for her efforts in helping people in the community lose weight.

Tracey Evans has been running the Buckley Slimming World groups at Hawkesbury Community Centre for 13 years.

Following her 13 years of service, she has now collected a Diamond Award from the company for inspiring dozens of people in the local community to start losing weight and improve their health.

The accolade sees Tracey become a Diamond Consultant. The award is given to all consultants who welcome a minimum of 60 members to their group each week for a year, and who inspire these members to keep visiting their group week after week.

Tracey said: “Lots of people want to lose weight but they don’t know how or where to turn for help. Often people have tried losing weight before, either on their own or by following other diets, and failed.

"This leaves people thinking that they can’t do it – that they’ll never succeed with any diet – but at Slimming World they really can take control of their weight once and for all. 

“Members in our Buckley Tuesday groups have lost 406 st 12.5lbs so far in 2024 and I know they will continue to be successful. Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan isn’t a diet, it’s too generous to be called a diet.

"It helps people make small, easy changes to the way they shop, cook and eat so they make healthier choices and lose weight without ever going hungry or ever feeling like they’re missing out. And each week in group we make sure everyone’s motivated for the week ahead. 

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"Every week we share new recipes, advice and ideas for coping with challenges – and we have loads of fun! I know from my own experience that it can be nerve-wracking to walk into a group for the first time but I can assure people that there’s no judgment, just respect and care. Every single person in the room has been there themselves, everyone understands exactly how it feels and everyone’s welcome at our group.

“I truly believe I have the best, most rewarding job in the world – there’s no better feeling than helping someone to achieve their dream weight and feel good about themselves – so winning this award really is the icing (or the diamond) on the cake!”

The Buckley group meets every Tuesday at 7.30am, 9am, 10.30am, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm at Hawkesbury Community Centre, Mill Lane.