A Castleisland based slimmer who changed her life by losing just under two stone is using her success to shape a whole new career and help other people change their lives and achieve their weight loss ambitions and dreams also.
Beaufort native, Castleisland resident Emer O’Sullivan joined her nearest Slimming World group in Tralee five months ago with the aim of changing her lifestyle and eating habits.
This led her to train as a consultant for Slimming World, the UK and Ireland’s largest group-based weight loss organisation, at their national training academy in Derbyshire in the UK.
Now she is opening her own group at Castleisland Community Centre on Monday, January 27th at 7pm.
Weight Loss Journey
“When I first joined Slimming World as a member, I never dreamed that I would end up helping other people to lose weight.” said Emer.
“Now, knowing what’s involved and having been through the process myself, I feel I’m well positioned to help other people with their weight loss journey and I just can’t wait to get started.
“After losing nearly two stone and completing my training, I see it as a privilege for me to be able to pass on the experience, insight and understanding that helped me, so that I can give my members the support they need to get to target – and I know that the process works.
You’re Not Alone
“Support is really the most important thing. It all starts with feeling that you’re not alone. I couldn’t have achieved my goal 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 and that’s why, at my Slimming World group, there’ll be tons of support, encouragement and fun,” Emer assured.
You’re Not Missing Out
“Before joining Slimming World, I’d tried so many different ways to lose weight, but I’d always get tired of restricting what I ate. I thought I was destined to struggle with my weight for the rest of my life, but when I came to Slimming World it was different.
“I never felt like I was on a diet. The eating plan encourages you to eat lots of tasty, filling foods like pasta, rice, potatoes and lean meat and fish, you’re never hungry and so you don’t feel like you’re missing out,” she said.
Emer’s Slimming World group will be held at Castleisland Community Centre every Monday at 7pm from Monday, January 27th.
For more information or to join Emer’s group either pop along on the 27th or call her on 087 3528445.
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