A WOMAN who lost five stone through weight loss support group Slimming World is looking to help others follow in her footsteps, after opening her own Saturday morning group in St Athan.

Helen Waite, who also runs Slimming World groups in Rhoose and Llantwit Major, is now opening up her third group in her own village of St Athan to provide support to local people looking to slim down in 2018.

Ms Waite said: “Slimming World has been helping people to lose weight for more than 48 years so we’ve learned a thing or two about supporting slimmers to achieve their dreams. If anyone is pledging to slim down and become more active in 2018, Slimming World is the place to be to make sure their dreams turn into a reality.

“I’ve lost my weight with Slimming World myself so I know exactly what it feels like, from feeling nervous about walking into the group on that first day through to the joy of reaching your weight-loss target. Everyone in the group is there for the same reason – to lose weight and become happier and healthier – and each week we help and support each other by sharing advice, ideas, tips, recipes and more."

Those wishing to join the St Athan Slimming World group can visit the Gathering Place in Flemingston Road every Saturday at 9.30am. For more information, contact Ms Waite on 01446 750738/07968 355119.