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Incredible Tameside slimmer crowned Woman of the Year

A super slimmer has been named Dukinfield's Slimming World 'Woman of the Year 2020' thanks to her incredible 5st 2lb weight loss.

Gillian Window, 43, from Stalybridge, lost the great weight to secure the title in the first competition held since Slimming World re-opened its in-person community groups. 

Gillian said: “Winning Woman of the Year is a real honour because there are so many amazing women (and men!) in our group.

“When I first joined Slimming World, I never dreamt that I would be in the position I am now. 

“Losing weight has made such a big difference to my life. My health has improved, I have more energy. I’m happier and I feel more comfortable in my own skin.”

During her first week, Gillian lost 5lbs, and over time, her changes have become regular habits. Now, she loves walking everywhere and has recently walked up to Hartshead Pike, and from Stalybridge to Manchester along the canal, achieving more than 20,000 steps on some of her most active days. 

Gillian joined Slimming World in June of 2019, after feeling unhappy about her size.

She says “Even as a child I was bigger than my peers, but the older I got the more the weight piled on, especially after giving birth to my two boys and it just carried on from there. 

“I tried a number of different ways to lose weight, but they usually left me feeling hungry or miserable – or both, in fact. 

“With Slimming World it’s completely different. I still eat all my favourite meals, like a full English breakfast, burgers and Chinese.

“My husband just prepares and cook them differently now – and they taste so much better. I never have to miss out and I don’t have to get hung up on weighing and measuring everything I eat.”

She attributes much of her success to the people that have believed in her, including her consultant Louise. 

Louise Lee, who runs the Dukinfield group, said: “I couldn’t be prouder of Gillian. She’s a fantastic ambassador for Slimming World and what she’s achieved – especially during the last few months which have been incredibly tough for many of us – is nothing short of incredible. 

“I’m constantly inspired by Gillian’s determination each week and she has come so far from the first time she walked into my group – she’s now beaming with confidence and she’s made changes for life.

“Given the links between Covid-19 and obesity and the impact of lockdown, I know lots of people are worrying about their weight more than ever before, so I really hope Gillian’s weight loss can inspire people to get started on their own journey and show them that there’s a whole group of people waiting to support them every step of the way – and absolutely no judgement.”

To join or find out more, you can call Louise on 07955 252960. 

Due to new safety measures, all members are asked to book into a group before attending. To discover what a real-life Slimming World group will look like with all safety measures in place, visit https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/blog/discover-keeping-you-safe/

For more information about Slimming World’s approach visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk or call 0344 897 8000. 

Follow Slimming World on Twitter at www.twitter.com/slimmingworld or become a Slimming World fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/slimmingworld

 

Main image:

Gillian with her award (left) and with her husband Paul (right). 

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