Award an 'absolute honour' for leader of slimming group

CONSULTANT AT BURTON GROUP WINS THE COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD AS MEMBERS SHED 570 STONE A YEAR

- By EVA MILLETT

A COMMUNITY Impact Award has been given to a Slimming World consultant for her commitment to supporting people in Burton to live healthier lives.

Stacey Jacks, who runs the weekly Burton-upon-Trent Slimming World group at The Corner, Moor Street, was presented with the award during a celebration day at the company's Derbyshire head office.

The 46-year-old has helped more than 70 of her members reach their target weights - a goal each member chooses for themselves.

She said: "Attending this event is an achievement for everyone in the Burton-upon-Trent group - they've reached for the stars with their weight losses.

"Over the past year alone, they've shed an incredible total of 570 stone and drastically improved their health."

Stacey and other high achieving weight loss experts were given a behind-the-scenes tour of Slimming World's Alfreton head office, before their wins were showcased and they sat down for a celebratory lunch.

She said: "It was an absolute honour to be invited to the Slimming World head office for this celebration day.