JACKIES RETURN TO SLENDER!

In a brand new venue, and warmly welcome new members through the door. Like so many of us, Jackie faced challenges during the pandemic and unfortunately had to take a break from the role. She is now in the perfect position to return to the caring, inspiring, and supporting role she loves, helping members to overcome challenges that come with being overweight, to take control and become more confident.

Jackie says “when I first joined Slimming World as a member, I never dreamed that I would end up helping other people to lose weight, and I was gutted that I had to take a step back for a while, but now I’m delighted to be back. It’s a privilege for me to be able to pass on the experience, the insight and understanding that helped me, so that I can give my members the support they need to get to their fabulous dream target weight”.

Just like the members she’s currently supporting, Jackie is a Slimming World member, on her own successful journey and heading towards her own dream weight. She says “I’m still amazed at the sheer amount of food I can enjoy while successfully losing weight, without counting a single calorie!

With Slimming World’s ‘Food Optimising’ plan, I never feel like I’m on a diet. The eating plan encourages you to eat lots of tasty, filling foods like pasta, rice, potatoes and lean meat and fish.

I’m never hungry and no foods are banned so there’s no feeling cheated as I get to enjoy our family favourites such as spaghetti bolognese, curries, even burger and chips.

“Support is really the most important thing. It all starts with feeling that you’re not alone. I couldn’t be successful without the weekly help, encouragement and understanding of my own Consultant, Susan and our group, especially on those weeks that are more difficult or if I feel I didn’t have a great week. There’s never any judgment or shame, just bags of support and encouragement and inspiration for the week ahead. And, on those great weeks, the camaraderie, sense of community and friendships I’m finding in group are there to cheer me on and celebrate in my success. There’s SO much more to Slimming World – I just want to tell everyone about it!”

Jackie’s Slimming World groups are held at Le Cheile DCYC, Collins Ave East, Dublin 5 every Wednesday at 5.30pm and 7pm. She is also the consultant for Marino/ Drumcondra and the groups are held every Thursday at 7.30am, 9.30am and 5.30pm in the Ierne Social & Sports Club on Grace Park Road/Richmond Road. For more information or to join Jackie’s group either pop along where you’ll be guaranteed a warm welcome or call her on 086 8177068.