An award-winning weight loss consultant who has over 100 clients attending her sessions is now taking on a second group.

Christina Higgs, 49, from Bicester, has been awarded with a gold certificate in recognition of her achievements in the Bicester Friday morning Slimming World group, which has been nominated in the top 10 groups across the UK, Ireland and Cyprus for the ‘group of the year’ award.

Off the back of this success, Ms Higgs is now due to take over two Thursday evening sessions held at the Clifton Centre, Ashdene Road, Bicester, on May 11.

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Ms Higgs said: “I have over 100 slimmers regularly attending the successful Friday morning Slimming World group and I absolutely love the friendship and support they have found there.

“They are all on their journey to a happier, healthier lifestyle.”

Joanne Stansfield, who attends the Slimming World sessions, said: “I walked into Ms Higgs’s group full of nerves and the ‘can I actually do this’ questions whirling in my head.

“I have never felt so welcome, walking into a room full of people I had never met before, and I was instantly at ease and started to relax.

“All in all, walking into the group that Friday morning was the best thing I ever could have done for myself and my family.

“Thanks to the wonderful group I am part of now, I have achieved my dream of getting to my target weight.

“I have made many new friends and I know they will remain friends for life.

“I absolutely love my Friday mornings and going to the group. I go no matter what the scales may say because I feel comfortable and know I won’t be judged if I have a weight gain.

Ms Higgs hopes to help many more Bicester people shed the misery and suffering that often accompanies the burden of excess weight.

She added: “No matter how much weight you want to lose, I’m here to help you every step of the way.

“And together with the support of our friendly group, you absolutely will reach your target weight and keep it off.

“If you want to lose a few pounds, ready for the summer holidays, or a few stone to improve your health and lifestyle, come along on Thursday at 5.30pm or 7pm to start your journey with me at the Clifton centre.

“You can also call me on 07972475698.”

Slimming World is a weight loss organisation that caters for men and women of all ages. It was founded in Derbyshire in 1969 by Margaret Miles-Bramwell, who remains its chairman.

 

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This story was written by Matthew Norman, he joined the team in 2022 as a Facebook community reporter.

Matthew covers Bicester and focuses on finding stories from diverse communities.

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