Exciting times are ahead for Chelmsford slimmers as Slimming World opens three new groups to cope with growing demand.

The city’s 17 groups have already welcomed an amazing 660 brand new members in just the first three weeks of January and weight losses across the groups already total a tremendous 379 stone this year and their consultants want to help even more people achieve their weight loss dreams. 

Samantha Chambers and Lucy Maher, who run groups at Great Baddow Millenium Centre, are each opening a brand new session. 

Lucy will now offer 9.30am, 11.30am and 1.15 sessions from Monday February 2 and Samantha will run  3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm sessions on Tuesdays from February 3.

Samantha Chambers said: “Slimming World have been a regular fixture at the Millenium Centre since even before the current building was there and so we’re delighted to be able to offer so many options for members to follow our Extra Easy plan and lose weight eating unlimited amounts of fruit, veg, lean meat, fish, pasta, rice, and pulses – in fact hundreds of our hunger busting “free foods”!”

This Saturday sees the anniversary of the opening of Chelmsford’s first Saturday group at Springfield Park Baptist Church and so it’s fitting that this weekend sees a later session opening at 10.30am.

Consultant Emma Lodge said, “I had wanted to start a Saturday group for so long but finding a venue was difficult.

"The 8.30am session has been brilliant, offering those who struggle to get to a weekday group the opportunity to get the help and support you only get with Slimming World.

"The additional 10.30am gives those who want a lie in or parents dropping children to early activities to come along too!

"Since starting the group, nicknamed “The Saturdays” the members have lost a fantastic 203.6 stone and I couldn’t be prouder!

"There have been some amazing friendships made and recently some of the members and I were invited to share the birthday celebrations of Michelle who has lost a fab 3.5 stone since she joined in the summer.

"Those attending the party, pictured, have lost between them over 33 stone – as well as making good friends - what an achievement!

You can find a full list of Slimming World groups and contact details at http://www.slimmingworld.com/joining-a-group/nearest-group or call 0844 897 8000