Slimming World celebrates local group leader Sharon Heaps for her decades of commitment to helping people live happier and healthier lives when they follow a Slimming World regime.

Sharon Heaps, who hosts various Slimming World groups in Littleport, is just one of 150 people being honoured with a celebration in Slimming World’s head office in Derbyshire.

Sharon said: “I was so honoured when I received the invitation to the celebration, and it was a privilege to represent everyone from my Littleport & Swaffham Prior groups over the years.”

The Decades of Dedication Day celebration is the first event by Slimming World to honour those who have dedicated an exceptional amount of time and expertise to the organisation.

All those who attend the day have been with the organisation for over 24 years.

Sharon opened her first group back in 1997 and has since supported more than 1000 slimmers.

Sharon continued: “I believe I have the best role in the world. Seeing people transform before your eyes, losing weight and growing in confidence and self-belief, is the most rewarding feeling.”

“The support and training I’ve received from Slimming World over the years has been second to none. This brilliant event was no different…It was truly inspirational!”

Slimming World is currently looking for highly motivated members from within its groups who would like to inspire others to lead happier, healthier lives.

Consultants, who have lost weight themselves, lead weekly sessions with in-depth support to help members follow a flexible eating plan, called Food Optimising, and become more active with the Body Magic physical activity support programme.