Slimming group raising money for MacMillan Cancer Support

A group of big-hearted slimmers from Gloucester are doing their bit for

our local community and for their own

health by taking part in a sponsored slim to raise money for MacMillan Cancer

Support.

Members of the Milestone School Slimming World group are taking part in

the weight loss club's national 'Slim for Good' campaign which aims to support

communities across the UK by improving the health of local people and raising

money for a local good cause at the same time.

"If you've struggled with your weight for a long time, then making that

decision to take control and slim down requires a huge amount of motivation and

commitment. At Slimming World we understand that only too well which is

why we make sure our members get the right kind of support – support that can

make all the difference to successful

long term weight loss," says Sam Summerfield, Consultant for the Longlevens

Slimming World group.

"What's more members follow a healthy eating plan that encourages

you to fill up on normal everyday foods like pasta and potatoes, lean meat,

fish and poultry, fruit and vegetables and lots more – all without having to

count, weigh or measure, so you're never hungry or deprived. 

"Sometimes your motivation needs an extra lift – especially at this time

of year, when New Year's Resolutions are a distant memory. We know from

experience that getting sponsored to lose weight is a great motivation booster.

And when it's for a cause that's close to your heart, there's even more

incentive to do well"

The members of Sam's group voted for the local cause they most wanted to

support, and MacMillan Cancer Support was the runaway winner. Now, in a

six-week sponsored slimathon, they're looking forward to making their loss MacMillan

Cancer Support's gain.

"Taking part in the Slim for Good campaign helps to add an extra

incentive to our members' commitment to reaching their dream weight. It's all

about showing that taking the time to make lifestyle changes like eating more

healthily and getting more active won't just benefit you, it will be good for

everyone around you. Your family and friends will get a healthier and happier

you, you'll literally add years to your life and, by joining our campaign to

raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support, you'll be helping the local community

too.

"I'm inviting anyone who'd like to lose weight and support our local community

at the same time to come along to my group and join the Slim for Good challenge

– where we'll be losing lbs and gaining £'s at the same time. The campaign

lasts six weeks and, by the time it ends you'll be well on your way to a

slimmer, happier and more confident you. And to top it all off, you'll be

sharing in my group's pride that every pound you've dropped has gone towards

helping MacMillan Cancer Support

to continue all the amazing work that they do.

Anyone wanting to take part in the

six-week Slim for Good campaign can do so any time from 7th of March

Sponsorship forms are available from the Longlevens Slimming World group every Thursday

at 7:30 or 5:30pm.

For more information about Slim for

Good call Sam on 07833 722884 or visit www.slimmingworld.com.