A MAN who shed 11lb in his first week of attending a slimming class has gone on to inspire others in Little Sutton.

John Bruce had previously tried everything to lose weight, to no avail, but after following his sister's advice to join Slimming World he discovered he had lost 11lb in his first week.

He said: "That was the biggest wake-up call I’d ever had and the following week a stone was gone.

"I was hooked and excited; I loved the food plan and never went without missing out on my favourite meals."

After 11 weeks, John was three stone lighter, then finally after five months John reached his target and had lost five and a half stone.

He was also finally able to wear his wedding ring again after 20 years.

He added: "I felt more confident no more shying away from photographs or panting up hills, the best feeling of all though was throwing away my old clothes and buying new things I was like a little kid."

As a result, John was approached by his consultant to become a Slimming World consultant and, after training, he started in November 2017, helping loads of others getting to target in Cornwall.

John has now moved back to Cheshire and is the new consultant at the Woodhey Hotel in Little Sutton.

John explained: "I love my role as a Slimming World consultant and would love to help others in reaching their dream weight.

"There are so many people out there like I was frustrated with themselves and feeling like I did, why don’t you do the same as I did and come to our groups at the hotel.

"Nothing to fear, I’m very warm and friendly and would love to meet you and get you inspired to start your journey."

Sessions run on Mondays, 9.30am-11.30am and 5-7pm, also on Thursday at 9-11am.

  • For more details, call John on 07926 387990 or visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk.