Slimming expert Penni strikes gold twice!
A weight-loss expert from Exeter has struck gold for the exceptional work she does in helping more than 250 people in the area to lose weight every week.
Penni Ball, who runs the America Hall Slimming World groups every week, was presented with a Gold Award by Founder and Chairman Margaret Miles-Bramwell at the slimming organisation’s annual awards ceremony in Birmingham on June 20th because of her success in supporting slimmers to reach their dream weight.
In March and April this year Penni became a double Gold achiever achieving the award in both of her groups. The accolade is awarded in recognition of achieving the highest levels of support for slimmers, and giving expert advice to help the people of Pinhoe, Exeter reach their weight-loss goals week after week.
As a result Penni is one of the organisation’s top Consultants, meaning Exeter is home to some of the best slimming support in the UK. She was one of a high-flying group of just 276 Slimming World Consultants, who have all become Gold Consultants in the last 12 months. It’s the first time has been awarded the prize since becoming a Consultant in January 2010.
Penni says: “I’m delighted to have received this Gold Award for both of my groups. I love my job and I feel so passionate about helping people to change their lives by losing weight. Seeing them succeed is so rewarding and being given this recognition really is the icing on the cake.
“It’s not just a triumph for me though, this award belongs to all my members too. They’re the ones who make our groups the success that they are, with their fabulous commitment, the lovely warm welcome they give new members and the wonderful compassionate support they give each other every week, and, obviously, their impressive weight losses while following Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan. They make the groups a fun and friendly place to be and I can honestly say I always look forward to seeing everyone each week.
“I truly believe I have the best job in the world helping people to lose weight and achieve their dreams. Each week as members lose weight I see them growing in confidence. I see them changing their health, becoming more active, trying out new foods and recipes, and finding the courage to take on challenges that they’ve always dreamed of. Members who arrive at group with their self-esteem at rock bottom start to hold their heads high and stand tall as they lose weight successfully and share their experiences and success with the rest of the group. It was an honour to collect this award on stage in Birmingham – I just wish I could have taken all of my members with me!
“The Pinhoe groups have really put healthy weight loss on the map in Exeter. Together, they’ve lost an amazing 6061lbs (432 stone) this year. Obesity is at record levels everywhere and many people are suffering a range of weight-related health problems from diabetes to heart problems and feelings of low self-worth that impact on their working and personal lives every day. So anything that helps people to lose weight by adopting healthy eating habits and becoming more active is making a difference – both to themselves and future generations too. I’m extremely proud to be a part of that difference.”
To join the Pinhoe groups, which are held every Thursday at 5.15 & 7.15pm and Friday at 9.30 & 11.30am, America Hall, De La Rue Way, Pinhoe EX4 8PX either pop along or give Penni a call on 07792 358231.
