A WOMAN who lost nearly six stone in under a year after attending Slimming World is launching a group of her own.

Super Slimmer Gerry Nelmes has lost 5st 9lb in just over 11months and is about to embark on her dream, to help other people lose weight and transform their lives, as she is relaunching the Severn Beach Slimming World group.

Gerry said: “Life before Slimming World wasn’t easy. Struggling with aches and pains even getting out of bed was painful.

“I didn’t like what I saw when I looked in the mirror, so my daughter suggested we join Slimming World together and I’ve never looked back.”

Gerry was met by consultant Shell and a friendly, warm and welcoming group.

“I have made friends for life, I’ve had amazing support from Shell and all the members, swapping recipes ideas, having fun and just giving each other support and encouragement,” said Gerry.

Gerry, a self-confessed chocolate addict, knew she would need to make some changes and by following food optimising and the extra easy plan she could lose weight.

She now eats a wide variety of food and has also found a new passion for Body Magic.

“Before losing weight I was constantly out of breath and having to use my inhaler for my asthma, but now I love going to the gym, doing physio and pilates, but best of all I can run around with all of my grandchildren.

“My asthma has practically disappeared and I’m full of energy. I feel great and look 10 years younger,” she said.

Gerry’s Slimming World group will be held at Severn Beach Primary School at 5.30-7.30pm every Thursday from November 21.