Top tips for staying slim during lockdown as Hartlepool groups go online

Slimming World consultants are holding virtual meetings over the internet to help the town’s 1,500 members watch their weight in these difficult times.

With all of us spending more time at home, it is all too easy to comfort eat and watch TV.

But the virtual meetings mean members, both new and old, can get weight loss support, plus the friendship and community spirit, each week.

Their emphasis is on helping members find ways to make groceries go a bit further, and easy ways to shop, cook and eat healthily.

Nicola Hardy, Slimming World Team Developer for Hartlepool, and consultant for the Hartfields group, said: “It really is fabulous to see our members from the safety and comfort of their own homes.

“We have always been about community and it was a very sad day when we had to close our doors. With almost 1,500 members in Hartlepool we couldn’t just leave them on their own.

“We are about so much more than losing weight, we are family who support and care and love each other.

“Some of our members are living in isolation so being able to come together like this is just fantastic and very heart warming.”

Top tips for staying slim during the lockdown include:

:: Keep as active as you can – it’s good for the body and mind.

:: Keep occupied. Our eating habits are linked to our emotions.

:: Plan your shopping

:: Canned and frozen fruit and vegetables are a healthy food source

:: Remember, you are never on your own

All Hartlepool Slimming World consultants are running virtual groups each week. Details are as follows:

Karen Monday night and Tuesday morning 07973 504729

Linda Monday night and Saturday morning 07794 447832

Nicci Tuesday morning and Tuesday night 07773 069410

Gill Tuesday night, Thursday night and Saturday morning 07934 831010

Janice Wednesday morning and night 07834 175344

Gemma Wednesday morning and night 07988 331849

Sarah Wednesday night and Friday morning 07508 886292

Gaynor Thursday morning 07838 706709

Gerry Thursday night 07488 327819

Matthew Thursday night 07572 920715

Merri Thursday night 07731 755996

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