A WEIGHT loss consultant has struck gold after helping more than 100 members to achieve their goals.

Rachel Garner, who runs classes at The Pelican Centre in Tyldesley has been awarded “Gold” status from Slimming World.

The accolade rewards consultants who have 100 or more members in their group over several months.

Rachel said: “I am delighted to have received the ‘Gold’ award.

“I absolutely love my job.

“I’m passionate about helping people to transform their lives by losing weight and seeing them succeed is reward enough but being given this recognition for the whole group really is the icing on the cake.

“This award belongs to the Tyldesley group’s 120 members.

“They’re the ones who make our group the success that it is, with their fabulous commitment, the wonderful support they give each other every week, and, above all, their impressive weight losses while following their eating plans.

“They make the group a fun place to be and I can safely say I always look forward to going to work.

"I truly believe I have the best job in the world.

“The Pelican Centre group has really put healthy weight loss on the map in Tyldesley.”

Members of the club have lost a combined total of more than 410 stone in the last year.

With obesity figures rising, Rachel is determined to carry on tackling the issue in her role.

She added: “It’s never been more important than it is now for people who struggle with their weight to get the support to make the changes needed to lead healthier lives – both for themselves and their children too.”

The Slimming World Tyldesley group meet at The Pelican Centre on Castle Street on Saturdays at 8.30am and 10.30am.

For more information visit the classes or contact Rachel on 07854 214718.