16/08/2026
🌟👑 WOMEN OF THE YEAR – CELEBRATING OUR AMAZING MEMBERS 👑🌟
What an incredible time we have had celebrating our Slimming World Women of the Year across our groups! Who have lost nearly 19st between them ❤️
Each of these amazing women has their own story, their own challenges and their own reasons for starting their Slimming World journey — but they all have one thing in common: they believed in themselves, embraced Food Optimising and never gave up. 🌟
👑 JOAN ASHHURST – WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Joan has achieved an incredible 5 stone 1lb weight loss and, in a truly amazing double celebration, achieved her 5 Stone Award on the very same day she was crowned Woman of the Year! 🥳🏆
Joan is such an integral part of our group, always thinking of others, supporting the group and even making sure her consultant has a coffee to keep him going! ☕😂
A former nurse, Joan was prompted to take action when her old uniform began to feel a little too snug. Today, she is enjoying her new slim life and showing everyone what can happen when you believe in yourself.
Joan, you are an absolute star and a very worthy Woman of the Year! ⭐❤️
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👑 AMY CAWOOD – ST GABRIEL’S FIRST SESSION
Amy was crowned our St Gabriel’s Slimming World First Session Woman of the Year after losing an incredible 3 stone 7½lbs in just 12 weigh-in weeks! 🤩👏
Amy loves socialising with friends but had become very self-conscious when going out. Joining Slimming World has transformed how she feels about herself and helped her discover a plan that fits perfectly around her vegetarian lifestyle. 🌱❤️
Amy is always happy to motivate others, share recipe ideas and support fellow members. She believes in the plan so much that she has even introduced other people to Slimming World.
And what made her special day even more memorable? Amy achieved her 3½ Stone Award at the very same time she was crowned Woman of the Year! 👑🏆
What a fantastic achievement, Amy!
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👑 ELIZABETH ALLEN – ST GABRIEL’S SECOND SESSION
Our St Gabriel’s Second Session Woman of the Year, Elizabeth Allen, has achieved a phenomenal 4 stone 9½lbs weight loss! 🤩👏
As a mum of two young children, Elizabeth has completely embraced Food Optimising for both herself and her family. 👨👩👧👦❤️
She proves that losing weight doesn’t mean putting life on hold. Elizabeth enjoys taking her children out on day trips while still finding ways to Food Optimise when she is out and about.
She also swears by the Slimming World Take Five books and loves discovering new recipes and sharing her favourites with other members. 📚🍽️
Elizabeth is a wonderful example of how Slimming World can fit around real family life.
Congratulations Elizabeth — what an incredible achievement! 👑❤️
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👑 CAROLE BARKER – CITY LIFE SECOND SESSION
Carole Barker is our very deserving City Life Slimming World Second Session Woman of the Year, having achieved a fantastic 2 stone 1lb weight loss! 🎉👏
Carole has really found her Slimming Mojo, consistently losing weight over the last few months while still enjoying her social life — proving that Slimming World can fit around the life you love. 🥳
She has also embraced Slimming World’s Active Life programme, introducing more activity into her everyday lifestyle. 🚶♀️💪
And anyone who knows Carole knows that her sense of humour is second to none! 😂❤️ She is always ready to support other members with her knowledge, encouragement and enthusiasm.
Carole, we are incredibly proud of you! Keep that Slimming Mojo shining! ✨
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👑 LINDA CARTER – CITY LIFE 5.30PM
Our City Life 5.30pm Woman of the Year, Linda Carter, has achieved an amazing 3 stone 1lb weight loss! 🌟👏
Linda joined City Life after her original Slimming World group closed, and just as she was settling into her journey, Covid brought everything to a halt.
Since coming to City Life, Linda has faced her own challenges but has never lost faith in the Food Optimising plan. Her determination and resilience have been an inspiration to everyone around her.
Linda is also a huge part of what makes our group so special. She is always there with a warm smile, greeting everyone who walks through the door and asking how they are. ❤️
Her kindness, encouragement and genuine care for others make her a truly worthy Woman of the Year.
Linda, we are so incredibly proud of you! 👑💐
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❤️ ONE GROUP, MANY STORIES, ONE AMAZING COMMUNITY ❤️
These women show us that there is no single Slimming World journey.
Whether you are a busy mum, love socialising, are embracing a more active lifestyle, have faced challenges along the way, or simply want to feel happier and more confident — Slimming World can fit around your life.
And the best part?
You don’t have to do it alone. 🥰
Our groups are built on friendship, laughter, support, encouragement and absolutely no judgement.
To all of our Women of the Year — Joan, Amy, Elizabeth, Carole and Linda — congratulations. 👑🌟
You have inspired your fellow members, made us incredibly proud and shown what is possible when you believe in yourself.
Here’s to your amazing achievements and to the next chapter of your Slimming World journeys! ❤️🥂
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