Three Sidmouth slimmers have lost more than eight stone between them throughout lockdown.

The Sidmouth Slimming World is on a mission to spread a vital message – don't put your life on hold, and don't put your weight loss on lockdown.

One Sidmouth slimmer called Belinda lost three stone during lockdown and has continued to lose since - shedding a total of five stone!

Her fellow slimmer, Sarah is a key worker who joined during the first lockdown and lost weight every week, achieving her dream target weight in September.

Jill lost more than three stone and is staying comfortably within her target weight because of the ongoing group support and inspiration each week.

A Slimming World spokesperson said: "We know that if members allow this lockdown to press the pause button on their weight loss progress – or worse still, bring it to a complete stop and/or begin to regain weight – they're going to find themselves storing up health problems (both physical and psychological) for the future and, potentially, put themselves at greater risk of suffering more serious symptoms of Covid-19.

"And this isn't to mention, the feelings of guilt and shame that are likely to come hand-in-hand with weight gain.

"Lockdown doesn't have to mean abandoning your weight loss though."

Slimming World groups are up and running throughout Devon, currently virtually, but will soon hopefully be in person again.

Whatever the format, Slimming World groups are where the magic happens – and what doesn't change is their unique combination of friendship, expertise, motivation, inspiration and weight-loss know-how.

So slimmer's can get support to stay on track regardless and be closer to achieving their dream weight when lockdown ends.

These are real members, choosing to lose, and change their lives for the better in our amazing local groups.

If you would like to know more about when and where the Sidmouth groups are run, and get help to have a happier, healthier 2021 call Harriet on 07828 299391.

Sidmouth Slimming World will be working with Nub News to share its members' stories, in hopes to inspire other residents. Keep an eye out for the first one in the coming weeks.