A WEIGHT loss expert from Penarth has won a silver award for the exceptional work she does in helping more than 100 people in the area to lose weight every week.

Nia, who runs the Elfed Avenue Slimming World group, has been given the "silver" status by the national slimming club because of her success in supporting local slimmers to reach their dream weight, improve their health and change their lives.

The accolade is awarded to Slimming World Consultants who have 100 members or more in their group come back week after week because they're losing weight and wouldn't miss their weekly group for anything.

Nia said: "I am delighted to have received the Silver award for the Elfed Avenue group. I feel passionately about helping people to transform their lives by losing weight in the same way I did when I lost 3 stone with Slimming World. Losing weight made me feel happier and healthier and gave me so much more confidence. I became a consultant because I wanted to share that feeling and help other people to achieve the same success I had myself."

She added: "This award belongs to the Elfed Avenue group's 130 members. They're the ones who make our group the success that it is, with their fabulous commitment, support for each other, and, obviously their impressive weight losses.

"The group has really put healthy weight loss on the map in Penarth. Together, they've lost an amazing 130 stones this year!"

To join Nia's group, which is held every Monday at 5.30pm and 7.30pm at Elfed Avenue United Church, either pop along or give Nia a call on 07793 885581.