Melksham Slimming World manager meets TV presenter Paddy McGuinness

IT definitely wasn’t a case of ‘no likey, no lighty’ when Michelle Reade met comedian and TV presenter Paddy McGuinness at an annual awards ceremony.

Michelle, who manages Slimming World groups in Melksham, was delighted to get a chance to cuddle up to Paddy when he co-hosted the Slimming World Awards with the organisation’s chair and founder Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE.

Bolton-born Paddy, who shot to fame in Channel 4 comedy ‘Phoenix Nights’ alongside school friend Peter Kay before becoming a popular stand-up comedian and TV presenter on shows including ITV1’s ‘Take Me Out’, said he thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

He said, “I have to admit the most I knew about Slimming World before the awards was a gag in Peter’s routine that refers to Slimming World as being a £1 cheaper than its competitors! Jokes aside, I was genuinely amazed to hear about what a difference people like Michelle, who run and manage Slimming World groups, make to people’s lives.

“At the ceremony I met lots of people who’d lost incredible amounts of weight and it had totally changed their lives. Every single one of them told me that they couldn’t have done it without the support of their Slimming World group.

“Before I started working in comedy I was a fitness instructor so I know how important it is to look after yourself, but equally I know it’s not always easy to motivate yourself. So, having the right help and support to keep you on track really is invaluable.”

Michelle said meeting Paddy at the event, which was held at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre, was the cherry on the top of a great year for Slimming World. She said,  “Obviously the most important thing of all is that our members have lost weight and improved their health throughout 2013 and we’re so proud of all of our members.”

To get your 2014 off to a super slimming start visit www.slimmingworld.com or call 0844 897 8000 to find your nearest group.