A woman who lost more than three stone is using her new year to help others achieve the same success.
Kim Glasper, 34, from Hexham, went from a size 18 to a size 12.
She said she struggled to walk her dogs uphill but can now run to the top.
She is using this achievement to kickstart her new career path.
In January 2026, she will become a Slimming World consultant for the group at Hexham Community Centre.
Miss Glasper said: "I want to inspire and support people to feel the same as I do now – much healthier, happier, and more confident.
"I want to spread the word that the Slimming World plan is so easy to follow and that anyone can achieve their weight loss goals.
"It makes such a huge difference having like-minded people supporting you. Our group really has become a little family for me, and I can’t wait to take on a new step in my journey."
Miss Glasper used to rely on quick-convenience meals but has now learned to cook nutritious food from scratch.
She said: "Pasta is definitely my favourite food.
"It’s so versatile, I make Spaghetti Carbonara almost every week but I also love ‘Marry me Chicken’ with Tagliatelle or a classic Beef Lasagne made with fresh lasagne sheets.
"I also love all sorts of filling veggies – broccoli, mushrooms, and spinach which I can add to most of my meals to boost my weight loss.
"The plan is so simple to follow; broken down into nice easy-to-follow steps that anyone can apply to their day-to-day life.
"Whether you cook or you don’t, work 9-5 or do shifts, everyone can build Slimming World into their lives."
The changes Miss Glasper made to her eating habits and lifestyle enabled her to achieve her target weight.
She said: "I’m so much healthier, I was struggling up hills walking my dogs but now I run up them.
"I’m much more confident and I now do gym workouts a couple of times a week along with running, yoga and dancing.
"I’m so proud of getting to target, having lost three stone and I’m staying there – there’s no better feeling."
Miss Glasper will take over the Hexham Slimming World groups at Hexham Community Centre from January 5, 2026, and will run sessions at 5.30pm and 7pm.
She added: "Everyone at group feels the same stepping through the doors for the very first time, but everyone is so lovely and you will find so much support along the way.
"If you want to live a healthier lifestyle and lose weight, don’t be nervous, come and see us."
All men and women over the age of 16 are welcome at Slimming World, including pregnant members, diabetics, those going through menopause, and members with young families wanting to adopt healthy habits early on.
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