A weight loss expert from Hatfield has earned gold recognition for the role she plays in helping more than 100 people to lose weight at her Slimming World group every week.

Amy Jefferies -  who runs the Wednesday night group at St Peter's Church hall  has been awarded gold status by the weight loss organisation, thanks to the number of people she supports each week and the "high level of service she provides to those members".

Amy has helped 20 of her members to achieve their target weight so far this year and, with many more close to scoring their goals too, she is hugely proud of the difference she makes.

She said: “While I’m the one collecting this award, it’s an achievement for everyone in the group – they’ve absolutely smashed it when it comes to their weight loss!

"So far this year they’ve lost a total of 273 stone. Between them they’ve not only lost weight though, they’ve improved their health, transformed their eating habits with our flexible healthy eating plan and become more active with our physical activity support programme.

"There’s such a brilliant energy in our group, we have so much fun – everyone’s welcomed with kindness and given so much support. There’s no better place to be if you want to lose weight and improve your health!"

Slimming World is currently looking for highly motivated people who would like to inspire others to lead happier, healthier lives like Amy.

For more information on the role, visit slimmingworld.co.uk/become-a-consultant.