A mum is celebrating her first anniversary as a weight loss inspiration after helping her Slimming World members to a staggering combined 670 stone loss.

Genna Kelly, from Coxheath, launched her Slimming World groups in Boughton Monchelsea 365 days ago and has seen dramatic changes in herself and those she mentors.

Her life was turned upside down in 2013 when she suffered a cardiac arrest at Maidstone Leisure Centre.

The mother-of-two is now celebrating her anniversary by leading a new Monday session at 5.30pm at Coxheath Village Hall in Stockett Lane starting from next week.

Genna's other groups are based at Boughton Monchelsea Social Club on Wednesdays at 5.30pm and 7.30pm as well as a Thursday session at 9.30am.

One of her members, Paul Hulatt, has lost three-and-a-half stone thanks to Genna's help and the support of others and has been crowned Mr Sleek 2018.

He said: " I've lost weight before via various methods, however after a while the weight has always crept back on again when inevitably willpower alone begins to fade.

"But from the minute I walked though the door of Genna's Slimming World group at Boughton Monchelsea I felt support for my journey that I've never had before.

"It helped massively that I was there with other members of my family including my partner Sarah, in fact I would probably never have walked though the doors had it not been for them.

"However, taking that step was the best thing I have ever done and the support I feel from the rest of the group and especially Genna is invaluable and helps keep me going when I need it.

"The Slimming World plan itself is very easy to follow, and if you enjoy cooking like I do then there's a vast array of recipes available which means mealtimes are never boring. I've still got a way to go until I reach my target, but I'm sure I'll still be part of the group even when I do."

Rebecca Kelly, this year's Miss Slinky after dropping almost two stone in 10 weeks, added: "Having struggled with my weight as long as I can remember I had been putting off taking control for some time.

"Joining the Boughton Monchelsea slimming world group has given me inspiration, support and motivation. Genna the consultant is truly amazing, positive, supportive, caring and staying to her group every week ensures I leave feeling super motivated for the week.

"I urge anyone who doesn’t feel happy with their body to come along. I’m so pleased to be a member of this group, and am excited for the next part of my journey."

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