A CHARD slimming consultant says meeting singer and TV presenter Peter Andre was the perfect way to get set for a super-slim start to 2015.

Jennifer Curtis, who runs a Slimming World group at The Guildhall every Tuesday and Chard Baptist Church every Wednesday, was thrilled to get a chance to cuddle up to Peter when he co-hosted the Slimming World Awards recently.

Jennifer said meeting the Mysterious Girl and Insania singer was a wonderful way to round off what's been a great 12 months for the Chard group, as well as the perfect way to kick start another successful year: “I'm so proud of all of the members of the Chard group. They've lost fantastic amounts of weight throughout 2014, with many of them reaching their target weights and improving their health substantially.

“It's so rewarding to see people achieve things that they didn't think possible before losing weight, whether that's wearing smaller-sized clothes, taking up new hobbies, reducing medication or being able to do more with their family and friends. Meeting Peter was a real treat - he was such a nice guy - and a great way to celebrate all of that. Now I feel powered up and I can't wait to help my members hold on to all of the fabulous changes they've made, and to support even more people to become happier and healthier in 2015.”

Two-time celebrity dad-of-the-year Peter, who famously featured on the ITV show I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2004 and now presents Peter Andre's 60 Minute Makeover, said he was delighted to meet Jennifer at the event, which was held at Birmingham's International Convention Centre.

He added: “Being in the public eye there's a lot of scrutiny and if you put on even a pound or two the magazines and newspapers are extremely quick to point it out, so I've always tried to take care of myself and watch my weight. However since becoming a dad I've realised it's about more than just looking good, it's much more important to me that I'm fit and healthy and setting a good example to my children.”

“On top of seeing success on the scales, our group is a great place to make friends. We've had a lot of fun throughout the year - we've held parties, raised money for charity and members have cheered each other on with every step of their weight loss journey. I can't wait to see what 2015 holds for the group and I'd love anyone who's thinking about losing weight this January to join us.”

To find our more about getting your New Year off to a healthy start, call Jennifer on 01460 61786 or visit www.slimmingworld.com.