Whitley Lloyd was one of the three group winners at Brecon Slimming World group’s Greatest Loser competition for 2025 after losing an incredible four stone without having to give up her favourite foods.

Slimming World’s Greatest Loser competition celebrates the member in each local Slimming World group across the UK and Ireland who has lost the most weight, highlighting their dedication and commitment and the inspiring changes they’ve made on the inside and out.

Whitley, 33, from Libanus, joined Jo’s Brecon Slimming World group weighing 15 stone 9 ½ pounds and is now 11 stone 9 ½, losing a total of four stone.

Whitley said: “Winning the title of Greatest Loser 2025 in our group is such an honour. I was nervous and sceptical when I first walked through the doors, as I’d recently moved to the area. I’d been a member before moving here, but I instantly realised that the group had a great buzz and everyone was so warm and friendly.

“When my Consultant Jo explained again how the eating plan worked something clicked – for the first time, I believed I could make sustainable changes to the way I cooked and ate and lose weight. Slimming World’s approach is all about encouraging healthy eating habits without restrictions, meaning I could still eat real, tasty foods while losing weight. My favourite meal is making the tikka masala sauce for a great Quorn curry or good old family friendly bolognaise and I still regularly enjoy it and that’s made the plan so much easier to stick to than anything I’ve tried in the past.”

Whitley also made changes to her activity levels. She said: “As the weight started to come off, I started thinking about doing more exercise. Slimming World’s physical activity support programme played a key role in helping me move more and more often. I’ve never run in my life, but have now completed the couch to 5k and I’m part of our team when we do the Cancer Research Race for Life in May! By starting small I was able to boost my fitness levels without feeling overwhelmed and now activity is a natural part of my day-to-day life.”

She believes the support of her Consultant Jo and the other members of the group has been crucial to her weight loss success.

“Everyone is always so understanding and supportive, they get what it feels like to be on a weight loss journey so I’ve never once felt alone - which is amazing because at my heaviest I often felt very lonely,” she said.

Whitley also credits her biggest cheerleader and inspiration - her daughter Aleena, who always wants to know what she’s achieved each week, along with her husband Sean and her family.

“Now I want to provide that same support for other members and help them to achieve their targets too,” she said.

“We have a lot of fun in group too and we’re like one big family.”

Jo who runs the Brecon & Sennybridge Slimming World groups that Whitley attends, said: “This competition is not just about the weight lost – it’s about recognising the lifestyle changes members like Whitley make, the challenges they overcome week in and week out, and the confidence they gain.

“We’re incredibly proud of Whitley and the other winners too, and the amazing progress she’s made since joining me in November 2023.

“She’s an inspiration to everyone in our group and thoroughly deserves this award.”

Jo added: “If anyone wants to make life-long changes, achieve your weight loss goals like Whitley, and feel good on the inside and out, there’s always a warm welcome at our Brecon & Sennybridge Slimming World groups.”

You can visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk or contact Jo on 07411891480 for more information.