Lanarkshire-based mostly Scottish Slimmers class supervisor Gill Duncan is prime of the category – and that’s official.
At Scottish Slimmers Class Supervisor Awards held in Stirling final month Gill Duncan was named Class Supervisor of the Yr.
Forty-three- yr-previous Gill, who’s initially from Wishaw however now lives in Motherwell, has been with the corporate for 14 years and in that point she has taken 8400 courses and her members have misplaced over 27,000 stone which is the equal of 370 tonnes!
With 12 courses every week which embrace Motherwell, Hamilton and Stonehouse, Gill is a busy woman.
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Presenting the award, Scottish Slimmers director Alexandra Howie stated Gill’s success is right down to her bubbly character and in depth expertise: “Gill has helped so many individuals drop pounds and really feel more healthy. Our members come away from Gill’s courses feeling enthusiastic, decided – and with a smile.
“She is affectionately often known as the ‘slimmin wummin’ and she or he is an inspiration to so many.”
After choosing up her award Gill stated: “I really like my job. Who wouldn’t if you find yourself serving to individuals to shed weight, change their lives – and have some enjoyable alongside the best way!
“I had been an on and off dieter from about 19 and knew I might solely succeed with some assist so I joined Scottish Slimmers,” stated Gill, who again then labored in insurance coverage.
“Once I was virtually at my goal weight I made a decision to enroll as a supervisor – it was the motivation I wanted as I didn’t assume it was proper to face up in entrance of folks and never have completed it your self.”
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That was 14 years in the past and Gill has by no means seemed again. She places her success right down to understanding what her members are going by means of – and being reasonable.
“I all the time say that is higher than working! Even in any case these years I nonetheless typically don’t realise what an impression I’ve made on individuals’s lives. It’s fairly humbling and I’m very pleased with all my members.”
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