Regan shares his slimming secrets

A young man, who transformed his life by losing two stone, is shaping a whole new career out of his success and aims to help other people achieve their weight loss goals too.

Regan (18) joined his local Slimming World group in Cavan and lost two stone since October 2022. His consultant was mum Jacinta and he credits her with improving his relationship with food and exercise.

He completed his training as a Slimming World consultant at their national training academy in Derbyshire. Now he has opened his own group in Cavan at the Cavan Crystal Hotel on Mondays at 7pm.

Regan has been part of the Slimming World family since he was very young and feels the friendships and support from every member in group are "truly powerful".

“I have really changed my mindset around my food and exercise through the psychology of slimming, which helped me to recognise how to make real positive changes to the way I shop, cook and eat,” he revealed.

Two in three Irish men and 55% of Irish women are classified being overweight or obese (Healthy Ireland Survey 2019). Regan says obesity has become a "huge issue" and feels his new role can help address that.

“After losing two stone and completing my training, it’s a privilege for me to be able to pass on the experience, insight and understanding that helped me, so that I can give my members the support they need to get to target."

Support in the group is key. "Setting targets, sharing recipes and other ideas, and working together as a group to overcome challenges and celebrate success is so important to a successful journey. That’s why, at my Slimming World group, there’ll be tonnes of support, encouragement and fun," he says.

The eating plan encourages members to fill up on tasty foods like pasta, rice, potatoes and lean meat and fish. "You are never hungry, and no foods are banned so there’s no deprivation. I couldn’t believe I’d found a way to lose weight without starving myself," said Regan.

Slimming World's Body Magic programme also encourages members to become more active.

It seeks to build activity into a member's daily routine without necessarily having to take up running or going to the gym.

"Everything counts from walking to gardening to washing the car. I love being part of my local GAA club to get my Body Magic! As a consultant, it’s my role to create that warm, supportive atmosphere to get people sharing their ideas and experiences to help others - it’s going to be great fun!” assures Regan.

Like Regan, Slimming World Consultants are all former members who have lost weight at their local group themselves and groups are set up as micro businesses in the heart of local communities.

Regan says he can’t wait for the new challenges running his own business will bring. “For me becoming a self-employed franchisee was a great option. I wanted a job that was well paid, flexible and could fit around my busy lifestyle so launching my own Slimming World group was an ideal option – I feel like I’ve got a brand-new career and I can’t wait for my new groups to run now!"

Regan’s Slimming World group will be held at Cavan Crystal Hotel every Monday at 7pm. For more information or to join Regan’s group either pop along to group or call him on 083-8442879.