SLIMMERS in the region will be able to get help with their battle of the bulge, thanks to a new team of weight-loss experts.

Slimming World North-East has taken on four new consultants.

Jayne Pederson, Jacqui Goodwin, Denise Collinson and Tracey Cole started with the company after losing 18 stones between them through attending classes.

Ms Collinson said: "I tried all kinds of diets, losing pounds and even stones, and putting it on just as quickly as I'd lost it, because I tired of depriving myself and feeling hungry all the time."

After becoming impressed with losing weight and keeping it off, the four slimmers decided to sign up as consultants.

Ms Collinson covers Darlington and South Durham, Ms Cole looks after North Durham and Hartlepool, and Ms Goodwin and Ms Pederson cover Middlesbrough and Redcar.

The company is looking for other potential consultants who have between ten and 15 hours to spare a week.

Training and support is provided by Slimming World. If you would like to join a class, or become a consultant, call (01677) 425608.