Steph receives award recognition for long-term weight loss success

Steph Calam, 59, was named one of 26 semi-finalists in Slimming World's Top Target Consultant 2026 competition after maintaining her target weight for ten years; she now supports about 260 local members each week.

Steph Calam, 59, was recently named a semi-finalist in Slimming World's Top Target Consultant 2026 competition. The contest recognises Consultants who maintain their own weight loss and help others build lasting healthy habits. Steph runs Slimming World groups in Buckshaw Village and nearby communities and supports around 260 members weekly. Her personal weight loss journey and later training as a Consultant form the basis of her local work. Key details: - Steph Calam, 59, runs a Slimming World group in Buckshaw Village and supports about 260 members each week. - She was one of 26 Slimming World Consultants named semi-finalists in the Top Target Consultant 2026 competition, held at the organisation's Derbyshire head office. - Steph joined Slimming World in March 2010 at 16st 5.5lbs, reached a target weight of 10st 7lbs in January 2016, and has maintained that weight for ten years. - She lost a total of 5st 12.5lbs and later increased her activity levels, including running, walking and daily front-crawl swimming. - Steph trained as a Slimming World Consultant in October 2018 and now runs groups at Whittle-Le-Woods Methodist Chapel, Buckshaw Community Centre and Lancaster Wat Community Centre on various days each week. Summary: Steph's sustained weight maintenance and her role as a Consultant have become a consistent source of local support in her area. The semi-final place recognises her long-term commitment and community work. Undetermined at this time.