She says: “Since becoming a Consultant in 2010, I have supported hundreds of members to reach the size and weight they want to be. More than that though, losing weight has helped those members achieve their dreams – from having the confidence to get the career of their dreams and having much longed-for children, to transforming their health so they could live longer, happier lives. I’ve seen all of these things in my group and none of them would have been possible if Margaret hadn’t started the very first Slimming World group in 1969.”
Margaret founded Slimming World 56 years ago with a determination to help people shed the burden of excess weight without shame or guilt. Her own experiences of trying to lose weight left her with the passionate belief that people living with being overweight and obesity needed to be treated as adults, and with respect and compassion. Those founding principles remain at the core of the organisation – and the Parkgate group – today.
Kerry says she’s been overwhelmed by the number of members who’ve been personally affected by Margaret’s death because of the huge impact they feel she and Slimming World have had on their own and their families’ lives.
She says: “Margaret’s legacy is absolutely phenomenal. The ripple effect of what she created in Slimming World has changed so many people’s lives, and will continue to do so for many more years to come. Many of my members have wanted to pay their respects to Margaret and tell their personal stories of the difference she made to them, so in our groups, we’ve been capturing members’ personal condolences, memories and messages of love and support to Margaret’s family, which will be bound into a beautiful book to honour her.”
Kerry says she personally will never forget the impact Margaret had on her life: “From being a member in group and realising the the Food Optimising plan means that losing weight doesn’t have to mean starvation or depravation to lose weight my life started to change. Becoming a Consultant because I wanted to support people achieve their dreams has meant I have the best role in the world because of what Margaret created. She honestly was the most beautiful, caring, honest, generous woman you would ever meet. Not out of bounds because of her status but down to earth and there to support every single person involved with Slimming World, from members to Consultants to Managers to Head office staff. Having worked briefly at head office it wouldn’t be unusual to have her behind you in the queue in the restaurant getting her Food Optimised lunch. It feels like we have lost a family member and she will be sadly missed but will leave a legacy that has changed the weight loss industry for the better”
Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE died on Sunday 2 February 2025 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
For further information please contact Kerry Millson on 07931 312629