Hatfield group names their first 'Slimming World Icon'

Dominik Turczyniak was given the title after winning a new competition designed to celebrate standout Slimming World members who have transformed themselves inside and out.  

Dominik, who has lost 4st 3lbs, he was delighted to be nominated for the title by members at the St Peter's Hatfield group.

He joined the group in November 2023 due to heath reasons, saying: "I had a real wake up call. I was suffering with sleep apnoea, and diagnosed as pre-diabetic."

Dominik Turczyniak before joining Slimming World (Image: Courtesy of Dominik Turczyniak) Since joining, "everything has changed", he added. 

He now enjoys going out hiking, can sleep soundly and his blood tests show Dominik is no longer in the pre-diabetic range.

"I loved the variety of the eating plan that food optimising brings, it's not about deprivation, it's about making choices that keep me full and satisfied and energized and it lasts," he said.

"I’ve previously struggled to fit eating healthily and cooking fresh food into my day-to-day life, but Slimming World taught me that healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated or mean spending hours in the kitchen.

Dominik has been named a Slimming World Icon by his fellow members after losing more than 4 stone (Image: Courtesy of Dominik Turczyniak) "I’ve started planning meals, batch cooking and have picked up lots of go-to recipes from other members in the group that I can make in 20 minutes or less.

"I'd like to thank my consultant Amy, whose guidance understanding and sharing her personal journey continues to inspire us all.

“That’s why this award means so much to me, to think that my journey has inspired other people is just incredible and to be voted for by my fellow group members makes me feel quite emotional!”

Amy Jefferies, who runs the Hatfield group, says: “I’m so proud of Dominik and the inspirational way in which he has achieved  his weight loss goals.

"He really is iconic! Listening to his story was truly heart-warming and the changes he's making have helped transform his life."