{"id":7234,"date":"2023-08-16T18:21:42","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T17:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=7234"},"modified":"2023-08-30T10:12:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T09:12:45","slug":"ive-found-a-career-that-works-around-my-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/ive-found-a-career-that-works-around-my-children\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI\u2019ve found a career that works around my children\u201d\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a busy mum, Rachel was looking for a flexible part time job that fitted in with her family. She found that \u2013 and so much more \u2013 at Slimming World. Take a look at her life as a Slimming World Consultant&#8230; could it be the perfect role for you, too?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/generic-CTA-join-group-Red-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6905\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rachel Falcus: My Slimming World photo-diary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile losing 5st with Slimming World, my entire mindset and relationship with food and drink changed for the better.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bodypic1-rachelfalcus-slimmingworldblog_480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7239\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne of my favourite sayings is: \u2018It\u2019s not the weight you lose, it\u2019s the life you gain.\u2019 I\u2019m so much happier, healthier and fitter these days.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bodypic2-rachelfalcus-slimmingworldblog_480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7240\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cHaving more time for my family is one of the main reasons I decided to become a self-employed Slimming World Consultant and run my own groups. Now, I can set my own hours, work around the school run and enjoy holidays when it suits us.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bodypic3-rachelfalcus-slimmingworldblog_480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7241\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cTen years ago, I walked my way around a Race for Life course. This year, I smashed the Pretty Muddy event, conquering every obstacle on the way. Slimming World\u2019s Body Magic activity programme is all about gradually increasing fitness at your own pace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"423\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bodypic4-rachelfalcus-slimmingworldblog_480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7242\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cGiving out weight loss awards to members is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. Here\u2019s the lovely Audrey, who\u2019s lost 7st in 41 weeks!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"423\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bodypic5-rachelfalcus-slimmingworldblog_480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7243\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWinning the title of Slimming World\u2019s Top Target Consultant was incredible. I\u2019ve been a Consultant for 13 years, and I absolutely love supporting my members to achieve their slimming dreams, just like I did.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bodypic6-rachelfalcus-slimmingworldblog_480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7244\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cI really enjoy cooking and trying new recipes I\u2019ve found on the Slimming World app and in recipe books and magazine. My family love them, too!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bodypic7-rachelfalcus-slimmingworldblog_480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7245\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cGetting glammed up for Slimming World events is always great fun. You can definitely see the changes in me and Mr Falcus over the years!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"396\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bodypic8-rachelfalcus-slimmingworldblog_480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7246\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt school, I was always the girl who came last at cross-country, so running the London Marathon as part of the Slimming World team was an extra-special moment for me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bodypic9-rachelfalcus-slimmingworldblog_480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7247\" width=\"426\" height=\"480\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cHere I am, taking a well-earned break and reading my story in <em>Slimming World Magazine<\/em>. I feel so much more comfortable and confident on holidays now.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"465\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bodypic12-rachelfalcus-slimmingworldblog_480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7250\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve maintained my 5st loss for 14 years. Slimming World helps you to change your habits for good, so you can stay at the weight you want for life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"465\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bodypic13-rachelfalcus-slimmingworldblog_480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7251\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cPlot twist! My husband, Craig, has seen first-hand just how amazing being a Consultant is \u2013 so he\u2019s decided to follow in my footsteps and open his own group! I\u2019m so proud that we\u2019re both part of the Slimming World family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"465\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/craig-rachelfalcus-slimmingworldblog_480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7252\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Could you be a Slimming World Consultant like Rachel and Craig?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re always looking for caring and committed people to run their own Slimming World groups. Could help to transform lives and make weight loss dreams come true?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to know more, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/become-a-consultant\">Become a Slimming World Consultant website<\/a> has all the information you need. 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