A WEIGHT loss leader who lost 10 stone is raring to help members lose weight in the new year – after being inspired by Peter Andre.

Amie Meloy, who slimmed down from 21 stone 8lbs, cuddled up to Peter when he co-hosted the Slimming World Awards and said meeting him was the perfect way to kick start another successful year.

The Blackburn resident said: “I’m so proud of all of our members in Blackburn. They’ve lost fantastic amounts of weight throughout 2014, with many of them reaching their target weights and improving their health substantially.

“It’s so rewarding to see people achieve things that they didn’t think possible before losing weight, whether that’s wearing smaller-sized clothes, taking up new hobbies, reducing medication or being able to do more with their family and friends. Meeting Peter was a treat – he was such a nice guy – and a great way to celebrate all of that. Now I feel powered up and I can’t wait to help those members hold on to the changes they’ve made and support even more people to become happier and healthier in 2015.”

Two-time celebrity dad-of-the-year Peter, who famously featured on the ITV show I’m a Celebrity… in 2004 and now presents Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover, said he was delighted to meet Amie at the event, which was held at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre.

He said: “Being in the public eye there’s a lot of scrutiny and if you put on even a pound or two the magazines and newspapers are extremely quick to point it out, so I’ve always tried to take care of myself and watch my weight.

“However since becoming a dad I’ve realised it’s about more than just looking good; it’s much more important to me that I’m fit and healthy and setting a good example to my children.

“At the awards I met lots of people who’ve lost incredible amounts of weight and it has completely transformed their lives – and their families’ lives too. They’re eating more healthily and being more active, and so are their families. And every single one of them told me that they couldn’t have made those changes without the support of their Slimming World group and their consultant, so people like Amie who run and manage the groups are clearly very important.”

Amie who also met The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright last year, hopes even more people will benefit from making healthy lifestyle changes this New Year.

She said: “Getting off to a great start is important when embarking on a slimming plan; seeing results on the scales and feeling lighter and brighter will motivate people to keep going and achieve their goals.”