A WEIGHT-LOSS expert from Moreton-in-Marsh has struck gold after helping more than 100 people in the area lose weight every week.

Christine Dudfield, who runs the Moreton Slimming World group every week, was presented with a gold award at the slimming organisation’s annual awards ceremony in Birmingham on June 20 because of her success in supporting slimmers to reach their dream weight.

Christine is now one of Slimming World's top consultants and which means Moreton residents will receive some of the best slimming support in the UK.

Having been a consultant since 2005, Christine said she was delighted to win the gold award.

"I love my job and I feel so passionate about helping people to change their lives by losing weight," she said. "Seeing them succeed is so rewarding and being given this recognition really is the icing on the cake.

“It’s not just a triumph for me though, this award belongs to my Moreton-in-Marsh members too. They’re the ones who make our group the success that it is, with their fabulous commitment, the lovely warm welcome they give new members and the wonderful compassionate support they give each other every week, and, obviously, their impressive weight losses.

"They make the group a fun and friendly place to be and I can safely say I always look forward to seeing everyone each week."

The Moreton Slimming World group members have together lost 193 stone this year.

"Anything that helps people to lose weight by adopting healthy eating habits and becoming more active is making a difference – both to themselves and future generations too. I’m extremely proud to be a part of that difference."

The Moreton group is held every Thursday at 3.15pm, 5.15pm and 7pm at Congregational Church Hall in Oxford Street. Details on 01608 686288.