Being the best at losing wouldn’t normally help you to scoop an award - yet one woman from Aberystwyth has done just that after being named the town’s ‘Greatest Loser’ 2019.

That’s because Christine Lassetter has lost a life-changing 8st 3lb to take the title, which is awarded to the member of the Aberystwyth Wednesday Slimming World group who has lost the most weight, and feels great as a result.

Christine said: “There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being a loser when it feels this good! I feel like a new woman since losing weight – in fact, I look so different that people who I haven’t seen for a while often can’t believe I’m the same person.

"For me though it’s the change on the inside that’s been the greatest – I’m happier, healthier and much more confident now.”

The proud 37-year-old mother of four, joined the group, which is now run by, Barbara Salerno, in January 2018.

Christine said: “My weight impacted on so many aspects of my life, from struggling to find clothes that I like to fit to not being able to do simple everyday tasks without feeling tired and out of breath.

"Before I lost the weight I hated having my photo taken and whenever I saw pictures of myself I knew that my smile wasn’t real – yet now I’m beaming!”

After seeing a poster advertising Slimming World, Christine decided to join her local Slimming World group at Llanbadarn Church Hall.

She said: “Walking through those doors was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, I was embarrassed about my size and scared that I might be the biggest person there.

"I needn’t have worried though, everyone there was so friendly especially my consultant and I was so relieved when I found out that my weight was confidential.

"I’ve made so many friends and I honestly don’t think I could have done it without their support.

"They helped me with recipes and tips and if I was ever struggling they were always there to remind me why I’d wanted to lose weight and how far I’d come since first stepping through the doors.”

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