A SUPER-SLIMMING couple from Porthmadog are seeing a lot less of each other after losing 10st 7lbs between them and making it to the semi-finals of Slimming World’s Couple of the Year 2017 competition.

As one of just 30 couples to make it to the semi-finals, Clynton and Linda Pearce, who attend the Porthmadog Slimming World group, believe the secret of their success was getting support from one another at home as well as in group every week.

Clynton, 53, who lost 6st 4.5lbs, says: “It can take quite a lot to admit to yourself that you have a weight problem, let alone admitting it to your nearest and dearest.

“Imagine my relief when I finally spoke out and Linda said that she was unhappy with her weight too and thought we should do something about it. Having the support of Linda was a really important part of my journey and I feel very lucky to have had her by my side.

“People think that losing weight is just eating less and moving more, but there is so much more to it than that. Having the right support in place is essential and I was lucky enough to not only have the support of my partner but the fabulous members of our Slimming World group, too. Losing weight together has definitely strengthened our relationship – we’re happier, healthier and fitter now and we’ve been on that journey together, which makes it even more special.”

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