A Cardigan mum has won the to Cardigan's Slimming World 'Greatest Loser' 2016.

Rachel Fletcher became the 'Greatest Loser' after shedding six stone, the most weight lost in the group.

She commented: “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 biggest – I’m happier, healthier and much more confident now.”

The proud 38 year-old mum joined the Cardigan group, which is run by Babs Guard in March 2015 and has since lost weight until her BMI is now in the healthy weight range.

“Before I lost the weight I always tried to shrink into the background and avoid drawing attention to myself. I’d pretend it didn’t bother me that I was bigger than most other people, but that was far from the truth. I hated shopping for clothes and found playing with my children and doing simple everyday tasks would leave me tired and out of breath,” said Rachel.

Babs who runs the Cardigan Slimming World morning groups, explained: “The changes we’ve seen in Rachel are incredible. I hope her success will inspire other people in Cardigan who’d like to lose weight by forming new lifestyle habits and become happier and healthier to take action. There’s a warm welcome waiting at Slimming World and, just think, if you start today you could feel like a completely new person just like Rachel

Each of Slimming World’s 14,000 groups in the UK and Ireland has their own Greatest Loser 2016 and winners will go forward to the national competition.

Rachel is now waiting to find out if she’s in the running for the £3,000 cash prize.

The Cardigan groups have moved and now meet every Monday at 9:30am & 11:30am and 3:30pm, 5:30pm & 7:30pm at Cardigan Castle.

To join just pop along or call Babs on 07786 492216