A man has lost 6 stone 4.5lb in what has been described as a “remarkable” weight loss journey.

Andy Denison, from Wellington, began working with Slimming World coach Lauren Brook, and later Cheryl Mirto, last summer, with whom he shed 6.5 stone in just under seven months.

Mr Denison had struggled with weight management for years, trying various methods with little success.

Andy said: “It really affected my self-confidence and self-esteem.

“I was leading a pretty boring miserable existence due to a severe lack of energy and belief in myself. “

Cheryl said: “Andy’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable demonstrating how small, consistent changes in eating habits and daily activity can lead to extraordinary results.”