A DAZZLING duo are ready to shine this Christmas party season after achieving a loss of more than eight stone between them.

Emily Gibson, who has lost 3.8 stone, was voted as the Wigton Tuesday 9am Slimming World group’s Miss Slinky 2019.

And Kyle Nicholson, who has lost in excess of five stone, was named the group’s Mr Sleek 2019, after their fellow members were wowed by their achievements.

Slimming World’s annual Miss Slinky and Mr Sleek competitions recognise those members who have transformed both inside and out by becoming healthier and happier, slimmer and more confident.

Both Emily and Kyle say they were thrilled to win their respective titles.

Emily, 23, has dropped from a size 14 to a size 8/10.

She said: “I have been looking forward to Christmas knowing that I now have the confidence to wear outfits that I couldn’t or wouldn’t have last year.

“Now I’ve won the title of Miss Slinky I have more to celebrate and I know this festive season will be extra special.”

Kyle, 29, who has dropped inches from his waist, explained: “Being voted by the members of the group is really great because it’s thanks to them and their support - and our consultant Denise - that we have stayed committed to losing weight.

“As a man, joining a slimming group is quite a nerve-wracking decision, yet I can honestly say it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

The pair began following the Slimming World’s food-optimising healthy eating plan, which encourages members to satisfy their appetite on healthy foods like pasta, rice, potatoes, lean meat and fish.

Denise Broughton, who runs the Wigton Slimming World groups that Emily and Kyle attend, is proud of both of the slimmers.

She added: “Christmas is a time of the year for getting dressed up and having a good time. However, a lot of members have told me they often dread it because they feel uncomfortable or out of place at parties, which is so sad.

“This year I know Emily and Kyle will feel completely different. I hope they accept every invitation they receive and show off their fabulous new zest for life. They definitely live up to their new titles of Miss Slinky and Mr Sleek in my eyes.

“I’ve no doubt that they’ll inspire other people to lose weight too and show that whether you’ve got a little or a lot of weight to lose slimming down can make a big difference to how you feel about yourself and really boost you confidence.”

n Wigton Slimming World meets at Wigton Bowling Club every Monday 3pm, 5pm, and 7pm or Tuesdays 9am and 11am.

For anymore information call Denise on 07799708465.