BEING the biggest loser wouldn't usually help you to scoop an award - but one Frodsham woman has done just that to be named the town's 'Greatest Loser'.

Pauline Pass has lost a life-changing six stone to take the 2018 title, which is awarded to the member of the St Luke's Church Slimming World Group who has lost the most weight.

And Pauline, 52, feels fabulous as a result.

Pauline, who has dropped from 18 to 11 stone, said: "There's absolutely nothing wrong with being a loser when it feels this good!

"I feel like a new woman since losing the weight - in fact, I look so different that people who I haven't see 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."

Pauline joined the Frodsham group, which is run by Helen Mouncer, in January 2017.

Pauline added: 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 like caring for my grandchildren without feeling tired and out of breath.

"Before I lost the weight I didn't have any confidence and I hated having my photo taken. Whenever I saw pictures of myself I new that my smile wasn't real - yet now I'm beaming!"

Pauline's weight was also putting a strain on her health, causing her to have sleep apnoea and having to sleep with a face mask every night.

After deciding she had had enough of being overweight, Pauline searched online for a slimming group.

She said: "Walking through those doors was one of the hardest things I have 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 relieved when I found out that my weight was confidential - I'd had visions of having to tell everyone how much I weighed."

Pauline followed an eating plan and has now lost a total of six stone and two pounds, dropping from a size 22-24 to her current size 14.

Helen Mouncer, who runs the Thursday group, said: "The changes we've seen in Pauline are incredible. I hope her success will inspire other people in Frodsham who'd like to lose weight by forming new lifestyle habits and become happier and healthier to take action."

The Frodsham group meets ever Thursday an 3.15pm and 5pm at St Luke's Church, Main Street. Other groups meet on Mondays and Saturdays.

For information pop along or call Helen on 07854 208709.