A 'super slimmer' has been named 'man of the year' by his weight-loss group after shedding almost three stone.

Since joining Slimming World in January, Aaron Colk has gone from 19 stone 2lb to 16 stone 4lb in just 21 weeks - losing 2st 12lb.

Mr Colk, from Fakenham, said he had thought slimming clubs were aimed at women and assumed the focus would be on ‘diet’ food.

But he decided to give it a try after suffering from IBS and feeling tired and drained all of the time.

“Deep down I’d been unhappy with my weight for some time but it took me a long time to face up to it,” he said.

Fakenham & Wells Times: Aaron Colk has been named the town’s Slimming World Man of the Year 2023 after losing almost three stoneAaron Colk has been named the town’s Slimming World Man of the Year 2023 after losing almost three stone (Image: Submitted)

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“When I did admit to myself that I wanted to lose weight I still didn’t want to ask for help. 

"I’ve realised now though that far from being weak, admitting that you need help takes strength of character and getting support to identify where I’m going wrong and to make changes has given me a sense of confidence that is benefiting every aspect of my life.

Fakenham & Wells Times: Since joining his Slimming World group in January, Aaron Colk has gone from 19 stone 2lb to 16

“It was nerve-wracking walking through those doors for the first time but I wasn’t the only man there and everyone was warm and welcoming because we’re all in the group for the same reason – to lose weight and feel good.

Fakenham & Wells Times: Aaron Colk has been named the town’s Slimming World Man of the Year 2023 after losing almost three stoneAaron Colk has been named the town’s Slimming World Man of the Year 2023 after losing almost three stone (Image: Submitted)

“I can honestly say I feel like a different man since losing weight. My IBS has improved and I have tons more energy which is great when I’m trying to keep up with my two young daughters."

Fakenham & Wells Times: Aaron Colk before his weight loss with Slimming WorldAaron Colk before his weight loss with Slimming World (Image: Supplied)

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Fellow Fakenham Slimming World members picked Mr Colk to represent them in the weight-loss firm's 'man of the year' contest.

The Fakenham Slimming World group meets Wednesdays at the town's Salvation Army hall at 9.30am, 11am, 5.30pm and 7pm and Saturdays at Fakenham Community Centre at 7.30am, 9am and 10.30am.