CB Solutions Managing Director Chris Burrell was unhappy with his current weight and fitness levels, running a dynamic business such as CB Solutions can take its toll on the mind and body.

Chris decided enough was enough and visited the local Slimming World ran by Philippa Dukes at Beverley, East Yorkshire.

Chris went from 16 Stone 10 Lbs to 13 Stone in 8 months, a great acheivement which won Chris 'Man of the Year' and also means that he has now been entered into the national slimmer of the year.

So how does Chris feel now, slimmer and fitter...

"I previously had problems with my sleeping pattern and was always feeling tired which was taking a great toll on my body. I now have a normal sleeping pattern and it's the best I've felt in years, I'm 50 and feel better than I did when I was 30, it's certainly a great improvement and I'll be keeping with the program.

You'll see from our Charity page that we completed the Lyke Wake Walk for charity, if I hadn't lost the weight and got myself fit I would have only managed 2 miles out of the 42, I managed to make the full 42 and I am very pleased.

I've always looked at diets and thought Slimming World would be the same as the others, but I couldn't have been more wrong! Philippa was a charming host and encouraged everyone in the group, she is definately a credit to Slimming World.

My wife Ann also joined the club with me and she looks even more fantastic, it's given us all a new lease of life.

We've got the three peaks walk next... it all gets quite addictive and is definatley making me feel great."