Cake baker and mother of two Rachel Bingham is setting up a new Slimming World group having been inspired by losing two stone.

Mrs Bingham, who is about to become the new representative for Leverington, said: “You really can have your cake and eat it!”

She has been able to carry on her baking business and keep the weight off while friends and family have been amazed at her new found confidence, energy and sudden love of shopping, being once one to shy away from cameras and shopping trips.

She joined Slimming World in September 2013 after she was inspired by a friend’s weight loss journey.

Having tried other methods she found the extra easy plans and the group support and encouragement fitted in easily with family life.

She said: “I am looking forward to hopefully sharing some amazing success stories from my group in the near future.”

Her new group launches on October 9.