A WEIGHT loss expert from Tavistock has struck gold for the exceptional work she does in helping more than 200 people to lose weight in her local group every week.

Tracy Horton, who runs Tavistock Slimming World, has been awarded ‘Gold’ Status by the national slimming organisation because of her success in supporting slimmers to reach their dream weight.

Tracy said: ‘I am passionate about helping people to transfom their lives by losing weight and seeing them succeed is reward enough but being given this recognition for the whole group really is the icing on the cake.

‘This award belongs to the Tavistock group’s members. They are the ones who make our group the success it is with their fabulous commitment, the wonderful support they give each other every week and above all the weight they lose.

‘They make the group a truly great place to be and I can honestly say I look forward to my work there every week.’