CHRIS Sargent from Lifton has recently shed 18 pounds, and has raised over £100 for CLIC Sargent in the process.

Chris was looking for a challenge and wanted to help the charity in the process.

He explained: "It's such a worthwhile cause and why not do it while improving my own health. I was approached by one of the UK's leading health experts, Matt Luxton from Blast Fitness Camps.

"He and I decided that we really wanted to raise some money for CLIC Sargent who provide care for young children with cancer.

"Matt said he had a results driven system of training that first and foremost make me healthier for the rest of my life. The next step was to improve my fitness and the fat loss results have been phenomenal."

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