A slinky slimmer is looking forward to the party season more than most this Christmas.

After losing four stone in around five months, Karen Boulton has been crowned High Street Borehamwood’s ‘Miss Slinky’ for 2014.

The 45-year-old has dropped three dress sizes since joining the High Street Borehamwood Slimming World group in June, and her transformation has seen fellow slimmers vote for her as the group’s representative in the national weight loss competition.

Karen said: “I was already really looking forward to this Christmas and finally feeling glamorous enough to wear the outfits I always dreamed of.

“Winning the title of Miss Slinky means I have even more to celebrate and I know this festive season will be even more special.”

Slimming World’s annual Miss Slinky competition recognises female members who have changed both inside and out by becoming healthier, slimmer and more confident - with the winner receiving a £2,000 cash price.

Now a big cyclist and having recently taken up running, Karen added: “Things are completely different now and I feel much more confident than I used to, I never thought anyone would ever describe me as ‘slinky’ so it’s just incredible to be Miss Slinky 2014.”