Consett man Christopher Hope loses six stone after health wake-up call
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Consett man Christopher Hope loses six stone after health wake-up call

27 Jun 2026 · Originally published 27 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: Grieving son who found comfort from food after losing mum sheds 6st
After struggling with grief and anxiety following the loss of his mother, Christopher Hope turned to food for comfort and reached a weight of 22st 11lbs. A diagnosis of hypertension prompted him to join a local Slimming World group, where he has since lost six stone and regained his confidence through new social connections.
Source: Chronicle Live County Durham
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