A holiday abroad is often seen as the perfect a time to relax, unwind, and enjoy the sun.
But for Denise Alberts, from Bensham, her holiday to Mexico last year was the moment she knew she had to make a big change and "start a new chapter" in her life. The 61-year-old said she struggled with the heat so much because of her weight.
And just two days after she landed back in the North East, she joined a slimming group with the hope of making changes to her lifestyle.