A woman lost four stone after taking up scything and then became UK champion. Andi Rickard, 54, took up the classic farming technique in 2009 after becoming frustrated with lawnmowers and strimmers.
Mum-of-three Andi then tipped the scales at 13st 7lbs and was struggling to lose weight after having her children. But she said scything helped her lose four stone and slim down to 9st 7lbs.
Andi, from Wellington, Somerset, went from a size 18 to around a 10 and said she is more toned now than when she was 18. She said the full body workouts have helped her keep the weight off and away from the gym.
