TWO Wyre Forest exercise enthusiasts been given special awards to mark their achievements in fighting flab and getting fit.

Stourport's Sue Baylis, 39, who has lost eight stone since joining Banana Fitness and Health two years ago, has been judged member of the year by staff at Stourport Sports Centre. Sue Baylis and Jane Pye celebrate their

fitness achievements.

"There's no way I could have lost weight without going to the gym," she said.

Jane Pye has won the same accolade from staff at the Kidderminster branch of the gym, based at the Wyre Forest Glades centre. She is focussing on running and aims to complete a marathon.

Lifestyle manager Dominic Bentley said: "She gets involved with everything to do with the gym.

"She lost nine pounds and 17 per cent of her body fat in her first six weeks with us which is phenomenal."