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Kate Lally & Megan Nisbet

Eat Shop Save couple save £1,000 in eight weeks on Ranvir Singh's new series

Eat, Shop, Save is back on ITV with Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh.

The first instalment of the new series followed Michelle and Neil from Dudley who were worried about their finances and their health.

Michelle and Neil, who met six years ago, were determined to loose weight so they could enjoy the future together.

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The programme, which sees families and households challenged to feel better and save money, helped the couple "easily" save £1,000 in just eight weeks by making a few changes.

When Ranvir first met the pair, they were snacking on chocolate and cakes every day and getting takeaways several times a week, reports Liverpool Echo.

Exercise, the pair admitted, was almost "non-existent".

Neil and Michelle from Dudley said Ranvir 'saved their lives' (ITV/screengrab)

Their food choices and lack of exercise had started to take its toll on their health, with Neil's doctor warning him he had high cholesterol and Michelle's doctor advising her to lose weight.

In just eight weeks, they managed to save £1,000 by ditching takeaways and chocolate, planning their weekly meals, and cooking everything from scratch.

The challenge also saw Michelle begin walking, and then running, clocking up a total distance of 130 miles in eight weeks, and losing 10 pounds in weight.

She has since sold the household's second car, as she doesn't need it for her commute, meaning the couple will make further savings.

Discussing their achievements with Ranvir in their living room, Michelle said: "I'm just so overwhelmed. Thank you. You have saved our lives."

To which Ranvir replied "well you have made mine".

Eat, Shop, Save airs on ITV at 7.30pm on Thursdays and is also available on the ITV Hub.

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