Small Changes to Lasting Health – A Personal Transformative Success Story
Following a recent routine blood test, Pam was shocked to find out that she was prediabetic. She was also concerned that she’d put on weight and felt like her wellbeing was coming under pressure. Pam had heard of our Healthy Living Programme and decided to give it a go.
Pam said: “I slowly lost weight, about a pound a week. I feel like the changes I’ve made to my diet are sustainable as I’m eating differently as opposed to being on a diet. For example, I’m eating more vegetables and fruit and cutting out white bread and rice. It’s something I’ve always known I should do but never did. However, I did not realise frozen veg was a good option and potatoes are part of a balanced diet so I now have jacket potato with a side veg. I also started adding packs of mixed vegetables as side to my main meal and use frozen cauliflower rice instead of normal rice
I also never bothered to eat fruit, and it was suggested I try dry fruit. I never thought about eating dried fruit before, but it’s certainly helped me eat more fruit. It’s these small changes that make such a difference. They are sustainable. I’m eating so much more fibre now. I got a lot out of the programme; it’s definitely improved my overall health and wellbeing.”
Our Healthy Living Programme includes an activity element: Our Walk and Talk sessions. These sessions include a gentle walk in the local area, followed by a warm drink and a friendly chat, an opportunity to socialise and celebrate your progress with others. Pam found these sessions particularly valuable, saying: “I really liked the Walk and Talk sessions. I loved the social ability and I learned so much about healthy eating. I have met lots of different people and enjoy the banter we all share. We’re all chatting and sharing our experiences. I feel as if I can help people through sharing my own experiences. Through the Walk and Talk sessions, I’ve found out that I really like helping people and I’d like to train to be a walk leader myself!”
If Pam’s success story has left you feeling inspired, your journey towards a healthy lifestyle starts here. Our Healthy Lifestyles Programme is designed to help you lose weight in a healthy way and keep it off for good. It’s not just about losing weight, but also leading a healthy lifestyle.