I knew I needed to make a change when I saw how my unhealthy habits were affecting my health and confidence. I knew that by making some significant changes, I could turn things around.

I started attending group sessions at the Buckland Community Centre. These sessions were a game-changer for me.

The sessions began at 5pm. I’d arrive, get weighed, and then settle in for the session. The programme was run by Wellbeing Practitioners who covered different topics each week. After each session, the practitioners were available for private chats to offer advice and support.

The most valuable lessons I learned were about portion control, meal planning, and the “switch off” method, which involves pausing to consider whether you’re truly hungry.

One of the best parts was the weekly drop-in sessions after the programme ended. These sessions allowed me to get weighed and chat with the practitioners and others from the course about our progress and experiences.

I highly recommend this programme to anyone looking to lose weight. My advice is to absorb all the information, trust the process, and stick with it. The first two weeks were the toughest as I worked to break bad habits, but now, I’m much lighter, a lot more active and feeling great.