I decided to join the weight loss programme at Landport Community Centre because I was unhappy with how I looked and felt. I lacked control and motivation and needed help and support. My goals were to reduce my weight from 36.52 and maintain a daily step count of 10,000. I’ve now lost nearly 30 lbs within a year.

Participating in the programme completely changed my perspective on food and lifestyle. I adopted a holistic approach that made me calmer and kinder to myself, asking questions like “Is it worth it?” and “Do I want to feel this way?” I became more mindful in making healthier choices, which led to overall improvements in my health and well-being.

The programme was extremely helpful. I appreciated having materials to refer to later and felt highly motivated throughout. Although I felt stressed at the start, I quickly relaxed and felt I was in good hands, without any judgment. I would definitely recommend the programme to anyone considering weight loss. The support I received was consistently positive, and I valued the empathetic approach, which was different from what I had heard about other programmes.

The knowledge I gained from attending the programme opened my mind and challenged my previous assumptions. Encouragement and monitoring were crucial, and moral support from a friend played a significant role in my journey.