I wasn’t to know Saturday 1st July 2017 would change the direction of my almost daily routine of a cafe latte & a fruit scone at Forestside shopping centre. After returning from a trip to America, and struggling to buckle the belt on the aeroplane, I knew things had to change in my life.
While walking from the car park, in Forestside Shopping Centre, at 18stone 11 lbs feeling so low, I noticed a sign for a slimming class. I walked through the door to see what it was about, and there I met the Leader Mildred. I enquired when the class was on, and Mildred’s reply was ‘It’s on now’. I said I’ll come back next week, and the reply from Mildred was ‘No come in now’.
Within 10 minutes that was it, I was signed up and that was going to be the start of my incredible journey.
I honestly believed from that first class that I could do this, I was encouraged by the members and convinced that the help I needed was available for me. I have never looked back and to date I have lost 5stone. The happy & healthy Mark is back.
Attending class every Saturday Morning has being a life changing experience, understanding other people have had the same problem as myself listening to their encouraging comments and great ideas.
I’m now felling fit for life with corrected medical conditions no more breathlessness, no sore knees, or back pain, I’m now able to touch my toes and enjoy light exercise walking and stair climbing.
Having been a 42 inch waist it’s almost unbelievable I’m now buying clothes with a 32 inch waist size & instead of X Large in shirts I’m now Medium in size.
The total honesty of members all willing to share there weight reduction ideas and life stories not forgetting the many years of knowledge & experience of coach Mildred has to offer always encouraging when your experiencing lows and highs each week of your journey.
