Graham - 12 Months

I joined the gym in September 2018 - I was conscious of my weight but always thought I was reasonably healthy, walking the dog, scuba diving etc. At some point I realised I needed to change and it was an advert to join Jones’ which took me on my first steps

I was never a gym type person, but soon started to enjoy the classes that the gym provided and found I was made welcome by everyone from the staff to other gym members. I particularly enjoyed Strike classes. I took part in the first loose a stone event and just missed out by a couple of pounds but that kick started my weight loss and made me think more about exercise and diet

The weight started to reduce slowly but consistently and this only helped to spur me onwards

In May 2019 I was told I would be made redundant – at 63 this was a massive blow and really shook my confidence and mental health wellbeing. My attendance at the gym kept me focussed and enabled me to keep my goals in sight and not to give up. Surrounded by the trainers and like-minded people has seen me through a few months of dark times and the encouragement I receive has improved my self esteem and shown me that all things are possible

I feel so much happier with myself, the weight loss has increased my confidence and boosted my self-esteem. I feel empowered by the level of fitness and I really enjoy the change in diet and the new menus and foods that are now part of my daily food intake. Only downside is I need a lot of new clothes! I have lost 3stone 7 lbs and have another 2.5 lbs to lose to reach my personal goal. I really could not have done this without the support and encouragement from everyone at the gym – thank you 

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