A YOUNG man has lost an impressive four stone with help from a free weight loss group.
Linus Gunn, 24, started attending Weigh to Go classes in summer 2021 and was delighted with the results and effect on his size and overall health.
Linus, from Rutherglen, said: “I went to my GP with concerns about my weight, and she was really helpful and understanding, subsequently referring me to Weigh to Go.
“Due to the pandemic, I joined the online class where I was able to learn about making healthy eating habits and exercise at home. Then as services re-opened I went to the classes at my local leisure centre as well."
Linus was able to ease into the classes and build his confidence after feeling too self-conscious to go the gym before.
He said: “I was really nervous before attending my first class, but the lessons were really relaxed and informative, my instructor couldn’t have been more helpful. I’ve learned so much about how to manage my nutrition, especially understanding food labels and how to exercise.
“Before joining the programme, I was too self-conscious to go to the gym so I had never been, but the gym staff are so helpful and I now have the confidence to go regularly and to carry out my exercises and use the machines.
“I’m so proud of myself for losing four stone, but I’m also really happy with my new positive lifestyle changes, motivation and wellbeing.”
Weigh to Go classes are run by the NHS in parternship with North and South Lanarkshire councils, and consists of 45 minutes of chatting about health and lifestyle, followed by a 45 minute low-impact exercise class.
Anyone over 16 can attend for free.
Martin Webb, Lanarkshire Weight Management Service team leader of NHS Lanarkshire, said: “Weigh to Go is a great chance to continue to improve your overall health and wellbeing.
“Hearing stories such as Linus’s is really inspiring and I’m so proud of his progress with the programme, not only because of his weight loss but his new confidence to attend the gym and the positive health and wellbeing changes he’s made in his life.
“I would urge anyone thinking of making any healthy changes to give Weigh to Go a try. The programme incorporates both an education and physical activity element tailored to suit all fitness levels.
“Lanarkshire residents are welcome to come along to be supported on their journey to eat healthier and become more physically active.”
Scott Crone, health development officer, South Lanarkshire Leisure, added: “I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing the progress and changes Linus has made, and can’t congratulate him enough on his hard work and dedication to creating healthy habits.
“Our popular, Weigh to Go classes are available for residents to take part and receive advice on living an overall healthier, balanced lifestyle, including exercise.”
Click HERE to see Weigh to Go timetables for North Lanarkshire and HERE for South Lanarkshire.
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