Peter Wareham from Atherton, contacted Lose Weight Feel Great in January 2010 after his GP recommended that he would feel better if he lost some weight.

Peter was initially sceptical but after attending his first class, and hearing some of the success stories of other members he was encouraged to give it a go.

Peter said “I love cooking and was amazed to find out that with a little tweak here and there, I could still enjoy my favourite meals and treats like pizza, burgers and chips. In fact the challenge of adapting my ordinary meals to make them into healthier options means I enjoy it all the more.”

Peter a Wigan bus driver also ensures he leads an active lifestyle attending weekly activity sessions.

“Despite my weight I always considered myself reasonably fit …..ha!! I now attend 2 weekly activity sessions and look forward to catching up with the friends I have made through the classes each week. We all bounce ideas off each other and often arrange to meet outside of class to do more activity.”

Lyndsey Gunn, a pre registration pharmacist from Wigan decided to join Lose Weight Feel Great after a colleague said it might make her feel better about herself.

When Lyndsey phoned the LWFG number she was surprised at how friendly and helpful the advisor was and how quickly everything was arranged. She attended her first session and was again amazed at how supportive everyone was.

Lyndsey had not exercised in months and wondered if she would be able to keep up in the activity class. But it was nothing like she imagined. Lyndsey said “I fitted in with the group straight away; it doesn’t feel like going to the gym, it feels like a laugh with your friends. The community activity team are brilliant and make sure everyone works to their own pace and we all give each other loads of encouragement!”

In the first twelve weeks Lyndsey lost one and a half stone, and she is continuing to lose weight and feel great.

Lyndsey says “I no longer feel tired at the end of a busy day but ready to get home and get a healthy tea on.”

I would like to thank Lose Weight Feel Great for their help and support. My confidence has risen again and I feel fantastic.