Healthy You
Where: Hutton Moor Leisure Centre (Weston-super-Mare) and Scotch Horn Leisure Centre (Nailsea)
Healthy You offers 12 weeks of group support to improve healthy habits with a focus on healthy eating and exercise, this is a free service for adults with a body mass index (BMI) equal to 28 or more. Note: Healthy You was previously named Choose 2 Lose.
The programme is designed to give you the tools you need to make small but sustainable changes that can be maintained long term, supporting you to live a healthy lifestyle.
The programme focuses on behaviour change, individuals can choose to have their weight taken at some sessions and are supported to increase physical activity levels and eat well throughout the 12 weeks, with a follow up session at 26 weeks. To get the most out of the course it is expected that participants attend at least 9 sessions (to include week 6 and week 12), those attending at least 9 of the 12 sessions will be eligible for two months free gym membership worth £88.
Each session is interactive, lasts 90 minutes and covers different topics each week e.g. portion sizes, healthy food swaps, setting goals, taking part in physical activity, local support and signposting. At each session you will have the opportunity to take part in 45 minutes of physical activity which will vary each week.
Criteria:
- Adults that would like to get active, eat well or lose weight
- Aged 18 years old or more, with a BMI ≥28 (adjusted to BMI≥25 in adults of Black African, African-Caribbean and Asian origin / or those with comorbidities)
- Living within North Somerset
- Able to attend a minimum of 9 sessions
- Not currently attending another 12 week weight management service
The courses are delivered by Hutton Moor Leisure Centre and Scotch Horn Leisure Centre, Legacy Leisure.
To find out more or to book a place on the next course email: kylie.taylor@legacyleisure.org.uk or call 01934 425900 (ask for Kylie Taylor).
- Wednesday’s, 6.30 – 8pm at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre (Weston) – starting 18 September 2024
- Thursday’s, 7.30-9pm at Scotch Horn Leisure Centre (Nailsea) – starting 26 September 2024
The 12 week course at both leisure centres will also run again for new participants in January 2025.
Feedback from those who have attended the group:
“The course has completely changed my perception and attitude to exercise. Before the course I believed the gym was only for fit and thin people and I would never see myself working out, Vicky and Holly have introduced exercise in an easy and simple way. They have made me feel comfortable and increased my confidence through small steps and taster classes. Having my gym induction with Holly was also great for continuity and she always encouraged me. I now go to the gym and classes four to five times per week. I feel happier, stronger, fitter and less overwhelmed. Thank you for everything”.
“The 12 weeks course has, for me, been an inspiring experience and has given me the motivation to lose weight and become much fitter through attending classes and working out in the gym. Vicky and Holly have been great in their encouragement and sound advice and have helped me to stay motivated and I will miss meeting everyone on a Friday morning but will continue to attend classes. Thanks for everything”.
“I would like to extend my gratitude to North Somerset Council for funding my 12-week adventure. It has been engaging and at times inspiring but most of all its reminded me that physical activity is enjoyable no matter what your size or capability, and I hope to build on this moving forward”
