Loving this new health and wellbeing experience
I’ve been with Be Strong for just over a month and am loving it. I’ve lost 9lbs of the 28 I set myself as a target, and am loving counting calories and making much healthier food choices. Takeaways are out of the window for me and my family. I’m definitely… moving more, but not as much as I’d like to yet, but with Be Strong, and Rick And Rachel’s help I know I’ll get there. Read more “Loving this new health and wellbeing experience”
Best decision I’ve made
I joined Be Strong after giving up smoking and gaining 2 1/2 stone. I tried numerous diet groups and nothing was working. I stuck to them, but when the scales wasn’t saying what the leaders expected, some made me feel like I was cheating which made me sink even lower.… I was ready to completely give up, but then my friend heard about Be Strong and we both went together.
After listening to Rick & Rachel about why we gain weight and how to lose it something twigged. The constant support of them two and the others in the group and also online is amazing and that’s what spurs you on. The weeks that you may slip, you don’t dread going because Rick & Rachel don’t judge, they guide and support instead. Not only do you get support for weight loss, you also get HIIT classes weekly that really are brilliant classes and fun! Also ages and abilities go and most importantly you feel comfortable exercising in front of people. Be strong go that extra mile and also organise free monthly walks for everyone to join in, and couch to 5k groups, it really is like another family. I have lost 1st 3lb so far, and still have another 2stone to lose, but I am ready for it and most importantly I am positive that I will get there. That’s all down to Rick & Rachel’s support, they do a fantastic job, as do Vicky and Dave. Thank you 🐝💪🏼 Read more “Best decision I’ve made”
Love Be Strong 💪
I absolutely love going to Be Strong on Tuesday evenings with my granddaughter , she never stops smiling throughout the class. All the leaders are fantastic in supporting all the members and everyone is so friendly. Be Strong is certainly worth every penny that we pay. Thank you Rick and… Rachel Read more “Love Be Strong 💪”
A work in progress
Rick and Rachel have been an inspiration for me. Be Strong has given me the tools to change my lifestyle, my weight is coming down and my exercise has increased. Since my Be Strong journey began, I have completed the Couch to 5k programme, progressed to do 10k runs, climbed… Scafell Pike, I do one large walk a week and I am now walking 4 miles a day to work and back. I track all the calories going in and make sure there is a deficit every day. Be Strong is not a “quick fix” it is a lifestyle change. I have many friends through attending the group sessions and have learned a great deal. Thank you. Read more “A work in progress”
YoYo No More
I’ve yo-yo dieted most of my life since my late 20’s. This resulted in me always falling back into old ways in addition to gaining extra weight each time. In March 2018 I decided I wanted to look “fab and fit at fifty” which was in October 2018. I was… inspired by an existing member of Be Strong who I had known since our late teens but lost touch socially. She was posting the most fantastic transformation of herself through Facebook. I messaged her and she recommended Be Strong to me. I joined and another friend came along with me to the first group meeting for moral support. I’m not really a group person and certainly not a fussy one who relishes bells ringing when you reach a goal milestone! I was immediately made to feel at ease and welcomed at Clitheroe by Rachel. I mentioned I had previously done C25K but fallen back to old ways. Rachel introduced me to the C25K group leader who had just started a new programme. I joined them 2 days later. The group talks are common sense, yet so motivational and non-threatening. There’s no “oh dear” when you may have gained for a week – more like “ok-let’s restart!” The running has continued, and with the fabulous Clitheroe BeStrong C25K and 5k to 10k runners I lost 2 stone by my 50th birthday in October 2018. I may not have model looks but I can admit to looking “fab and fit at 50!” The best thing about it all is I’ve continued to champion the Be Strong ethos because it’s changed my life for the better and I know someone is always there to give encouragement and support when I need it. Read more “YoYo No More”