One You Lincolnshire has helped Maxine achieve incredible things and she's now on target for a happier, healthier future
When a GP told Maxine Grundy she could not be referred for a replacement knee operation due to her weight and unhealthy BMI, she knew it was time to make some changes.
She had begun to rely on a mobility scooter and, by her own admission, had allowed her weight to creep up to the point where being active was difficult for her.
But less than one year later and Maxine, from Langworth, has lost more than five stone and brought her BMI score closer to healthy levels with the right support from One You Lincolnshire. Maxine has done all this, but insists she is not on a diet.
“I had been trying to lose weight through other groups but had been unsuccessful,” Maxine explained. “I felt that they put pressure on me, I felt judged and scrutinised.
“My GP referred me to One You Lincolnshire, and looking back, that’s when it all started to happen for me. They made a few small suggestions, some simple changes to my everyday life that I could easily make.
“I never felt they were judging me, or that I had to lose a certain amount of weight by a certain time. But, with their support, I have lost five stone already and it’s not all about diet, it goes far wider.
“It’s more about helping yourself to be healthy. I seem to eat more now than I ever did, but the difference is I make healthy food choices and I’m loving it.
“I have discovered foods I really enjoy that are also very good for me and I don’t feel bloated, nor do I get indigestion. It’s like a new me!”
One You Lincolnshire have not just helped Maxine to change her eating habits, they have also supported her to follow a far more healthy way of life.
Maxine’s smoking habit has also been reduced and she is working towards stopping smoking altogether. Maxine added: “It’s about giving yourself the chance of a fit and healthy future.”
Helena Palin, adult weight management lead for One You Lincolnshire, said: “From the moment I met Maxine, I knew she was going to be successful. She had a clear goal of what she wanted to achieve and was determined to reach it – there was no stopping her! Her commitment to the programme was inspiring and she motivated others in the group with her positive attitude.”
If you or anyone you know would like support losing weight with One You Lincolnshire, we would love to hear from you, contact us at www.oneyoulincolnshire.org.uk/contact-us.
Maxine grundy before and after