When Helen McHale was warned by the doctor that she was verging on being pre-diabetic, she attended weight loss classes for her health. But the 66-year-old from Saltash soon found that shedding three stone was a massive boon, not just to her body, but for her mind. She explained: "My journey to weight health with Weight Watchers began under the guidance of my GP, who identified concerns about my blood sugar levels, hinting at the looming threat of pre-type 2 diabetes.
While I had attempted weight loss in the past, it wasn't until I found the structured support of Weight Watchers, initially through my GP's referral, that I truly embarked on a path to a healthier lifestyle." She admitted that challenges were posed by online workshops during the pandemic, but says that she persisted with WeightWatchers independently after her GP's subscription ended as she was "driven by a desire for lasting change". She went on: "The most profound change I've experienced is the revitalization of my energy levels and mobility.
Shedding three stone has not only lightened the physical burden I carry but has also empowered me to tackle once-daunting tasks, such as traversing steep hills to the social club for weekly bingo, with newfound ease and vigor. The health benefits were clear for Helen, she adds: "My improved blood sugar levels stand as a testament to the tangible health benefits of my weight loss journey. By shedding excess weight, particularly around my midsection, I've mitigated the risk .
