The challenge...
Living with PCOS and insulin resistance since her early twenties, Helen had struggled with her weight for years. Despite trying numerous diets and regularly exercising after retirement, maintaining long-term weight loss remained difficult. When a routine blood test showed she was at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, Helen knew she needed a sustainable approach to improving her health.
Our support...
Helen was initially apprehensive about joining Healthier You, expecting a focus on strict diets and restrictions. Instead, she received practical tools and support to make sustainable lifestyle changes, helping her better understand her habits, health, and the impact of small, consistent choices. Despite facing significant personal challenges during the programme, including the loss of her sister and a minor stroke, Helen remained committed to her goals. Motivated by her growing family and the desire to stay healthy for her grandchildren, she continued to engage with the support and build healthier habits for the future.
With PCOS, weight loss has always been difficult, but this programme showed me that it’s not about dieting, I now look at food differently. I’ve reduced my calorie intake and portion sizes significantly. I feel more confident in every part of my life. It’s about mindset and lifestyle, and I truly believe Healthier You has saved my life!
What happened...
Through Healthier You, Helen learned that lasting health improvements are about mindset and lifestyle rather than restrictive dieting. The personalised support helped her develop healthier eating habits, reduce portion sizes, and build sustainable routines that worked for her. As a result, Helen lost 19.5% of her body weight, significantly improved her fitness, and now regularly achieves over 70,000 step points each week. With greater confidence and a renewed outlook on her health, she continues to use Healthier You resources alongside support from her GP and personal trainer to maintain her progress.