Helen has been with Arriba! Weight Loss challenge since May 2010. She has set a real example for us all but I have been mostly inspired by her determination and consistency. She had her goal set from the beginning, she had a vision of who she wanted to become and she never lost track of it. She believed she could achieve her goal and she believed that she deserved it. Helen had her ups and downs, more downs than most of us. Here she is now happy, healthy and smiley

She is back with us to stabilise her new healthy weight and to share her tips with everyone in the class!

  WELL DONE HELEN, YOU LOST 6.5 STONES AND 22.8% OF BODY FAT!

We’ve just ended the Fishponds Weight Loss challenge and we will start a new one on Wednesday 18th August 2010, so pick up your phone and book your space

Here what some of our last participants thought of Arriba weight loss challenge:

Have you found the challenge useful? If so, what changes have you met to your diet / lifestyle?

“Yes, before I only thought about fat, calories. Now I know about the importance of proteins, fibres, …the chain of Life!” H. MDL

“Yes. I changed my portion sizes, I am drinking more water and I am eating less carbs”. C. Y

“I have found it really useful and feel more much happier. I eat more protein and drink more water”. S. C

“Yes, I re-enforced what I learnt in the first challenge”. S. Co

Is there anything that you feel could be done better by the weight loss challenge coach?

“No, Linda is an intelligent, beautiful, clever lady who teaches us something new every week.” H. MDL

“Tell the group how man calories in beer, cider and sweets”. C. Y

“No, I am very happy with all her help and I learnt lot of new stuff”. S. C

“No, Linda was very helpful in every way. I got bored with eating the same thing and she gave me other options”. B. F

What did you enjoy most about the challenge?

“Loosing weight the healthy way, keeping it off, increasing my fitness levels, my water intake, my muscle mass and reducing my body fat”. H. MDL

“The coach and the group”. C. Y

“Learning things I didn’t know about food, and getting help and support”. S. C

“Fitting into clothes that I couldn’t fit into after my pregnancy”. B. F

“Linda smiley happy face:-)”.  S. Co.

Any other comments?

“This is the best weight loss programme I have followed”. H. MDL

“Thanks Linda, this challenge helped me a lot”. B. F

Bristol evening Post article:

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Feedback from our participants:

“First time appreciated fully what I eat has such an effect on my health! Body illustrations were a great help in understanding body functions. Linda’s enthusiasm and ongoing support has been inspirational! Thank you very much Linda (or Merci!)” – Peter and Barbara Quinn.

“I have learnt to eat more sensibly, I drink more water, I feel better, I feel slimmer and I exercise more. The best thing about the class: Linda’s enthusiasm.” – Chris Young.

“Linda, you have been such a joy as our teacher and have made the classes each week very enjoyable. It has been very useful to learn about nutrition and how every small changes that we can make to what we eat can make a difference. We wish you well for your future classes and hope to see you again soon. Thank You!” – Jane and Louise Sloper.

“I have found this weight loss challenge very good. Linda made each weekly class very interesting, informative, helpful and entertaining, which has lead to a successful weight loss” – Sharon Lippiatt

“This has been a successful journey for me. Not only I have lost 1 stone, I have also learnt how to lead a healthy life for the rest of my life, to do with diet and exercise, which made me a happier person” – Becky Hanks.