Nurse transforms life after losing more than six stone
ANURSE has turned her life around after losing more than six stone. Joanne Bell has dropped from 17st 9lbs to 11st 5lbs after reaching out to weight management services.
The 44- year- old, who is a fulltime staff nurse at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, has praised the help she received from both NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde ( NHSGGC) and Weight Watchers during her weight loss journey.
Joanne said: “Initially, I was nervous about starting my weight loss journey, but I knew something had to change.
“I was unable to play with my grandkids and children which was a huge factor in my journey, and I was fed up getting breathless from walking short distances.
“The process of the referral was extremely quick and smooth. After being referred by my GP on the Tuesday and contacted by the weight management team on the Thursday, I had my Weight Watchers welcome pack by the Saturday.
“I didn’t hold out much hope in actually sticking to my plan with Weight Watchers and thought I would lose the usual few stones and then give up and put the weight back on, but this time it was completely different.”
Joanne noticed a positive change in her health and well- being as well. She added: “I have gone from an XL uniform to a size small which is amazing.
“Working in a busy environment can be tough but since my weight loss, I never feel as tired during or after a shift as I did previously.
“Joining the Weight Watchers community was one of the best decisions I have ever made.”
Joanne offered advice to others who may be considering taking a positive step in relation to their health and weight.
She said: “If you have a bad week, move on, and have a plan for the week ahead.
“Don’t give up, everyone has bad weeks and bad months but just keep going.
“You don’t need a gym or to start running, walking just half an hour a day will benefit you massively and has helped transform my life.”
Anyone who has any weight concerns can call 0141 211 3379 Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm.