Mother-of-three sheds a stone on show
DESPITE living under lockdown restrictions, a Carmarthenshire mother of three has lost weight as part of a S4C health transformation series.
After signing up for the popular show Ffit Cymru to try and improve her health and wellbeing, Ruth Evans, aged 45, from Llanllwni has dropped to 13 stone and two pounds after shedding one stone.
Her lung age has also dropped to that of a 42 year-old - three years younger than her actual age.
Ruth and the other four participants on the show have all been filming themselves at home while following specialised food and exercise plans over the duration of the series.
Previously, Ruth, who works for Ceredigion Association of Voluntary Organisations, did not have a photo of her and her three daughters, Carys, Nia and Megan, on the wall at home, as she was unhappy with her appearance, and she did not have the confidence to go out on a date.
Now, Ruth has proudly hung up a photo of herself with her family in her home. She said: “I like what I see in the mirror now.
“I think I’ve regained my self-confidence and I feel far happier in myself. It’s not just about weight, it’s about changing everything in your life. I’m ready to enjoy life and after lockdown I will be ready to go out on a date.”
The three Ffit Cymru experts who guided the leaders through their journey are delighted with their progress.
With Ffit Cymru having reached its series finale last week, the final weighin revealed that the five lost a combined total of nine stone and 11 pounds.
Medical tests taken at the start and end of the series have also shown a number of positive changes in their health.
To follow the leaders’ food and fitness plans, to download either one of two ‘Couch to 5K’ podcasts, or to watch Dr Ioan Rees’ video sessions on mental health, visit the Ffit Cymru website, www.s4c. cymru/ffitcymru, or follow @ffitcymru on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube