Health Educator Colleen Campbell writes "I wanted to tell you about Nick because he is such an amazing guy".
Nicholas Day embarked on his 13-week journey with us last September, when he started on one of our fast weight loss programs. On his first visit he weight 349.5 pounds (nearly 25 stones) and from the start his determination to succeed in losing his excess weight was evident from his positive outlook. Success on our fast weight loss programs requires the application of multiple behaviours and strategies and Nicholas religiously commited to engaging in these. The result was that just after 6 weeks, a slimmer, clean-shaven Nick, who had swapped his glasses for contact lenses walked through the clinic door - at which point I walked straight past him - he was unrecognisable!
Over the 13 weeks, Nick lost an astounding 86 pounds. As a result of this, Nick's blood pressure and cholesterol levels reduced significantly and his gout improved. Consequently his regular medication for controlling these obesity related symptoms was stopped.
After a well-earned break over Christmas, Nick joined our 6-week continuity programme where he lost a further 20.5 pounds and learned how he could continue to maintain his healthier weight and lifestyle. He was a pleasure to have in the class!
Medical Programme patient
25 October 2005
