MP urges healthier lifestyles for 2010

MP urges healthier lifestyles for 2010

Tony Wright MP is urging people across the Borough to take part in two free weight management classes, being promoted by NHS Great Yarmouth and Waveney.

The first, for children aged between 7 and 13 who are above their ideal weight, is the Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It (MEND) programme, which lasts 10 weeks, and helps improve diet, exercise and confidence.

The free MEND sessions are being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm at the Shrublands Centre in Gorleston, Fitness 2000 in Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft's Kirkley High School and Beccles Sports Centre.

To sign up call 01493 852207, text 07798 825145 or visit www.mendprogramme.org.

The second programme is the Do Something Different programme aimed at slimmers across Great Yarmouth and Waveney, and aims to tackle people’s behaviour rather than focusing on dieting.

The 12-week programme is being rolled out this January and the free places are open for anyone over the age of 18 who is interested in losing weight and has a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 27

Health professionals will be able to refer people directly onto the programme, but individuals can also refer themselves by calling 0800 027 6413, texting CHANGE to 65000 or emailing change@dsdeast.co.uk

Tony said:

‘The issue of being overweight is an increasing problem and these are great free initiatives to help combat it. Not only will these classes benefit our health, but it will also make us more confident and happier too, and perhaps help some to keep to their New Year’s resolutions! I urge everyone to take advantage of these great free schemes.’ 

Anyone signed up to the schemes will have access to support throughout the programmes will be able to receive ongoing support to enable them to continue with the exciting changes in their lifestyles.