What to expect at Shape Up
 Each programme consists of 9 sessions, each lasting 1½ hours. The sessions include 45 minutes discussing healthy eating topics followed by 45 minutes of light activity suitable for all ages and levels of mobility.
The Shape Up programme will:
- Give you up-to-date, evidence-based information on healthy eating and activity
- Help you to identify what will motivate you to change your lifestyle
- Support you to achieve weight loss goals
- Encourage and support you to make achievable lifestyle changes
- Help you to become aware of your personal relationship with food
What not to expect
This programme is not about...
- Strict diets
- Weighing you in public (all measures are kept confidential)
- Criticising or judging you
What we expect from you
To get the most from this programme we hope you will be able to:
- Attend each session
- Arrive on time (we will make sure we finish on time)
- Participate if you feel comfortable doing so and at your own pace
- Complete the tasks that are set to help you
Why does Shape Up work?
- Delivered by friendly, trained Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Relaxed and supportive group environment where you can share ideas and helpful tips
- Our focus is on making small lifestyle changes that are easy to maintain
- After completing the programme we offer continued monthly support for 12 months
What participants say...
“I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was a very pleasant experience, just sad that it had to end. Lovely team all very helpful and understanding will definitely carry on”
“This has been a great experience for me, and has helped me to improve my life”
“Absolutely loved doing the exercise... it has helped restore confidence and has quick results”
“It didn’t feel like a diet – very small changes have had a big effect”
“I liked the interaction, support from the group and realising that I am normal”
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