EP72: Maintaining a 13 Stone weight loss when life "happens" - Catch up with Steve

** Please Note this episode contains a conversation discussing cancer **

Today I welcome Steve back to the WLW Podcast to talk about how he has continued to maintain his weight loss and how he navigates the challenges everyday life can throw at us.

For anyone who has been with WLW since the beginning or has delved back to the earliest episodes, you will no doubt recognise Steve's Brummie accent. He was the star guest of episode number 2 (I'd be lying if I said I hadn't been referring to him as a "number 2" since then) and I welcome him back to hear what has been happening in his life since we aired his episode.

It hasn't been the easiest year for Steve and I am full of admiration for the way he continues to find positives, help others and focus on moving forward. His resilience and strength is incredible and he is a true inspiration in every sense of the word. 

Something exciting we do discuss later in the episode is an amazing event taking place in July 2024 to raise money for charity. Steve is organising a group hike up Snowdon in Wales and EVERYONE is invited to join.

The charity is called FAMILY FUND and supports families raising disabled, seriously ill children and young people who require financial help in order to cater to normal everyday things so many of us take for granted. Their main objective is:

• Giving grants to families on a low income for items they may not otherwise be able to afford. For example family breaks, digital equipment, white goods, clothing, bedding, furniture and play equipment.
• Offering services to help parents and carers to achieve the outcomes they want for their child and family. This includes where to go for support with money, benefits and budget planning, information on mental health and wellbeing. And practical workshops to help people get online and use digital tools.
• Providing ways for families to share their experiences, so they can influence lasting change on issues that matter to them.

The challenge is open to anyone wanting to take part, regardless of whether you have completed a weight loss journey, are currently on one or haven't yet started (This could be a great goal to walk towards!). It doesn't matter which plan you follow or who you know, this event is open to all and is a great opportunity to meet others with a similar mindset and objective.

If you would like more information, please send me an email: [email protected]

Thanks to Steve (@its.steveslife on Instagram) for joining me today, as always it was an absolute pleasure speaking to him and I look forward to meeting him in Wales next year!

 

 

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