BE STRONG Eat. Move. Live C.I.C.

Fantastic experience: After joining Be Strong almost three years ago it is still the best choice I made. I am a digital member who has made very real friends and it continues to support me in many different ways. Be Strong doesn’t tell you what is right for you to transform your life, it gives you the tools to find out and achieve this for yourself, which is why it is definitely lifelong. Be Strong was started by two inspiring people, Rick and Rachel, who encourage by example because they have been were I am. I’m an online member, as I live far away and can’t get to the meetings but I still feel included in everything that goes on. I join in the challenges and know if I need any support that I can’t find online I can always contact them and they are very prompt getting back to me. I love the way Be Strong keeps challenging me to think about what I eat and move and also be accountable for my choices. Update a year after joining, I’m now in my healthy weight band and after completing their virtual C25k I am now regularly running for 30 minutes 3 times a week and taking part in 2 higher intensity activities a week at my own level. I feel in control of my relationship with food and see it fuelling my body instead of as a treat for getting throughout the day. The biggest win for me is that I now see myself as someone who can take on a challenge and complete it. I love being able to inspire and support other members along their journey, still the best choice I made

Fantastic experience: Update 2: I'm 27 months in and I can confirm I am still a member of Be Strong, I have now lost 4.5 stones and feel amazing. Together we have worked at changing my habits for the better. The way I approach life, food and exercise has completely changed. The endless circle of starvation diets to weight gain to diet has been replaced with education and knowledge not just about nutrition but about why my old habits had formed in the first place. I simply love this group!!!!! Update: I've been an online digital member now for 15 months. I have over 6 stone to lose and am now half way there. This was never about a quick fix for me. This was about re-educating myself and reprogramming my default settings when it came to food and exercise. I have been a member of lots of other well known weight loss groups and also tried to do it on my own but these people, this group are the best. They help you develop and tap into your potential, ability and in my case obstacles. We work together to be the best we can be and live hopefully long and healthy lives. I love Be Strong and even when I reach my goal I will continue to be a Be Stronger. #init4life❤ Original post: I have been an online member for 7 weeks. I have lost 9.5 lbs and am 1 dress size down. I am very pleased with this result as 4 out of those 7 weeks I have had family parties, a wedding and a mini break. Incredible result under those circumstances. The price is amazing and the programmes and support are superb. Whilst I don't attend classes I have access to training videos and the members pages which means I am treated the same as those that attend groups. The Be Strong family are encouraging, friendly, knowledgeable and supportive and I happily recommend joining. You won't bedisappointed.

Fantastic experience: Simply cannot praise Be Strong highly enough! Rick and Rachel are so knowledgable, approachable and just the best kinds of people, bringing the best out in others day in day out. Because they have been on their own journeys to fit and healthy lifestyles, they totally understand what the members of the groups are going through. They always have time to provide support whether that’s individually or in the groups and are role models for doing great things for the community as a whole. A phenomenal team…that is all!

Fantastic experience: I joined Be Strong after years of being overweight and unhappy. I had tried other weight loss groups but always left disillusioned as I never learned anything about losing weight. When I joined Be Strong Rick and Rachel explained how I should plan my meals using my daily calories and how to be accountable by keeping a diary so I could see how I had been successful or where I was going wrong. The groups are really inclusive and I felt welcome there from the start. There are people of all ages and abilities at the groups. I love the HIIT classes and the fact that your membership includes attending unlimited classes per week is fantastic. I have reached my goal weight and maintained this for over a year now. Be Strong encourages me to keep setting myself new goals and I have completed the Couch to 5k plan and run my first 5k race last month. Best weight loss choice I have ever made!

Fantastic experience: Be Strong isn't just another diet group, it's a lifestyle change group. The support from Rick & Rachel is fantastic along with the Be Strong community it's like one big family. There's monthly group walks & challenges, HIIT classes, wellness walks available along with lots of informative articles & recipes. Give them a try, you won't regret it, I certainly don't!

Fantastic experience: Be strong is more than a game changer it's a life changer! I'd been there, done that and bought the t-shirt when it came to dieting but Be Strong was different from the start! With Rick and Rachels experience, knowledge and support I lost over 10 stone! And more importantly I have kept it off. The support and encouragement within the group is awesome and I will be forever grateful that I made the decision to join.

Fantastic experience: What a life changer. So different to all the other slimming clubs most of which I have attended. This is a way of life and a wonderful fitness family. I cannot recommend it highly enough ❤️

Fantastic experience: I started with this group 12m ago and lost a lockdown stone. There are lots of people to motivate you and plenty happening for you to participate along your weight loss journey. If your looking for something different with a team who will go that extra mile ....you have found it !

Fantastic experience: Brilliant programme unlike any other on the market, Rick and Rachel are extremely supportive and always on hand to encourage me to achieve my goal. Love that it incorporates an exercise class as well as a brilliant app with allsorts of hints and tips. So glad this group was recommended to me and I enjoy being part of the Be strong family

Fantastic experience: Over the years I have tried most things when it comes to "diets" , be strong just feels different, its turning my ideas about lifestyle on their head. You chose how much you immerse yourself into the programme, the tools are all there for you , but 100% you get back what you put in. If you want to get your head down and do it mainly alone with the basics then great , if you want to jump in both feet and do the hiit classes, organised walks , daily fitness challenges and chat online with the other members and find a new tribe then its all there to enjoy. One size does not fit all in life but be strong is so adaptable that it really is for anyone committed to changing their life for the better !

Fantastic experience: Amazing group of people led by Rick and Rachel I initially lost my weight elsewhere but decided to join Be Strong as my maintenance programme! I’m involved in both the running and walking groups and love the HIIT classes held weekly, motivating challenges are set regularly along with lots of information to keep On track! Whether you need to lose weight, start exercising or just enjoy a healthy lifestyle I cannot recommend Be Strong enough

Fantastic experience: For well over 10 years, I knew I needed to turn my life around, but I did nothing about it. I was smoking, eating and drinking way, way too much. Exercise was zero. I found Be Strong in January this year and my life has pretty much turned around 180°! Home truths, science, support, and encouragement from the whole Be Strong family has put me on track again. I've still work to do, but I've got all the support I would ever need.

Fantastic experience: Brilliant people. Very helpful. Always there with as much support as you want.

Fantastic experience: I started with Be Strong July last year and from day one I was made to feel so welcome and part of the group. Rick and Rachel are extremely knowledgeable and helpful but not only that they to have been in my position so know exactly how hard it can be to lose weight. Fast forward to today and I have lost over 2 1/2 stone, exercise has become part of my daily life as well as being very accountable of what I eat. I have gained many friends and I am the most confident and happy I have been in a very, very long time! If you want to be part of something big and have the support and knowledge you need to succeed then you only need to join - I promise you will not regret it!! THANK YOU guys xx

Fantastic experience: This group isn't like any other weight-loss group out there! It includes so many plans to choose from that are catered to suit your lifestyle to make your weight loss journey sustainable and realistic. Rick and Rachel are dedicated to supporting members and go above and beyond ... with advice and encouragement, they have been there and know how it feels, no one is judged and everyone is included whether you are an online member or attend classes. Members support each other and lots of lovely friendships are made - it's like gaining a new family! Exercise sessions are included and catered for all levels of fitness.. and can be accessed from home too! If you are looking for a way to feel fit, healthy and welcomed you'll find it here!

Fantastic experience: With a high cholesterol reading at the start of 2020 i decided i really needed to make an effort to lose weight. I started exercising but seven months on, i hadn't lost a pound! I'd seen how well some people had done on BE STRONG so i decided to give it a go. I joined as an online member, so i've access to all the materials, i just dont attend classes. Fast forward 2.5 months and i'm 11 pound down, the lightest i've been in years! I'd definately recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Iv had support all the way through my pregnancy about how to keep me and baby healthy. And even now Post Partum I'm well on my way to a healthier me. Cant thank Rick and Rachel enough for all their support. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Be Strong turn my life around for the better, not exaggerating when I say they saved my life. 2 years on I have lost 5 stone, crutches and some serious pain medication. I have completed several challenges, the last one being I walked 50 miles for my 50th birthday. Give Be Strong a go you'll never regret it.

Fantastic experience: Oh I love this fab group... So much motivation, food education, and support. Exercise tailored to your uwn needs and nutritional advice never provided by any other diet clubs or groups. Easy to follow and so so friendly.

Fantastic experience: Be Strong has completely changed my life, I have lost over 3 stones, gained confidence and met some fantastic people along my journey. Be Strong provides fantastic advice and support to all members, with Rick and Rachel going to extraordinary lengths to help as many people as they can. By being a member I have learnt how to lose weight and maintaining my weight loss through recipe and meal ideas that still allow me to eat the food that I love. Without a doubt I recommend Be Strong to everybody who will listen.

Fantastic experience: A great group of people led by Rick and Rachel. If you want to make changes to your lifestyle then this is the place for you!

Fantastic experience: You'd never get me across the threshold of any of the mainstream weight loss programmes out there - you're not getting me into that girly meeting!!! BUT after seeing the difference only a few weeks of being part of the BE STRONG family made to my brother-in-law and my niece I decided to see what was different. I went in with scepticism, not expecting anything much but after listening to Rick and Rach talking about who inspires them and having to make sacrifices to reach your goals, I thought I could do the same. That was the 1st Monday in April this year, I weighed in at 16 Stone. I've since lost just over 3 and a half stone and I've just ran the Blackburn Couch to 5K Celebration Run in under 30 minutes. All I can say is, turn up, give it a go, be positive - YOU CAN DO IT. The BE STRONG team aren't out there to sell you any magic potion or peddle a get slim quick scheme. What they want to see in each and every one of us is to truly achieve a life long transformation in how we approach the whole subject of food and being active - they give us the tools we need to be able to reach these goals, kick our butts when we need it and get each and everyone of us across that finishing line whatever that looks like for you!

Fantastic experience: Be Strong is by far the best lifestyle decision I ever made. Rick & Rachel are unbelievably dedicated and it really is like one extended family. Unlike other groups it is not at all clicky and whichever one you go to, Clitheroe, Accrington etc you are never made to feel unwanted. Everyone welcomes you and makes you feel comfortable. The advice and programmes available are detailed and there’s so many different ones to choose from that you will always find one to fit in with your lifestyle. The HIIT classes are fun and good for all ages and abilities and you can go to as many as you like for no extra cost. Rick and Rachel organise monthly walks (no charge) and group couch to 5ks and much more. There are exercise videos online, recipe ideas, the list is endless....you get so much for your money and most importantly you get the change in health/fitness you strive for and a whole new bunch of friends that don’t judge, only encourage to go with it. Once you join you really won’t go anywhere else.