For eight years, Niloufer Sultana has faced a number of health challenges, including being diagnosed as pre-diabetic, and suffering from a stroke and three heart attacks. By 2016 Niloufer knew it was time for a lifestyle change. Upon joining the YMCA, she felt she had finally found a place where she was welcome and comfortable enough to work on her health.
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Walking up the stairs without holding onto the railing might not be much to some, but for Maureen Calvert it is everything.
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What started out as being a friendly support, resulted in her joining the Jumpstart programme...
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At the end of 2014, Joanne Currey received life-changing news. She had been diagnosed with diabetes, and told she was a “walking time bomb”.
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The day after Iona Liddell had a heart attack, she was diagnosed with diabetes. It came to her as a huge shock.
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Feeling unhealthy and unhappy with how she was living, Tina Devi knew it was time to make a change. Read her inspiring story.
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Steve's advice for other’s, "Starting exercise is the hardest part and needs the most motivation. Start at a light intensity to build a strong foundation".
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Watch how Jumpstart helped change Jason's attitude towards his health with type 2 diabetes.
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Chris Kanuta is inspiring others to do aqua aerobics after losing 60 kilograms!
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