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Transforming Health: Women's Weight Loss Initiative

Bollyfit Active CiC's Women's Weight Loss Initiative, active in Levenshulme, Longsight, and Crumpsall, has significantly impacted the health and well-being of local women. By promoting healthier lifestyles, the program has facilitated substantial weight loss and contributed to reducing healthcare costs associated with obesity.


Two women wearing hijab in a room. One measures the other's chest with a tape measure as she stands in front of weighing scales.
Transforming Health: Women's Weight Loss Initiative

Key Achievements


Levenshulme

  • Registered: 72 women​

  • Active Participants: 29​

  • Total Weight Lost: 42 lbs​

  • Waist-Hip Reduction: 191 cm​


Crumpsall

  • Registered: 72 women​

  • Active Participants: 31​

  • Total Weight Lost: 97 lbs​

  • Waist-Hip Reduction: 234 cm​


Longsight

  • Registered - 102

  • Active Participants: 55

  • Total Weight Loss:  90 lbs

  • Waist-Hip Reduction: 264cm


Overall Impact

  • Total Registered: 246 women​

  • Active Participants: 115​

  • Combined Weight Lost: 229 lbs​

  • Total Waist-Hip Reduction: 689 cm​

  • Improvement in Waist: Hip Ratio: 77% of participants moved from high-risk to moderate/low-risk categories


"I started Bollyfit Active fitness classes a few weeks ago. I understand how I can make a healthy plate for every meal. I am trying to add more protein, limit the carbs, and use healthy fats. Now I can drink 2 litres of water a day. I was struggling with knee pains, I wasn't able to kneel for namaz. By making all these changes, I feel lighter, fitter, and better."

Health Benefits

  • Reduced Health Risks: Participants experienced significant reductions in the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Studies have shown that losing just 5% of body weight can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes by 16%. Additionally, modest weight loss is associated with improvements in blood glucose levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.​stop.publichealth.gwu.edu

  • Enhanced Quality of Life: Many reported increased energy levels, improved mobility, and better overall well-being. Losing a modest amount of weight can result in almost immediate health benefits and reduce the risk of a variety of health conditions. ​University Hospitals


  • Long-Term Economic Benefits: Projections suggest that reducing obesity rates could lead to significant economic savings. For example, halving obesity rates by 2030 could lead to £105 billion in savings, benefiting the economy at large.​



Economic Impact

  • Healthcare Savings: Addressing obesity has the potential to reduce NHS costs. Updated estimates indicate that the annual cost to the UK of obesity and overweight has risen to £98 billion . Therefore, initiatives that promote weight loss can lead to substantial healthcare savings. ​stop.publichealth.gwu.eduinstitute.global+1Frontier Economics+1

  • Workforce Productivity: Healthier individuals contribute to a more productive workforce, reducing absenteeism and enhancing economic participation. The economic benefits of obesity-prevention policies could provide a combined net return to the UK economy of £76 billion over 25 years. ​nesta


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