An Essex-based father of two is celebrating Father’s Day after losing almost five stone and successfully reversing symptoms of type 2 diabetes – thanks to The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan.
Luke Parry, 28, was inspired by the birth of his children to lose weight and shown how a total diet replacement (TDR) programme has helped reverse the symptoms of his type 2 diabetes, as well as other health conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and vertigo.
June 10 to 16 also marks Diabetes Awareness Week, which aims to raise awareness of diabetes and its effects.
In 2017, Luke found out he was becoming a father and was ecstatic at the prospect. However, only one week before his daughter was born, Luke discovered he had developed type 2 diabetes due to his weight and that vertigo, a health condition he was suffering with, was also attributed to his size. Luke suddenly felt these conditions would prevent him being a proper father and decided to make a significant change.
Luke said: “My main goal when joining The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan wasn’t only to lose weight, it was to focus on my overall heath. I had tried to change my lifestyle alone, opting for healthier meals and going for walks, but noticed there wasn’t any change with my weight or health conditions. I knew The 1:1 Diet would help me achieve the drastic changes I needed to make.
“I had a poor immune system and was dedicated to making a change. Reality hit when my diabetic nurse told me if I didn’t lose weight my diabetes could cause me to lose not only my sight, but potentially my limbs as well. That gave me all the motivation I needed.
“After just six months of being on The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan, my diabetic score had already halved, my blood pressure was back to normal and I had lost four stone!
“Within 18 months, I was told my diabetes had gone into remission and I was able to come off all medication, which was a truly life-changing point for me.
“I went from being somebody who stayed indoors all day to enjoying an active lifestyle with my friends and, most importantly, my children. I can now run around the park and play football two to three times a week, something I love. None of this would have been possible without The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan,” he added.
Having seen the positive effects on her family, Luke’s wife, Daniella, has now become a 1:1 consultant as she wants to help others change their lives the way Luke has changed his.
Luke explained that without The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan he wouldn’t be where he is today. “Everything which came alongside the weight loss was also vital to me. Especially Barbara Fethers, my consultant.
“The one-to-one support I received from her was so important to me and without that, the guidance and the care I received throughout, I wouldn’t be in the place I am today. I recommend this plan to anyone who needs to change their life for the better; it’s life-changing.”