Our Story...

ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION

Choose to Lose Founder Mel Pym became disenchanted with the direction that the weight loss industry was taking. Decisions by accountants running major weight loss organisations were only looking at profit , and didn't take peoples' lives into account. This put Mel in a really uncomfortable position, she was pressurised to meet financial targets which meant there was less time to support, motivate and inspire all those who had embarked on their weight loss journey. Her work had lost its meaning, the organisation wasn't putting people first so she decided to move away from the 'big guns'.

TIME FOR CHANGE

Having had a break from the industry and a couple years in the field of cosmetics and health, Mel was missing the fire in her belly that made her leap out of bed every morning. She had to get that spark back in her life. There was no other solution - it was time to 'do it her way'.

So Mel launched Choose to lose in 2021 in the North Notts region. Very quickly, Mel's new weight control plan and mentoring support was quickly over-subscribed. Within the first few months, over 400 members eagerly subscribed to Choose to Lose and the success stories just keep coming in.

THE CHOOSE TO LOSE WAY

Mel has very carefully selected an elite Team of Choose to Lose group leaders so that more people have the chance to improve their lives under the guidance of experienced and qualified mentors.

And here's the difference with Choose to Lose, Mel has made a personal commitment to her team and all those people who Choose to Lose, that her ethics and values will never be compromised by profit. It's all about people, their dreams and their needs, it's about facing challenges, finding strength and achieving goals. As far as Mel is concerned that's how it always was, and how it always will be.

WHAT WE ARE ABOUT
If you're new here, you might think Chose to Lose is simply about calorie counting, and yes, calorie counting is the tool we use but it's not just what we're about.

Chose to Lose is about learning how to live successfully in the real world.

The world we live in today is full of food. Everywhere we go we're surrounded by tempting choices, larger portions, convenience foods, celebrations, meals out, holidays, weekends away and busy lifestyles. That isn't going to change so instead of pretending these things don't exist we learn how to manage them.

That's why we don't believe in good foods or bad foods or in being perfect. We believe in making good choices most of the time.

Every member receives a personalised calorie allowance based on their age, height, gender and activity levels. That target creates the calorie deficit needed for weight loss while still allowing enough food to nourish your body and fit your lifestyle.

Calories are simply a way of understanding how much energy you're eating. Once you understand that, you can make informed decisions rather than feeling guilty or confused.

True lasting change is about so much more than food. During our meetings we work together with you, to build a positive, resilient mindset alongside healthy habits. We explore the thoughts, beliefs and behaviours that maybe holding you back. Helping you develop greater confidence, focus and self-belief.

You will also become part of a welcoming community where everyone supports one another while having fun long the way.