Doncaster Rich House, Poor House mum honoured for well-being group
She has been rewarded for her work in helping others with fitness and well-being
A Doncaster mum who starred on TV’s Rich House, Poor House has been presented with a prestigious award to honour her work to help people with their fitness and well-being.
Terri-Ann Nunns picked up the Community Champion award at the Pride of North Awards recognising the impact of her Believe Fitness – Stronger Together CIC organisation.
She said: “I founded Believe Fitness to create welcoming fitness and wellbeing groups for local women, including mums and babies, mums and teens, and women who may never have felt comfortable walking into a gym.
“Our sessions help women feel stronger, more confident and less alone, while building friendships and support networks that extend far beyond exercise.
“The award reflects the strength of the community we have built together.
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“Many of the women who attend our groups have found a safe, supportive space where they can improve their wellbeing, meet others and feel part of something positive.
“For some, it is the first time they have felt confident taking part in fitness activities.
“I was a finalist alongside Janice Jinks, who encouraged and guided me towards launching the community company. I honoured her in my speech because she is such an inspiration to me and to our community.
Earlier this year she secured more than £20,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund to help hundreds of women improve their physical health, mental wellbeing and confidence — after having to rebuild her own life following divorce and struggles with her mental health.
She appeared with her family on Channel 5’s Rich House, Poor House, after building the TerriAnn 123 Diet Plan from her own weight-loss journey into a successful nutrition business helping thousands of people.
Years later, her life changed dramatically.
Following the breakdown of her marriage and subsequent divorce, Terri-Ann found herself struggling with her mental health and facing the reality of having to rebuild both herself and her business.
The confidence she had once helped give to thousands of other women was something she suddenly had to rediscover for herself.
It was during that period that exercise became about far more than weight loss or appearance.
It became part of rebuilding her.
That experience eventually helped shape Believe Fitness – Stronger Together CIC and Terri-Ann’s determination to create the type of support she believes many women desperately need: somewhere they can walk through the door exactly as they are, without judgement or pressure.
Believe Fitness – Stronger Together CIC will use the National Lottery funding to deliver a 12-month programme combining accessible exercise, nutrition education, healthy cooking guidance, lifestyle support and confidence-building.