Having struggled with her weight for several years, Janet’s unhappiness had reached a peak. She felt old beyond her years and that she was missing out on life. Here, she tells us how she lost nearly 4 stone* with LighterLife and has maintained a healthy weight for over three years…
When did your weight start to become a problem?
“My job as a finance manager was extremely stressful, and as a result, my eating habits were all over the place. I would often skip meals and eat food that was fast and convenient, and most of the time unhealthy – my weight just crept up. I was deeply unhappy about my weight, and I felt it was ageing me beyond my years. The icing on top of the cake was when my husband joked that I looked like my mother, and at only 44 years old, that is not something you wish to hear from your husband!”
When did you decide to join LighterLife?
“For quite some time, the words from my husband stuck in my head. It was at this point I knew I needed to change the way I looked not only for my confidence but also for my general wellbeing and health. Also, my mother had suffered from a stroke, so I wanted to be there to help and support her as much as possible, and I felt being fit and healthy would make this easier.”
How did you find your LighterLife group?
“When I joined LighterLife, I weighed 14st 4lbs. I felt lethargic and self-conscious. However, when I arrived at my LighterLife group, my Counsellor Amber Threapleton made me feel so welcome. My weight loss journey was fantastic, and with the Foodpacks, I didn’t need to worry about what I was going to eat – unlike other programmes where you’re counting calories and points. As the weeks went on, the weight just fell off, and the more weight I lost, the more I saw a change in the way I looked and felt. I lost just under 4st all together, and I feel like a different person. My family were so supportive, and my husband loves my new look.”
What have you achieved since losing weight with LighterLife?
“Other than confidence and a new wardrobe, I have also started modelling for an independent local fashion boutique, modelling in store as well as at local fashion events, taking part in fashion shows in front of hundreds of people. Before my weight loss, I would never have had the confidence to do this. I also now have the confidence to do things by myself, whereas before, I’d ask someone to come most places with me. In the New Year, I plan to make the most of the Shakespeare Theatre in town, and attend some sewing workshops.”
You’ve maintained your weight for over two years, how has your life changed?
“When I reached my goal weight, for the first time in years I felt attractive and glamorous, and my confidence levels are now through the roof. I enjoy going shopping with my younger daughter, and I’m able to shop in the same places as her. Counselling sessions at my LighterLife centre were fantastic in helping me to determine the problems behind my eating habits, and I now have the ability to make good food choices to ensure that I stay at a healthy weight. I now love cooking healthy meals for my family, making sure I look after my family’s wellbeing as well as my own.”
How do you plan to maintain your weight over Christmas and in 2014?
“I’m really looking forward to Christmas. Thanks to LighterLife, I know my boundaries and how to balance out my food intake. Since reaching my goal weight, I have continued to see my Counsellor Amber two or three times a month to get weighed. I eat sensibly, I use The Hairy Dieters cookbooks a lot – my whole family love the recipes. I’m not afraid to have a curry or fish and chips, as I know that the next day I just need to balance it out with a healthy meal. I also walk my dog twice a day, which keeps me fairly active.”
Would you recommend LighterLife to others?
“LighterLife is not just a weight loss programme; it’s about looking at the whole of you as a person. My Counsellor, Amber, was amazing. She made everything so easy and I still see her regularly. For any one that is thinking about taking the step to join LighterLife, I cannot recommend it enough. It has truly transformed my life, giving me the confidence to try new things and conquer life challenges with a strong body and mind!”
*Each of our client’s results and stories are unique to them and their experience of LighterLife. Your own results will be personal to you and may vary.
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