Change your life with the Totals plan!
So you think that gaining a few pounds around the Christmas period or overindulging at the weekends is nothing to worry about? Well what happens when that extra pound or 2 becomes a couple of extra stone?
Once you have left your diet spiral out of control and have relaxed your exercise regime it is easy to see how the weight can gradually creep up on you.
Alexis was shocked when she received the online Free Diet Profile results and discovered that with a BMI of 30 she fell into the obese category. She knew the time had come to take control of her expanding waistline.
The prospect of the looming health complications that come hand in hand with being obese was terrifying and spurred her into action.
“I have wanted to lose weight for a long time but never seemed to be motivated enough. I think getting on the scales and seeing myself heading towards 12 stone made me realise I needed to do something."
"I found the Healthy Eating website on the internet. I put my details in and the results informed me that I had a BMI of 30 which put me in the obese category.”
As a busy mum of three with a demanding career Alexis needed a flexible diet that could be easily followed and maintained. For this reason she decided the Totals plan was ideal.
After following Totals for 9 months, Alexis managed to decrease her weight from 11 stone 8 lbs to 8 stone 12 lbs and she was delighted to see her BMI reduce to a very healthy one of 23.
Alexis could never have forecast the benefits losing weight would have. From physical improvements to psychological ones the weight she lost changed her life.
Swapping her frumpy size 16 clothes for trendy size 8-10 garments was one of the highlights she associates with her slim figure.
“Before I had trouble finding trousers that fitted as I felt self conscious. I hated going into the changing rooms to try on clothes. I was lacking in self confidence; I felt like everyone was looking at me. Now I can share clothes with my eldest daughter! I wear whatever I want; when I get clothes now they all fit.”
There is no doubt that Alexis is happier, healthier and more confident than ever.
“I feel like a different person. I have so much energy; I can bounce on my childrens trampoline now. I can keep up with the boy I look after at school when he runs off. I don’t snore so much either.”
With the guidance of the Totals plan and support resources it has to offer Alexis has found a healthy eating routine that has really worked for her.
“I think more about what I eat now. Before I would just eat whatever I wanted when I wanted. I would go into the kitchen in the evening after eating dinner and munch on chocolate or crisps. Now I include a healthy snack in my plan for the evening. I used to think nothing of going to the canteen at work and having quiche and chips but now I always take my own lunch.”
Not only has she reformed her eating habits but she has taken up regular exercise as well.
“I bought an exercise DVD and used that 2 or 3 times per week. I also increased the amount of time I spent walking the dogs. My partner bought me a pedometer which measures how many miles I walk a day and this has been a big motivator. I do 10 minutes yoga every morning and toning exercises in the evening when I have time.”
At times when Alexis was tempted to stray, she stayed on track by following a few general healthy eating rules. Here are her top tips!
“1. Plan your meals and enter the food into the Totaller tool the night before you eat them.
2. Make sure you have food you want in the house – so you don’t nibble on things that you shouldn’t.
3. Carry a healthy snack and a bottle of water with you.
4. I stopped eating in the canteen at work and bring my own lunch with me.
5. When you first start you may feel like you will never get there but stick with it, it's worth it.”
Alexis knows the truth behind what it takes to maintain lasting weight loss. Instead of deciding to just lose weight, she made up her mind to transform her life.
“I am ecstatic about my weight loss; I can’t believe I have finally done it. I love looking at myself and I feel much happier.”
