Emily's easy way to success!
Our Super Success this week is a 21 year old Sunderland smasher, Emily. Emily had been in the enviable position of never previously worrying about her weight. That was until she suddenly realised that she’d gained a stone in just one year. That realisation was the boost she needed to join our programme and in only 14 weeks she’s lost 1st 9 lbs - and she’s still losing!
When Emily completed our Free Diet Profile, she was shocked to realise that her weight of 14st 6lbs put her in the ‘obese’ category with a BMI of 31. With her own business to run, Emily knew she couldn’t afford to put herself at risk of suffering obesity–related problems. And she knew from her mum’s experience of ill-health that she should do whatever she could to remain healthy.
Emily found that our plan suited her perfectly. She knew that weekly meeting just weren’t her cup of tea but didn’t want to go it alone. “I’m much too proud to go to a slimming club but I really benefit from the structure of a weekly weigh-in and meal plan guide.” Emily’s family have benefited from her new found healthy eating habits too! “I live with my parents and brother and do most of the cooking. Everyone is feeling great due to their new healthier style of eating!”
It wasn’t until Emily started losing weight that she realised she had actually been quite limited in the clothes she could buy. “I just wasn’t a very nice shape so the fitted clothes I like didn’t suit me.” Emily is now much happier with her body and shape. “I feel younger and funkier by the minute! My body shape is so nice now, I’m almost a perfect hourglass.”
Emily has also lost inches, as well as pounds as a result of her new fitness regime! “I used to be so unfit I avoided exercise altogether. Now my boyfriend and I exercise together, and I’ve also learned to swim which is a very special achievement for me as I’ve always been scared of water.” Emily has lost 2.5 inches from her waist and hips, and 1 inch from her chest. That’s quite an achievement in only a few months! “It’s lovely to be able to wear sexy clothes, or a bikini and feel proud instead of self-conscious!”
As a result of following our programme, Emily’s eating habits have changed for the better. “I don’t snack anymore. The eating habits I’ve developed have enhanced my wellbeing so much, there’s no way I’m giving them up!”
Some of you will know Emily from the support boards on the site, as she used them regularly to stay in touch with other members during her weight loss. “I found the support groups really helpful and made a lot of friends there.”
Emily is confident that she will be able to maintain her new shape, as well as her healthy eating habits. “I feel really confident about keeping the weight off as I haven’t been following the diet plan strictly for quite a few weeks now. I’ve been on holiday since then and the weight is still coming off slowly!”
The best thing about our plan for Emily is that she now feels in control of her weight through changing her lifestyle. “I know I could still lose another few pounds if I wanted but I’m happy with my weight now. I feel that if I wanted to lose more weight I could do it because this programme has allowed me to take complete control of my eating. I feel as though I’ll never have to worry about my weight again!”
Emily is one very happy young lady after her achievement!
