Denise – Warwick clinic
Like many women I gained weight after having children. Unfortunately as my children grew, so did I! Over 20 years I had gradually gained 5 stone, and with so much weight to lose there didn’t appear to be any light at the end of my tunnel. Over the years I have tried every diet out there, counting points, different coloured days, drinking shakes, cabbage soup YUK! and so on.
I would start off really well but by week 3 or 4 half a pound lost, 2 pounds gained, sitting in a room full of people to be weighed, clapping because you ate a ryvita… then after weigh night the rush to the chippie!! we’ve all been there. So the spiral would start all over again, and what little weight I had lost would come straight back on, and then some. Now in my late 40’s friends have said “it’s harder to loose weight as you get older” middle age spread and so on, and I thought that was true. The bigger I became the more breathless, hot and uncomfortable I was, my real concerns turned to health issues that come from being overweight. I needed help. In October 2008 the dreaded holiday photos arrived and I looked at myself, how big I had become, I was over 16 stone and I was horrified. I had seen a few ad’s in the local papers about SureSlim so went on line to read more about them. I read the success stories wishing like we all do that it could be me. I read that people had lost stone upon stone with the SureSlim plan, and in such small periods of time. I liked that there were no groups just one on one sessions. It was about educating yourself about foods, eating normal foods, changing your metabolism so it works correctly. It was a completely new approach, and the word 'DIET' was never mentioned. I was feeling really low about my weight and felt like this was my last chance, so I booked a free consultation with the SureSlim consultant. She explained that I would have a blood test first to check my cholesterol, glucose, liver & kidney function etc. Food dislikes and medication are taken into account, and from the blood test they would personalise a food plan for me.
I started in October and by Christmas had lost over 2 stones. Every month I have lost between 10 and 14 pounds continuously. I have gone from a size 22/24 and now fit into a 12 jean & 14 top and have lost 5 stones in seven months, I have a little left to go, but I know for sure its coming off. The huge difference now is my metabolism has changed so if I go out for dinner or have a night on the town, within a couple of days my weight is back to normal because the SureSlim plan has changed me both inside and out. I am just an ordinary mum who has struggled with weight for so many years. There is no magic wand just a plan that works, if you stick with it, the weight just keeps falling off. Nothing has worked for me in all those years, so truly believe if I can do this THEN YOU CAN. I am the success story I never ever dreamed I would be and in just 7 months. I am healthy & happy and for the first time in 20 years, looking forward to the summer!