Lori – Bedford Clinic
In 2000 I was diagnosed with Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). During my consultations with various doctors I was told that the side effects of PCOS included weight fluctuations and that it could only be managed - there was nothing they could do. I have tried numerous diet plans and though I lost some weight, it was not significant weight loss or a constant thing so I would become frustrated and would comfort eat; therefore, as a consequence, I would put the weight back on. In 2005 my friend and I joined a gym and through watching our eating habits and toning up at the gym I lost weight. Again, it never seemed to be a constant and encouraging weight loss so I became despondent and began to eat unhealthily again. Though I tried these diets and they worked to a degree, the process was slow and arduous. I felt that due to the PCOS I was fighting a losing battle and due to the imbalance of my hormones I would never be thin.
In April 2008 I saw the SureSlim advert in the newspaper and my husband and I went to an information session on how it worked, what I needed to do and of course the decider - the cost. My husband was sceptical at first, but listening to the presentation and Joanne answering his questions fully and confidently, he was happy with me signing up to the diet programme. That evening was the turning point, I haven't looked back and neither has my husband!
Through the constant support of the SureSlim team and the consultations I have lost 42lbs and a total of 25" of body fat in 5 months. I was a size 16 dress size and am now size 8/10; I am almost half the woman I used to be! I am now on the LifeStyle plan and still have fortnightly meetings with my consultant, so even though I have lost the weight I still feel I am being supported and encouraged to keep the weight off. I am healthy, feeling fitter and younger and I am happy with my body for the first time since I was 18. This summer we bought a dog and we have begun to enjoy physical activities as a family in which I am happy and confident to participate - before my weight loss I always thought I looked like a space-hopper bouncing around rather than a mother enjoying her children. I can safely say the happiness the SureSlim diet has brought me makes it worth every penny!