Weight Loss Success Stories - Colleen

My story does not start with extreme weight problems or eating issues, and in fact I have been blessed with always being relatively stable with my weight. In its place I have lived with Type 1 diabetes which I have had for just over 30 years. I have been one of the fortunate’s in being quite stable and without having any serious problems. That was until 2 years ago. Due to my extremely stressful career, I started neglecting myself, eating incorrectly, missing my insulin shots and just not caring about my general well being.

Over a 2 year period, I gained 10kg’s and my blood sugar levels were completely haywire. On visiting my diabetic specialist, I recorded high blood sugar levels and it was then that I knew, at 41, if I didn’t start looking after myself, I would be in for some serious problems. On top of this, my cholesterol was way over 6, which is unacceptable for most, but extremely risky for a diabetic.

After visiting several websites I decided to contact SureSlim, purely because of their user friendly website, and because they mentioned that they had a very good success rate with diabetics.

From my very first visit to SureSlim, Durbanville, I was treated with extreme kindness and understanding, and was completely motivated from day one. Mandy, my consultant listened intently at my lifestyle and all the issues I deal with on a day to day basis.

After the initial blood tests, Mandy calculated, according to my age, height etc that I needed to loose 8kg, and set out a Quick Loss eating plan for the next 3 months. I was very specific with my requirements, as my job entails lots of driving and traveling, and to top it all I am a terribly fussy eater. Mandy discussed many options for on-the-go meals, which I could grab on the run as well as an assortment of delicious home cooked meals. I also learnt to make the correct choices at my numerous work functions, those calorie ridden birthday parties and dinner dates with my husband.

The program was varied and interesting, and with the motivation they gave me, I felt satisfied and really didn’t have any cravings. At the onset of the program, as a diabetic, I needed to adjust my insulin but within a week I had worked out the correct amounts, and was in fact taking far less insulin! It was with ease that I maintained the 5 hour period between meals, which was unusual for me, as an Insulin dependant diabetic. The healthy choices that I was now making seemed to keep my blood sugar levels stable throughout the day.

The beginning was slow and some weeks I only lost a couple of grams (sometimes gaining, as well!), but with their motivation, telephone calls and emails, soon I was even more determined to reach my goal weight. My weekly visits gave me a new menu for the week ahead, and encouragement was never lacking. For the first time in a very long time, I felt healthy, had more energy and started to look a whole lot better.

It took me just 3 months to reach my goal weight, with some to spare! I am now on their Maintenance Plan and have easily maintained my new goal weight. I have been back for my blood tests, and my cholesterol is completely normal and my blood sugar levels have dropped dramatically. My eyes are in perfect condition, my kidney protein tests are 100% and the pins and needles I had been experiencing previously due to poor blood circulation, have completely vanished.

The great thing is. I can’t imagine going back to the unhealthy foods I was consuming. This is a life style change and once your body becomes used to all the healthy meals, you have no desire to go back to that unhealthy state. Sure, I still indulge in an occasional treat, but when I do now, I feel quite ill. It’s as if my system has been rejuvenated and completely detoxified!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mandy and her team, from the bottom of my heart for helping me get back my health, for my new lease on life and my figure! You guys are amazing and I would recommend to anybody, including diabetics, to make the call to SureSlim. You will be amazed at the whole experience and the wonderful results.

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