Weight Loss Success Stories - Daneil

In June 2009, I was shopping for something new to wear to work and was unable to find a size that fits me, in the clothing which I liked. This was a very frustrating exercise as it was almost impossible. To give you an example, I bought a size 16 undercoat and it was unable to close. I was too embarrassed to return it as I had the habit of trying clothing on at home after I bought it.

I became heavily depressed and was crying all the time. I then realised that I had to lose at least 20kg’s. So I tried this and that for a couple of weeks and when I did not see any results I became even more depressed. I researched weight-loss programmes, but they were all too expensive. Here I was in a position where I desperately had to lose weight, but was unable to afford it.

I picked my husband up from work one day and saw a Sure Slim mobile billboard. I checked out their website and decided to jump in... with both feet. In September an orientation session was arranged with Mandy and she explained the process to me.

I took the blood tests and my eating plan was ready within no time. I weighed 79.8kg at the start of the program. Mandy explained to me that this is my own private venture and no one has to know about it. This was perfect as I had become an extreme introvert because of being overweight.

The eating plan was easy to follow. I was taught which foods are bad for me and should I consume them, I should do so in moderation. I was also taught how to make the healthier choice when buying food. It is amazing what small changes to your diet can do! When I lost 4.4kg after four weeks, I thought WOW! Mandy kept changing my weekly “shopping list” and I was eating interesting healthy food. You don’t have to eat like a bunny (only green and horrible food) to eat healthily.

At first I only cooked the healthier supper for myself, but then decided that these are healthy choices I want my family to benefit from aswell.

The kg’s just rolled off me, month after month. It felt great! Buying at least one size smaller each month. By December I had lost 10kg’s. There was another WOW! Being able to fit into a size 14 with ease felt much better than the size 16 undercoat which would not even close.

The great part about this program is that it is designed and modified around your lifestyle... the healthy way. We have meetings at my daughter’s crèche on a weekly basis and there is normally wine involved. Mandy suggested a method of still enjoying drinks, in a healthier way. This meant that I did not have to stop having drinks at the meetings as there is a way around it which would not affect my weight loss.

By middle February 2010 I lost 15kg fitting into a size 12. Here it comes... WOW! This just keeps getting better and better. I then decided to join the gym. The only exercise I did previously while on the program, was walking to the train station and back. That was about 30 minutes walk every day.

My weight loss slowed down a bit over for the next couple of weeks as my body got used to the new exercise routine. The weekly weigh-in sessions really made a difference, especially when it felt like I was becoming demotivated. Once my body was up to speed with the new routine, everything was back up and running.

It is now May 2010 and I am fitting loosely into a size 10 and comfortably into a size 8. I cannot believe it! I would never have believed anyone if they had told me I would feel this good six months down the line.

Depression? What is that? I have more emotional and physical energy now to spend with my family. I have become a more outdoors person and my old spontaneous self. Hmmm I missed my pre-pregnancy body soo much. Now I can see life for what it is... fantabulous!

Thank you Mandy and the Sure Slim Team for all your guidance and everything you have taught me to live a healthier lifestyle. These values of determination and ‘sticking to your guns’ are values I have applied in all aspects of my life. You have made an exceptional difference in me and my family life.

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