Becky loses 4 stone 12 lbs for her daughter!
Struggling to balance her family life with a university course proved almost impossible for Becky due to poor eating habits and weight problems. She lacked energy, was unable to keep pace with her 3 year old daughter and even found herself having to battle physical ailments aggravated by her weight.
The smallest exertion left Becky gasping for breath and the ache of her joints became a constant reminder of just how unfit she was.
“Last September I started university. I have to walk there which nearly killed me!”
Missing out on the opportunity to teach her daughter how to ride her bike was a precious moment lost for Becky and she was determined not to allow any more special experiences slip by.
“The turning point for me came when my daughter got a bike for Christmas and I couldn’t help her learn to cycle it because I wasn't able to keep up with her.”
Since registering for the Healthy Eating plan just 10 months ago Becky has lost 4 stone 12 lbs. As a result of this dramatic weight loss Becky’s BMI has dropped from 34 to 24. She is no longer at a high risk of developing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and respiratory difficulties that can come hand in hand with being obese.
Not only has Becky improved her health but she has discovered a love of fashion and her increased fitness level means bicycle rides with her daughter have transformed into enjoyable events.
“I hated having to shop in the ‘big girl’ shops. I just wanted to be able to go into any shop and know that I would fit into the clothes there.
Although Becky has never been a fading wallflower she does admit that her confidence was often contrived for external appearances.
“I have always been quite confident but some of that was the façade of the weighty; when you overcompensate by being the funny one or the loud one. I also avoided mirrors as they upset me and I think I denied to myself how big I actually was.”
Now when she makes a witty comment or becomes the life and soul of a party it is because she is at ease with herself rather than trying to pretend she is someone she is not.
“I feel I can be myself more now without trying to distract people from my weight.”
Becky thought nothing of scoffing chocolate and an assortment of other fattening foods before joining the online service. Combining her poor diet habits with her lack of exercise meant she was inching closer to bad health.
“I ate all the wrong foods and would have a take away if I was tired. My routine was all over the place; I skipped meals regularly.”
Now she is a reformed eater and sticks strictly to healthy eating guidelines. The menus have educated her about how healthier, more balanced approaches to eating can be satisfying and enjoyable without the guilt!
“The menus have helped me by making me plan the meals for the day. I also feel more confident when I do go out for a meal and no longer automatically opt for the burger or chips. That is not to say I don’t treat myself now and again, I just know that moderation is key.”
Another aspect of the service that Becky enjoyed was the privacy of the site, she loved being able to follow a diet minus the embarrassment of a weekly weigh in. She still got the support she needed but without having to endure face to face meetings.
“The support I received from the help team helped me greatly and when I did slip up the encouragement made me keep going.”
The weight Becky lost was not just about satisfying her own ego, she also wanted to make her daughter proud.
Her 3 year old complimented her by commenting “Oh you used to be fat and now you are not. I am proud of you.” ...sometimes the most innocent comments can run the deepest!