12:31pm Friday 9th October 2009
Twenty-eight old Vicky Kaur used to weigh nearly 13 stones but dropped 5 dress sizes after going on the 'Weight To Go' diet. Here, she explains how she managed to achieve her new ideal weight.
I used to weigh an astounding 12 stone 13lbs, just 1lb short of 13 stone, and for someone who is 5ft that meant my BMI was through the roof at 35. I was obese!
So what spurred me into losing weight? Well it was various things; in particular the stretch marks on my body, bearing in mind I’d had no kids. I’d developed lots of bad habits and my body was a ‘food dustbin’. I’d learnt ways of hiding my fat bits, like wearing baggy jumpers and hiding my tummy with handbags.
I longed to wear jeans, designer clothes and make myself up beautifully, but being fat I felt I had to hide. I didn’t accept party invitations; I was the fat person in heels. Even breakfast was a pack of crisps and a chocolate bar!
What kept me going were people’s comments on how pretty I was, so I knew I had something to work with.
I was spurred into losing weight after seeing pictures of my self , looking overweight and unhealthy, compared to my friends who always seemed to look slimmer and prettier than me, I wasn’t able to think about anything else so I knew I had to do something about it.
One Saturday, flicking through the TV channels I came across an advert for Weight to Go. The meal replacement programme seemed convenient and the meals looked really tasty, when I saw they had a delivery option, I picked up the phone and placed my first order. When I received my Weight to Go pack I was really excited and couldn’t wait to get started. They sent me a full 5 week pack which I got for the price of 4. It included high protein shakes, tasty soups, meals and a booklet to help me chart my diet plus a handy shaker for the shakes.
I had tried many diets in the past and subsequently failed, not naming any names, but I found the liquid diets, weighing of foods and buying specific product sometimes difficult and time consuming, so I never stuck to the regime, which meant I always ended up putting the weight back on.
Weight to Go works for me because it comes pre-packaged in portioned food pouches, which can be heated up, and with the option to add fruit and vegetables to your daily intake, it means you get all the daily nutrients you need. The diet is a dream come true, as having a really busy social life I was worried I would not be able to follow the programme, but I was able to prepare my food before hand and take it with me.
The one to one attention from Weight to Go and the support provided by the team really helped me through my weight loss journey. When times were tough or I had the odd craving, I found that my self-motivation kicked in and I had the power to over come the cravings.
I joined a local gym and started to exercise regularly, going to spin classes, Pilates; a real mixture of fun classes which had a tremendous effect on the weight loss, and for those days where I got really hungry, the Weight to Go snack bars really helped me through as well as the shakes, which are high in protein making you feel fuller for longer. Exercise is now a big part of my life.
Losing weight has changed my life totally, I feel healthier; have loads more energy and my confidence has shot through the roof. I am more outgoing, I love shopping for designer clothes and going out to have fun, things I never had the confidence to do before.
Losing weight can be a real challenge, more so than moving house or starting a new job, especially if you don’t have the support. But with Weight to Go it was really easy.
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