Lost 62.5kgs and 47.13% body weight
My journey started back in 2014 after my second child. I had gained some weight and wanted to get rid of some unwanted kilos. I had done lots of research and tried many fad diets, meal replacement programs and others but none of them worked.
Fast forward another decade and three more children (yes, I have five!) and I had really packed on the weight. I was so unhealthy and just uncomfortable in my own body. My light bulb moment was January 2024 when it was so hot and I was on our annual family Christmas holidays, where I didn’t even want to leave our cabin. My clothes barely fit, and I told myself that this was it. Soon there would be no sizes left for me to buy in the shops. It was a hard time, very upsetting and depressing.
What I wanted and needed was something that I could stick to and was sustainable long term, and that is when I found Healthy Inspirations. I work with the team at Prospect SA (I live interstate) remotely (simply over the phone!) and I would have never thought I would be where I am today back when I started.
I found that some days were hard at the start, but I just took it one day at a time and didn’t give up. Your future self will thank you when you see the results as it really does work eating “normal” everyday food. It was important that I could manage my results eating supermarket food, as I didn’t want to be making different meals to the rest of my family.
My number one tip is to be organised with your meal planning and shopping. If I have an off-plan day or meal that’s totally ok, I don’t beat myself up about it, I just get back on track by the next meal and don’t wait for “tomorrow” or a “Monday” for a fresh start. I never miss my weekly remote check-in with the Healthies coaches.
I feel like a completely different person now. I enjoy going to a local gym and it has become part of my routine. I have become so much more active with my kids, and we recently went away camping. Usually, my husband would be the one taking the kids to the pool and water slides while I sat on the side watching, but this time it was me with them in the water and it felt amazing.
2½ Years On…
When I think about where I was before starting, what stands out most is that I have a lot more energy for my children and everyday life. We just moved house and it was a thousand times easier than in the past.
I keep persevering because I can see being consistent with my nutrition plan is giving me the results. The weekly check-ins continue to keep me on track and accountable, and I would not have come this far without the support and encouragement from the team.
There have been so many benefits. My sleep and mental wellbeing have improved, my confidence has grown and my family and kids are all really proud of me. I am now wearing size 14-16 clothes (I was a size 26), and am able to walk into the shops or buy clothes online that I actually like and that suit me is amazing.
When I look back at old photos, I am so proud of how much weight I have lost – I almost can’t believe it’s me! For anyone thinking, “I’ve tried everything”… give it a try, it works!