Angie’s Story
I meet many people all over the country who have a similar story to tell, the sad thing is many of them have never really got to the point where they have a success story to tell. Their weight is yo-yoing out of control and they feel so disheartened with all the mixed messages out there. You only have to look at the post Christmas Tv ads and fat fighting programmes, all the fitness and weight loss mags on offer at the moment all offering their advice. when I am talking to these people many who become my clients I feel their pain, I have been where there are, and what excites me is I know what they have to look forward to. There comes a turning point when you just say ‘no more’ and take control. Your success is down to you not the food you eat or the exercise you do its down to you, as you will control what you eat and what activity you do, not the other way round. Here is a great story of one lady who has done just that ditched dieting and taken control of herself. An inspiring read and as she tells her story you get a sense of her happiness and liberation free from the burden and shackles carrying excess weight brings. Well done Angie you are an inspiration.
Debs x
Before and After photos of Angie
Angie’s Story
My story began back in 2009, I had been extremely unhappy depressed and almost suicidal at some dark times at my considerable weight gain.
I had gained almost 5 stone in a matter of a few years which had changed me beyond recognition, my skin had become pale and dry and patchy, I’d lost partial hair from my eye brows ,I had extreme mood swings and became extremely lethargic not even being able to walk 50 yards without puffing and panting.
I attempted to lose weight on several occasions managing to lose one or two stone then giving up thinking I looked fine which is a big mistake as going back to your old ways always spells disaster.
I was invited to a friend’s house for a summer BBQ and drinks so I treated myself to a new outfit, not really being a clothes shopper as I found the changing rooms places of despair.
Nothing ever fitted right ,but it was the clothes fault they were too small for the size or they must have the wrong size sewn in it was me not facing up to my ever increasing size.
I eventually settled on a stretchy top and pair of jeans both a size 18/20 I was mortified.
I got dressed up ready for the bbq and we all had a great time lots of snaps were taken unbeknownst to me.
The next day it hit me like a ton of bricks…the photos were online and for all to see I was huge I couldn’t believe it all I could see was a fat bloated old woman staring back at me how had I let myself go .
I decided I needed help so went to the doctor to have blood tests to find out why my symptoms of tiredness and depression were connected in any way to my sudden weight gain and they were, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism an under active thyroid…I broke down in the surgery knowing that all my problems were to do with my thyroid.
I began on my course of tablets and within 4 weeks I started to feel like my old self again, my skin started clearing up and my depression was lifting the only thing I was left with was the weight.
With my old self back in control I set about getting my life back on track…I set myself 12 week targets I ate what I wanted yes crunchies French fries love hearts all my favourite treats and breakfasts of porridge or bran flakes lunch consisted of a sandwich with some crisps and evening meal was a concoction of my husband meal ideas who is an amazing cook. Every week I lost the weight slowly but still a loss is a loss and at the end of the 12 weeks id lose about 1.5 stone to 2 stone. At the 2nd 12 week target I introduced exercise, light weights and stomach crunches. By the end of my 12 week targets I did 5 in all I’ve lost an amazing 84lbs and have kept it off no dieting just planning.
To date I run now 3 miles 3 times a week and do weights and stomach exercises twice a week and my weight has remained the same.
I really think if you break down your goals in life into 12 week slots it is achievable you can change your life if you allow yourself just 12 weeks.
I now have my life back and maintaining it is easy.
Angie
