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Clare - Trowbridge Class
                      Lost 4st. 3lbs over 10 months
                      From 14st. 3lbs to 10stone

    Clare says:

I have lost weight before but never this well – I was amazed when I lost 5lbs in the first week and had reached my first stone within weeks. Then I was warned that it would slow down but I still managed to lose the first 2 stone quite quickly.

I found that I could eat easy things like beans on toast and lots of bacon & eggs or wraps and Kebabs in Pitta bread, if I want a takeaway, and that has really helped as I tended to rush my meals and then eat junk.

I had given up crisps and most of the rubbish I was eating but found that nights out with the girls were tricky ! As the weight came down I began to feel more confident and started to change my clothes and hairstyle.

I know that I have to keep to my new habits if I want to stay looking good, that is going to be the test – to keep focused now that I have reached my goal.

    Dave says:

My downfall has always been NO breakfast – little lunch (because I have been working and no time to eat) and then all I could eat in the evenings especially bread , because when you are starving it’s a good filler.

So I now have a breakfast and a lunch and don’t get so starving in the evenings!

Staying motivated has been a big problem with me in the past when I have been on a diet. Usually 2 or 3 weeks into it and all those bad habits come back and I have stopped.

But know I have Shapes helping me and when I weigh in week in week out I always get the extra motivation I need to get me through the coming week.
So for me the help that Heather and the other members of the class give me is crucial & not just weight and go without any support. Also a big benefit is my wife being on the same programme and helping me with my meals as I do not pretend that I can cook !

I still want to lose a little more and I know that I have the confidence and support now to do it.

   Lorna Says:

Losing weight steadily is the best way for your long term correct body weight.

I have sustained my weight by attending classes regularly even now as a target member and taking just 45 minutes a week out of a very busy working life.

I find this diet so easy to follow even when time is short and one tip I would especially recommend is drinking lots of water.

It is wonderful to be able to go into a clothes shop and buy whatever I fancy
and find it fits perfectly, looking in the mirror and liking what I see and being able to maintain my weight easily.

I now can have holidays and family occasions without piling on the pounds I really enjoy my food and never go without but I have learnt to be sensible and return to my programme after the event and its all down to Shapes !

          Starting weight 11stone 6lbs
         Target 9stone 6 lbs - 28lbs lost over 12 weeks !

    Michelle says:

I joined Shapes in February
Reasons for wanting to lose weight?
I was in serious need of some direction regarding my weight.

- I have a family history of diabetes
- Felt 40/ frumpy & mumsie!!! and fat
- My clothes were tight !! I was under a false illusion that I still looked okay until I saw a photo of myself and had to delete it!

As time went by I:
- Really enjoying this, weight coming off steadily
- Feeling healthier
- Looking better
- More energy
- A great bunch of people who are becoming friends
- Enjoy the cookery class and getting lots of ideas – trying foods I have never tried before!
- Clothes fitting – lovely – having to buy new ones – any excuse !
- Love it when people say “ Wow you look great where’s the rest of you!”

Feel fantastic – look fantastic – that is what 12 weeks have done for me!!

Jo Elkin

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