Danielle's confidence returns
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Nutrition Team
Like most women in their 20’s Danielle loved socialising and looking trendy, however her constant struggle with dieting took its toll on her confidence. Danielle knew she had to turn things around when she found her weight hurtling towards 13 stone. Danielle registered for our Gi diet plan and lost 2 stone 4 lb, dropping from a size 16 to a size 12.
Danielle tells us her story…
Have you previously tried any other diets?
I tried them all! None of these diets worked for me like the Gi diet has.
Why did you decide to join us?
Reflecting on Christmas, I realised how traumatic every social event was for me. I couldn’t find anything to wear and I never felt young or sexy. Something had to change and when I weighed myself I was disgusted to see the scales approaching 13 stone! As a size 16 what had happened to me.
Was your weight causing you any problems?
I was at a total low, I didn’t want to go out, I didn’t want to go shopping and face the fact that a size 16 pair of jeans were comfortable.
Tell us about your diet before you joined us, and how has your diet changed?
I felt guilty about eating too much and I hated eating in front of people. Now I know I am getting more than my 5 per day, I drink more water and I cut out the lattes from the coffee machine. The Gi diet plan made everything so easy.
What difference has losing weight made to you?
I feel great, my confidence has returned, my friends have noticed a big difference in me now, most especially on nights out.
Was there a particular aspect you found most helpful?
The click to buy is my favourite part. Having the click to buy option made the whole weekly shop even easier.
How did your family and friends react to your weight loss?
When I went on a holiday to Egypt, I didn’t have a summer wardrobe anymore and ended up borrowing clothes from my size 12 sister. The best reaction has been from my mum, she commented about my size last year and it hurt a lot. I knew she only had my best interests at heart. Seeing how proud she is of me makes it all seem even more important to have lost the weight.
Have you any other tips or comments you would like to give?
The weigh in emails are really helpful. Having someone congratulate you at every stage really gives you the encouragement to keep going.