I struggled with my weight for most of my adult life. At 115 kilos I was feeling unhealthy but the turning point came in 2022 when I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnoea. The specialist told me I was one of the worst cases he had ever seen, and my health was at significant risk if I did not lose the excess weight.
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Added to my sleep apnoea diagnosis, my cholesterol and blood pressure were also high and my GP, concerned with my test results, suggested that I consider gastric band surgery. I did not want to go down that path and decided to give it a year to see if I could shift the weight naturally. I enlisted the help of a dietitian.
I mentioned to the dietitian I had previously enjoyed Lite n’ Easy from time to time, as I do not like to cook and would rather spend the time doing other things. The dietitian approved Lite n’ Easy as part of an overall healthy lifestyle alternative to surgery, because it was natural and convenient.
The weight started coming off from the get-go, some 12 in the first 12 weeks! This initial weight loss gave me more energy and less aches and pains, plus my sleep pattern was also significantly improved. I then introduced exercise in conjunction with Lite n’ Easy meals. As more weight came off, I increased the amount of exercise I did, and now I walk 5 – 10 km each day.
I am now down to 70 kilos, a total loss of 45 kilos! I have gone down from wearing size 18-20 clothing to size 8-10. Clothes shopping has become an enjoyable experience, knowing that I can go into any store and try clothes off the rack. I feel so much better about myself that I have started wearing makeup and styling my hair.
I was thrilled when I was contacted by a magazine to share my story. I am proof that you can lose weight naturally, even when your metabolism has slowed down. In just over a year, I have lost over 45 kilos and hope I can inspire others to do the same.
Lite n’ Easy has been an integral part of my weight loss journey. There is so much variety that I am never bored. I particularly enjoy the dinners – casseroles and shepherd's pie are my favourites. The lunches are also good to take to work each day and I look forward to seeing what I have when I open my lunchbox. I am never bored with the selection which makes it so much easier to stick to my meal plans.
Losing weight has been life changing. I have so much more confidence in myself which has transferred to my career. I recently went for and was successful in a promotion at work – something I do not think I would have gone for if not for having confidence from losing weight and feeling better about myself. I also recently went on a cruise to New Zealand and enjoyed shopping for a new wardrobe for the trip.
My doctor is happy with how I have lost weight without the aid of medication or surgery. It is as just a matter of watching what you eat, which is so simple with the help of Lite n’ Easy.
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