In February 2000 I joined Super Slim at 17stone and 2lb's after one of my colleagues had already lost a lot of weight. My busy lifestyle was partly responsible for my weight gain. After a hectic working day I always felt the need to treat myself to some highly calorific food, which resulted in a full blown chocolate and crisp addiction. Feeling tired after finishing work late, I rarely wanted to cook and mainly ate
takeaways. I was really unhappy about my extra pounds and found it difficult to find fashionable clothes that actually looked good on me.

I became a member of Super Slim and chose the Lifestyle diet. The low calorie convenience meals suited me because I rarely have time to cook. At first I did not have my 200calories a day treat allowance, I was afraid I would not stop at a few bites of chocolate, so I would rather not have it at all. I did however, save up my treat allowances and had an Indian or Chinese meal once every one or two weeks as allowed.

In the last few months I have now managed to eat just one
cookie instead of the whole box. I am really proud that I can now control my life, sometimes it is hard though! I have accepted that to lose weight and to stay slim it does need some self control. The good thing about Super Slim is that you are allowed treats, so you are never really deprived. Getting weighed once a week is really important to me and does help to keep you on the right track. After losing 7 stone, clothes shopping now is not a frustrating experience. Now I look in the mirror and I am happy with what I see.

Starting Weight = 17st 2lbs
Total Weight Loss = 7st 0lbs
Weight Now = 10st 2lbs