Before joining Sustainable Change I had reached such a low point in my life with my weight. I have always struggled and emotional eating was my default setting to cope with anything and everything. Then I would drown my sorrows with wine, eat more rubbish, loathe myself, and carry on with life with a mask on so that anyone around me would think I was fine. I have been in a self-destructive cycle for years. I have been on all the diets that are out there over and over again: slimming world, Scottish slimmer's, weight watchers, keto, fasting, and even a ‘hospital diet’ in desperate times, designed for sedentary patients with about 400kcals a day - it made me feel awful which is no surprise - but I didn’t care, as long as it worked and I lost weight. I was desperate to be a ‘normal’ size and only ever achieved it for a short while before the old habits kicked back in and I put weight back on. I’m 53 now and I can only imagine how many hours, days, weeks and months of my life I have lost to obsessing and thinking about food, fat and weight. The amount of mental space it takes up is so debilitating. For the last couple of years, I have tried to accept that my size is just what I’m meant to be and that I could only lose the weight if I starved myself. I was thoroughly depressed that this was my future. It was stopping me from looking forward to anything. I believed the things we hear about your body having a natural weight and it settles back to that.But then I happened across one of Alex Neilan's YouTube videos on FaceBook and it piqued my interest. A Sustainable way to lose weight! Ignore all the fad diets out there; they have been failing you! We can teach you to understand the nutrition you need! And all specifically aimed at women my age. I was intrigued as hadn’t seen anything with this combination before and I reached out, and then took fright and retreated for a few months. Then a couple of months ago Alex messaged me. One of his values is to never give up on people. I had reached an all-time low, so I leant in and listened to him, and I am so glad I did.I am a different person after only a few weeks. Not only have I shed a stone and a half but I have a whole new perspective on life. I have a tailored food plan that I stick to which really helps as it takes away the decision-making – and I never feel deprived by the way which I find incredible. I have a tailored workout plan that I am loving - it is challenging but builds up over time so very doable. I have a wonderful coach who is there whenever I need them but one of the key elements is that they make me accountable for my actions and progress - something a friend or family member could never do. There are multi-disciplinary qualified experts on tap for any questions - the education is incredible, I am learning so much about why it is important to fuel your body in the right way, and strengthen it in the right way - especially for a woman my age. There is so much information on all the whys behind what we should do to look after ourselves and they are delivered in bite size chunks at your own pace so are totally digestible. And I have the support of all the other members. This is fundamental as you can voice your story and struggles and there is immediate understanding as they have all been there in some shape or form. There is a huge focus on the weekly wins you achieve that are not weight loss. In only 6 weeks, some of mine are:• I have a waistline again - 17cm off • A combination of 34cm off other areas of my body• I am a nicer person to be around• I am a happy person• I enjoy getting up every morning• I am calmer and more patient with my children and staff at work• I am enjoying life - living it, rather than just getting through it. If you are unsure, hand on heart just do it now. It is the best investment in myself I have ever made. I have spent thousands over the years on fad diets and new clothes to try and make my shape look better, and let's not add up all the booze and take-aways and junk food.There is no good time to improve your health and wellbeing other than right now. Trust that there is an amazing group of specialists to ensure you will succeed if you just keep showing up and trying every day, and a supportive group of people who understand more than you realise and are here for you every step of the way. I had to make a decision to start putting myself first. My children and husband were suffering due to my depression and mood swings. They deserve to have the best Mum and wife possible and I can only be that if I am happy in myself. Sustainable Change is the lifeline I needed and I am grateful every day to Alex for not giving up on me.
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