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12 Stone Lighter!
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Here's some truely amazing feedback from Diane Stephenson - what a success story! Thanks Diane for sending this through and becoming an instant inspiration!...
DIANE WRITES: In August 2002 I finally started to get to grips with my weight issue. I’d either been overweight, or perceived myself to be, for all of my life and at that point weighed almost 24 stone.
My first step on the journey was to give up my major vice – chocolate. By having to think about what I wanted to snack on, as I couldn’t just grab for my automatic panecea to all ills. This meant I started to lose a little bit of weight and I joined a gym and started going 3 or 4 times a week.
In April 2003 my job was made redundant and I knew I would have more time available for a while, until I found another job, so I started working out with a personal trainer to make sure I was working in a way that would help me achieve my goals. I also had time on my hands and found a book that had been recommended to me called Slimming with Pete by Pete Cohen.
I found this book amazingly helpful – it was light, entertaining reading but also drove home some powerful points including:
- Are you really hungry? For me this was really helpful as historically I was an emotional eater – angry, scared, depressed – chocolate would sort that out!!!?
- Think about what you eat – don’t do something else at the same time. Since doing this I really notice that I eat much quicker when I’m watching TV than if I’m sitting at the table and putting my cutlery down.?
- Avoid habitual eating – do you need to eat popcorn at the cinema because that’s what you always do?
There were many more helpful points but 5 years on these are what have stuck in my mind. I was always determined not to go on a diet – I knew I needed to eat in a more balanced and healthy way and stop obsessing about food, whether it was good or bad or, in eating it whether I was good or bad. I needed to learn that food is just that – it’s how we think about it that gives it so much power. There are very few foods that are “bad”, mostly it’s just about balance.
Pete’s book Life DIY is also really helpful from a goal setting point of view and helping to think about where you want to be.
Five years down the line I’m 12 stone lighter and far fitter than I ever thought I could be. I’ve run two half-marathons and run regularly, often for relaxation as I find it to be a great stress-buster. My average week includes running, spinning classes, Body Attack and Body Pump classes, Pilates, Tai Chi, horse-riding as well as working out in the gym.
The whole process has led to a passionate interest in health through food and I am currently studying for a diploma in Nutritional Therapy with the Institute of Optimum Nutrition with a view to helping others.
Diane Stephenson
P.S. Sorry i haven't been around much this mad month of May - so busy...
More blogging in June i promise!! :)
Have a look at the link below to help you find a trained personal trainer.
http://www.nrpt.co.uk/find/
Let us know how you get on
Pete
It is so good to read your story! You looks so much beautiful and younger!
- I will show to a friend of mine to whom I've mentioned Pete Cohen's Program as I subscribed to it in September. His weigth is 130 kg and more, he has high pressure and he is only 30 years old.
- It is nice to hear about your experience with chocolate. I haven't eaten any from September to March. I was a little bit afraid when I ate during Easter but no problem. After one or two weeks, I lost the interest and I haven't eaten any chocolate so far. I think it is addictive, that is why I avoid it. The good thing is that I am not forbidden to eat it, it is really a choice!
- I have lost 7 kg and there are about 3 to 5 kg remaining to be in the good shape I was 12 years ago. What I like most in this program is the freedom and the good health and disposition it gives. NO DIET AT ALL!
- Now, I need to develop the interest for movement
; )
Thank you for posting your photo and writing about your determination to change following such a healthy method.
Silvia
I bet you too look much younger and more beautiful as well since you've lost your weight and become fitter and healthier
Take care and have a great week
Starting on 78.2kgs, measurements taken, recorded, and written somewhere safe. I will keep this link and read it often to keep me inspired!
Well done, you look amazing {:-)
Sally's story is inspiration and I only met her in April. It's strange when you meet someone who you have helped and supported but never met them before.
I am sure you can achieve your goals and we are here to support you every step of the way.
Are you coming to my event on the 21st of June in Central London?
Have a great birthday
Happy birthday!
If you allow me to give you a counsel, please do not scale yourself, too often. Instead pay attention on how much pleasure we get by eating healthily: more disposition, better sleep, we pay more attention to flavors and clothes get looser and so on. Sometimes the scales are a hindrance.
Today we have a birthday here too! It is my mother's birthday!
Silvia -
Yes, I am looking better. I'm short, 5', and can't have much weight.Although I am not any couch potato, I need to do more exercise to get a better appearance, because, different from Sally, I have not made any change in this area. I like so much the way you say "your body is made to move!"
Silvia
I will read from now on.
Please link to this if you like.
I want to change information about a diet, exercise, fitness, health and others for a lot of people.
I linked your site.
Please link to my site.
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Thanking you in advance.
The points mentioned are very strong and can be very helpful.