Q1. What made you decide to lose weight?
A: One day I had the realisation I couldn't keep going on the way I had been. I'd often spend my friday nights stuck spending hours choosing what to wear. Tears rolling down my face, I'd rush out the door, feeling like a failure. I was sick and tired of covering my arms, wear black to hide my body and wishing I liked what I saw in the mirror. It was some harsh truths from an ex-partner in the months before, which gave me the wakeup call I needed. This got me thinking about my health and my activity levels. I did no exercise and a health check at work confirmed my health was suffering due to the extra weight I was carrying. I knew I couldn't keep doing this to my body. My dad passed away when I was 22, he was 46 which had contributing factors of lifestyle and diet. With my dad passing away so young and my health I knew if I didn’t do something I could have the same fate later in life. I had always been a yo yo dieter, turning to food when things got stressful. I was the heaviest I'd ever been, my confidence at rock bottom and I needed it gone just as quick as I gained it. So that’s when I decided to turn to exante and I haven't looked back since.
Q2. What are your top 3 Exante products?
1: Peanut Butter Bar
2: Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie
3: Maple Syrup Pancakes.
Q3. What have you learnt during your journey with Exante?
A: I needed to address the reason why I comfort ate. I needed to learn the answer to my problems wasn't at the bottom of a Ben & Jerries’ tub of ice-cream. Also, the best part is I have learnt to read my body and know when I’m full. It's all about compromising between what your body needs and what you want to eat.
Ashley Adams
Start Weight: 16stone 12lbs
End Weight: 11stone 13lbs
Weight-loss: 4st 13lbs*
I've found my love of clothes again!
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Q4. How did your plan fit into your lifestyle?
A: It fits perfectly, I like that I don't need to do much pre-planning or cooking. I work two jobs and putting three products in my handbag is ideal. It is also so easy as I know what I can have, there is no checking or counting.
Q5. When did you first notice a difference?
A: The first week.
Q6. How has your life changed since losing weight?
A: Since starting Exante, I have changed roles at work and got a job which I love. I go to the gym; I also love walking. I brought myself a Fitbit so I can further motivate myself. I've found my love of clothes again, as I don't worry how tight the fabric is or if the colour is too bright. Generally speaking, i'm much happier. I have more of a positive outlook on life and do things I'd always put off due to my confidence levels.
Q7. What is your next goal?
A: I wanted to hit my target weight 10st0
Transformations
*Weight loss results may vary and are different for each individual
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Lost
2st*7lbs
I feel like me again. I'm in control of what I'm eating and determined to look fabulous!
Vicky Robinson
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11st*
I am 100% more active. I have so much energy from the moment i wake up to the time i go to bed
Jeanette Rumsey
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4st*
I feel like my old self again, I'm happy in myself and enjoy wearing nice clothes.
Melanie Burnell