After her father passed away, Kath used comfort eating as a coping mechanism. It wasn’t long before her weight had ballooned, and Kath was struggling with both the emotional and physical repercussions that came with it. After trying to go it alone she decided to join the online diet plans. Since registering for the flexible Totals plan Kath has dropped from a size 22 to a size 12 and lost 3 stone 2 lbs.

She tells us her story…

Why did you decide to join us?
I gained a lot of weight after my dad died – comfort eating and indulging in too much alcohol, if I am truly honest. I lost about a stone, but had reached a plateau and I realised that I needed help. The Totals Plan was just what I was looking for. It gave me all the support and motivation of a slimming group without having to go to one, or deal with the childcare issues.

Was your weight causing you any problems?
I was in a pit of depression. I hated the way I looked, I hated the fact that I was really unfit and I loathed clothes shopping. Once I found a pair of trousers that vaguely fitted I bought 3 pairs in the same colour, just to avoid having to shop again.

Tell us about your diet before you joined us, and how has it changed as a result.
I always ate a variety of healthy foods – I was just eating too many of them. I’m more conscious of portion sizes now.

What difference has losing weight made to you?
I have an entire wardrobe and actively enjoy trying on clothes and finding things that flatter my new figure.

Have you any other tips, you would like to give?
All I can say is that everyone has a bad day, or even a bad week. The trick is to start again and resolve that it doesn’t have to spoil your overall progress.

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