My Weight Loss Journey

Battling my weight has been a lifelong challenge (like millions of other people).  I was the 'big girl' for most of my childhood, until I decided to drastically lose weight in my teens, as a daughter of medical professionals, I was fortunate that an intervention was made before I had to be hospitalised.  Socialising and establishing my career, increased my weight again until conceiving became complicated and weight loss was needed.  I successfully lost four stone, and this was the catalyst that lead me to working in the weight loss industry.  I found an affinity with those who struggled, and understood the deep-rooted complex psychological impact this caused to people.  I felt as though I had found my vocation and this was truly the most rewarding role. 

My life took a dramatic turn as I became increasingly unwell.  I was in constant severe pain, I was constantly exhausted to a level that made functioning impossible all whilst  trying to raise a young family and helping over 500 clients each week achieve their weight loss goals. 

It took 3.5 years to be diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, a chronic illness.  Sadly, I became too ill to work, and was placed on large quantities of medication, including some with severe side effects.  One of course was weight gain.  With gain I lost a little of myself and the next 10 years were spent in a 'virtual' medicated coma. I dreaded bumping into anyone as I had ballooned to unrecognisable proportions.  During this time, it was discovered that I had breast cancer, and I fought harder than I knew I was capable of and took control of my life back again.  

So here I am, having been bedbound for years, to living my best life.  Although, I am still on my own journey I have lost 9 stones. These photos are just a selection taking you through my journey these past 15 years.