Lesley lost : 14kg, 47.5cm in 7 months

It was my nephew's wedding in November that was the motivation for me joining Healthy Inspirations. I knew that there would be family photos taken and I knew that I didn't want to look like I did anymore. So I started my journey in August 2005 after putting it off for a couple of months. I had seen the adverts for Healthy Inspirations soon after it opened but it took a while for me to realise that this could be the way to lose all the excess weight I had put on over the last few years.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my visits to Healthy Inspirations. The girls are very supportive and nothing is too much trouble. Not being one for exercise I struggled at first, but as I got fitter it became easier and now I look forward to my exercise sessions. Besides there is always a great bunch of ladies to exercise with as well as heaps of encouragement from the girls at the centre so how could you not enjoy it!

I've now reached 80% of my goal and have lost 14.3 kgs and 47½ cms. I feel great and have so much more energy. An added bonus is my cholesterol levels have dropped and that has made my doctor very happy. There are times when I have lapsed (it took 3½ months for me to move from 60% to 80%) but it is always easy to get back on the program. Just remember don't eat anything you wouldn't write in your journal!

My husband loves my new figure and it felt really good when people at work started noticing my new shape. I'm looking forward to reaching my goal and then maybe I'll set another one!

So a big thank you to all at Healthy Inspirations - you are wonderful.