Sara’s Boosted her Confidence and her Health

“My confidence has soared since I’ve reached my Goal Weight. My blood pressure has dropped and I’m so much happier again.”

Sara’s lost 2st 12lb and can’t stop shopping!

Feeling Frumpy

I was only in my mid twenties but felt fat and frumpy. I was sick of trying to squeeze myself into clothes that were obviously too small as I couldn’t admit that I needed a bigger size.

Health Matters

I knew I needed to lose at least 2st and this was really affecting my confidence, along with the health implications it was causing. I had been diagnosed with high blood pressure and my GP advised me to lose weight to try and bring it down.

Friendly Advice

A friend had been really successful with Weight Watchers and she actually suggested that I should try it for myself. Following Weight Watchers Online was really convenient for me and I work on a computer most of the time so it fitted in well with my lifestyle.

Portion Control

When I first started following Weight Watchers the main change I made was to my portion sizes. I had previously been serving up, and eating, the same portions as my husband - and finishing up whatever was left on his plate. I now measure everything out and I also make sure I have breakfast every morning – I go to the gym most days now so I really need the energy boost!

Online Tools

The online tools have been invaluable in my weight loss. I used the POINTS and Activity Tracker to record everything I ate and did. When I was struggling I found it really handy to look back at previous weeks and see what worked for me then. It was especially motivating to see my weight and measurements progressively decreasing on the Weight Tracker – especially on the graph view.

Moving More

Getting active has also been key. When I subscribed to Weight Watchers I joined a gym. I didn’t really know what I should be doing exercise wise so I signed up to a couple of Personal Trainer sessions. A year later I’m still following his programme and it’s been a great motivator. I actually enjoy going to the gym now and know I would not have been as successful without my Personal Trainer’s help and patience!

Small Goals

Setting small goals throughout my weight loss also helped my stay motivated and focused. I kept Christmas in mind when I first started, then it was a weekend away in February – keeping these things in mind kept me stay on track.

Health Benefits

Since losing weight my health has really improved. My blood pressure has dropped from an unhealthily high level to now be in the normal range, without the need of medication. I feel generally so much healthier and have tons more energy.

Confidence Soaring

My confidence has soared since I’ve reached my Goal Weight; I feel so much happier in myself and enjoy going out and socialising again. Lots of people who I haven’t seen since last year have said they don’t actually recognise me and everyone has been really supportive. I love going shopping for my new figure and have cost my husband a small fortune with all my new clothes – but luckily he thinks I’m worth it!