Jenny Craig - We Change Lives

Kelly, 32, from Haywards Heath, had one main goal when she decided to lose weight.

“Basically, I wanted to look good naked! Not – I hasten to add – because I wanted others to see me with no clothes on, but because every time I looked in the mirror it made me unhappy. It didn’t matter what clothes I was wearing or how much money I’d spent at the beauty salon, I just didn’t have any confidence in the way I looked.”

Kelly had put two extra stone on gradually so hadn’t really noticed how overweight she was – but by the start of 2011, her weight had crept up to 11 ½ stone.

“Nobody ever called me fat or ridiculed my weight. Infact, I had lots of people saying I was fine as I was – but I wasn’t happy and my self esteem was suffering.

“I’d started to avoid having my photograph taken and no longer enjoyed shopping for clothes. I even began to dread summer because I didn’t want to be seen wearing vests and swimsuits – and so at New Year I resolved to do something about it.”

Kelly had previously tried a number of different diet plans, including Atkins, Slimfast and Weight Watchers but had never managed to lose more than about half a stone. In addition, she’d found herself feeling unwell and lethargic on the meal replacement plans so wanted a diet plan with real food.

Kelly had heard about Jenny Craig from a friend of her mum’s who was successfully losing weight on the Programme, so decided to give it a go.

“My intention when I first rang Jenny Craig was just to order the food and not have the weekly consultations, but I’m so glad now I agreed to the consultations as well.

“I loved the food – the taste, variety and convenience – but wouldn’t have stuck to the programme without my consultant Anna. She kept me totally on track, focused and informed. She really is a star.”

Just six months later, Kelly has reached her goal of 9 ½ stone having lost two stone – and is over the moon.

“Words cannot do justice to how fantastic life is at 9 ½ stone and a size 10! Losing weight has improved my life in so many ways – I am a fun and happy person to be around, I am more secure in my relationship and I even feel more confident in my abilities at work because I’m so much healthier.”

Kelly is delighted with the results – and also knows why Jenny Craig worked when other diet plans haven’t.

“Nearly six months may seem like a long time to lose 2 stone, but this was never just about losing weight.

“I needed to be totally re-educated about portion sizes and food, which Anna has successfully done. I’ve learnt lessons for life and am confident that my diet will continue to be much healthier and more balanced than it was before.

“My other downfall pre Jenny Craig was a refusal to get active or take any exercise. Although it took Anna months to persuade me, I’ve now discovered Pilates, an activity that I really love.

“I’ve done the quick fix before and they never work long term. Jenny Craig teaches you how to eat for life, so six months really is no time at all.”