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Weight Loss Resources has helped thousands of men and women
lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way. Our 'Success Stories'
section highlights a few different members experiences of using WLR.
Success Stories
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Nic: After fainting on a train platform having only consumed 102 calories that day, Nic used WLR to learn about the calories she could eat, to lose weight in a healthy way. |
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Lisa: Lisa used the diaries of WLR to put her in control of her calorie intake, learn about the foods she was eating and lose over 6 stone in weight. |
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Alicia: Learning about the calorie content in the foods she was eating has helped Alicia lose a stone in weight and become happier, healthier and fitter. |
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Sarah: Sarah has taken control of the calories in her diet, lost 4 stone in weight and now competes
in Muay Thai (Thai Kickboxing). |
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MORE SUCCESS STORIES:
WOMEN:
Lindsey (43)
Using WLR, Linz has lost over 3st and shown it is possible to lose weight without exercising.
With her wedding in May this year, she realised it was time to change her eating habits and count the calories in her diet……
Lucy (20)
Lucy embraced the concept of WLR to eat less and move more to calorie count her way to a 2st 1lb weight loss
Like many women, Therese has struggled with her weight after
pregnancies. WLR has given her knowledge and put her in control.
Having lost 7 stone calorie counting, Rachel feels
like the world now knows she exists! Read her inspiring story...
Kathy's story demonstrates how to lose weight in a way
that fits your own lifestyle. Read her real life experience and tips.
Following a family bereavement Alison made a commitment to lose weight for
her children - and became a weight loss success story.
Stephanie lost weight and kept it off through sensible calorie control and
exercise. It's an honest account of a step by step approach.
Using WLR has taught Jane about the calories in her
food, which has resulted in her losing 4½ stone in weight.
With WLR Diane has found a way to control her calorie intake but still get
pleasure from her food. To date she has lost 4st 5lb.
Joanne has used the tools of WLR to successfully lose
over 4 stone in pregnancy weight and maintain a healthy
weight.
Katie was shocked to
discover she weighed 17½ stone. WLR has taught her the calorie content
of different foods which has resulted in her losing 6st.
Determined to deal with food issues and become
healthy, Amanda has used WLR to lose two stone.
Helen set herself a goal to be slim, healthy and
energetic for her children and attractive for herself and
her husband.
"I plan little bits of everything I love, and have
learnt where I can cut out calories and not notice the
difference".
"It's hard enough to get your vitamins and fibre and
omega 3s without wasting calories on junk".
Using WLR has given Katherine the knowledge to make
changes to her eating habits to lose weight and become
healthier.
Stella has used WLR to get in touch with what she was
eating and make changes to lose nearly 6st.
Alison has used the tools and resources of WLR to
control her food intake. To date, she is 3½st lighter,
fitter and healthier.
With her clothes not fitting and feeling old and
unattractive, Nola realised she had to focus on her diet
and weight loss plans.
Using WLR has confirmed to Helen the relationship
between calories in and calories out.
After trying every fad diet, Gillian decided enough was
enough and has lost over 3st.
Tired of losing and regaining weight, Carla has used
WLR to steady her weight loss.
Everything Wendy needed to lose weight was online in
WLR with the added bonus of support from people in the
same position.
Having PCOS, Emma knew it was important to keep her weight
under control. She has used WLR to lose 2st 8lbs.
WLR has shown Sophia the calories she was consuming
with the tools of the site giving her control of her
weight loss plan.
Tired of her weight yo-yoing, Seb found WLR's
friendly and down to earth approach the weight loss solution.
Using WLR has stopped Gemma's cycle of crash dieting
and unhealthy eating.
Suzanne realised she had to make some changes to her
lifestyle. With WLR she has lost 6st 6lbs.
Cheryl can't believe she isn't starting the new year
on a diet. In 2006 she changed her eating habits and lost
over 6 stone.
Giving up smoking resulted in Val gaining lots of weight.
Using WLR she is now close to her goal weight.
After battling with food and watching her weight go
up, Susan used WLR to lose weight healthily.
Kate's weight loss of 2½ stone has made her more
confident, feel healthier and have lots more energy to
enjoy life.
Having battled with her weight and perceived pressures
to be skinny, Leah decided to sort out her dietary habits.
Depressed about her appearance, Teresa decided to do
something about it and with WLR has lost 2st 7lbs.
Using WLR has helped Sally adopt much healthier eating
habits and lose nearly 3 stone in weight.
After years of trying different diets, Jayne has used
the tools of WLR to lose nearly 3 stone.
Lindsey's goal to improve her running speed motivated
her to lose 3½ stone.
With the big 4-0 only three years away Michelle
decided to make lifestyle changes resulting in a loss of
nearly 2 stone.
Fed up of starting a new diet every Monday, Sam has
used WLR to lose 2st 13lb.
Becoming more health conscious has motivated Maria to
change her eating habits, exercise more and lose 39lbs.
Approaching 50, Jill felt it was time to stop the
cycle of endless diets and lose weight in a healthy and
sustainable manner.
Dayle's goal to be healthy and reduce the risk of
heart disease has motivated her to lose nearly 4 stone.
Lifestyle changes meant Emma was less active.
Desperate to lose weight, Emma has used WLR to lose nearly 3st.
Tired of her weight fluctuating and making her
feel miserable, Jennifer decided to take control and get to
grips with her eating patterns.
Using the tools of WLR has helped Becky lose 3st
7lbs and she feels healthier than ever.
Liz was fed up about not being able to perform
postures at her yoga class. This gave her the motivation
to break the yo-yo diet cycle and lose 3st 10lbs.
Mary's yo-yo dieted for years. Her motivation to lose
weight and become healthier was completing a trek in
Nepal.
Emma shares a story of learning about the calorie
content of food and eating properly.
A row with her husband gave Joy the motivation to lose
some weight, get fitter and feel good about herself
Rosie wanted to look her best as matron of honour at her
best friend's wedding.
Emma's bid to lose weight for her wedding has given her
the motivation to lose over 2½stone.
Aiming to be a happy and healthy role model to her
children helped her achieve her weight loss goals.
has reached her goal weight and changed the way she thinks
about food.
A tropical holiday gave Katrina the motivation to lose
weight.
has seen her confidence and self-esteem soar after losing 3st
11lbs.
viewed her weight loss journey as a change in lifestyle
rather than a diet.
Mother and daughter Amy and Emma have lost over 7½st
between them. Here's Emma's story.
tells how she lost her "excess baggage" in time for her
holiday.
was sceptical about calorie counting for weight loss,
now she feels 'amazingly empowered'.
talks about her weight loss, including her
motivation - a size 10 wedding dress.
"As we all know diets inevitably fail, whereas a change in
eating habits and a surefire method of control
(WLR) can change your life."
"The greatest motivation was when our wedding date was
set. I was determined not to settle for anything
less than being at goal."
After finding WLR by chance Laura now enjoys clothes
shopping again.
"Don’t look at this as a diet. Think of it more as a
lifestyle change, a way of living healthily for life."
wanted to keep up with her grandchildren and, with WLR has
lost over 3 stone.
Endless diets of 'starving herself' left Amanda feeling
frustrated and miserable. Then she found WLR...
Emma's battle against weight gain and PCOS...
Drummer, Jo, tells us how she beat her weight loss
troubles...
who at 5'3" says "I'm quite short so weight shows up very
easily on me", has lost 2 stone to reach her goal weight
of 8st 7lb.
At 4'10" Michelle has quite low calorie needs, so losing
weight takes extra effort. But she's managed to lose over
a stone...
has yo-yo dieted since the age of 8. Well done to her for
losing over 4 stone to reach her goal weight of 10 stone.
Having lost 16kg Sarah's happy with people's comments that
she looks great, here's her story.
has tried everything in the name of slimming, here's how
WLR has helped her take control.
continues to enjoy her favourite tipple whilst on her way
to a 3 stone 10lbs weight loss...
"I actually thought I looked quite good until I saw this
photo - this was a bit of a wake up call!!"
"I didn't want to put on another stone on top of my
current weight!"
After discovering 'too much hip in her hipsters', Jane 'Googled'
WLR...
Ruth has lost over four stone so far, and has less than a
stone to go to reach her slimming goal. Here's her story.
Cari has lost almost 5½ stone, and she puts her success down
to support and being realistic about food, here's her story.
The dangers of high blood pressure inspired Daniela to
start losing weight.
Laura has fought back against illness and the weight gain
caused by treatments.
Turning her back on "crazy diets" Beverley has used WLR to
improve her knowledge of food and lose 12 inches.healthy, balanced diet.
Fears about her health motivated Amanda to lose weight and
adopt a healthy, balanced diet.
WLR's slimming tools and resources have enabled Sally to
take control and lose 2 stone.
Loneliness after moving saw Karyn gain weight.
Joining WLR has helped her back into shape.
approaching a milestone birthday gave her the motivation
to lose weight.
has dropped 2 dress sizes; the motivation: her wedding in
October.
Keen to make her own rules, Linda has lost over 14" since
finding WLR.
Carolyne has lost over 9 stone since joining WLR.
has lost weight by exercising more; and eating more...
achieved success through the power of information and a
good support network.
Emma shares weight loss story and top slimming tips.
Ann tells us how she beat yo-yo dieting...
Tracey tells her story of motivation and inspiration.
Maureen shares her inspirational story...
Mary has lost over 7 stone since joining WLR. Read her
inspirational story.
Katie tells us her story of weight loss success with
WLR...
Ann tried Weight Watchers and other UK slimming clubs before
finding Weight Loss Resources - here's her slimming success story.
Having being a 'traditional' yo-yo dieter, Paula has lost over
3½ stone by following a healthy, balanced diet using the Weight
Loss Resources tools. Here's her success story.
Kes has lost over 2 stone on her calorie counting diet and she
finally feels in control. Here's her story…
Hazel's motivation to diet sprung from wanting to be healthy.
Here's how she lost over 3 stone with a healthy diet.
For Wendy, losing weight has been quite a
long process. Now her total weight loss is 5½ stone, here's her story...
Once the idea to lose weight was in
her head, Nicky knew there was no stopping her…
Now a size 14/16 Trish has bags of
energy and self esteem
An amazing 5½ stone lighter, Joath can finally wear
that strappy dress!
Has lost over 2 stone and is now at
her target weight...
A working mum of two, Ceri has tried lots of other diets –
with WLR she has lost 3st!
A serial yo-yo dieter, is now losing
weight at a slow and sustainable pace…
MEN:
Martin has gone from being nearly 5 stone
overweighto a man who regularly runs half
marathons and prides himself on his fitness.
John has used WLR to learn about the calories in food, how many calories he needs to consume and how to burn off calories through exercise.
Paul was faced with being middle aged,
fat and unhealthy. Determined to change he has lost nearly 7st in weight.
WLR has taught Steven that food is not his enemy and that, in moderation,
he can eat what he wants...
A desire to regain the fitness levels Phil had whilst
racing cars provided the motivation to lose weight.
Using the tools and information on WLR has taught
Martin about the calorie content of the food he is
consuming and shown him ways to reduce his calorie intake.
With his blood pressure high and experiencing chest pains
whilst walking, Paul felt enough was enough. He is now 7st 8lbs lighter and a
keen marathon runner.
WLR has helped Mark to adopt a more structured and
healthy eating plan making changes to his calorie intake.
With a history of cancer in his family, Anthony knew
that being overweight was a risk factor. He has to date
lost 4st on his weight loss journey.
John has used the calorie counting tools and resources
of WLR to lose weight.
A GP's health warning motivated Andy to lose over 5½
stone and enjoy exercising again.
Having lost 2st with WLR, Dick now enjoys an active lifestyle
without the breathing problems he experienced before.
Health scares forced Phil to pay attention to his
weight. He has used WLR to monitor food and exercise on a
daily basis and lose 26lbs.
Gareth has used WLR as a crutch in his weight loss journey
to lose nearly seven stone.
Last year, Dean's New Year Resolution was to lose
weight. He has gone on to lose 9st 6lbs.
As a local councillor, Martin felt a hypocrite talking
about health and wellbeing issues. This spurred his weight
loss goals with WLR.
After heart surgery, Gordon needed to lose weight but
it was his daughter's weight loss that inspired him and
motivated him to do it.
Malcolm used WLR to learn about the calories he was
consuming, make necessary changes and lose 2 stone.
Hugo has lost nearly 7st using the tools of WLR which
has helped him to regulate his eating.
Jon found being overweight a drag and decided
to take control of his life to become fitter, healthier and
more confident.
reveals how his desire to fit into his clothes properly
has motivated his weight loss of nearly 5 stone!
Losing nearly 2 stone, Steve is now planning a
half-marathon and is a great inspiration for men who want
to get slim.
Pete's lost over 3 stone here's his motivational tips.
Steve's story is an entertaining and inspiring read here's
how he's lost 2 stone.
Rob's motivation for success is his 2½ year old son,
here's his inspiring diet story so far.
James started dieting after an embarrassing
"trouser incident"...
believes there's no such thing as a calorie free lunch...
Learning about calories and how to manage them has brought
Colin weight loss success
Chris has calorie-counted his way to his goal weight.
Simon says joining WLR's internet based diet program has been
a life-changing experience. Here's how he used the program to lose
3 stone.
This is not a diet - it's a new way of life,
with over 4 stone weight loss!
Ian decided it was important to stop making excuses
- so far he's lost 4 stone!
Being called 'fatty' and 'fatboy'
made Tazza face up to the fact that he was overweight. |
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PRESS OFFICE
2008 Edition
'This book is possibly one of the best motivational tools you could ever have so pick up a copy and become your very own Diet Superhero!'
Sarah Massey
of Diet and Fitness Resources
If you would like to tell us your own story please
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