What are your weight-control goals?

To get down to 85-80kg, and to lose my gut - it was a bad look.

What is your motivation for losing weight?

To get back to a healthy weight. I was far too overweight and couldn't keep up with my kids, which made both me and them feel and look bad.

What is your weight-loss method?

A nurse (who has become a friend) put me on to CalorieKing.com.au while I was in hospital with a heart scare. Following the meal plan really got me motivated. Eating low-fat was hard at first but the forums kept me on track.

What obstacles have you encountered while losing weight?

My kids like eating high-fat foods (such as McDonalds). It was hard at first to try to get them to eat low-fat foods, and they still won't eat veggies if they can see them. I now make my own rissoles and have a butcher who understands eating low-fat and trims all his meat.

What tips do you have for others who are trying to lose weight?

Don't deny yourself. I did this to start with. I craved chocolate and tried not to have as it would break my diet. My new friends on the forum helped a lot as they had been there. A good tip is to eat everything in moderation. I had a little chocolate and was happy, so I now have low-fat (Weight Watchers) choc-chip cookies twice a week. Don't deny yourself as the craving only gets worse but remember eat low-fat and in moderation. When you're really hungry, try water or fruit.

How do you feel now that you're achieving success?

Great! I have more energy, and I can now lose soccer to my two 11-year olds and not feel too bad!

How have the products or services offered by CalorieKing.com.au helped you to lose weight?

Without the support of Sandie (my Health Angel), CalorieKing, the meal plans, and forums, I hate to think of where I would be right now.