What were your weight-control goals?

I set a plan out at first to reduce my fat intake, soon this changed when I was introduced to calorie king. CalorieKing gave me all the tools i needed, the rest was up to me. I'd never experienced what it was like to be under 100kg. I'm not even sure if i can recall being under 100kg in my teenage years.

What motivated you to lose weight?

Like most I have been labelled a fat useless so and so all my life, i have had all the looks sitting in restaurants. Though this was never the reason to lose weight. It had to come done to me wanting to lose it for myself, and I did. For once in my life I wanted to be able to shop without saying, that won't fit me, they don't have my size. And above all I wanted to be fit healthy and happy. So I did it for me.

What was your weight-loss method?

At the start I watched how much fat I ate. But as soon as I got onto calorie king it all came together. Being set 2000 calories per day at first was touch and go. Within as little as 2 months I was eating 1700 calories per day with ease. What I learned was important. I learned all about what foods i could eat, calories fat all of that. So then I was able to plan what I ate per day and never starve myself.

What were some obstacles you encountered while losing weight?

I believe everyone has doubt when loosing weight. My doubt came when for about 6 weeks I was stuck at 117kg. Again this came at 105kg, I hit a wall and it didn't move, I started to doubt if i could drop the weight. But I never once gave up, you cant, you have come too far to stop now.

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

Learn what you eat and its nutritional values. This way you will be able to plan a better day. Example; if I am going to have satay chicken on rice for tea, i know this is a higher calorie meal. So I will plan my lunch and snacks to fit it into my day. You learn so fast about your foods, and this will be your greatest tool, because you can eat good food good sizes, but eat healthy and smart for the rest of your life.

How do you feel now that you've lost weight?

Satisfied, proud, complete, like a teenager. For the first time in my life I can support my own weight, and even lift it doing pull ups. I am now able to run to the letter box and back - and not run out of breath lol.

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

Simple as this: No CalorieKing, no weight loss. My mind was strong very strong, but CK gave me the tools to use that strong mind in the right way. My time on CK has taught me all about food calorie and exercise. My new life is thanks to CalorieKing.