Lots! I wanted to be fit again. Keeping up with two children you need to be. I was tired of not having any get up and go. My metabolism was virtually zero so the exercise has paid off there. Also my looks - I wanted to be able to go into the shops and buy some of the lovely clothes that they only seem to sell for smaller women. All in all, I just want to be a healthy person with more energy.

What is your weight-loss method?

Exercise! I did none for 6 years and now I feel incomplete if I don't have my swim or walk each day. It is also my time when I can unwind so is a terrific stress release. I do not have any junk food in the cupboards or fridge, only healthy snack food which is benefiting my family as well. I feel if we want a treat then we buy it to have at the time and not have it lingering around the house. Also I have found eating my whole allowance of calories in a healthy way causes me to have a better weight loss in a week than if I keep well under my allowance.

Lose weight online with
CalorieKing.com.au

Did you know that you can lose weight online using our powerful online diet diary, food database and enrolment into the CalorieKing.com.au Program?

Learn more about the benefits
of joining our online club.

What obstacles have you encountered while losing weight?

My husband is away a lot with his work so when I find myself alone at night (especially in front of the TV) I tend to want to snack on the foods that made me big in the first place.

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

I allow myself treats each day to satisfy my sweet tooth. The treats are ones I never thought of having before such as WeightWatchers' icecream, low-fat yoghurts, fruit etc. I've found these are just as nice as the higher fat/calorie treats. Also, about once a week I allow myself a small bar of chocolate, not as a reward, but to show I am now in control and I don't need to have it every day.

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

So good. People are commenting that I am looking good. I didn't tell many people outside of my family that I was going to lose weight so to have people comment on it is terrific. Also feeling my clothes getting looser is fantastic. I am going to need a new wardrobe for winter. My motivation and "get up and go" is 100% better than what it was.

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

It has been terrific, much better than anything I have tried before. I enter everything I eat and drink as well as make my weekly check-ins. I never knew much about portion control until CalorieKing and was astounded at how much I was overeating. Now I am in control thanks to CalorieKing!