KELLY
KELLY’S FANTASTIC 11KG RESULT! #180
Growing up I was not overweight, in fact, I was quite slim. It wasn’t until I was in my early 20’s that I started to put on weight easily and then struggled to lose it. By my late 20’s I had gained almost 20kg since I had finished school. I then fell pregnant and while pregnant developed gestational diabetes. This was a blessing in disguise as it stopped me from putting on any additional weight while pregnant, I even actually lost some weight.
Then, in April this year, I was going through some recent photos and realised there were very little of me with my family and the ones I did have I felt I looked hideous. My face was full, my skin was red and blotchy and I just didn’t really seem happy. Clothes no longer fitted properly and the ones I did wear were elastic waisted. I was in denial as to how much I had let myself go, again. It wasn’t until I stood on the scales I knew I had to do something. Being at risk for now developing type 2 diabetes since having gestational diabetes, it had to be now.
I was no longer on a diet, I was changing my thinking about food and this was going to be my lifestyle going forward.
While scrolling through Facebook, the Kim Beach ad popped up and intrigued I clicked for more information. With a weeks free trial I had nothing to lose.
As soon as I started I knew this was a program I could not only follow but would enjoy. The meals were easily adapted for the family, could be bulk made and were delicious. The exercises were hard at first but I soon got in a rhythm and found myself looking forward to going to the gym. The information regarding the principles was what helped me. I was no longer on a diet, I was changing my thinking about food and this was going to be my lifestyle going forward.
I had yoyo dieted for years, followed calorie controlled diets, and shake diets. I had success with all of these but I also did not have as much weight to lose as I did now. I also felt like I was really restricted with what I could and could not eat.
One of the most important parts of my success has been the support group and the Kim Beach Team.
In the stage I dropped 3.5kg and around 25cm. It motivated me to keep going and while the following months’ my weight loss was slower I was still losing weight so I was happy.
To date I have lost 11kg and 65cm. My shape has changed drastically. My skin is clear. I have more energy and I am so much happier. I still have a little way to go and I am ok with it taking time.
One of the most important parts of my success has been the support group and the Kim Beach Team. Having this platform to interact with a group of women going through the same experience as me has been wonderful. They will celebrate your success but also support you through your failures. There is no judgement.
I am so honoured that Kim asked me to share my story, thank you for reading. I hope that it inspires someone on a similar path.
