[Customer interview]: Christina lost 64lbs with New You

What many of our customers share in common is the fact that in the past, they have struggled to lose weight. Many admit they tried every other diet possible with no success before luck brought them to The New You Plan. Customer Christina can definitely relate to this. Starting at a size 20/22 and weighing 18 stone 7 pounds, Christina is proof that The New You Plan works, when all other diets have failed. Struggling with depression, her weight quickly spiralled out of control. Thankfully, she has lost an impressive 63 lbs (4 and a half stone), and three dress sizes. Today, Christina opens up and shares the deeply personal reasons for starting the plan in the hope that others like her will take control and make the decision to start the plan today!

This is what she had to say in her New You Plan interview…

“I have been over weight most of my adult life although having my children led to a significant increase in my weight. I have always been a confident person at work – I know what I am doing, I set high standards and know how to get what I need. However, outside of work I am a totally different person. I have never ever felt confident in myself and have always felt fat. I have two stunning skinny younger sisters and I also felt like the fat one.

My first daughter was born prematurely and I was ill and in hospital for a few weeks. I suffered from post natal depression and did not adjust to being a parent at all well. I am such a control freak you see, and of course there is no control possible with how life goes with children! My daughter is very well now and my second birth had no complications but I simply ate and ate for 8 years. I never looked in the mirror and have never had a photo taken, which sadly means there are very few photos of me with my children as babies.

I was so unhappy and fed up with myself before starting the plan. I knew I needed to do something. I’d been trying the entire 8 years but nothing ever really worked. I felt I had so much weight to lose and every time I lost momentum, mostly because it just took so long. I also found I had lost interest in going out. I was ashamed and embarrassed and my days consisted of getting up, sorting the girls out, going to work, going home, sorting the girls out and eating! There was nothing else to my life at all. If I was invited out I found an excuse and I never went anywhere with my husband either. As an older mother, my youngest was born when I was 41, and so I was starting to worry a little about being around for my girls when they were older.

I was on the cycle of trying new diets again and stumbled upon the New You Plan online. When it comes to diets, I’ve tried them all, including other Total Food Replacements and keto friendly diets, but I couldn’t stick to them and nothing worked for me. But there was something different about New You. I loved the way the website was designed. It seemed really friendly and I loved the fact that it was based in Ireland. I was born in Northern Ireland myself and have a very soft spot for Irish people. I had a bad experience with the Facebook page of another TFR company where kindness and support to one another was not promoted and I thought the environment with the Irish might be more caring. So, I placed an order.

I opted for the Total Food Replacement option because I knew I needed the discipline of a strict 4 packs and 4 litres per day. I could not trust myself at the beginning to stick to Fresh or Family Focus. Thankfully now, with a change in mindset, I follow Fresh and Family Focus at times of holidays and social events.

I’ve been on and off plan for 2 years. This sounds like a long time but actually I see The New You Plan as part of my daily life. We all have events and challenges to deal with, life events that knock us off course and test our commitment to ourselves. The first 12 weeks I was lucky -nothing got in my way, but then life happens. There are birthdays, and holidays, and events that are not so much fun to deal with. I have worked hard on my mindset throughout my journey, on allowing myself to be off plan to focus on other priorities but it’s a rollercoaster.

Everyday is a challenge. However, my strength and commitment to myself has grown little by little over the past 2 years and I believe this is me now until I achieve goal. The New You plan will be a part of my life though for the rest of my life. I have made lifelong friends and I love the products so much I know I will have something from their vast selection every day after I achieve my goal.

The support of the New You team is outstanding. Every day they are there on Secret Slimmers cheering us on, setting us new challenges and keeping us entertained. Everyday there is a topic that makes you think about what you are doing and why. There is amazing innovation from Julie-Ann and the team and I love that the Secret Slimmers community are asked for input with new ideas. All this is why New You feels like home! The daily support is second to none. There are inspirational quotes galore and normal people dealing with day to day life which helps make you feel normal too.

When it comes to the challenges, I suggest getting stuck in! The thing I have most enjoyed being involved in is the #Mchallenge. This has pushed me way outside my comfort zone and made me see that anything is possible.

There are so many meals that I enjoy. One of the great things about the New You Plan is there is always something new to try. Personally I’m a Shake and Bar fan, mainly because they are quick and easy and don’t require too much preparation. I don’t have much spare time and need eating to be quick. My absolute favourite products are the Cheese Tortilla Chips, the chocolate Shakes, Spicy Noodle Nosh and all the Bars!

I’ve lost a total of 4 stone 8 lbs, which is 4 dress sizes. I couldn’t be more proud! I have so much more confidence and for the first time in my life I actually believe in myself. Every day I chase my dreams, I try new things all the time and know now that I can do anything I want to do.

I will lose another 3 stone at least for Christmas and be the lightest I have been my entire adult life. Then I will decide on my final goal – it’s difficult to know at what weight or size I will feel comfortable as I have never actually been there before

The biggest change for me has been self belief and self care. Since starting The New You Plan I have cycled a 270 charity bike ride, I go to the gym 4/5 times a week, I am fit and healthy and setting a good example for my children, I have started a masters degree that I have wanted to do for years, I believe I can do anything I put my mind to and I do not feel guilty for setting aside time for me. If I am not happy then I can’t help those around me to be happy. I spend more time with my husband and girls and the time we spend together is fun, because I have more energy and want to do fun things. I now appreciate the importance of making memories and spending time doing the things that are important to me.

One of the things I love the most is that I am now in a position of inspiring others. I can barely believe it. In fact, recently one of the personal trainers at the gym actually randomly posted on Facebook one day about how I inspire him. I felt very honoured indeed and I would never be going to the gym without the love and support I have received from everyone within the New you plan.

What I’m also loving is the shift in my mindset, in terms of my positive attitude towards everything I do. In addition, I have learned how important it is that I look after myself and allow myself time to be kind to me. I try to talk to myself now in the way I talk to and treat the ones I love. It has taken me a long time to realise the importance of this but I think finally I have got it!

What’s kept me motivated throughout this experience, believe it or not, has been Meghan Trainor’s song ‘That’s me’ – this is my song. Not because I’m being conceited but because it reminds me everyday of where I have come from. I have more than 1000 quotes saved to my phone and I scan Instagram and Facebook every day for me. Being positive leads to feeling positive – I’m absolutely convinced of that. I have a pin board in my bedroom, right next to the mirror with all my favourite quotes on it. To be beautiful means to be yourself. Do not compare yourself with others for they are not you. There is sunshine in my soul today. Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.

If you’re sitting here right here, right not, deciding whether or not to start today, I say… do it, now! There is no one giant step that does it, it’s a lot of little steps. You will never regret taking positive action.

Every morning you have two choices, continue to sleep with your dreams or wake up and chase your dreams – the choice is yours!

Love,

Christina xx

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If you’re just starting out on your journey, or coming back to the plan then we would recommend our 60 TFR bundle. This bundle will last you for 14 days. You’ll be able to enjoy 4 meals per day and 2-3 snacks per week.

What’s even BETTER is that with The New You Plan we’re more than just a diet company. We are a total lifestyle change: meals, mindset, motivation and maintenance. With unrivalled customer service, a 100% money back guarantee and unlimited online support you’ll be able to get in the zone and smash your goals in 14 days.