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It wasn't some life changing event, horrible comment or health scare that spurred Alison into registering for the online weight loss programme. She just woke up one morning and realised how bedraggled her weight gain was making her. Carrying around an extra 5 stone is a tough challenge both mentally and physically and Alison had enough of being overweight!

"I don't really know what caused me to register, something just clicked in my head and I thought I don't want to be this big person anymore. I'd spent my whole life being large and I felt enough was enough!"

Alison was a diet club virgin before registering for our online Gi plan but the success she achieved means she is a true convert now!

"I was 14 stone 5 lbs and wore a size 24 on top and bottoms! I'm 9 stone 4 lbs and wear a size 12/14 top and 10/12 bottoms now." She dropped 6 dress sizes and lost 5 stone 1 lb…not bad considering she has only followed the meal plan for 12 months!

Her life really has changed as a result of the weight loss, Alison has become a fashionista and has a figure to die for.

"Clothes shopping was a nightmare, I used to hate it. I basically would go into a shop and if I found something that would fit I was so relieved that I'd buy it in every colour. I was a lot less confident when I was bigger."

"Losing weight has made the world of difference to me. I have so much more confidence now and it is just amazing to be able to go into any clothes shop and pick up things that I know will fit. Being able to walk down the street and feel good about myself is the best feeling ever."

The transition from her original size to her current svelte shape did not come without it's own adjustment period. Alison literally lost half herself and it took a little getting used to.

"I still can't believe that I have lost 5 stone. It wasn't until my mum started making me buy more fitted clothes that I really thought I need to be more confident because I am a smaller person now. All my baggy clothes are gone to the charity shop besides for one blouse and a pair of trousers as a gentle reminder to me."

Before registering for the Gi plan Alison really had developed some very unhealthy eating habits. Her pattern of eating was putting her at major risk of developing Type 11 Diabetes and high cholesterol.

"I look back at my diet with disgust! I can't believe I would easily sit and eat big bars of chocolate, crisps…you name it I would eat it. My biggest downfall was evenings and weekends, I would always say to myself I'll be good starting from Monday but that Monday never came until I joined the online programme."

With the set meal plans and mentor support Alison managed to start a diet and stick to it for the first time in her life.

"The main thing which helped was the 24 hour support groups, they have been an absolute godsend especially when I had weeks where my weight stayed the same. There were always people telling me to keep going, I couldn't have done it without them."

Alison would never have been so successful without maintaining her positive attitude. She has some words of inspiration for all other want to be and current slimmers.

"Please don't ever give up and always believe that your goal is achievable. It takes time obviously, but the results at the end of it really will change your life, take one day at a time and break your weight loss down into small targets of half a stone at a time."

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