Tania Allen, 37, an HR manager from Hertfordshire, lost 11/2st without having to give up the foods she loved.
'I was a size 14 and over 10s, but was in denial and squeezing into a size 12'
'Looking back at a picture of when I was a bridesmaid last May, I couldn’t believe how big I was. I felt awful on the day – I was a size 14 and over 10st, but I was in denial and squeezing into a size 12. I felt determined to start a diet and lose weight. The pounds had slowly piled on since I’d had my son, Jared, now three. I snacked constantly, didn’t exercise and sat at a desk all day. My clothes didn’t fit, so I just wore my maternity ones. When I felt down about my body, I’d comfort eat – it was a vicious cycle. Seeing the picture was the turning point. A friend told me about Closerdiets.com and, after reading about all the diets, I chose the Totals plan, which is a flexible diet that gives different foods different ratings, depending on your weight, height and gender, and a personalised daily allowance that you have to stick to. I went to Zumba once a week but, even without a lot of exercise, I lost around 1-2lbs a week. Now, 10 months later, I’ve dropped three dress sizes and I’ve just bought a new size 8 bikini!'
Laura Harwood, 27, a nursery nurse and special-needs support worker from Birmingham, has lost 12lbs for her wedding.
'The low-calorie plan meant I had everything I needed to make tasty meals in minutes'
'It’s hard to count calories when you’re busy – I’m a fussy eater with two kids, two jobs and I study in my spare time! With my wedding to my fiancé Brad coming up in June and a honeymoon to Egypt, I was running out of time to lose weight. I’m 5ft 2 and, at 10st 3lbs, I was too heavy for my height, so when I found the Closer Diet plan in February, I loved the option to exclude the foods you hate – fish and red meat – and the personalised shopping lists to follow. Before, I’d eat on the run, but the low-calorie plan meant I had everything I needed to make tasty meals in minutes. I loved the recipes – especially the chicken noodles with veg and sweet-chilli sauce. When I did well, I’d email the site and get encouragement from my online mentor. Three months on, I’ve nearly lost a stone. I’m now a size 10 and 9st 5lbs and I feel so much healthier and more confident. At a recent fitting, my wedding dress had to be taken in at the waist. I’m sure I’ll hit my 9st target later this month – I haven’t been that slim since I was a teenager!'
Hannah has lost over 2st
'When I saw Facebook pics last December, it dawned on me how much weight I'd gained'
'Growing up, I never had a problem with my weight and I was a size 10 until I married my 6ft husband Ricky, a retail supervisor, and started eating the same as him! Then, when I saw Facebook pics last December, it dawned on me how much weight I’d gained – I looked hideous! I was 11st 4lbs and a size 14, and miserable. My twin sister (who is 3st lighter than me) told me about Closer Diets, so I joined. I assumed I’d always be a big girl, but Closer Diets proved me wrong. It made me look at portion control – I’ve learned what’s OK for me and what’s OK for Ricky – and they’re very different! I constantly lost 2lbs a week and, within six months, I’ve lost 2st 5lbs and I’m now a size 10. I feel so healthy!'
Feeling inspired by our Closer dieters? Start your weight loss today – you could lose a stone in the next six weeks!
Closerdiets.com offers a range of healthy, balanced diets to help you lose weight easily and, especially for summer, we’re offering our own new Mediterranean-inspired diets. The delicious recipe ideas and meal plans will have you glowing with health with a flatter tummy, glossier hair and more energy than ever. And you don’t have to give up all your favourite foods.
Our diet isn’t about starving yourself – you can still drink alcohol and build in snacks, too. But follow the plan and you’ll lose up to a stone in six weeks. Plus the range of superfoods and vitamin-fuelled meals will give you a healthy glow!