Amanda Baylan has lost 7 stone since joining Unislim with husband Andrew in January Before Unislim she hated shopping and simply picked out the anything that fitted, or found herself making her own clothes as she couldn’t find anything to suit her shape in the shops. But now she likes nothing more than dressing up and enjoying herself – and doesn’t she look amazing?!
“I never really had a weight problem when growing up, but after my second child was born in 1997, I didn’t lose all the baby weight and gradually, as time passed, the weight slowly crept on. My daughter had been to Unislim before and was keen for me to try it. When Andrew tried on his suit last year for a funeral and it didn’t fit, I realised I really needed to do something about myself too.
“I was very determined to stick to the Unislim plan, and I believe that if you want something to work, you need to put 100% in. I think it’s great that nothing is banned, that you can have a little bit of everything, but I decided to keep things as healthy and wholesome as possible.
“Obviously at the weigh-in there would be a bit of banter between Andrew and I, but it definitely helps to have the encouragement. We’d have nights where one of us would be saying, ‘I’m a bit peckish’, and it helps to have the other person suggest healthier options. I found that having two people sharing the same goals is a bonus, and we really enjoy planning nutritious meals together.
“It’s definitely strengthened us as a couple. You spur the other one on throughout. And losing the weight gives you such a positive attitude towards everything else in your life. I love seeing him out running, and he loves seeing me trying on new clothes and complimenting me.
“We joined Unislim last January and this New Year we celebrated our new lives. We just can’t believe how fantastic we feel – life is brilliant! It’s amazing how much you can achieve in just one year.”
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