I can now run around after children I'm healthy and I have never had a hard part I've been extremely lucky

Do your research, be prepared for things to be hard and know that it is not the easy way out. Often we hear this from other people, but it is not! 

Learn your food triggers. Stay hydrated. Don't look at this like "another diet" because it's not (you can still have cake!!) Start to view food as fuel and find ways to keep your meals interesting by trying new recipes and sharing them.

I love inspiring others that's why I share my journey on instagram at @katy2.022

I am able to participate more. My favourite past time is pole fitness which I'm able enjoy even more.

I feel so much healthier. The hardest changing my mind set on my body image size and excepting complements from people.

Do your research and surround yourself with positive people to encourage the lifestyle change you are making

To know my family are very proud of me for doing this & basically saving my life as my doctor told me with my high blood pressure I had (which I don’t now) I was a walking time bomb...

Starting weight 107kgs Goal weight 70kgs Currently 80kgs

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Best part - buying size 10 jeans. I have never owned a pair of size 10 jeans! Hardest part - I can't think of anything!

I noticed people's change in attitude. Being able to have kids and keep up with them. Being able to shop for "normal" sized clothes.