Karin, age 34
When did you first decide to start your weight loss journey with Exante?
“My 34th birthday was an amazing day. It wasn't until after, when my mum shared the photos of the day, that I was mortified, I couldn't believe how big I had gotten. Even my smile didn't look real, I just didn't look like me. I ordered my first set of Exante products that night. I had to do something different.”
Do you remember when you/ other people first started to notice you lose weight?
“I noticed the difference in myself when I got a vacuum bag of my old clothes out of the spare room (you know the 'one day, just in case' clothes). I tried on a dungaree dress that was a 'goal' dress and it fit! I remember the smile on my face and that was when I knew Exante was working more than anything I had done before!”
How did your plan fit into your lifestyle?
“Surprisingly the plan fitted so well with my lifestyle. I made a latte shake for in the car on the way to work, it was like a luxurious coffee. I then filled up on water and peppermint tea throughout the morning. Lunchtime was another flavoured 'coffee'- the coconut shakes are amazing for this! In the evenings I had a treat of a chocolate orange shake whilst the boys ate their dinner. Because they tasted nice it always felt like I was having something naughtier. I always have a peppermint tea in the evening before bed. Water has been a saviour and my skin has never looked so good!”
How has your life changed since losing weight?
“Hugely, which sounds so cliché! I joined some exercise classes as I lost more weight which I wouldn't have done before and in doing so I've found so many friends I wouldn't have spoken to before. I'm able to go into a shop and buy things I want, instead of heading to the back of the rails.
“Finding a new sense of style, being far more comfortable and confident with my body and not hiding away. Enjoying meeting people without the fear of being judged, and the exciting part for me is now looking for ways to challenge myself to do more, to better myself. I take so much more pride in my appearance and it shows through my energy and smile again!”