Seeing Lynda and dropping 20 kilos changed my life

 

I was wearing size 18-20 clothes without even realizing it until I saw a staff photo and noticed I was the biggest person there. I could not believe I was that fat! I was stressing, knowing that in one year I would be turning 30 and by then I would be obese. I needed an action plan. I joined a gym and began some very light exercise, as I never was a fan of sweating. I knew I needed some support and when I saw Lynda’s card in the gym I thought why not? I had tried other ways to lose weight, like group support programmes, but did not enjoy them.

 

After 9 months, and with Lynda’s guidance, I am very happy to say that I have now lost 20kg! I am wearing size 12 trousers and even bought a dress for the first time in at least 10 years! I used to avoid simple activities such as walking; now I am running half marathons and have even taken up kick boxing which I love. I now enjoy exercise and with eating correctly for my body and my lifestyle, I now have the energy and motivation to do it.

 

Losing weight has changed my outlook on life and increased my confidence. I have resigned from my job and am looking at studying nutrition next year.

 

Having Lynda to support me and cheer me on definitely encouraged me and kept me motivated along the way.

 

The best part is not having to buy clothes just because they fit, but being able to buy clothes I actually like. People’s reactions are great too! My family is proud of my accomplishments which make me feel successful. I now feel confident turning 30! I am energetic, excited, healthy and most of all, happy!

 

- Shalome

Hi Lynda,

 

Got on the scales this morning with a heavy heart and guess what!!!! WE have done it – I was 80kg! Now I just need to maintain that weight or go lower, which i am determined to do, but now I want another baby!!. I am sitting here in Jeans I bought in NZ before I left for my brother’s wedding and they were v tight then and now there is a huge gap round the waist and they are very loose around my legs and butt.

 

I am walking around the house with a huge smile on my face. Thank you so much for everything Lynda, you have really helped me achieve a lifelong dream of being slim and I was feeling a bit down yesterday that I would never get to 80kg.

 

-Tiff (Australian online client)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

 

Oh, no, another year older!

 

We can’t stop the ageing process, but we can stop GETTING OLD!!

 

A little while ago, I signed up for Fitness Fix’s EIGHT WEEK CHALLENGE, after noticing how good a friend was looking and sounding having decided to do the Challenge with Sally and Lynda. Being a strictly non gym person, the one-on-one attention, flexible half hour sessions, cosy, non threatening exercise area combined with a simple, personalized eating plan with no gimmicks was not difficult at all. My target for the challenge was to lose weight, get fitter and FEEL younger and by my birthday, approximately eight weeks away.

 

I went to Sally’s twice a week and worked on a regimen she’d devised for me along with being weighed and measured and visited Lynda once a week to review how the diet was going and also be weighed. Lynda’s help was fantastic with all the new products available on the market I wasn’t aware of, there is now so much to help cut calories while still enjoying interesting, tasty meals and snacks. It easily becomes the choice for a permanent lifestyle change which can also fit in easily when cooking for a family.

 

The regimen with Sally and Lynda was really enjoyable and, apart from starting to notice things a bit looser than they’d been, the scales were showing a steady decline AND people I didn’t really know very well were commenting on how much better I was looking!! The stress and strains of the last couple of years in business had certainly taken a toll and I was appalled to see a photo of me last Christmas, looking awful AND OLD!!

Doing the EIGHT WEEK CHALLENGE certainly helped me look and feel better and I would not hesitate to recommend it to ladies who usually hate gyms and have tried every diet known to man. Not only does it work, it quickly becomes the way to a fitter, healthier and age defying lifestyle.

 

-Mae Jordan

“Honestly, the whole weight loss thing was – dare I say – easy. I eat way more than I ever did. I’ve achieved my goal weight, and Lynda has now given me a maintenance programme.” – Angela P

“I’m just dropping you this email to let me know how completely amazing you’ve been, I couldn’t have lost l0kgs+ without you! !
I feel much better about life, I’m fitter and happier, and it’s all thanks to you!! (sometimes I wondered if you actually know everything?!!)
I saw some friends yesterday that I hadn’t seen since I finished school last year and they couldn’t get over how much weight I had lost!” – Chris R

“I have had tremendous success gaining control of my weight and with Lynda’s extensive knowledge, my digestive health is better than I ever thought possible. ” – Clare T

“One of the excellent, but unexpected, side effects (that I am assuming has to do with my weight loss), is that my blood pressure has fallen. In fact when I recently visited the doctor, my blood pressure was recorded at 120/70. You can’t get much better than that.” – Donna

“I really looked forward to my weekly visits with Lynda and have since recommended her to several friends who have attended and who have also benefited from her expertise.”
- Jackie J

“I think of Lynda very much as my Food Coach rather than a diet clinic consultant. She’s right there with you every step of the way in her direct and encouraging way. At the end of the day it’s all up to you but it certainly makes it that much easier having someone there with you.” – Kate B

“I really want to write this for all the people out there that are overweight and never thought it was possible or thought it would be too hard to lose the weight they have been holding on to. And also for Lynda, she has been an amazing support for me and I really love going to see her every 2 or 3 weeks for our chats, weigh in’s and measurements. I wouldn’t be here without her.

 

I hope my words can help you get to where I am. It’s truly life changing, physically, mentally and emotionally.

 

I started this journey on February 22nd 2011 and weighed 96.5kgs. I have just turned 29 and am 166cm tall (or short J). Today is the 2nd August and I have just come from my appointment with Lynda, to date I have lost 13kgs and a lot of cm’s from my bust, hips and waist.

 

I was in Jacquie-E on Saturday where I like to get skirts for work and normally I would have to squeeze in to a size 16 or buy XL’s. This time the 14’s were too big and I am now a size 12. Not a bad effort for 5 months.

 

It takes a bit to get started and to get into the habit but once you are there it feels easy to keep it up. I still treat myself. If I didn’t I think it would be much harder to stick to. What is life without treats? If I had pizza for dinner for example, I would make sure all my other meals for that day were on track, so it’s a balance. The results are all about how much effort you make and what you put in your mouth, and the comments you get from people make it all so very worth it, you hold your head higher and walk taller.

 

I still have around another 8kgs to lose till I am at my goal and I know I can get there.

 

Thanks again Lynda”

-Lael Read

“I began my journey with Lynda back in January this year.  My goal was to lose between 10 and 15 kilos.  I can proudly say that through my hard work and determination, and the support of Lynda and my wonderful family, I have now lost 10.5 kilos.  I have done this by eating normal food, which fitted in with my family, and also exercising.

 

I hate diets and always have felt hungry in the past, but Lynda provided ‘real food’ options that suited my budget of feeding a family of 5.  Even the kids eat more veggies now!

 

I feel fantastic and I often say to people that I feel like I have found my “spunk” again!  It was not just about the food, it was about me making a conscious decision to change my habits.  I have always been active, but I soon discovered that if I did more than just be active, I would get better results, faster.  So I got off my backside and decided to start running again.  I run with my mate on the weekends, but during the weekdays I struggle for time as I work fulltime and am a wife, a mother of two boys and the proud owner of a bouncy black Labrador.  All of which keep me very busy.

 

I needed to find more hours in the day to do my running.  I now take my gear and run in my lunch hour – it is fantastic, it is great exercise, plus it is great for my mental health.  I get out in the fresh air and leave work, computers and all that goes with it behind for 30 minutes.  I come back feeling fresh and energised for the afternoon.

 

It is easy to find lots of excuses not to eat well or not to exercise, but for me it was about finding every excuse I could to get out and exercise and make better food choices!

 

I have a few more kilos to go to get to my goal and with the continued support of Lynda and my wonderful family I know I will get there.”

 

-Jodi

“Cheers Lynda!

 

Thanks for your no BS approach and really guiding me / us to some much healthier habits. I am grateful that the ‘results’ are so recognizable in such a short time relative to how long I had not been ‘doing the right thing by myself’.

 

The results prove how amazing the body is at ‘self correcting and self healing’ once you give it a proper chance. It’s really remarkable and naturally inspiring to experience. It makes me appreciate life more and the dynamic flow that can be restored once we apply ourselves to better principles. It also makes me realise, quite graphically, how I do not want to go back to where I was, mentally, emotionally or physically around food / eating habits. It’s all very empowering – so thank you so much!

 

It feels really good to have some success, especially because life has been pretty challenging over the last 9-10 months or so!

 

With gratitude!”

 

-Cecile

 

“When my Doctor recommended doubling my blood pressure medication it was time to take my weight issues seriously.   I didn’t just want a diet, I have been there done that before without any real results.  I needed to find a long term solution that fitted in with my life and my family.

 

Finding what was right for me was the key and with Lynda that is exactly what I got.    The one on one approach with an eating plan designed just for me around normal everyday food.

 

Fitting exercise into my life was probably my biggest challenge and I came up with a million excuses why I couldn’t exercise, but as the weight has come off this has been easier and I now look forward to walking each day.

 

Most of the time it has been smooth sailing but there were moments when I lost focus and my inner voice told me ‘you knew you couldn’t do this, may as well give up now’.  This is the point where in the past I would have called it quits and without Lynda I would have.  It was her belief in me and constant encouragement that made me pick up the water bottle, put on the shoes and get on with it!

 

To date I have lost 18kg and I have gained my life back.   No longer does fear of failure stop me from enjoying life.   I’m not locked away on a ‘diet’ and can head out for dinner and coffee safe in the knowledge that I know how to make good choices and still have fun!

 

I have a few kilos left to lose but take half the blood pressure meds I used to and my Doctor has said I can stop them completely next month.   This was my ultimate goal.

 

Taking this journey with Lynda has changed my life in so many ways.”

 

-Bronwyn

“Lynda

 

Thank you so much for your support and encouragement to me in shifting the last 6 kilos off my body.  I have so enjoyed eating the correct food and shopping for different varieties of “healthy” food to make my meals tasty and interesting, as well as nutritious.

Your advice regarding exercise, water intake and general education re various food types has been invaluable to me and I have learnt heaps along the way.

Thank you so much.”

 

-Mary

“I am writing this letter to recommend Lynda Smith as a Nutritionist

 

My husband and I have always lived quite healthy and active lives, both playing at very high levels in our respective sports before wear and tear and the dreaded thirties and illnesses put a stop to that.

 

We keep fit, watch our diets and stay active and in no way have become couch potatoes.  However with our impending wedding and my husband’s injuries, we decided to use the knowledge of a nutritionist to control our illnesses and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

 

We had always read health magazines and sought information about food and nutrition, but prior to meeting Lynda we didn’t realise how much misinformation and contradiction was out there.

 

Our first impression of Lynda was one that has remained constant from day one.  Lynda is passionate about her work and helping others, and is realistic about what is achievable and what isn’t.  She is a great motivator and was even able to motivate us when we had a “bad week”.

 

Lynda has passed on a great deal of professional knowledge which has consequently given us a positive outlook towards our overall health and lifestyle and we ultimately we feel better within ourselves.

 

I lost 10 Kilos for my wedding day, I have more energy than I thought possible and I sleep better.  We are still eating the same way Lynda taught us and are still feeling the benefits a year later.

 

Lynda is constantly researching and passes on any information that relates to our health conditions so that we can continue to control these problems.

 

Colleagues and friends saw the results of Lynda’s magic with us and were constantly asking me for advice about food and nutrition.  I would just smile and give them Lynda’s contact details and tell them to contact her.

 

I am proud to have used Lynda’s advice and recommend her 100% to any one who is serious about getting expert nutritional advice and living life to the full.”

 

-Rechelle & Lee