A woman who was determined to get her waist back after going through menopause found a way to lose weight with a popular diet programme.
Michelle McPherson, 60, tried everything before finally discovering Michael Mosley’s The Fast 800 diet.
She candidly spoke about her struggles with body changes during menopause. “When I went through menopause, I literally lost my waist, and I hated it,” she said.
The 60-year-old, recalling a conversation with her GP, said: “I asked my GP if she thought I’d ever get my waist back,” and was dismayed by the response: “And, to my horror, she said no! ”
The Romford-based personal assistant described how her increasing size led to practical difficulties: “I couldn’t even bend over” to do up her shoe laces.
Despite trying numerous weight loss methods, none had a lasting impact: “Over the years, I felt like I’d tried everything for weight loss; however, nothing worked for me long-term.”
Eventually reaching a dress size 18, bordering on 20, a health check-up revealing a hiatus hernia, acid reflux, and pre-diabetic condition served as a stark wake-up call. “I decided I needed to take drastic action,” she declared, discovering Dr Michael Mosley’s The Fast 800 programme, which she recognised from television.
Intrigued by the potential solution, Michelle embarked on the free seven-day trial: “I was quite excited,” she remarked, starting each day with an online workout before work.
For Michelle, every day is unique, with varied workouts such as resistance training with Pascal, HIIT with Lucy, or Pilates with Chrissy, all of which she thoroughly enjoys. “I actually look forward to seeing them in the morning now,” she confessed, attributing her motivation to the supportive online community, reports the Express.
Michelle credits the Fast 800 programme for not only guiding her diet but also boosting her energy levels. “While I joined the programme to tackle my weight, I didn’t ever expect this amazingly positive side effect of such increased energy,” she added.
Michelle has noticed additional benefits, including improvements in her hair, skin, and nails. Having lost over three-and-a-half stone and experiencing a significant improvement in her health, Michelle proudly declares, “I did get my waist back.”