My Story

I have struggled with my weight all my life - gained weight, lost weight, gained weight, lost weight, repeat. A professional yo-yoer. I tried many popular diets, basically everything on the market - you name it. I did successfully lose weight however I was never able to maintain that loss for any period of time.

I used to find any excuse to eat, when I was down I turned to food for comfort conversely when I accomplished a task I treated myself to food as a reward. Eating for me was like an emotional anaesthetic.

I lost 60kgs and now I’m here to mentor, inspire and support you…….…Every Step of the Weigh.

After a lifetime of numbing my feelings my weight hit a staggering 122.8kg. You may notice that in my before photos I am in fact smiling but I really was not in a very happy place. There was an incredible amount of pain and sadness hiding behind the big smile, the large tent size pashminas, and the many layers of padding (my protection). I didn't have the energy or the inclination to run around after my 2 young boys, I wasn't comfortable in my own skin let alone sitting on an aeroplane or at the movies. I also had to endure back pain when I stood for long periods of time and was constantly worried about the impact on my joints not to mention the chronic health related issues that may have eventuated had I continued at that weight.

At 37 years old I was so unhappy and uncomfortable I realised then and there that I needed to take control and make some serious long term lifestyle changes, mind, body and soul.

This I felt, was my last chance to shed the kilos before I had to think about drastic weight loss measures such as gastric banding which was a terrifying option for me. I had always believed without doing the real (hard) healing work, I would continue my destructive relationship with food.

From that day forward I made up my mind that nothing would stop me from reaching my best weight. I must say the first 10 kilos were by far the hardest, struggling with feeling so low because of my weight, and not being able to turn to food 'my instant comfort' in response to any type of emotional charge. Of course there were obstacles and OOPs moments along the way, but my formula for success, along with daily motivation, new positive philosophy, reframing my mindset, healthy eating and regular exercise resulted in a steady weekly weight loss.

I reached my best weight, a 60kg loss 18 months later, on the 20th December 2010. It was a very empowering feeling to set a goal and actually achieve it.

This new found confidence led me to embark on a new challenge. I decided that I was going to help support and inspire others achieve their goals. My journey, along with my studies led me to design a program which encourages long term healthy nutrition, exercise regimes and behavioural change. I love sharing my knowledge and first hand insights that help both Children and Adults to create healthy relationships with food and promote positive body image. And I truly share their success, because I'd be lying if I said my clients wins weren't just like my own. My hope is to help others reclaim their health and well being just like I did........... Every Step of the Weigh.