Gillian
My story starts about ten years ago, after suffering from 4 rear impact road traffic accidents, I put on weight, after trying the usual diets and exercise plans –which all failed I went to the GP for help.
She sent me to a ‘specialist’ at Wimborne Hospital just before Christmas, who told me ‘it’s simple, you exercise more & eat less’ – I retorted ‘Don’t you think I’ve tried that!’ She then sent me away and told me to make an appointment after the silly season as I’m bound to eat badly over Christmas and New Year. As you can imagine I complained to my GP.
She then sent me to a Dietician at Poole Hospital, who told me to cut out Carbs, I got very depressed and I was crying a lot for no reason and was very tired. She explained that would be the restricted diet – you should increase your carb intake. I felt she was giving me contradictory guidance.
The GP then sent me for blood work, I was then monitored under the Endocrinology Team as I had Impaired Glucose Tolerance. I joined several NHS weight loss clinics all without success. One group suggested I wasn’t eating enough – so I followed their eating plan and put weight on – her response ‘well, what do you expect, you are eating more!’
As you might appreciate my mood was low, so the GP suggested I join QE Leisure Centre under the ‘Way of Life’ exercise program – I attended for years without significant weight loss.
Finally, I saw an advertisement for a personal trainer who was a qualified nutritionist, Hayley Millin. I booked an appointment, we had an initial review of what I was expecting from the sessions and what I had tried before, I brought with me a food diary and we did some body measurements.
Hayley persuaded me to eat six meals a day, portions bigger than I was currently eating, although sceptical I followed the advice. The meal plans were healthy and balanced with lots of fluids. We met weekly for training and with Hayley’s educated instruction and boundless enthusiasm with daily support, I surpassed all personal expectations and lost 7lbs in just four weeks.
If you are struggling and you’ve tried the usual routes, please put your trust in Hayley – but, you need to put the effort in to get the results, if you follow Hayleys plan – it will work!
Thank you Hayley
