At the beginning of March I had had enough with being overweight but not knowing where to turn for support and I did not want to go back the weight loss groups I had been to before as I knew I needed a different approach as I have yo-yo dieted for 30 years! I started the Preparing for Successful Weight Loss programme mid-March.
I did the DIY version so I could be flexible and go at my own pace so it fitted in with my busy life. The first assignment on Motivation and Commitment helped me from the start.
It is not a diet plan but it helps you decide the best way for you to lose weight and helps you with whatever weight loss programme you decide to do.
I am doing it through tracking food and counting calories. Claire helps you really think about your goals, motivation, learning from previous weight loss efforts and gives honest and practical help.
Claire has also shared her story so I know she knows what I am going through. The Facebook groups have really helped since I finished the P4SWL course and now I am a member of the Accountability Club.
This, as well as the other YourOneLife Facebook groups, gives me extra support. Claire does live sessions each week, these are available on catch-up if you miss them.
In these sessions she will address issues that have come up from members. There is no getting away from the fact that losing weight is hard, this will not be a quick fix, but Claire has given me the tools I need to lose weight for good.
I have lost nearly a stone since I started and I already feel more confident and in control of my life. I have a long way to go but for the first time I know I can do it.
E’s* experience of 1:1 Coaching with YourOneLife
“Working with Claire has been an eye-opening experience. She is ever so patient and really invested our time together in finding out exactly where I was in terms of weight, food and exercise, before starting to work on making changes.
Working with Claire has given me so much more insight into my habits – both good and bad ones. She has helped me drill down into the reasons behind my stubborn weight gain, while building my confidence in addressing the relevant issues.
More importantly, Claire has given me permission not to be perfect – not once has she made me feel that I am not trying hard enough. Rather, if I do get myself into that cycle of “beating myself up” over an unexpected gain, she is always at hand to help me work through that emotional response in order to regain balance.
It is the first time I have been able to work with someone like this, without feeling ashamed about being me. Claire’s approach is completely different to any other I have tried – she recognises that one size does not fit all and helps you tailor your work with her to suit you and your needs.
I have worked with Claire on a 1:1 basis for 2 months and during this time lost 4kgs, in a measured and sensible way, without feeling overly deprived. I would really recommend biting the bullet and booking in some sessions with Claire – both the individual and group support is superb – well worth the investment of both time and money. You won’t regret it!
Oh, and don’t forget to buy her book … excellent read.”
ECJ, Tonbridge
*I respect that working with me is a very personal thing, which is why I don’t expect photos to be provided and why not all my clients are comfortable to share their names and faces with a testimonial. But I can hand on heart say every single one is 100% genuine.