Kerry wanted to boost her self esteem and confidence

Kerry put on the weight after losing her partner for whom she had been caring through a longer period of illness. The loss left her depressed, lacking confidence and with low self esteem.

She managed to pull herself through the tough times, lost 20kg* in the process and is today looking absolutely amazing!

*In 7 months. Individual results may vary. 

What was the 'moment of truth' when you knew you had to lose weight?

I saw a psychologist for my depression and low self esteem and she helped me through my problems and overcoming my grief - which was making me overeat.

After seeing the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet discussed on Channel 10, I went to the site and worked out my BMI and that was it. Before I joined, it seemed like an easy program to follow.

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Were there moments when you wanted to give up?

Once I started, I never thought about giving up. I became completely focused on losing the weight!

I had a good support system around me that also helped and as the weight disappeared, I felt so much better in myself.

What do you think made you successful?

I stayed focused, completed my diary every day and my confidence and self esteem just kept increasing.

I have never felt this confident in my entire life!

What do you do now that you never thought you would be able to do before?

I go out and socialise, wear nice clothes and enjoy clothes shopping. I don't even mind having my photo taken - I used to hide behind everyone else.

How has your life changed?

I get lots of comments on how well I look and even my mother can't get over how I've changed. She says I have gone from a mouse to a very confident person.

I've purchased a treadmill to try to stick to my exercise program. I also walk the dog every day, and I plan my meals for the week ahead.

In the future, I want to keep the weight off, of course, but also live a healthy and fulfilling life.

Kerry's top tips for losing weight

• Just make the decision, stay focused on do it. 
• As your clothes start getting too big - get rid of them and buy new ones
• If you're going out or going away, always look for the healthy option on the menu

*Individual results may vary