Two women who continued to gain weight due to secret eating habits… The story of how they became best friends after exchanging diet information and succeeding in losing weight together
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The story of two women who exchanged information to lose weight and succeeded in dieting, losing a combined 177 kg, was told. They are currently like best friends due to their close relationship. Left = Christine, Right = Kelly [사진=영국 일간 더선 보도 갈무리]The story of women who were once strangers, but exchanged information about weight loss, succeeded in dieting, and lost a combined 185 kg (67 kg and 118 kg, respectively). They are now best friends thanks to a close relationship.
According to a report in the British daily The Sun, 55-year-old Christine Robinson Lloyd (left of photo), who lives in St. Helens, England, lost 67 kg from about 137 kg and currently weighs about 70 kg. Clothes size decreased from 34 to 12. Kelly Barker, 44, from Wirral (pictured right), used to weigh around 181kg but has lost 118kg and now weighs around 63kg, down from a size 32 to an 8.
The two people became ‘weight loss friends’ after seeing each other’s recipes on Instagram and talking about them. Thanks to their similar diet journeys, they became close friends and supported each other to improve their eating habits and lifestyles.
When Christine was young, she suffered humiliation and shame because of her fat body. From then on, I began to have wrong feelings about food, and even as an adult, I secretly overate. I secretly ate more because I was afraid of what others would say. I continued to try dieting, but eventually developed an eating disorder and found myself in a vicious cycle of gaining weight again. At the age of 41, he made a big decision and joined the weight loss program Slimming World, losing about 67kg in three years. Afterwards, I started working as a consultant for Slimming World.
Kelly was also bullied at school because of her fat body. She was teased and even nicknamed ‘Elephant Kelly’. I developed a habit of secretly eating, and my weight increased to 181 kg. Kelly also joined Slimming World and lost 118kg.
A common habit they had when they were fat was the habit of eating in secret. Trying not to be noticed by people, you end up not recognizing or underestimating exactly how much you eat. The habit of secretly eating can also lead to unnecessary extra calorie intake. Eating secretly is also a habit of trying to relieve negative emotions such as stress, anxiety, sadness, and loneliness through food. We try to eat regardless of whether we are hungry, and the foods we eat in an emotional state provide immediate gratification, such as sweets and high-fat foods.
The people, who had gained weight due to their habit of eating in secret, supported each other and shared their own journeys, and became close friends after meeting for the first time this summer. Christine said, “We have become soulmates,” and “We help and support each other whenever we are swayed by temptation.”
Looking at Christine and Kelly’s common diet tips, they emphasize that dieting is not a short-term process, but a process that takes place over a long period of time. Left = Christine, Right = Kelly [사진=영국 일간 더선 보도 갈무리]Looking at Christine and Kelly’s common diet tips, they emphasize that dieting is not a short-term process, but a process that takes place over a long period of time. It is important to start with small changes and create sustainable eating habits. The key is to avoid excessive dieting or the yo-yo effect, and find a healthy lifestyle that you can maintain for the rest of your life.
Christine and Kelly placed emphasis on balanced nutrient intake when organizing their meals. Christine chose overnight oatmeal for breakfast, an omelet and homemade cole slaw for lunch, and chicken and salad for dinner. In particular, Christine often ate simple carbohydrates and foods high in sugar in the past, but now she maintains a low-sugar, high-protein diet and consumes fresh fruits and vegetables.
The two complement each other’s eating habits and even share recipes. Christine likes sweet foods, and Kelly likes salty foods. Christine often ate chocolate, cake and sweet drinks, but as she went on a diet, she looked for healthier alternatives. I switched to a sweet yet healthy breakfast using oats and berries, and replaced snacks with sugar-free jelly and fruit. Consuming yogurt with low calories while maintaining sweetness also became Christine’s healthy way of consuming sweetness. Kelly, who tends to eat salty foods, is eating menu items that are low in calories but maintain a salty taste. I make a protein-rich yet salty dinner and use balsamic vinegar as a dressing.
By talking about healthy ways to suit each other’s tastes, we were able to maintain appropriate food choices even while dieting. Above all, they emphasized that it is important to be kind to oneself and maintain self-esteem even while dieting.
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