Gemma Renwick maintains weight loss through balanced eating

Gemma Renwick, 41, recalls the moment she saw herself as a bride in a size 8 dress. After years of struggling with her weight, she lost three stone in just ten weeks before her wedding. Now, twelve years later, she has maintained her weight loss and works as an online coach to help others. Gemma's weight journey started in her teens. She faced bullying and felt pressured to change her body. She tried many diets and experienced a cycle of losing and regaining weight. Emotional eating became a habit, causing her to turn to food for comfort. In 2013, with her wedding approaching, Gemma decided to tackle her weight once and for all. She chose the 1:1 diet, which involved meal replacements and one healthy meal each day. She found this plan simple to manage while caring for her newborn son. With her husband's support, she began the diet and quickly saw results. Within ten weeks, she achieved her goal weight of ten stone, losing four dress sizes. She transitioned to a healthy diet and started exercising, focusing on weight lifting and walking. By the time of her wedding, she felt confident and happy at 9 stone 7 pounds. Gemma's lifestyle change has lasted for over a decade. She now enjoys a balanced diet with protein, vegetables, and fresh snacks. On weekends, she allows herself treats like pizza. As a mother of two, she encourages her children to focus on health and activity, rather than weight. Gemma believes her journey has not only transformed her body but also her mental outlook. She now lives with confidence and aims to inspire others to make healthy changes in their lives.