“Last April I was a size 24 and living on junk food. Then a stroke and a cancer scare shocked me into action, I thought I was going to die. Now I’m 9 stones lighter and a size 8/10. I’m never going back.”

Surfing the net one day Lori came across The Diet Plate® and thought it sounded like a good idea, as she had already tried most other things to help her lose weight. Lori stayed in touch while she used the plate to lose weight and it took her just 16 weeks of continuous use to lose 33lbs and look great!

I bought The Diet Plate® about 2 years ago and lost an amazing 2 stone 7lbs with ease, it is not like a diet in the traditional sense, it balances your diet and also counts the calories because of the correct portion size offered. What I like about it is that I can eat what I like, from chicken salad to curry and rice, so it doesn't matter what I have in my fridge, I no longer consider certain foods diet food. I eat anything I fancy but in the right portions.

During a research on the lap band surgery, I tripped across The Diet Plate® site. I was surprised how fast and how easy the first 50 pounds came off from Jan 2006 to Easter 2006 using the Male plate. I then switched to the female plate and lost another 25lbs making it a total of 75 pounds off in 9 months!

The set cost me about £36 and it was the best money I had ever spent. Over the course of a year I dropped down to 19 stone and went through 3 wardrobes, my waist went from nearly 60” to 40”. I started training again in martial arts and becoming much more active. I now enjoy running, swimming and martial arts and feel seriously happy now!

Debbie Headen says, "I was happily married with three lovely children. I never gave a thought to what I ate but over the years I slowly grew from 149lbs to 208lb. Now I weigh just 3lbs more than I did when I was 18 years old! I love being able to fit into size 10 jeans."

I told her, "You know what it is magic, not only has my heartburn gone and I've have lost 8lbs but just look at my nails and hair. I feel great! In fact, I feel like dancing naked in the rain!" I had a real feel good factor and could only put it down to my new healthy balanced diet and the weight loss, which was falling at a steady 2lbs a week.

My weight problem didn’t exactly begin overnight – after my children were born around 30 years ago, the baby weight just never disappeared! I’ve tried loads of diet clubs, and had some success with Rosemary Conley for a bit, but you’re allowed snacks at night, and I found I’d start with one… then have another… then another. I felt uncomfortable, lacked energy and was thoroughly fed up with it, despite putting on a happy face at the time!

Then, just over a year ago, my brother died suddenly – it was a big shock, and as a result all of the family had their blood pressure checked as a result. I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and prescribed tablets, also being advised to lose some weight. On one occasion, I remember walking up the stairs of a multi-story car park with my boss and by the time I got to the top I couldn’t speak. I thought, ‘this is no good – I have to do something about it!’

I didn’t really want to join yet another club, so I thought I’d have a look on the internet. That’s when I spotted The Diet Plate®, and started reading other people’s testimonies. The idea appealed to me – allowing you to eat whatever you like, but just in smaller servings – so I ordered the plate and the bowl.Read more...

I beat the battle of the bulge!

Staying motivated wasn’t too much of a problem, as I can honestly say I never felt hungry. And, because nothing was banned, I didn’t feel deprived. I really liked the fact that this is something you can do privately, in your own home, without having to go to a club. You can eat with your family – even having the same meals as them – as long as you’re following the portion guidelines on your plate.

Kay, the inventor of The Diet Plate, was always available to give me support if I got stuck, and although I didn’t follow a formal exercise plan, I tried to be more active to speed my weight loss along. I never struggle to stay on track now that I’ve got used to eating the right proportions of foods. Surprisingly, I’ve found that I actually enjoy food more than I used to. These days, I eat all sorts of vegetables, so my diet is far more interesting than it was. After a couple of months, people at work started to notice that I was getting thinner, they kept on asking me, “how are you doing that?” In fact, when they found out, quite a few of them bought their own plate!

Their compliments gaive me such a boost. My doctor had set me a target of 11 ½ st, and when I reached it he wrote on my notes ‘Chrissie looks absolutely fantastic. Well done – keep it up!’ I do feel so much better now, in so many ways. It’s strange, I didn’t really believe I could change, but I proved myself wrong. The first time I looked at myself in a full-length mirror, I just couldn’t believe it was me. Slimming down from a size 20 to a 12 has made a big difference to my dress sense, too!

Losing weight has also changed my mindset towards food. I used to think about eating all the time, but now if the cream cakes come out at work, I have no problem refusing – I know I don’t want one, really! In fact, my willpower has really increased, and I can turn down cake and chocolate with ease. They actually make me feel quite sick, and if I do have any it will only be a tiny taste, as it’s so sweet.

I understand the impact good food choices have on my body and I don’t want to lose this 'feel good' factor by making bad choices. Losing the weight has also given me the courage to make major changes in my life. I am more positive and have gained in confidence and I am smiling every day.

My advice to anyone who wants to slim down is just go for it – you’ve got nothing to lose. Go on try The Diet Plate® for yourself. I’m full of confidence now, and I’ll never go back. If I can do it and feel this way, then you can too! I can recommend The Diet Plate® to everyone who chooses health.