After the birth of my 4th daughter, those last 10kg of bubby fat would not budge. I knew it wasn't impossible, but it seemed too hard a task to tackle on my own. Some friends of mine encouraged me to join Weight Controllers.
At my first meeting I was welcomed by many of the existing members, and I immediately felt that I was a member of a group of people who were all striving to reach the same goal. After listening to the talk on "Fat Busters" and the advice given, I left the meeting that morning feeling encouraged and raring to go.
I started my dieting straight away. Or rather than dieting, I'd prefer to call it "a change of lifestyle". I now walk 3-4 times each week with my 8 month old daughter in the pram. I eat only what my body needs daily and I cut down on those comfort foods that I tended to overeat. I still enjoy my old time favourites - chocolates, sweets, biscuits,... but in much smaller quantities. Now when I feel like I need a sweet treat pick-me-up, I try yogurt or dried fruit.
When planning the main meal, I stick to correct portion sizes and still find I can eat most foods. I drink 8 glasses of water a day. I know it's the healthiest drink I can consume, and it's free! I record on a daily sheet everything that I've eaten, the number of glasses of water, and how far I've walked. I find it helpful to look back over the past week and see how I'm doing.
Also, each Wednesday I attend the Weight Controllers Meeting and Weigh-in, and have my weight loss recorded. I've been to four meetings now and I've lost 6.6kg. It's great to be a part of a group where we can encourage each other to strive on toward our goal weight. Trying to lose weight can sometimes be quite difficult and seem tedious. Being accountable to the Weight Controllers group gives me the commitment I need to be successful in my weight loss.

Karen Poke.

My name is Annie and I joined Weight Controllers because I needed support with losing weight. I have lost 19kg over a period of 2 years. I have been at my goal weight for 7 years but still keep attending the meetings for support and the new ideas, both of which help me stay at my goal weight. I know that if I don't keep going to Weight Controllers I will easily put weight back on.

A. Langmaid.

I joined Weight Controllers 35 years ago, travelling from Highclere to Burnie (many times in snow). For me it was very important to attend each week, as this kept you on your toes, and you could look back and see where you were going wrong.
I lost my weight (2 stone) in the first 12 months. Exercise and sensible eating are key. You can do this, with the support of others.
I am a past president and life member. We are always here to help and encourage each other.
Good luck.

Margret.