Congratulations! You have either just decided to try or are contemplated embarking on the journey of trying out a Very Low-Calorie Diet (VLCD) to lose weight! Whether you have a small amount to lose before a holiday or a large amount to lose for your health (like I did!) then you can expect to face the same challenges in the first week as everyone else embarking on a similar journey. To read about how a VLCD works; click here. So, you’ve probably looked at the amazing results

So, one year one from my decision to shift a hell of a lot of excess weight I’m finally approaching the finish line. I’m going to be completely honest with myself, when I first started out (probably my 100th attempt might I add), I was full of so much self-doubt I couldn’t picture that my mindset and achievement would be so great 12 months later!! Due to the shock I received from my consultant, and the sheer embarrassment at being offered gastric band surgery to save my healt