One day, I was walking up to the local bank and I found myself out of breath, hardly able to continue. I was a size sixteen and I knew that my lifestyle need to change or my health was sure to suffer.  I saw the Unislim Living supplement in the RTE Guide, and decided to ring up and find out about my nearest class. I found my class leader Mary was immediately welcoming. Since April of this year I have gone from a size sixteen to a size ten/twelve. I was determined from the very start to make it happen, and sticking with the Unislim plan has convinced me that I am going to be slim for life. Yes, it makes things like shopping for clothes easier – I just grab a size twelve off the rail and I know it will look good – but I've done this primarily for health reasons. I didn't want to end up with diabetes in two or three years' time!

My diet now is much improved; where once I was a demon for crisps, I now prefer smoothies, fruit and veg. I like to plan ahead, bringing smoothies into work with me, and replacing my previous eight or nine cups of coffee a day with cups of green tea. I've joined a football team with my work colleagues, too, which is great fun and great exercise. I've cleared out all the size fourteen and sixteen clothes from my wardrobe now, meaning I can never go back!

The best piece of advice I can give anyone hoping to lose weight is to be really, truly determined. Once you see the first four pounds come off you'll be on to a roll, and people will begin to notice your achievement. It is possible for anyone to reach their goal with enough determination.