Success Stories

Barbara Brett

HR assistant/support, Northampton

Age: 57

EATERtype™: Auto Eater

My Weight Gain

I've always had a problem with my weight and was heavy as a child. I lost control and the scales gradually crept up over the years - at my heaviest I weighed over 13 stone and was a size 20.

Being a size 20 really affected my confidence and was a benchmark I was not willing to go over. I'd tried dieting many times in the past, but it is the easiest thing in the world to 'fall off the wagon' and return to bad eating habits. I've tried all the fad diets, some of which worked initially but left me starving, and as soon as I started eating properly again the weight just piled back on.

Identifying my EATERtype™

I never understood how people could eat small portions or turn down food when they were hungry when I just couldn't say no. Then I heard about EATERtype™ and it all made more sense. I completed the assessment and was shown to be an Auto Eater, which certainly rang true. This means that I hadn't fully realised how much food I was eating throughout the day, and was consuming far too many calories as a result. Just knowing that and making a conscious decision when to eat and reduce snacking made a massive difference to my state of mind. I was also advised to try APPEsat™ - a natural appetite suppressant that would make me feel fuller for longer, so I didn't automatically turn to food.

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Making positive changes

As soon as I realised that I'd never have to go on a crash diet again I immediately felt more positive and in control. I made a conscious effort to monitor my food intake, and I reduced the amount on a weekly basis so it wasn't too much of a shock.

Why APPEsat™ works for me

APPEsat™ is perfect for me because it takes away that urge to eat unless I'm genuinely hungry. As a result, I find it easier to go for longer periods without eating anything, whereas before I always had food nearby.

Achieving success

I have lost nearly four stone so far and people say I look like a different person. My brother commented that he wouldn't recognise me in the street now with my new slim line figure! Most importantly, APPEsat™ has helped me to get my life back, keep the weight off and stay at a size 10. My personality has also changed; I am much more confident and upbeat and look years younger than 57.