With a loving husband who was always offering words of support, plus a little bit of denial, it took Kim White some time to recognise that her weight was getting out of hand. But, some unflattering photographs from a holiday to New Zealand sparked a moment of truth which encouraged her to change her life for good.
Kim says, “Wearing size 20 clothes that were becoming a bit tight, I was heading towards the dreaded size 22. This was a bit of a shock and I knew I had to do something. But, I had always been an ‘I’ll start next week’ kind of person, but next week never seemed to come around.”
That’s not to say Kim hadn’t dabbled with a number of weight-loss programs. She says, “In the past, I had tried what seems like absolutely everything to lose weight – from pills and potions to ready-made meals like Lite n’ Easy and Jenny Craig, but nothing seemed to work. All of these programs were expensive and I just couldn’t afford to keep going.”
Christmas in New Zealand
Crunch time came when Kim and her husband returned to her native New Zealand at Christmas time. Kim says, “We did the family thing for a week and then for the second week, we did the ‘touristy’ thing and took lots of happy snaps.”
“Upon returning home and looking at what I thought were ‘happy’ snaps I soon realised how very unhappy they made me feel. I knew then that I had to do something. I chose The Biggest Loser Club because I was really inspired by this year’s show; I could really relate with Sam, Alison and Kirsten. I watched it every day without fail and I felt like I was on the show with them. I would weigh-in at the same time as they did and would put my results on my online diary just the way they did. My husband was my audience and he would cheer me on."
Like-minded friends
Kim loved all of the features of The Biggest Loser Club and the forums were an especially big hit. She says, “I love to chat on the forums with anyone and everyone! Everyone is so, so supportive! I feel like I have made heaps of new friends and even have a couple of email buddies who I keep in touch with and we share photos and cheer each other on.
"Since joining The Biggest Loser Club I have never looked back. I also joined a ladies-only gym and I am so happy I did. My life-changing program began in February 2008 and by September, I had lost 23.8kg, dropping from a size 20/22 to a size 12/14 and I am so happy about it.
“Being able to go online at any time of the day or night and chat to someone has been a big part of my success. And, having the additional support and motivation from folks out there in the forums was what kept me going." Kim says, “Do have faith in yourself and know that you can do it. It will take time to see results but don’t give up.”
Kim, who works as a hospital assistant in NSW, says that losing weight has changed her life in so many ways: “I have so much more energy. I love my job. I love eating the right foods and look forward to my next healthy meal. And, with regards to food, I have actually put myself to the test; I went and bought some KFC the other day and drove home with it in the car next to me. I could smell it and I could see it as it was on the passenger seat. I did not eat it at all as my brain was telling me that this was not good for me and I was not to eat it. When I got home I showed my husband that I had bought it and not eaten it. I then threw it in the bin. He was so proud of me and I was even prouder of myself."
Kim finishes by saying, “After years of yo-yo dieting, I have finally found a way to get rid of the excess weight and keep it off, too. I am still following The Biggest Loser Club program and still losing weight. I want to get down to 70-75kg which is where I know I will be at my happiest. I fully recommend The Biggest Loser Club to anyone and know they will find the success and happiness that I have. Thank you BLC!”