The key to successful dieting

Alex drops four stone!
Almost every person has followed the obligatory 'New Year diet' at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, the hard facts indicate that most people fail miserably and soon return to eating habits that spell disaster for the waistline.

The motivating factor for Alex was the health problems she was putting herself at risk of by falling into the obese category. Prior to starting the diet she weighed 16 stone, wore a size 18 and had a dangerously high BMI of 31. But after joining the Tesco Diets online GI diet programme, she achieved an amazing loss of four stone, her BMI is now 24, right in the healthy range and she is a slim size 12-14.

Before deciding to diet online, Alex ate portion sizes that were fit for a large man. She indulged in too much junk food and her main meals tended to be high in fat, sugar and salt.

'Breakfast consisted of toast with marmalade, a biscuit mid-morning, followed by a pre-packed sandwich, crisps and a dessert such as a chocolate mousse for lunch. My evening meals consisted of lasagne or a pie with mash and vegetables. I drank 2-3 glasses of wine per night which I knew had to stop because of both the calories and the long-term health implications. The portion sizes were matching my partner's who is 6 foot 7 inches!'

Alex has now revamped her diet with the help of the GI diet; she explains how things have improved.

'My diet consists of porridge and fruit for breakfast, and freshly-made soup, yoghurt and fruit for lunch. As a snack I have small portions of nuts and, in the evening, I enjoy delicious chicken stir-fries.

'To help curb the alcohol temptation, I tend to drink soda water with low-calorie cordial in a wine glass. It makes me feel like I am having an interesting drink rather than plain water or tea.'

Losing weight has made a major difference to Alex; her quality of life is far superior now that she feels more confident and physically attractive.

'In the past I have tried diets but I never got the results that I had with this online plan. This time something just clicked. It was so hard to lose weight I have no intention of reversing all the progress I have made!'