Tom's story

How much weight have you lost and how long did it take?

Altogether I’ve lost 2st 10 lbs.

What prompted your decision to lose weight?

I didn’t like how I felt or looked, I kept putting more weight on.

How did you hear about Nutracheck?

I looked in the App Store for tracking calories - something I’d never thought about before. I liked the look of Nutracheck, and the reviews were great.

Has your weight stayed fairly consistent over the years, or have you always had to manage it?

If I continued eating the way I was, I would have gone over 18 stone, and that scared me. So I’d say I would have put more and more weight on without the changes I’ve made.

Have you experienced any health improvements?

Yes!! I always suffered with awful heartburn which was definitely down to a poor diet. I don’t get it anymore at all which is great. Also my ankles used to hurt a lot and that’s stopped.

How easy was it to fit the changes you made into your lifestyle?

I struggled at first but eventually got into a routine of tracking everything I consumed and started to enjoy it. I still have the odd day when I feel like eating anything and everything but I think of the positive changes I’ve made. There’s really no point going back to bad eating habits as I feel awful.

What was the most difficult thing about your weight-loss journey?

I’d have to say trying to be patient and sticking to the plan. I had some weeks when the weight went up a bit, but then the next week would drop a few pounds, so just trying to stay focused and learning about water weight and why your weight goes up and down throughout the week.

How do you feel now compared to before?

I feel so much more positive that I’ve actually stuck to it this time. I feel a lot fitter and have so much motivation, it’s great.

Any notable milestones to report?

My aim was to get back to playing football with friends one night a week. I used to play a lot when I was younger, but my ankles were really bad before I lost the weight. Now I’ve been playing every Tuesday for the last two months, which makes me feel so happy.

What 3 tips would you give to anyone who has weight to lose?

1. I’d say don’t drop your calories too low to start - sort of ease your way into it and gradually reduce over the weeks.
2. Be patient.
3. Use the Forums. Lots of other members using the app are on their own weight loss journey, and it really helped me that you can get advice from people who have reached their weight goals or are just starting.