The Eye-Opening Moment That Changed My Health Forever
It started with a routine eye exam. I was sitting there, expecting the usual prescription update, when the optometrist said something that stopped me cold: "Have you been tested for Type 2 diabetes recently?"
In that moment, everything shifted. I wasn't just a woman struggling with her weight - I was someone potentially facing serious health issues. The signals were there in my eyes, he explained, showing early warning signs that my body was crying out for help.
That same week, I found myself in my closet, surrounded by what I'd started calling my "big girl clothes." Dark, flowing, designed to hide rather than celebrate. In a corner, barely touched, hung the pieces that made my heart sing - the fitted jackets, the elegant dresses, the clothes that expressed who I really wanted to be.
These two moments - the medical wake-up call and the realisation that I'd been dressing for the body I was trying to hide rather than the one I wanted to live in - became my turning point. Not because they led me to another diet, but because they pushed me to look deeper.
The Real Discovery
When my sister Leigh shared her research about why only 5% of people achieve lasting weight transformation, something clicked. Like many of you, I'd always thought lasting weight release was about willpower. After all, that's what we've been told for years, right?
But here's what I discovered through my own 23kg weight release journey:
1. Your Body Sends Clear Signals
The problem isn't lack of willpower. It's that we've been taught to ignore or fight our body's natural signals. Those changes in my eyes? That was my body trying to tell me something wasn't working. The resistance to wearing clothes I loved? That was my spirit trying to guide me toward change.
2. The Struggle Isn't Necessary
Once I understood how to align with my body's natural weight-regulating systems, everything became easier. Not because I was restricting more successfully, but because I was finally working with my body instead of fighting it.
3. Style and Health Are Connected
Today, I wear clothes that make my heart sing - not because they're a certain size, but because they reflect who I truly am. This wasn't just about fitting into smaller sizes; it was about stepping fully into my own power and presence.
The Birth of a New Approach
This understanding led to the development of the Living Light 5:2 programme. It's not another diet - it's a revolutionary approach that combines gentle movement, mindful eating, and natural body alignment to create lasting transformation.
What makes this approach different?
- It works with your body's natural rhythms
- It doesn't require endless willpower
- It creates sustainable, lasting habits
- It allows flexibility for real life
Looking Forward, Not Back
As we approach the holiday season, I see so many women bracing themselves for the usual struggle with food and weight. But it doesn't have to be this way.
Understanding your body's natural rhythm changes everything. It's possible to navigate the festive season with confidence, release weight naturally, and still enjoy meaningful celebrations with family and friends.
I'd love to hear your story: What moment made you realise something needed to change? And more importantly, what's stopping you from making that change today?
P.S. Want to learn more about working with your body's natural rhythm? Join our NEW Facebook group Thrive Living Light 5:2 for regular insights and support.