Back in January a work colleague told me all about her
friend Claire Morgan-Hughes who runs Devon Fit Camp, it sounded fantastic but
to me quite daunting, I’ve never liked exercise, I was big at school and in PE
I was always picked last when it was a team event, it knocked my confidence and
eventually I didn’t go to PE, I would be in the library doing my homework. I
shied away from anything physical from then on and it got to a point where I
wouldn’t go anywhere without my husband, if it was something different to the
norm for me, he was my support.
I spoke with Claire on the phone, she told me all about DFC
and what it involved and put me completely at ease and I poured out my heart to
her. Before starting the 777 program in February I was with Weight watchers, I
had been there for the past 2 years and had never lost more than 7 lbs in that
time it was a consistent yo-yo, lose one week gain the following week and on
top of that I was a stone heavier than when I joined them. I was also attending
the Weight Management program run by the NHS and getting nowhere with that
either. I’d even started making myself sick if I’d eaten something I shouldn’t
have, I was desperate
I was so excited to start the 777 I just thought I have to
give this all my effort, it felt like my last chance I was 21 stone and quite
frankly, I was scared of the direction I was heading. I have sleep apnoea,
which means I stop breathing while I sleep which made me very tired until I was
diagnosed and given a CPAP machine which forces air into my airway to keep me
breathing at night, I took sleeping tablets and a lot of painkillers for
various aches and pains.
My first week
involved a major headache and extreme fatigue for the first 3 days and then
amazingly I felt on top of the world, I loved the food and enjoyed the cooking,
the DFC recipe book was a godsend to me, and I have always cooked processed
food. Meals straight from freezer to oven to plate, I didn’t have a clue how to
cook, but the recipe book was so easy, to follow even for a novice like me. The
exercise was tough, twice a day everyday and Claire’s video’s make it look so
simple and I’d get frustrated with myself for not being able to do them very
well, but I’m learning to except what I’m doing is to the best of my ability
and try to be proud of myself for that. The results for that week was 11 lbs
off, I was ecstatic
I then went on to do the 28 day on-line plan, loved it, not
quite such a strict food plan and the exercise was 4 times a week but a longer
session. I have now done 3, 777’s and I am loving this way of life. Mostly it
has been plain sailing; and I didn’t slip up at all until my 3rd
777, on the Friday of that week it was the DFC’s 2nd Birthday Party
and I am so pleased I went. Strangers have become good friends and it was great
to meet some of them. Members came up to me and told me they had been reading
my blog and following me on Facebook and said I was inspiring them, that I was
doing so well and to keep going, seriously I felt like a celebrity and I was on
such a high when I left, it really boosted me to put my silly little slip
behind me and move on.
I have now nearing the end of my 13th week and I
feel amazing, I am currently 30 lbs lighter and have lost 19 inches and dropped
2 dress sizes. I feel taller, leaner, stronger and happier. I seem to have a
permanent smile these days and my confidence is increasing no end, I no longer
need the sleeping tablets, I fall asleep quickly and sleep right through the
night, and I don’t take any form of pain relief anymore. I hope when I reach my
goal I won’t need the CPAP machine anymore, you see sleep Apnoea is linked to
obesity. People at work and the other mums in the playground are starting to
notice now and the positive comments from them make my smile even bigger, I’ve
had a few that have tested me but I am stronger and my sights are firmly set on
my goal.
I love the way the
whole package is organised, the 24/7 support from the Facebook group, and the
various events that bring everyone together, can’t wait to attend the Food
Revolution Day on the 17th May I’m sure I’ll learn something new. I
especially love the food plan and how it changes each week or sometimes each
day keeps it fresh, it doesn’t get boring or stale, I believe this is what is
really good for me personally, also since eating clean I don’t feel hungry
anymore which is great and I haven’t craved anything when I’ve fallen off the
plan its just been a mindless slip. Training at home is tough sometimes but I
have a wonderful husband who gets the stopwatch out and times me, shouts
support to keep going he’s my “Claire at home!” When I can, I train at camp, I
don’t feel silly or self-conscious, I feel supported and encouraged Claire is
on hand to guide you with your
technique and its good to get it done first thing, it sets up for the rest of
the day and training outdoors certainly
helps keep you cool!
I see this as my way of life now, I’m loving every
minute of it and feel that I will continue to do so, please keep following my
blog and posts, I appreciate the support and guidance from each and everyone of
you and I’m sure every member does and I hope I meet more of you very soon at
the various events and functions so please say Hi if you see me 
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