“The weight loss has been rapid” – Tracy lost 28kg (4st 7lb)

57 year old Tracy was prioritising her high profile career over her health until finally she sensed something was wrong. A doctor’s visit revealed that Tracy was pre-diabetic and had high blood pressure, so she knew it was time to make a change.

It was time to put her health first…

Tracy had been unhappy with her weight for much of her adult life. When the pandemic hit, she was in a high profile role at a pharmaceutical company, often working stressful 12-hour days and relying on unhealthy aeroplane food and rich hotel meals while travelling for work. Paired with very little physical activity, Tracy had truly been prioritising her career over her health, until she sensed something was wrong.

After a visit to the doctor, and several blood tests later, Tracy was diagnosed as pre-diabetic with raised blood pressure. The doctors were concerned by the pressure Tracy was under at work, and were even more concerned about her weight. At just 5ft 1”, Tracy weighed 15 stone 8Ibs, which is in the unhealthy range for her height. 

Although her career in pharmaceuticals had been dedicated to patient care and wellness, Tracy had neglected her own health for long enough. She was put on blood pressure medication immediately and she was told her lifestyle needed to change in order to reverse her pre-diabetes. It was time to make changes in her life to ensure she avoided serious long-term consequences.

Turning it all around

Tracy had heard of Dr Michael Mosley’s The Fast 800 diet and, having tried quite a few different diets throughout her life, she wanted to commit to his science-backed lifestyle. She knew she needed a good support network to help her achieve long-term results and was attracted to the community of The Fast 800 to have a support network on hand. 

Supported by her GP’s encouragement, Tracy started The Fast 800 Programme in May 2024 when she’d come back from a family holiday. She also made the drastic decision to retire from work as it was affecting her mental and physical health. Determined to give herself the best possible chance to succeed at turning her health around, she threw herself into the programme. 

After just four weeks of following the programme, Tracy’s supportive husband of 38 years had a sudden heart attack. Though it was a scary time for them both, her husband had a stent fitted and it reaffirmed why Tracy wanted to do the programme. He joined in eating the healthy food that she was preparing, and both of them cut back on alcohol. Whilst her husband didn’t fully commit to the programme, Tracy hoped it would help with his overall health.

Watching the weight fall off

Tracy shed an incredible 5lbs in the first week alone. Newly motivated, she also noticed that she was sleeping better and her mood had improved. Plus, the programme communities she joined, including Blood Sugar & Diabetes, Menopause, and Women’s Health, fed her with suggestions and support that became invaluable in the early days of her journey.  

Having been fit and healthy many years before, Tracy remembered how she had once even done a half-marathon and had loved exercise. That all had changed when she began her all-consuming job, and she had been experiencing hip pain and lethargy, but now, the more weight she lost, the more energy she had and the more she wanted to start exercising. She followed the exercise classes on the programme everyday, simply using two tins of beans to act as weights in her hands, thrilled at the convenience of doing it all from home.

Where is Tracy now? 

After just a month on the programme, Tracy joined a local leisure centre and re-ignited her love of running and swimming. She’s now regularly running 10km, swimming two to three times a week, visiting the gym once a week and doing an aerobics class once a week. Her energy levels have transformed, and she’s now so full of energy she has to remind herself to take rest days from her physical activity!

Not only was her love of exercise re-invigorated, but her health has made an incredible turn around. Since starting the programme, Tracy’s blood pressure has returned to normal and, though she is still taking blood pressure medication, she knows her diet has really made a significant impact. Incredibly, she’s also just 1% away from being non pre-diabetic and in the normal range. 

In total, Tracy has now lost an amazing 4st 7lbs, having lost nearly 30% of her previous body weight and just 8lbs from her target weight and healthy BMI. Similarly, her husband is also feeling better than ever, having lost nearly 2 stone simply from following along with his wife’s new healthy diet.  

If you want to prioritise your health like Tracy did, sign up to your 7-day free trial of The Fast 800 Programme today. When it comes to living your healthiest and happiest life, there really is no time to waste, and we’re certain you won’t regret it.

Q&A with Tracy

What’s one of your favourite things about The Fast 800 Programme? 

“One of my favourite elements to the programme is the automated shopping lists, which are so easy and convenient to use. The recipes are delicious and they’re very easy to follow. I’ve certainly learned more about food and nutrition because of the articles that you get sent every week. The Easy Chilli is amazing, and I make the soups twice a week. The egg curry is delicious, and the Chicken and Chorizo Casserole is also a favourite.”

Was there a moment you felt most pleased with your results? 

“The weight loss has been rapid, so as a result, I needed to go and buy some new clothes. We went shopping in Marks and Spencer’s recently and I picked up a size 12 to try on. I couldn’t believe it when it fitted! I can’t remember that ever happening to me other than when I was in my 20’s or early 30’s. I made my husband take a picture of me in Marks and Spencer’s holding the clothes hanger! I used to automatically go to the back of the rail to look for the larger sizes in a size 18 or 20. Now, I’ve got far more choices. This is the first time I’ve felt excited about going shopping.

How do you feel now?

“I feel so empowered and excited about the future. I’m proud of myself for changing my life for the better.  I feel strong and I want to push myself as far as I can. I’m 57 and I want to spend as much time with my family as I can, and my husband feels the same. The future is looking very bright for my husband; mine slightly stricter than his.  However, that’s the wonderful thing about the programme; it’s very flexible and you can adapt it to suit your objectives.”

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