I Lost 10st by Changing One Thing in My Diet

Eirini Tsepouni before weight loss.

A mom lost 10st after eating too many sweets.

Eirini, 31, weighed 21st 12lbs after being at home during the pandemic. She had trouble sitting with her daughter due to knee pain.

Eirini changed her diet and stopped eating sugar for six months. She now weighs 11st 13lbs and can wear size 12 jeans.

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Eirini said she didn't realize she was gaining weight until she saw stretch marks. It took her years to understand what was wrong.

Eirini saw a different person in the mirror than others saw in real life. She thought she was not overweight.

Eirini gained weight after losing her waitressing job during the pandemic.

Eirini's knees hurt when her daughter started sitting up. She couldn't cross her knees and had to keep them straight.

Eirini had to plan how to get up from the floor. She didn't want her daughter to miss out on childhood memories because of her weight.

Eirini changed her lifestyle in December 2024. She stopped buying unhealthy food and cut out sugar.

Eirini felt more energetic without sugar. Her skin was glowing, and she lost weight faster.

Eirini walked a lot, over 10,000 steps a day. She took her daughter to the park and went for walks.

Every month was different for Eirini. She learned that the scale doesn't always show the truth. She felt more confident after a year.

Eirini now starts her day with coffee and sometimes scrambled eggs. She has a tuna salad for lunch and fruit later.

Eirini lost 10st.

Eirini stopped eating at 6pm or 7pm. She ate the next day at 12pm or 1pm.

Eirini wants to see her new habits as a lifestyle change, not a diet. She compares her body to a car that needs good fuel.

Eirini doesn't want her daughter to see her eating unhealthy snacks. She wants her daughter to have a healthy relationship with food.

Eirini needed a plan to live when she was overweight. She wanted to go to the theatre and cinema without worrying about fitting in the chairs.

Eirini had embarrassing moments, but they didn't bother her. Having her daughter motivated her to change.

Eirini feels more beautiful and stronger than ever. She doesn't feel pain anymore.

Eirini feels like her life has started now. She can do things without thinking twice.

Eirini after weight loss.

Eirini used to skip breakfast.

Eirini used to have a Subway sandwich for lunch.

Eirini used to have fast food for dinner.

Eirini used to snack on crisps and cakes.

Eirini now has coffee for breakfast.

Eirini now has tuna or steak salad for lunch.

Eirini now has finger food for dinner.

Eirini now snacks on fruit.

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