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The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
I went from a size 22 to a 6 and shed half my body weight WITHOUT resorting to fat jabs – 2 simple tricks are key
A WAITRESS lost a whopping eight stone with two simple tricks - after her "spirit was crushed" when a customer told her she'd "doubled in size". Kaylin Gealy, 28, says she piled on pounds while working as a waitress at Advertisement 9 Kaylin Gealy, 28, before her weight loss Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media 9 The waitress took advantage of free meals from the Italian restaurant she worked at, often eating family-sized pasta dishes Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media 9 She lost a whopping eight stone with the help of simple tips Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media 9 Kaylin ditched fizzy drinks and tried to stay active during her work breaks Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media Kaylin went from 10.7 stone (150lbs) to almost 17 stone (237lbs) after indulging in rich pasta dishes daily. The 28-year-old said she would take home "family-sized" dishes at the end of her shift and would eat them all by herself, accompanied by sides and desserts. She hoped that But Kaylin was reduced to tears when a customer turned round to her on shift one day in October 2019 and told her she had "doubled in size" - even going so far as to show her an image of herself from the year before. Advertisement Kaylin says she was left "shocked" by the comment and knew in that moment she need to make some changes. The 28-year-old had also been told by her doctor she was obese. She used the hurtful comment as ammunition to start her weight loss journey. Kaylin switched to an office job to keep away from the temptation of free meals and vowed to make healthier food choices. Advertisement Most read in Diet & Nutrition She also "I'd been working everyday at the restaurant so I was eating seven Italian dishes throughout the week," she said. I lost 98lb on Mounjaro but it's surprise side benefit that's been life-changing "Usually at lunch time I would have a sandwich or a burger but then at the end of the night I would also get a family-sized meal. "The restaurant had dishes on the menu that were pasta-for-two and I would get the meal that was made for two people and I would bring it home and eat it all to myself. Advertisement "I might get a soup or a salad with it, extra garlic bread, and if there was a good cake in the dessert cooler then I might bring a cake home with me too. "I wouldn't get home until 11pm so I was eating so much food right before bed - and it wasn't healthy food. 9 Kaylin was shocked by a comment made by customer about her weight Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media 9 She switched jobs soon afterwards to avoid the constant temptation Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media Advertisement 9 She shed five stone in the first year Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media "I wasn't thinking about nutrition - I was just thinking about the fact that the food looked delicious and I just wanted all of it." The lifestyle change resulted in Kaylin losing a whopping 8.2 stone (116lbs) in the space of two years - with five stone (70lbs) of the weight loss shed within the first 12 months. Kaylin's weight dropped from 17 stone (237lbs) to 8.6 stone (121lbs) at her lowest. Advertisement Kaylin - who now works as an asset management specialist - now maintains her weight at around 9.2 stone (130lbs) and says she "feels like a whole new person". Kaylin, from Greenville, South Carolina, recalled the hurtful incident that kicked off her journey: "One of my regulars who would come in everyday for lunch asked me if I was taking any medication. The NHS 12-step plan to help you lose weight FROM faddy diets to dodgy detoxes - most of us have heard it all before when it comes to weight loss. But burning fat can be easy and mostly free. In fact, the NHS has a whole load of medically-approved tips for weight loss and shedding body fat once and for all... Don't skip breakfast Skipping breakfast will not help you lose weight. You could miss out on essential nutrients and you may end up snacking more throughout the day because you feel hungry. Eat regular meals Eating at regular times during the day helps burn calories at a faster rate. It also reduces the temptation to snack on foods high in fat and sugar. Eat plenty of fruit and veg Fruit and veg are low in calories and fat, and high in fibre – 3 essential ingredients for successful weight loss. They also contain plenty of vitamins and minerals. Get more active Being active is key to losing weight and keeping it off. As well as providing lots of health benefits, exercise can help burn off the excess calories you cannot lose through diet alone. Drink lots of water People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. You can end up consuming extra calories when a glass of water is really what you need. Eat high fibre foods Foods containing lots of fibre can help keep you feeling full, which is perfect for losing weight. Fibre is only found in food from plants, such as fruit and veg, oats, wholegrain bread, brown rice and pasta, and beans, peas and lentils. Read food labels Knowing how to read food labels can help you choose healthier options. Use the calorie information to work out how a particular food fits into your daily calorie allowance on the weight loss plan. Use a smaller plate Using smaller plates can help you eat smaller portions. By using smaller plates and bowls, you may be able to gradually get used to eating smaller portions without going hungry. It takes about 20 minutes for the stomach to tell the brain it's full, so eat slowly and stop eating before you feel full. Don't ban foods Do not ban any foods from your weight loss plan, especially the ones you like. Banning foods will only make you crave them more. There's no reason you cannot enjoy the occasional treat as long as you stay within your daily calorie allowance. Don't stock junk food To avoid temptation, do not stock junk food – such as chocolate, biscuits, crisps and sweet fizzy drinks – at home. Instead, opt for healthy snacks, such as fruit, unsalted rice cakes, oat cakes, unsalted or unsweetened popcorn, and fruit juice. Cut down on alcohol A standard glass of wine can contain as many calories as a piece of chocolate. Over time, drinking too much can easily contribute to weight gain. Plan your meals Try to plan your breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for the week, making sure you stick to your calorie allowance. You may find it helpful to make a weekly shopping list. "I told her that I wasn't and she told me that I'd doubled in size from the year before. "When she told me that she pulled up her phone and had a picture of me from the year before - she was trying to show me visual proof of how much weight I'd gained which wasn't very nice . Advertisement "That was the moment where it crushed my spirit and I decided to make a change. "I was so sad. It felt like all of the music and all of the sounds around me stopped. I was very shocked. "The next week I left my waitress job and got a job in an office setting because I knew that I needed to not be around food the whole day." Start small Kaylin overhauled her lifestyle and started calorie counting, made healthier food choices, swapped fizzy drinks for water and used her breaks in the office to go for a walk. Advertisement After shedding 100lbs, Kaylin dropped from a size 22 to a size six in jeans - from an 18 to a two in American sizing - and from a size XL to small in tops. Kaylin said: "I feel like a whole new person. "Instead of wanting to stay in and watch movies and eat takeaways, I'm always wanting to go explore. "I love being active and it's amazing how much energy I have now - I didn't think it was possible. Advertisement Just do one little thing each week. Maybe the first week you stop eating the cookies and the next week you add in a walk Kaylin Gealy "It's also so much easier to shop. I enjoy shopping - I'm not scared about going to try things on and them not fitting. "I can typically find more cute options as well. It's just easier to find clothes now." Kaylin urges anyone else at the start of their weight loss journey to start with small swaps and stay consistent. Kaylin said: "I would say just start with small changes and let them accumulate. Advertisement "Be as persistent as you can. You don't have to go in full force at the beginning. Every little change will add up to a big change. Read more on the Irish Sun "Just do one little thing each week. Maybe the first week you stop eating the cookies and the next week you add in a walk. "Stay consistent - you can definitely do it." 9 Kaylin advised others to start small Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media Advertisement 9 'Stay consistent - you can definitely do it,' she added Credit: Kennedy Newsand Media
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
I went from a size 22 to a 6 and shed half my body weight WITHOUT resorting to fat jabs – 2 simple tricks are key
Eliza Loukou, Health Reporter Published: Invalid Date, A WAITRESS lost a whopping eight stone with two simple tricks - after her "spirit was crushed" when a customer told her she'd "doubled in size". Kaylin Gealy, 28, says she piled on pounds while working as a waitress at an Italian restaurant, where she'd get two free meals per day. 9 9 9 9 Kaylin went from 10.7 stone (150lbs) to almost 17 stone (237lbs) after indulging in rich pasta dishes daily. The 28-year-old said she would take home "family-sized" dishes at the end of her shift and would eat them all by herself, accompanied by sides and desserts. She hoped that being on her feet all day would help her to walk off the calories. But Kaylin was reduced to tears when a customer turned round to her on shift one day in October 2019 and told her she had "doubled in size" - even going so far as to show her an image of herself from the year before. Kaylin says she was left "shocked" by the comment and knew in that moment she need to make some changes. The 28-year-old had also been told by her doctor she was obese. She used the hurtful comment as ammunition to start her weight loss journey. Kaylin switched to an office job to keep away from the temptation of free meals and vowed to make healthier food choices. She also ditched fizzy drinks for water and started going for walks during her lunch breaks. "I'd been working everyday at the restaurant so I was eating seven Italian dishes throughout the week," she said. "Usually at lunch time I would have a sandwich or a burger but then at the end of the night I would also get a family-sized meal. "The restaurant had dishes on the menu that were pasta-for-two and I would get the meal that was made for two people and I would bring it home and eat it all to myself. "I might get a soup or a salad with it, extra garlic bread, and if there was a good cake in the dessert cooler then I might bring a cake home with me too. "I wouldn't get home until 11pm so I was eating so much food right before bed - and it wasn't healthy food. 9 9 9 "I wasn't thinking about nutrition - I was just thinking about the fact that the food looked delicious and I just wanted all of it." The lifestyle change resulted in Kaylin losing a whopping 8.2 stone (116lbs) in the space of two years - with five stone (70lbs) of the weight loss shed within the first 12 months. Kaylin's weight dropped from 17 stone (237lbs) to 8.6 stone (121lbs) at her lowest. Kaylin - who now works as an asset management specialist - now maintains her weight at around 9.2 stone (130lbs) and says she "feels like a whole new person". Kaylin, from Greenville, South Carolina, recalled the hurtful incident that kicked off her journey: "One of my regulars who would come in everyday for lunch asked me if I was taking any medication. The NHS 12-step plan to help you lose weight FROM faddy diets to dodgy detoxes - most of us have heard it all before when it comes to weight loss. But burning fat can be easy and mostly free. In fact, the NHS has a whole load of medically-approved tips for weight loss and shedding body fat once and for all... Don't skip breakfast Skipping breakfast will not help you lose weight. You could miss out on essential nutrients and you may end up snacking more throughout the day because you feel hungry. Eat regular meals Eating at regular times during the day helps burn calories at a faster rate. It also reduces the temptation to snack on foods high in fat and sugar. Eat plenty of fruit and veg Fruit and veg are low in calories and fat, and high in fibre – 3 essential ingredients for successful weight loss. They also contain plenty of vitamins and minerals. Get more active Being active is key to losing weight and keeping it off. As well as providing lots of health benefits, exercise can help burn off the excess calories you cannot lose through diet alone. Drink lots of water People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. You can end up consuming extra calories when a glass of water is really what you need. Eat high fibre foods Foods containing lots of fibre can help keep you feeling full, which is perfect for losing weight. Fibre is only found in food from plants, such as fruit and veg, oats, wholegrain bread, brown rice and pasta, and beans, peas and lentils. Read food labels Knowing how to read food labels can help you choose healthier options. Use the calorie information to work out how a particular food fits into your daily calorie allowance on the weight loss plan. Use a smaller plate Using smaller plates can help you eat smaller portions. By using smaller plates and bowls, you may be able to gradually get used to eating smaller portions without going hungry. It takes about 20 minutes for the stomach to tell the brain it's full, so eat slowly and stop eating before you feel full. Don't ban foods Do not ban any foods from your weight loss plan, especially the ones you like. Banning foods will only make you crave them more. There's no reason you cannot enjoy the occasional treat as long as you stay within your daily calorie allowance. Don't stock junk food To avoid temptation, do not stock junk food – such as chocolate, biscuits, crisps and sweet fizzy drinks – at home. Instead, opt for healthy snacks, such as fruit, unsalted rice cakes, oat cakes, unsalted or unsweetened popcorn, and fruit juice. Cut down on alcohol A standard glass of wine can contain as many calories as a piece of chocolate. Over time, drinking too much can easily contribute to weight gain. Plan your meals Try to plan your breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for the week, making sure you stick to your calorie allowance. You may find it helpful to make a weekly shopping list. "I told her that I wasn't and she told me that I'd doubled in size from the year before. "When she told me that she pulled up her phone and had a picture of me from the year before - she was trying to show me visual proof of how much weight I'd gained which wasn't very nice. "That was the moment where it crushed my spirit and I decided to make a change. "I was so sad. It felt like all of the music and all of the sounds around me stopped. I was very shocked. "The next week I left my waitress job and got a job in an office setting because I knew that I needed to not be around food the whole day." Start small Kaylin overhauled her lifestyle and started calorie counting, made healthier food choices, swapped fizzy drinks for water and used her breaks in the office to go for a walk. After shedding 100lbs, Kaylin dropped from a size 22 to a size six in jeans - from an 18 to a two in American sizing - and from a size XL to small in tops. Kaylin said: "I feel like a whole new person. "Instead of wanting to stay in and watch movies and eat takeaways, I'm always wanting to go explore. "I love being active and it's amazing how much energy I have now - I didn't think it was possible. "It's also so much easier to shop. I enjoy shopping - I'm not scared about going to try things on and them not fitting. "I can typically find more cute options as well. It's just easier to find clothes now." Kaylin urges anyone else at the start of their weight loss journey to start with small swaps and stay consistent. Kaylin said: "I would say just start with small changes and let them accumulate. "Be as persistent as you can. You don't have to go in full force at the beginning. Every little change will add up to a big change. "Just do one little thing each week. Maybe the first week you stop eating the cookies and the next week you add in a walk. "Stay consistent - you can definitely do it." 9 9
