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3st Down & Still Smashing It: How Helen’s Maintaining Her Weight Loss and Loving Life! After losing 3st with The New You Plan, Helen hasn’t just hit her goal – she’s been maintaining it since March and discovered a whole new level of confidence and balance along the way. From shifting her mindset to embracing new habits, her journey proves that life after the plan can be just as empowering. With a “no food is the enemy” attitude, weekly weigh-ins, and her favourite New You products still part of her daily routine, she’s not just maintaining – she’s thriving. Oh, and the compliments? Let’s just say her “no-filter” friend gave her the best one yet! Helen, how much weight have you lost? I’ve lost 3st in total and I’ve maintained this loss this March – so it’s almost 5 months since I hit my goal. My original goal was 35lb but after my little break I decided to lose another 7lb to get my BMI down below 25. I may lose a little more just so I have a little breathing space, now I’m ...

Best Postpartum Resilience Transformation: Kirsty Lost Over 5st & Won £1000 Cash! “I feel like me again – strong, confident, and capable.” After welcoming her beautiful daughter into the world, Kirsty found herself struggling with her confidence, energy, and identity. Determined to reclaim her health and happiness, she turned to The New You Plan – and the results have been nothing short of inspiring. Kirsty lost over 5st, rediscovered her confidence, and earned the title of Best Postpartum Resilience Transformation in our May/June Challenge, taking home a well-deserved £1000 cash prize. In this heartfelt interview, Kirsty shares her powerful journey of healing, growth, and determination – proving that it’s never too late to start again. Starting Over with Strength Emma: How much weight have you lost, and what is your overall goal? Kirsty: I’ve lost over 5st. I started around 16st 4lbs and now I’m 10st 9lbs. I’m very much a work in progress and would love to reach aroun...

Protein Pudding My easy protein pudding has a texture like actual pudding, with just 4 ingredients and lots of protein & fiber. Try chocolate or vanilla!  Get The Recipe Want more like this? Visit Wholesome Yum for more of my easy, healthy recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

From 6st Weight Loss to Lifelong Balance: Lynda’s New You Transformation After losing an incredible 6st 1lb in just 5.5 months, Lynda didn’t stop there – she embraced the next chapter with open arms. Now, 11 months into maintenance, she’s not just kept the weight off -she’s discovered a whole new mindset, lifestyle, and sense of joy. Lynda’s story is one of resilience, self-awareness, and redefining what happiness looks like – beyond the scales. In this inspiring Q&A, Lynda opens up about the mental shifts that helped her succeed, how she handles challenges now, and the daily habits that keep her grounded, strong, and smiling. How much weight have you lost with The New You Plan? I’ve lost 6st 1lb so far and I am so so happy and content. I wake every day jolly, happy and always smiling. I started the plan in March 2024 it took me 5.5 months to get there before going into maintenance in august 2024.  What difference has losing weight made to your life? Losing the weigh...

Big Mac Bowl My Big Mac bowl recipe has all the classic flavors in a bowl with ground beef, crispy potatoes, lettuce, pickles, cheese, and special sauce.  Get The Recipe Want more like this? Visit Wholesome Yum for more of my easy, healthy recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Big Mac Sauce Make my homemade Big Mac sauce recipe with just 6 ingredients! It's creamy, tangy, a little sweet, and super easy to make in minutes.  Get The Recipe Want more like this? Visit Wholesome Yum for more of my easy, healthy recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Hibachi Steak My hibachi steak recipe is a fast, one-pan dinner with juicy beef, fried rice, and veggies. It's like a restaurant, but so easy at home!  Get The Recipe Want more like this? Visit Wholesome Yum for more of my easy, healthy recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Salmon Steak My salmon steak recipe has a golden sear, garlic herb butter, and crispy parmesan crust. Make it in just 20 minutes!  Get The Recipe Want more like this? Visit Wholesome Yum for more of my easy, healthy recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Best Legacy Transformation: How Jules Lost 6st, Won £1000 & Gained a New Lease on Life Jules’ story is one of unwavering strength, incredible humour, and life-changing perspective. At 64, she’s lost an amazing 6st, reversed habits that no longer served her, and embraced a new lifestyle that not only changed her own life – but inspired her adopted son and daughter to transform theirs too. From caring for her late mother to facing a recent cancer diagnosis, Jules shares how The New You Plan became a lifeline, teaching her not just how to lose weight, but how to truly live again. Her interview is packed with wisdom, wit, and powerful life lessons – plus a few brilliant one-liners you won’t forget. “It’s Either Your Face or Your Backside!” Emma: How much weight have you lost, and what is your goal? Jules: So I’ve lost 6st. I started off around 18st, and I’m down to 12st. I’m about a size 16 now, and I don’t want to go any further. As you get older, your skin doesn’t go back ...

Ginger Dressing My Japanese inspired carrot ginger dressing is a thick, tangy blend of carrots, ginger, oil, lime, and honey. Easy to make in 5 minutes!  Get The Recipe Want more like this? Visit Wholesome Yum for more of my easy, healthy recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Peach Salad My peach salad recipe is fresh, fruity, and super easy to throw together. Perfect for summer dinners or cookouts!  Get The Recipe Want more like this? Visit Wholesome Yum for more of my easy, healthy recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Steak Tacos My steak tacos recipe makes juicy, flavorful skirt steak with fresh toppings, all in 20 minutes. It's easy, fun, and perfect for taco night!  Get The Recipe Want more like this? Visit Wholesome Yum for more of my easy, healthy recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Avocado Caprese Salad My easy avocado Caprese salad is the side of summer, with sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella & avocado, peppery basil, and balsamic drizzle.  Get The Recipe Want more like this? Visit Wholesome Yum for more of my easy, healthy recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Sugar Free Blackberry Jelly My homemade sugar free blackberry jelly is sweet, fruity, and spreadable! Whip it up with just 3 ingredients, and no sugar or pectin.  Get The Recipe Want more like this? Visit Wholesome Yum for more of my easy, healthy recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Cucumber Noodles Let me show you how to make cucumber noodles! My cucumber noodle salad with tahini, pine nuts, and parmesan is easy, healthy, and refreshing.  Get The Recipe Want more like this? Visit Wholesome Yum for more of my easy, healthy recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

6st Down, 8 Months of Maintenance: Sarah’s Still Going Strong After losing an incredible 6st, Sarah didn’t just stop when she hit her goal weight – she kept going, evolving, and embracing a brand-new lifestyle. Now 8 months into maintenance, she’s living proof that the real transformation isn’t just about what you lose… it’s about everything you gain. From improved health and confidence to emotional resilience and self-trust, Sarah shares the powerful mindset shifts that helped her make her results stick – and why maintenance isn’t the end of the journey, but the start of a brighter, stronger chapter. If you’ve ever feared regaining weight or wondered what happens after reaching goal, Sarah’s story is exactly what you need to hear. Sarah, how long have you been maintaining your 6st weight loss? I’ve been maintaining for just over 8 months and still going strong. I have lost 6st over the course of 14 months on the plan. It has completely changed my life. I am happier, fitter, h...