Success Stories

I want to ask you a question. When it comes to weight loss - how do you define success?

To answer 'someone that loses a lot of weight' - is not always a true measure of success.

Successful weight loss, for me, is someone that works progressively towards their goal, accepting that there will be small losses amongst some bigger ones. It is a person that understands that changes need to be made to their everyday eating pattern and that these changes need to be permanent to ensure that the weight loss is permanent! A 5 kilogram weight loss that is maintained for life is success - a 40 kilogram weight loss that returned in 18 months is not.

Success isn't about the biggest loser or the fastest weight loss. Success is about setting a goal and moving towards that goal - everyday.


	"I first got to know Carloyn through the postal weight loss programme offered by Kiwi Kiss. Although we never met over the years of communication by snail mail, Carolyn soon became a mentor and a friend. I was blown away by the efforts she went to each week to write to ME personally over issues relating not only to diet and weight loss but my well being in general. My weight did go down and I all but got to goal. After a year or two (and an increase of a few kilos - later) I decided I just had to meet Carolyn so I went along to her Wednesday morning group in Glenfield. From day one I felt inspired by her as a person and found I hung on her words and took them with me through the week. I really appreciate her humour, her understanding and interest in me as a person and the stories she tells from her life experience. Carolyn is down to earth and realistic about weight loss. This year I set myself a target which was to be at goal for my brothers wedding in July... and I made it! Just. Now I am a life time member and have challenged myself to stay at goal. I continue to love my weekly meetings amongst friends and I guard Wednesdays from my busy life so that I can make it my time out. After being a size 14 -16 forever... I get much pleasure in hanging my size 12 jeans on the line. Thanks so much Carolyn." Anna

	"I was sick of being the fat one in the photo. Since joining Kiwi KISS and losing 12 kilos I have become more confident, healthier and take more pride in my appearance. Kiwi KISS has been the best thing I have ever done!" To celebrate her weight loss, Nicole was treated to a day of pampering and a style make-over. See Nicole's Day at the Beauty Spa » Printable Version

	Rosalie joined the Pakuranga Kiwi KISS classes in 1998. In 2008 she celebrated 9 years of keeping her weight off. She lost 29.2 kg in total and dropped from a size 24 to a 14! Watch Rosalie talk about her achievement »