BUSINESSWOMAN Helen Thomas has invented a revolutionary new diet plan, which she claims, could rival Weight Watchers and Slimming World.
Chemistry graduate Helen Thomas, 28, came up with the idea for the unit diet after struggling to regain her pre-baby figure, following the birth of her son, Harry, last year.
Helen was frustrated with her lack of success on other diets and started trying out different food combinations, eventually coming up with a matrix based on fat and calories.
Said Helen: 'It took me some time to find the right combination, but when I did, the weight started falling off. The most surprising thing is that I didn't feel hungry as I had with the other diet plans I had tried in the past.'
Friends and family noticed Helen's dramatic weight loss and joined her. In all, 26 slimmers used the plan, with all of them losing weight while still maintaining a sensible, healthy and satisfying diet. In total, Helen's 26 initial Unit Dieters lost 52st, 12.5lbs in six months. Her brother, Steven, lost 5 st over nine months.
She formed Jigsaw Slimming, offering a unique service tailoring diet needs to each individual client. Her plan, The Unit Diet, is a manageable diet for sensible weight loss.
The Unit Diet does not use any fancy potions or expensive supplements. It is based simply on a healthy eating plan and works on a points system with a 'free food' allowance. Its flexibility means that you can still enjoy your favourite foods, even alcohol, and not feel deprived.
Even better news is that you can adjust the diet to
suit you. The diet allows women 8-10 units a day and men 12-15, depending on how much weight there is to lose. For instance, if you have three stone to lose, you will probably lose an average of 2lbs a week. This sounds like a small amount but that is more than half a stone every month, and rapid weight loss is well-known for creating the yo-yo pattern of losing and gaining weight that undermines so many people's efforts to stay slim.
Helen has even produced a guide for eating out, including 'junk' food, pub lunches and shop-bought sandwiches so you can always be prepared - and stick to your diet.
One of the people who tried the diet plan was Helen's mum, Eileen, 54. Eileen is diabetic with a thyroid condition so some diets are unsuitable for her. After continuing with the Unit Diet for six months, however, she went from a size 26 to a size 14.
'I've never followed such an easy diet,' she said. 'After years of battling with my weight and the added difficulty in having diabetes and an under-active thyroid, well, I can't believe I did it. I feel healthy and full of energy.'
Eileen is now 12st 5 lbs. Ideally she would like to reach her target weight of 11st 7lbs.
Jigsaw Slimming classes are due to launch in and around the Chester area. For those who can't attend a class Helen has postal membership and starter packs available. lFor more information or to book a consultation, contact Jigsaw Slimming on 01244 220083 or visit Jigsaw Slimming - home of the unit diet!
Chemistry graduate Helen Thomas, 28, came up with the idea for the unit diet after struggling to regain her pre-baby figure, following the birth of her son, Harry, last year.
Helen was frustrated with her lack of success on other diets and started trying out different food combinations, eventually coming up with a matrix based on fat and calories.
Said Helen: 'It took me some time to find the right combination, but when I did, the weight started falling off. The most surprising thing is that I didn't feel hungry as I had with the other diet plans I had tried in the past.'
Friends and family noticed Helen's dramatic weight loss and joined her. In all, 26 slimmers used the plan, with all of them losing weight while still maintaining a sensible, healthy and satisfying diet. In total, Helen's 26 initial Unit Dieters lost 52st, 12.5lbs in six months. Her brother, Steven, lost 5 st over nine months.
She formed Jigsaw Slimming, offering a unique service tailoring diet needs to each individual client. Her plan, The Unit Diet, is a manageable diet for sensible weight loss.
The Unit Diet does not use any fancy potions or expensive supplements. It is based simply on a healthy eating plan and works on a points system with a 'free food' allowance. Its flexibility means that you can still enjoy your favourite foods, even alcohol, and not feel deprived.
Even better news is that you can adjust the diet to
suit you. The diet allows women 8-10 units a day and men 12-15, depending on how much weight there is to lose. For instance, if you have three stone to lose, you will probably lose an average of 2lbs a week. This sounds like a small amount but that is more than half a stone every month, and rapid weight loss is well-known for creating the yo-yo pattern of losing and gaining weight that undermines so many people's efforts to stay slim.
Helen has even produced a guide for eating out, including 'junk' food, pub lunches and shop-bought sandwiches so you can always be prepared - and stick to your diet.
One of the people who tried the diet plan was Helen's mum, Eileen, 54. Eileen is diabetic with a thyroid condition so some diets are unsuitable for her. After continuing with the Unit Diet for six months, however, she went from a size 26 to a size 14.
'I've never followed such an easy diet,' she said. 'After years of battling with my weight and the added difficulty in having diabetes and an under-active thyroid, well, I can't believe I did it. I feel healthy and full of energy.'
Eileen is now 12st 5 lbs. Ideally she would like to reach her target weight of 11st 7lbs.
Jigsaw Slimming classes are due to launch in and around the Chester area. For those who can't attend a class Helen has postal membership and starter packs available. lFor more information or to book a consultation, contact Jigsaw Slimming on 01244 220083 or visit Jigsaw Slimming - home of the unit diet!
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