Before Limbo – 110kg
Hectic life and Type 2 diabetes
As a Type 2 diabetic with two children, Mark knows he needs to lose weight but anything he committed to would have to fit with his lifestyle.
Type 2 diabetes
Weight loss through medication
Mark is given medication to help him lose weight because of his Type 2 diabetes. He immediately lost weight but then it levelled off. He has never been particularly concerned about his weight because he’s tall and “carried it well”. He is also a swimmer and rugby player. But getting to grips with the diabetes diagnosis meant he recognised how heavy he was and also how tired he was feeling.
Limbo journey begins
Learning immediately
As soon as he starts tracking his blood glucose levels, Mark is surprised by how his body reacts to certain foods. He starts making little changes to his diet but is still able to work as he always has and be a Dad. He doesn’t feel restricted or miserable but is intrigued by what he sees in the app.
Making it work
Finding a balance
For Mark, it’s the knowledge that is driving his weight loss and it’s workable despite having days at work when he has just lived on mojitos! His lifestyle is hectic and access to food erratic. With Limbo, he can see the impact of his choices and try to balance them.
Going swimmingly
Back to the pool
Mark starts swimming again. He’ll swim 1000 metres up to five times a week because he enjoys it and it clears his head. And he has more energy now.
Getting results
15kgs down after three months
Mark has lost 15kgs in three months on Limbo despite long work trips abroad, running his own business, his diabetes and a busy family life.
The journey continues
More energy, better choices, happier life
Mark is under 100kgs for the first time since he was a teenager. But the number isn't the key for him. It's the energy and being able to play with his kids. And it's a better lifestyle.