Busy CEO and mother of two, Mary called herself 'the expert of every diet there is' as she's tried just about everything to lose weight over the years.

“I have two teenagers and I have just turned 50 years old. I don't want them minding an overweight 80 year old . I don't want to develop health conditions that can be avoided, so I just thought it was time for me to take responsibility for the kids and for myself.”

Mary is really fascinated by what her blood glucose is doing. She is eating plenty of food and her energy levels are up.

Mary’s daughter is in hospital so she is spending lots of her time at her side. Access to food was limited but Mary managed to negotiate it and didn’t find it difficult. Despite everything, her sleep and mood have improved too.

This is the first time that Mary had climbed Inishmore for years without having to stop “twenty times”.

Mary is a celebrant at her nephew’s wedding and has three days of partying. She went up just two pounds during the week but lost it again immediately. She also had a superb time.

“I don't think in three months that I have ever felt like this was something I didn't want to do. I don't think I've ever felt negatively affected or like that I was suffering. I've been able to go out for work dinners, to go out with family, to weddings, dinner and dance. I’m definitely enjoying it more because I feel more in control. I have more energy. I'm excited to be in places instead of wishing it was over.”

Mary delivers a box of Size 16 and up clothes to the charity shop. She says: “I'm at the stage of getting the Limbo benefits without trying. They're naturally happening.” She is really enjoying having more choice in what clothes she can buy and her confidence is rising.