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Testimonials
Matthew Thomas, 37 years old, lost 50 kgs at VLCC
Duration of the programme: one and a half year
Matthew Thomas weight problem stemmed from his sedentary lifestyle and dietary habits. They understood the fact that he would require special attention because what was needed was a total overhaul of his lifestyle ,a lifestyle that he had followed for the full 30 years of his life.
After losing 50 kgs at VLCC, this is what he has to say
“Now I feel great, absolutely fantastic. Everyday I wake up feeling on top of the world. I am also comforted by the fact that I have maintained the weight loss”. He has emerged a new man. His physical ailments are things of the past and replaced by confidence and a new found sense of assurance and pride in his appearance.
Ramesh lost 30 Kg
Duration of the programme: ten months
Ramesh feels, and in many ways acts, like a star. He has a twinkle in his eye, a smile stretched across his face and a boisterous swagger in his gait. He is constantly cracking one-liners about his luck, his good looks and his attitude. He is, in every way the embodiment of a confident urbanite. This, however, is not the way he was.
Just five years ago he was reclusive, completely unlike the secure, social young man one now meets. What was his problem? He was very overweight. He used to indulge in deep fried pakodas, oil stuffed paranthas and copious amount of sweets to fatten him up. What he didn’t realise was that they were introducing him to a dietary lifestyle that would eventually make him tip the scales at an astounding 90 kilos!
After losing 15 kgs at VLCC this is what he has to say
“ I feel much better about my appearance now. I think I look younger than I did five years ago. Each day I was losing weight and gaining positive mental attitude. VLCC's program not only worked on my body but also infused a new spirit and energy. I was able to do all those things that my weight used to restrain me from doing, like trekking, riding on top of cars to jubilate India’s victory in cricket matches, date girls, exercise etc.”
Dipesh, lost 23 kgs at VLCC
Duration of the programme: one year
Dipesh had settled into a comfortable but sedentary life. His days were static in their routine – he would go to work and come home in the evening to be with his family. Life was comfortable and predictable, but one day all that changed. He became quite ill making it impossible for him to work effectively. All his health problems stemmed from the fact that he was overweight, or more directly put, obese.
After losing 23 kgs at VLCC this is what he has to say
“When I started VLCC, I thought I would be grateful if I could lose even ten kilos. But to lose nearly 23 kilos is indeed a miracle. VLCC experts modified my diet, encouraged me to take control of my own life through healthy eating and exercise. I feel heavenly about myself now. Precious…..there are not enough words to describe how good the feeling is.”
Reshma Gokhale, lost 18 kgs at VLCC
Duration of the programme: ten months
When Reshma began to put on weight, she didn’t bother too much about it. But through the years she gained kilo after kilo until the needle on the weight scale pointed to 95 kilos. She admits she was relatively lazy and didn’t have the motivation to start exercising on her own. She began to have problems in doing various activities.
While Reshma was determined to lose weight, she was suffering from tension and depression. The team of doctors and dieticians immediately set to work to create a diet and fitness programme to suit her needs.
After losing 18 kilograms at VLCC this is what she has to say
“When I discovered I was obese and overweight it was like a nail in the coffin for me. I was so young and so unhealthy. The trained doctors at VLCC examined my health status, created a dietary plan for me based on my preference for food and medical complications. The reason it was not difficult for me to follow the diet and exercise guidelines by VLCC was because in my heart I knew that I had to. While the fear of gaining weight is always lurking at the back of my mind, the one thing that brings me comfort is that I will always have VLCC.”
Sudheer Zaveri, 40 years old, lost 40 kgs at VLCC
Duration of the programme: one and a half years
It is not something Sudheer is proud of, but he was most fat amongst his peers and colleagues. He finally realised that it was time for a change. The combination of a high-fat, high-calorie diet and a sedentary lifestyle was almost deadly, and at the age of 40 he had ballooned to 135 kilos. His weight gain was affecting not only his body but also his self-esteem.
After losing 40 kgs at VLCC this is what he has to say
“I used to be so withdrawn and depressed about my condition, now I have started to look at life positively. Now I can talk back at all the people who would ridicule me and say, I have done something, I have taken control of my life and I am proud of it.”
Sutapa Sarkar, 33 years old, lost 18 Kgs at VLCC
Duration of the programme: ten months
Sutapa admits that the weight piled on slowly because she was leading a sedentary life. She would order pizza, burgers and sweets from fast food outlets. As most of Sutapa’s family was prone to being overweight she simply assumed that it was due to her genes and there was nothing she could do about it. At this time she also realised that her physical condition was also hampering her activities. People viewed her with a great deal of ridicule.
After losing 18 kgs in 10 months at VLCC this is what she has to say
“I used to be shy. I was total introvert, now I’m a total extrovert. I have met so many people and I have so many friends now. I never wanted to try anything new and now, I want to try everything. I feel beautiful, fit and confident. I’ve learned that I am a fighter. I didn’t know this earlier. Now I know, no matter what, I can accomplish exactly what I set out to do. This whole experience has revealed to me what a strong person I am.”
Moira D’ Mello, 33 years old, lost 18 Kgs at VLCC
Duration of the programme: ten months
When she had joined VLCC, she weighed 95 kgs….she didn’t have the energy to move around. She didn’t have the energy to walk up a single flight of stairs. She also noticed that doing the simplest of chores would leave her breathless.
After transforming at VLCC she has to say
“I didn’t have the energy and I couldn’t move. It really made me feel bad. Now I feel extremely satisfied. I have maintained my weight and follow the Lifestyle habits recommended by VLCC. ”
Lisa, 34 years old, lost 18 kgs at VLCC
Duration of the programme: nine months
Lisa was careless about her eating habits and would eat everything, which included plenty of fast foods. Her friends say….“All along the change in her appearance there was a drastic downswing in her self esteem as well. Her personality changed because she became extremely dejected about her appearance.
After loosing 18 kgs at VLCC she has to say
"-“ My family is really proud of me. They have been there for me through every kilo lost on the way. I never thought I would be a person who would let myself go, but somehow I forgot who I was, and as a result I stopped looking after myself. It came to the point where I did not like the person I had become.’
Tushar Vasandani, 28 years old, lost 24 kgs at VLCC
Duration of Programme: one year
When he came first to VLCC, he was seriously overweight and looked much older because of how heavy he was. He told VLCC that everyone used to tease him, & no one wanted to socialize with him.
After loosing 24 kgs at VLCC this is what he has to say
“There was a time when I was overweight, socializing was as tough as climbing Mt. Everest. Going to parties, marriages or meetings was very embarrassing and torturing. I was so uncomfortable with my weight that I use to be home whole day. Seeing my condition my friends suggested me VLCC Weight Management program.”
Piyu, 33 years old, lost 12 Kgs at VLCC
Duration of the programme: eight years
With the onset of weight, she started feeling persistent pain in her body and as a result became relatively inactive. Her weight gradually began to increase and by the time she was 33 her weight had crossed 80 kilos and she was diagnosed as clinically obese.
To ease the persistent pain, Piyu began some passive exercises but nothing seemed to work. Her doctor warned her that she would have to lose weight or be prepared for the onset of serious health problems.
After losing 12 kgs at VLCC this is what she has to say
“Earlier when I was overweight, I was very negative about doing anything, but now I have the energy to do everything. And I want to do it without anyone’s help. Earlier I used to say, “forget it”…..now I say, “lets do it!”. It is amazing how my lifestyle has transformed me – from chronic knee pain and ill health, I feel like I have been given a new lease of life.”
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