No more struggles with food
It was November 2023 when Lida from Tilburg decided to have one more shot at losing weight. Lida's passion for reading, travelling and eating out with friends meant she was eager to get even more out of life. She has since lost over 15 kilos. 'I'm in control of my eating now rather than the other way round.
Result- 15 kg
Age72 Year
TreatmentMedication (injector pen)
"Losing weight is great, but best of all is not having those daily struggles."
Lida has pretty much tried every diet over the years. From shakes to lime juice treatments – there's nothing she hasn't considered. As a last resort, she opted for a course of medication and coaching programme at NOK Clinics. And it worked. Lida is now in full control of her eating and is more at ease. The result? 15 kilos lost!
Weight a major aspect
'Over the course of my life, I've lost 300 kilos and regained 330 kilos', jokes Lida. But there's an element of truth beneath the humour. Weight has been a major aspect of her life throughout her life. 'I'd tell myself each day: today I'm going to be sensible. And then I wouldn't be and I'd feel that I'd let myself down. That's how you end up in a downward spiral.' After losing plenty of weight, yo-yoing, starting again and then throwing in the towel, Lida came to NOK Clinics as a last resort to reach and maintain a healthy weight.
No more dieting
'I found NOK Clinics through an advert on social media. My expectations weren't particularly high due to all my past attempts at shedding the pounds. But I thought I'd give it a go anyway.' And then her personal coach told her that she'd never need to diet again. Instead, it would be about adapting her lifestyle her way. 'That was such a relief', says Lida. 'I was worried they'd have me carting around Tupperware boxes full of carrots again. Which wasn't what I wanted at all.'
Asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of
The medication combined with the coaching sessions mean a lot to Lida. 'They've helped me to learn a different routine', she says. 'The coaching is great; you can call or e-mail them at any time and they're there for you. Asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of either. Everyone needs help with something.'
Over 15 kilos lost
'It's so good that a little jab like that can provide support.' Lida continues: 'The first jab had an effect straight away. I felt like my stomach was full for longer. Above all, I felt at ease. That was the most important part of it for me'. Lida adds that another major benefit was still being able to go out to dinner. 'You can still properly enjoy what you're eating.'
Crumbs, is that me?
HThe weight loss was very gradual. Along with the fact that she was wearing baggy clothes, not every kilo lost was immediately obvious. 'Eventually there was no getting round the fact that I needed to get some new pairs of trousers. I saw myself in the mirror at that point and suddenly thought: crumbs, is that me?!' Thanks to the weight loss, Lida is feeling so much better. 'I've always been on the self-confident side, but now I'm feeling better and happier. I live in a house with four staircases and so weighing 15 kilos less makes a huge difference!'
Treat yourself to the treatment
For anyone who is overweight and feeling insecure or frustrated as a result, Lida has a fantastic message: 'Treat yourself to the treatment!'