My weight has always been a problem.  I have been to dieticians and tried many diets, which works for about 3 to 4 weeks and then I get tired of it.  I am diabetic, have high blood pressure and an under-active thyroid.  I had little or no energy, used to sleep on my weekends and when I got up, would take a Red Bull so that I could manage to cook a meal for my family.

On 5th December 2009, I went to a Salon in Durban and when I sat on the salon’s low back semi-rounded chair for my haircut, I looked at myself in the mirror and was shocked to see the roll above my tummy fold over the chair.  Horrified, I came home and started to Google the websites to find a solution to my weight problem.

Well, I landed on the site of The Melrose Aesthetic Centre.  I immediately e-mailed them for details and Hardus Bester phoned me advised me that I should try the Detox and Wellness Programme.  It was early December and I told him that I was going to Durban for the holidays and he advised that I should start the programme in January 2010 as nobody wants to diet during the holidays and Christmas.  I started the programme towards the end of January.  At first it was difficult, but with the support of my husband and my colleagues I managed to stick to my improved eating regime.  Well, from my first visit with Dr Cohen to date (9 weeks later) I feel great, have so much energy, play ball and other activities with my kids over the weekends.  I have lost 12 kgs (the most weight I have ever lost) and dropped 2 clothes sizes.  I get compliments from my family, colleagues and my boss on how good I look.  That’s enough motivation for me to keep on going.  I am amazed at myself, it’s been over 2 months and I am still on the programme.

Many Thanks to Dr Cohen for assisting me on this incredible programme

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I’ve conditioned my mind and in the process gained self-esteem, self-confidence, self-discipline and self-acceptance. The reason I say self-acceptance, is that I know I won’t have a perfect body or level of fitness, but I will definitely achieve my current and future goals.

On Monday evening, after having visited family members, my husband asked whether I felt him staring at me and I said no, why. His response was that he thought I looked great and much younger than the other ladies who, by the way, are all younger than me, have less kids than us and have only been married for a few years.

I have succeeded and failed before but this time it’s different for me, mentally.  My attitude to everything and everyone around me has changed, you have helped me to be a better person. I still have some un-resolved issues but by just accepting them, I’ll be patient enough for when the time comes.

I feel comfortable talking to you and your team, I’m so relaxed and have a sense of welcoming from the minute I walk in, to when I leave.

I don’t often weigh myself and usually judge by my clothing, but I just have to share my joy with you and your team, that after just 3 weeks I have lost 8kg!

Warmest regards,

A very satisfied client

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Dear Gordon,

I visited you in October last year, desperate to loose weight before our December cruise aboard the Sinfonia boat. I was 44 at that stage and weighed 75.5kg’s. You recommended that I follow the Detox and Weight Management programme and felt positive that I will see results before my cruise on the 6th of December. I must admit at the time I was very sceptical as I tried many other programmes before, with very little success. I however embarked on the programme and was also surprised to find that the blood tests revealed that my body is insulin resistant. The first 2 weeks were tough but thereafter I adjusted to the shakes and eating plans and soon saw incredible results. I kept daily track of my weight and couldn’t wait to weigh myself every morning. At the time we went aboard the boat, my weight had dropped to 65.5kg’s and despite the cruise and the Christmas holidays, I managed to reach my target weight of 62kg at the end of January. I have never looked and felt better in my life, and people continuously comment on my weight loss and the way I look. My husband thinks I look amazing and has sponsored an entire new wardrobe as my dress size dropped from a 14 to a 10. I can’t thank you enough for the support and encouragement throughout the programme and will be eternally grateful to you and the team. I now feel like a 44-year old woman in the body of a 30-year old and this is an amazing boost to my confidence and self esteem. I have made a promise to myself to continue with the healthy eating habits and exercising and so far my weight remains stable at 62kg’s. Once again thank you for an amazing programme.

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