Mum loses six stone after gorging on crisps and three helping of curry

IN JANUARY 2024, LISA DECIDED “ENOUGH WAS ENOUGH” AND SET HERSELF A TARGET TO LOSE FIVE STONE BEFORE HER 40TH MILESTONE BIRTHDAY IN NOVEMBER 15:41, 31 May 2025 A mum turned 40 and fabulous

instead of flabulous after losing six stone ahead of her milestone birthday. Lisa Fillbrook, from Stafford, piled on weight eating her husband Michael, 36, and kids William, nine, Charlie

and Poppy, both six, leftovers. She gorged on TV snacks like crisps and cheese, and three helpings of homemade curry for dinner and at 17st 6lbs wore a UK size 18. But in January 2024, Lisa

decided “enough was enough” and set herself a target to lose 5st before her milestone birthday in November 2024. Cutting down her portions, Lisa opted to eat “intuitively” - trusting the

body’s internal cues of hunger and fullness- and began doing Joe Wicks’ five-minute workouts daily. She also ensured she got 10,000 steps a day and by May 2024, she lost four stone. The

mum-of-three now weighs 11st 6 lbs, wears a svelte size 10 dress size and has "fallen back in love with shopping". Lisa, an accountant from Truro, Cornwall, said: "I've

always loved food- my whole day used to revolve around it. I loved big portions; I would eat my dinner, then my husband's leftovers and then whatever our two children didn't

eat."I'd tell myself that it was to minimise waste, but I was just out of control. Paired with TV snacks of crisps, cheese and crackers, I was eating all the time."But by

2024, I was sick of feeling tired and uncomfortable in my clothes. That's why I set myself the challenge. I didn't think I would achieve my goal, but I'm so glad I

did."It meant I'd remember my 40th as feeling confident and happy, not insecure and bloated. I still love cooking, but now I just stick to one sensible portion. I feel great, and

I've fallen back in love with clothes shopping." Growing up, Lisa always struggled with her weight, which continued into adulthood when she met husband, Michael, housing manager,

and welcoming their children, William, nine, Charlie and Poppy, both six.Despite yo-yo dieting with "fad" diets like Atkins, Weight Watchers and extreme calorie counting, nothing

seemed to stick, and Lisa always found herself back to square one."Food was my answer to everything - whether I was happy or sad." Lisa said. "I wasn't a binge or comfort

eater, I just loved to eat. "Cooking for my family was my way of looking after them. I'd dish out mega portions for all of us and polish off everyone's leftovers."

Paired with late-night TV snacks of crisps and cheese and crackers, Lisa decided in January 2024 she had to "make change for good" before turning 40 in November. By sticking to

sensible portions, intuitive eating, and Joe Wicks' workouts, Lisa lost 1st 7lb in two months. She continued her health routine and by May 2024, she had dropped a further 2st 1lbs.

Article continues below By November, Lisa had exceeded her goal and lost six stone by her birthday, November 1. She got down to 11st 6 lbs, which she has managed to maintain.