How the Healthy Inspirations franchise helps people

When 53-year old Patricia Hannon walked into the Healthy Inspirations franchise in February 2004, she weighed 76kg and was on a mission to lose weight and regain her health. At the time she was suffering from high blood pressure, high cholesterol and depression.

“I was in this very dark place where I didn’t think I’d get out,” she says. However, in just six months she lost 19kg and now at a slim 57kg feels on top of the world.

Prior to joining Healthy Inspirations, Hannon had gained weight over eight years due to emotional eating. Eventually, she knew her weight was jeopardising her health. Her blood pressure was out of control and when her doctor prescribed medication she knew the time had come to do something about it.

Straight away she knew the program was for her. Being a women’s only centre made it more personal and she felt safe. Her favourite part of the program is the ease of following the eating plans.

“I found it really easy. You simply choose healthy food and I absolutely love the exercise. I can quite honestly say I have never ever felt like I didn’t want to be there and that’s the honest truth. I just love visiting the centre – it’s part of my lifestyle now.”

In terms of Hannon’s health, her doctor has since reduced her blood pressure medication by half. Impressed with the weight loss, he suggested that if it continued she may be able to discontinue the tablets altogether.

“The best part about the new me is the confidence and self-esteem I’ve gained. I am so motivated now that if I get something in my head I feel that I can just go ahead and do it. I’ve never felt like that before and it’s just great. Life has just taken a turn I could never dream it would take, and I’m absolutely loving it. To any women who might want to lose weight and improve their health, I say join the Healthy Inspirations program. Just give it a chance because once you do, you’ll never look back,” Hannon says.