Defying the Odds: Amy’s Incredible 9-Stone Journey to Health and a £1,000 Prize

Amy’s journey from “rock bottom” to losing 9 stone is one of the most inspiring stories of 2025. We sat down with her to discuss how she reclaimed her health, her confidence, and her life.

This is her story..

Rachael: Amy, big congratulations on being one of our £1,000 runners-up! How did it feel to get that call?

Amy: I was really shocked! It came up as an unknown number and I thought it was spam, so when you said it was Rachel from The New You Plan, I thought it had to be a prank. It feels amazing now it’s sunk in.

Rachael: Tell us about your journey. How much have you lost and what was the starting point?

Amy: I started on January 1st, 2025, and by the end of the year, I had lost 9 stone altogether. I actually kept my progress quiet all year because I didn’t want to talk myself out of it once I saw results; I wanted to show the final transformation at the end.

Rachael: What was life like before you started? What led you to hit “rock bottom”?

Amy: About seven years ago, I was in a motorbike accident and broke my pelvis. I was bed-bound for three months, gained a lot of weight, and then spent years yo-yo dieting. Eventually, it impacted everything. I was pre-diabetic, an asthmatic, and had an underactive thyroid. My job in a warehouse is very physical, and by the end of the day, my legs and feet were killing me – I had no energy left. I felt like if I didn’t change, I wouldn’t live much longer.

Rachael: How has your health changed since losing the weight?

Amy: I’m no longer pre-diabetic! My sugars and my asthma are back to normal. Even with an underactive thyroid, I’ve proven it’s possible to lose weight. I’ve gone from a size 24/26 to a 10/12. I used to be a recluse because I was embarrassed, but now that embarrassment is gone.

Rachael: What are your secrets for staying on track, especially in the early days?

Amy: To get through that first week, stay on top of your water; I was drinking four to six of my large water bottles a day. To stop the ‘food noise,’ you have to keep busy – I even downloaded a language-learning app to keep my mind occupied when I was bored. Most importantly, don’t compare your progress to anyone else, because whether you have one stone or ten to lose, your journey is yours.

Rachael: We hear you have a few “pro-tips” when it comes to the food packs?

Amy: Definitely! I love the Raspberry & White Chocolate shakes and the Cookies & Cream bars. I even ordered 30 of the limited edition Dubai Chocolate ones because I have a real sweet tooth! For meals, I love the Spag Bol, and here’s my favorite hack: I mix a spicy pack into the Sweet and Sour Noodles to balance the flavours. It’s brilliant!

Rachael: And you’re even back in the gym now?

Amy: Yes! I have a personal trainer once a week and go on my own too. I used to be terrified of injuring my pelvis again, but without that extra body weight, those fears are gone. I celebrate every win – even if my weights only go up by 0.5kg, that’s 0.5kg I couldn’t lift the week before!

Rachel: What’s next for the “New You”?

Amy: I’m going on holiday in four weeks, so I’m losing a few more “buffer” pounds now so I can truly enjoy myself without being restrictive or getting disheartened if I put a little on. When I get back, I’m moving onto Switch to maintain my weight and keep building muscle!

At The New You Plan, we believe in the power of transformation – not just physical, but a complete journey that encompasses mind, body, and soul.

Cash Prizes To Help Your Thrive – £52,000 Up for Grabs!!

This year, we’re giving away 52K in cash. £7,000 cash will be won every 2 months for our absolute favourite glow-ups! The 2026 Transformation Challenge has had an overhaul, creating opportunities for even more people to win fantastic cash prizes! And the grand finale? An epic £10,000 cash prize for one overall winner!

Customers can enter any or ALL of the following challenges:

• Jan & Feb: New Year, New You (submit by Saturday 28th Feb)
• Mar & Apr: Ready for Spring (submit by Thursday 30th April)
• May & June: Summer is Coming (submit by Tuesday 30th June)
• July & Aug: Summer Slim Down (submit by Monday 31st Aug)
• Sept & Oct: Fall Focus (submit by Saturday 31st Oct)
• The £10,000 Grand Finale (submit by Monday 30th November)
• Nov & Dec: End 2026 strong (submit by Thursday 31st Dec)

You don’t have to be at your goal to enter! Entering each time will keep you motivated and on track to achieving your goal. And, if you are already at your goal and maintaining your weight loss, you can enter too!

It’s free to enter, you can join at any time and you can submit every 2 months, if you wish. Winners are announced 6 times a year. And don’t forget about our £10,000 grand finale in November 2026, in which the overall winner of the year will walk away with £10k cash.