Kirsti Lost 6½ Stone, Gave Away Her Size 32 Clothes and Won £1,000 Cash!

A few months ago, Kirsti could hardly walk. She was in hospital with severe knee pain, relying on her partner Gary for everyday tasks, and travelling everywhere by taxi. Then a consultant told her she would need a knee replacement within one to two years, and that she needed to lose weight.

So she did.

Kirsti has now lost an incredible 6 stone 7lb. She has given away every one of her size 32 clothes, swapped black outfits for bright colours, and now enjoys walks with Gary and their dog. She also proved Gary wrong when he thought the plan would be “a flash in the pan”.

Now she’s one of our Transformation Challenge runners-up, winning £1,000 cash to put towards her wedding.

In this interview, Kirsti shares how she found New You Plan, how she built up her mobility one step at a time, and why her weight loss with mobility issues proves it’s never too late to start.

“I Don’t Fancy a Knee Replacement”

Jo: Congratulations on being one of our runners-up, Kirsti! Can you tell us how your journey started?

Kirsti: I was in hospital in January and February with severe knee pain. I was told I would need a knee replacement within one to two years, and the consultant told me to lose weight. So that’s what I’ve done, because I don’t really fancy a knee replacement!

Jo: What was life like back then?

Kirsti: Very, very difficult. I was in so much pain I could hardly walk, and I couldn’t do much at all. My weight was pulling me forward, so I couldn’t even stand up straight. I relied on my partner Gary for a lot of help, even with personal care.

Jo: And how do you feel now?

Kirsti: I feel great. Since losing the weight, I can stand up straighter, and I no longer take the pain medication I was on five times a day. It’s given me a whole new lease of life. I don’t use my walking sticks around the flat anymore, and I don’t need to rely on Gary as much.

“If They Can Do It, Why Can’t I?”

Jo: How did you find New You Plan?

Kirsti: One of the nurses in hospital suggested meal replacements, so I had a look when I came home. I tried another company first, but I didn’t like it. Then New You Plan kept coming up on my Facebook, and I started reading the stories from your customers on the blog. I thought, well, if they can do it, why can’t I?

I had a chat with Gary, and he said, “If you want to do it, give it a go.” So I ordered a small bundle to start, and it was just great.

Jo: Did you soon find your favourites?

Kirsti: There are too many! I love the Key Lime Pie Shake, the Bars, the Crisps, the Biscuits and the Wafers. There’s nothing I don’t like, really. I’m well stocked up on the Mango and Passionfruit and Pina Colada Shakes too.

Jo: What does a typical day look like?

Kirsti: I’ll have a Porridge in the morning, then a Bar at lunchtime, or sometimes a Soup. You can pick and choose. You don’t have to be regimented, because the range of products is amazing.

Support, Switch Days and Proving Gary Wrong

Jo: How have you found the support in our Secret Slimmers group?

Kirsti: I love it. You get so much motivation, and if you have a bad day, everybody’s there to help you carry on. I love making things from the packs too. I try to follow some of Nikki’s recipes. Mine don’t look as good as hers, but they still taste nice!

Jo: Who keeps you motivated?

Kirsti: Tessa and Mims. They’re really genuine ladies, and seeing their journeys makes it feel real.

Jo: How do you manage meals out?

Kirsti: A couple of times Gary has wanted to go out for a meal, so I’ve just had something healthy, then gone straight back on plan the next day. It’s such an easy, flexible plan.

And I really surprised Gary. He never thought I’d stick to it. He thought it would be a flash in the pan, and I thought, right, I’m going to prove you wrong. And I have. A few weeks ago he said, “I’m so proud of you for what you’ve done.” I said, “Oh, don’t, you’re going to make me cry!”

Goodbye Size 32, Hello Colour

Jo: You’ve given away all your size 32 clothes. How did that feel?

Kirsti: They were huge! It felt like a release, like that person isn’t here anymore. I thought, I’ll have to get rid of them, because I’m not going back. I’ve stopped wearing so much black, too. Now I wear bright tops. I love mints and teals. Before, I felt dowdy and miserable.

Jo: How do you feel in yourself now?

Kirsti: A lot more confident. Before, I rarely went out, and if I did it was taxis here, taxis there. Now I’m happy to go out. I still use my four-wheeled walker for now, but I enjoy going out for walks, which I never thought I would. I love walking the dog with Gary, and even food shopping is easy now.

If you have mobility problems, you just take it easier and build yourself up slowly, which is what I’ve done. Some days I don’t hit the steps I’d like, but other days I go over, so it balances itself out.

Jo: How much have you lost altogether?

Kirsti: 6 stone 7.3lb. Don’t forget the point three!

Jo: What does it mean to be a Transformation Challenge runner-up?

Kirsti: I was shocked when I got the phone call! It motivates you even more, and it’s a little bit extra to put towards our wedding. Gary and I got engaged on 6th December. When I told him I’d won, he said, “You’re joking!”

Jo: What would you say to someone thinking about New You Plan?

Kirsti: How would you like to feel? If you’ve got mobility problems or aches and pains, losing the weight can help so much. In the past, I’d lose a bit and put it back on, plus more. Not this time. Once I get down, I’m staying there.

You’ve got nothing to lose except weight. Why not try a 21-day Kickstart bundle and see how you get on? I really enjoy the Mexican Tacos, the Spaghetti Bolognese, the Porridges and all the Shakes.

Ready To Start Your Own Transformation?

Kirsti’s story is proof that it’s never too late, and that you can start right where you are.

From hardly being able to walk and relying on taxis, to losing 6st 7lb, giving away her size 32 clothes, and enjoying walks with Gary and their dog, this is what becoming your New You is all about.

Simple system. Four packs a day. Real results.

Cash Prizes To Help You 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:

• 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.