I used to weigh 175 pounds. Now my weight is 150 pounds.

Sabrina McGuirk, LaSalle

On the average I lost half a pound per week.

I had two babies, one after another, and both times my weight went up to 205 pounds. The first time I gained 45 pounds, the second time, 55. I left the hospital weighing 192.5 pounds. At only 5'2" and size 15-16, it was pretty hard to find clothes. Plus sizes would be too long and regular sizes too small! Nothing seemed to fit. I had to wear my maternity clothes even after the babies were born. I felt frustrated.

I wanted to lose weight to feel better about myself

I was feeling lousy. A week after my second baby was born, I started to pay attention to what I was eating and to exercise a little bit. It helped me to get rid of a few extra pounds, but there was still a long way to go. I was set on losing weight to feel better about myself, to have more energy and to be able to set an example for my kids. I believe it's easier to develop healthy eating habits when you are young.

NUTRIFORME allows me to have my social life without feeling deprived

I started to look for an easy-to-follow weight-loss method. I chose a Quebec product from a name I trusted: NUTRIFORME by Adrien Gagnon. What I like about the NUTRIFORME diet is that it allows me to keep my social life, which is not possible with other diets. With NUTRIFORME I can replace two meals a day and then have my dinner in a restaurant. This way I'm able to organize my life without feeling deprived. Besides, NUTRIFORME bars taste so good. It feels like eating a chocolate bar.

In addition to the NUTRIFORME diet, I was exercising

To lose weight, I replace one or two meals with NUTRIFORME. I've also reduced my portions and now I never reach for a second helping. I've stopped eating up all the food my children leave on their plates. In the evening, I have a NUTRIFORME-inspired snack. Now I exercise more than before. I do weight training and work out on an exercise bike and treadmill. It's not always so easy to find time for exercise when you have two kids, but my husband has really helped out with that.

I was encouraged by positive comments

Today I wear size 12, but I want to reach my ideal, healthy weight. To do this, I have to lose 15 more pounds. I feel motivated and want to go on. I get lots of positive comments on my weight loss and they encourage me. Some friends are even following my example. People say I'm better off now. Personally, I can see I have more energy now. I feel proud of myself.