"I had lost around seven and a half stones and had a further two and a half to lose. I hit a plateau, so six month before my wedding I began training with James. I chose James because he seemed very professional and whilst he worked his clients very hard, they also all had a smile on their faces...

At Catalyst we believe in simplicity. Unfortunately we live in a society that capitalises on our need for a quick fix and many of us become sucked in to believing the unattainable and unrealistic in the process.

Every magazine we pick up seems to contain a diet that has worked for some celebrity or that promises a flat stomach/smaller bum/thinner thighs and the list goes on.

The reality of the matter is that a diet is nothing more than a temporary solution to an ongoing problem. Yes you might actually loose a few pounds at the start, but what happens afterwards? What are you supposed to do when the diet finishes and the rest of your life starts? AND even though your body may have altered what about your attitude and state of mind?

This is why at Catalyst; one of our aims is to put your mind at rest. Constantly thinking and worrying about everything you’re eating is no way to live – and in this day and age who really has the time?

Using the Catalyst Personal Nutrition Plan service is a great way to get started and see for yourself how a couple of small tweaks and adjustments can get you the results you’ve been waiting for.

You will see for yourself how having a relaxed attitude to food in general is the key starting point for success. Being relaxed ultimately eases the tremendous amount of pressure we put upon ourselves each day and stops us beating ourselves up when we have moments of weakness.

When these moments occur, please remember 2 things:

You’re only human, everybody has them
All is not lost – just draw a line under it and pick up where you left off. One little ‘blip’ doesn’t mean the whole day has to be written off

Go on, give it a try today and watch those unhealthy eating habits disappear – for good!