HOME » TRUE STORIES » FAUZIAH ALI Born into a family that is of the larger scale, I have always been chubby growing up. I weigh over 70kg as a teenager and yearn to be smaller in size to fit in with the rest of my school mates. At 16 years of age, I started exploring with various slimming pills e.g. duromine, panbesy and adifax. I was impressed with the results as I lost more than 10 kg over a short period of time. However, with any drugs intake, your body becomes increasingly immune to them that I needed stronger dosage to sustain the weight loss I desire. In another word, I was addicted. My weight gradually fluctuates back to 70 then to 80…90…100 and finally all the way up to 140kg. That was the beginning of the lowest point of my life. Being big and weighing at my heaviest attracted unwanted attention from the public. I would do or try anything to lose weight. I was approached by 2 salesmen whom easily convinced me to be a ‘guinea pig’ for their slimming pill product. In return I am offered a 50% discount off my total purchase.   I found an all ladies fitness centre located close to where I live. All Shapes Ladies Fitness Center was my turning point to a healthy lifestyle. I took up all the courage to kick start a workout regime. I started off working out on the treadmill, the cross-trainer and the bicycle for the first year. My low self-esteem hinders me to try out the Circuit Toning program and aerobic classes. With endless encouragement and motivation from the trainers and staff of All Shapes, I did my first Circuit Toning on the second year. The effect was amazing. I lost more inches and became more toned. On top of having fantastic fitness programs, they organized annual indoor motivational campaign for members to perform more than they could. One of them is called The Biggest Loser. The campaign motivates all participants to lose weight and body fat effectively. In this program I was forced to participate in the aerobic classes as it is one of the main criteria. Through this campaign, I learned keys to effective workout. Not only that, I was the winner in 2 categories! At play I am able to do more than I ever imagined. Swimming at the beach without feeling embarrass is a perfect example of what ‘The New Me’ is capable and confident of doing now! I have developed patience and less temperamental with family and loved ones. Friends and colleagues are simply amazed with the magical transformation of my physical outlook. With my current weight I have attained new level of energy, self-satisfaction and of high spirits. I now believe achieving more is definitely possible! 1. I do not deprive myself from my favourite food (e.g. fried fritters), I just reduce the quantity and frequency of eating the mentioned. 2. Whenever I eat more than what my body needs, I discipline myself to workout harder at the gym the following day. 3. Detox is an excellent aid in cleansing our internal system. Must try!!! 4. I love juicing using natural ingredients like tomato, carrot, celery and dates. It is so easy!