From Despair to Triumph: How The Auto Planner Transformed Kirsty Crawford's Life

I was drowning. Not in water, but in the relentless tide of life.

Every day felt like a battle, and I was losing.

Miserable in my own skin, I was a shadow of the person I once was. Postpartum depression had gripped me after my eldest was born, and though my second child brought joy, the chaos of motherhood consumed me.

My needs? They were buried under a mountain of nappies and sleepless nights.

Then came 2020. The world stopped, and so did I.

Lockdown was a prison, and I was trapped with two children, unable to escape the confines of my home.

My husband was building our fledgling business, leaving me alone to juggle everything. My support network? Non-existent. My parents were bubbled with my Nana, and my mother-in-law was overwhelmed with her own responsibilities.

When my Nana passed away, I couldn’t even say goodbye. Her funeral, a stark reminder of the isolation, was the day before my 31st birthday. I was shattered.

I tried to claw my way back, but every attempt to prioritise myself crumbled. I was the heaviest I’d ever been, and my reflection was a stranger.

Life was a blur of paperwork and home education, with no time for me. We were tightening our belts financially, cancelling luxuries like Sky TV. But with one month’s savings, I took a leap of faith.

I invested in The Auto Planner. This was my last chance.

From the moment I joined, something shifted. This wasn’t a diet; it was a revelation. I became acutely aware of what I was fuelling my body with.

Choices became empowering, not restrictive.

On hectic days, I’d reach for a batch-cooked meal or a quick microwave option, knowing I was still nourishing myself. I returned to personal training, a lifeline for my mental health. Even on days when motivation was scarce, I showed up.

My husband joined me for sessions, and together, we discovered strength we never knew we had.

Meals transformed from mere convenience to moments of joy. The slow cooker became a staple, and I found myself experimenting with recipes, ordering quality meat from local butchers.

Takeaways were no longer a guilty indulgence but a mindful choice. Sharing an Indian meal with my kids, rather than devouring it all, was a victory in itself. I was in control, and it felt incredible.

I embarked on a six-week challenge, determined to succeed. I packed my workout gear for holidays, a testament to my newfound dedication. Winning that challenge was a turning point. For the first time, I felt capable, worthy of the effort. Messages of support poured in, each one a reminder of how far I’d come.

The non-scale victories were just as sweet. I traded my XL clothes for small and medium sizes.

My once-tight size 16 jeans were replaced by a size 10. I had energy to spare, chasing my kids around soft play centres, clocking up steps I never thought possible. Over Christmas, I maintained my weight, a feat I’d never achieved before. I was in control, and it was liberating.

In total, I shed 12.8kg, but the numbers only tell part of the story. I found myself again. I’m stronger, happier, and more present for my family. The Auto Planner didn’t just change my diet; it changed my life.

If you’re where I was, feeling lost and overwhelmed, know this: transformation is possible. Take the leap.

Invest in yourself with The Auto Planner. It’s not just about losing weight; it’s about gaining a life you love.

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