Vicky James

24, Legal Secretary

My life over the past five years has completely transformed. I used to be very overweight, depressed and self-conscious. I was a size 16-18 at my biggest and lived in baggy boys clothes. I resented not being able to wear the latest fashions and hated getting ready for a night out with my pretty slim friends.

But after shifting some weight due to an operation to remove a cyst I decided to hit the gym and change my eating habits. I lost a large chunk of weight very quickly, then had some training sessions with a personal trainer and took Promax Diet which helped me shift the last few stubborn pounds, and Viper Extreme Bars which keep my energy levels up when I am feeling sluggish.

I now train at the gym three times a week, do dance and yoga classes and eat everything moderately. Last summer I came 2nd in the Miss Essex competition and I now model part time. I love it when people compliment my slim but still curvy body shape and have a new found confidence. It’s good to look healthy and I’m smiling again!

Lucy Newman

21, Student

I had always been a chunky teenager, but I assumed it was 'puppy' fat that would naturally disappear. Unfortunately his never happened and I hid under baggy tracksuits and my self-confidence plummeted.

I knew getting in shape wouldn’t happen overnight, so I came up with a slogan to keep memotivated and stuck it on my mirror – it was: "Work hard, play hard, look fabulous". I know it sounds cheesy but thinking positive thoughts really helped me kick myself into gear every day. I began running and cycling with a friend and although I lost some weight, it was slower than I expected.

I was introduced to Promax Diet and Thermobol as part of a healthy diet which included lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, grilled fish and meat and low GI foods. I usually have Promax Diet mid-morning and mid-afternoon as they’re tasty and quick to have on-the-go. Since taking Thermobol I have definitely noticed fat-burn from my body, and in particular from my problem areas, quicker! Promax Diet and Thermobol together have really helped me gain the figure I have always wanted... I am toned but still womanly and curvy! Losing weight the healthy way with Maximuscle has made me fit, healthy, and bursting with energy, and most importantly it is empowering. I am happy and confident again.

Sally Laver

33, Fraud Investigator

My job means that I sit at a PC for 11 hours a day, not very healthy, so on my days off I ensure that I spend at least 1½ hours at the gym, I do a good mixture of CV work and weights, both free weights and machine. I've always been fit and healthy doing anything from dancing to playing rugby but as I've got older I’ve found it harder to keep in shape.

About 5 months ago I started taking Promax and noticed a difference virtually straight away, then my training partner introduced more CV into our workouts to help strip the last bits of body fat away, that’s when I started taking Promax Diet in the morning and afternoon.

I try to eat 5-6 meals a day - some days are easier than others but I always ensure that I drink a Promax shake so that I know I’m still getting enough nutrients in my diet.

Rachael Daniels

22, Beauty Therapist

The thought of a being seen in a bikini on a beach holiday with the girls was enough to put the fear of God into me. So that was it, I started going to the gym 3-4 times per week and kick-started a healthy eating regime of fruit, vegetables, wholegrain, chicken, fish and the secret ingredient Promax Diet!

I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) when my weight first ballooned a few years back and I found it extremely difficult to lose weight. I just wanted to give up until I started taking Promax Diet - I really noticed the change in my body.

As my body fat decreased, my body was getting more toned and it was happening quickly. I couldn’t believe it. I have lost a total of 17lbs since Christmas! I am now a healthy Size 8-10, have a much flatter tummy and have just returned from that holiday with the girls, I felt so comfortable in my bikini that I was happy being photographed in one! I will continue to use Promax Diet and Thermobol to maintain my new figure for the long term. I hope my real-life story will inspire and motivate other women to shape up and feel great! A Big Thanks to Promax Diet!

Carly Thornton

26, Paedriatric nurse

Before I joined my local gym, my diet was very poor and consisted of mainly fast food, I was over weight. In my early 20's I joined my local gym with a lady I used to work with and then from there I progressed gradually. I started becoming more aware of the foods I should be eating and started studying nutrition.

Through the years my body has become more toned and I have gained lean muscle tone. I regularly use Maximuscle’s Promax, Viper, Immune Support, and Protrient which have helped me get in shape and achieve my goals. I have 5-6 regular meals a day which consist of protein, good fats such as extra virgin olive oil or flaxseed and green vegetables. I train different muscle groups during each gym session and for CV fitness I either do interval training or boxing. I now have more energy and confidence... Its motivation which starts you off and habit that keeps you going!

Deborah Heatrick

33, Full time mum

As a part time martial arts instructor, it was hard for me to allow the fat reserves to build when having my first child. To breast feed, I needed to consume a lot of extra calories (mostly chocolate!) to supply sufficient milk. I put on well over 15 lbs, but I was willing to sacrifice my figure to give my son the best start I could, but after six months of breast-feeding it was time to try to reclaim my body. My husband competes in amateur Muay Thai Kickboxing competitions, and knows a lot about nutrition. He recommended I try Maximuscle products to help with my fat loss. I slowly built up my fitness by weight training and running on alternate days. Nutritionally, I returned to my pre-pregnancy healthy diet, and kick started fat loss with Thermobol. Additional Promax helped me preserve muscle tone while cutting fat. In six months I dropped over 25lbs, which was nearly 11lbs lighter than I was before the pregnancy! I’m now size 8, got a flat stomach and beginning to fight competitively myself! With a young family, it’s hard enough to find the time for training, let alone getting the nutrition right. With my training and Maximuscle products, I’m now fitter, stronger and slimmer than I was before having two children.

Sallyann Gregory

38, Full time mum

Back in December 2003, I gave birth to my little girl Ellie. I had gained three and a half stone prior to the birth and to be quite honest, for a long while the last thing on my mind was losing baby weight to fit into my old jeans.

However, in January this year, weighing 11 stone, 12lb and feeling really down in the dumps and lacking in energy, I decided to cut out the junk and follow a healthy eating and exercise plan. My sister in law introduced me to Promax Diet bars – they changed my life! They’re delicious as a snack between meals and ideal when I’m on the run. These tasty bars have now become a part of my healthy eating and exercise plan and I’m now thinking about trying the shakes as another option.

Thanks to my new regime, to Promax and the great advice on the website I am now 9 stone 7lbs, wearing size 8-10 clothes, and full of energy. I know I can keep it up and maintain my weight because I’ve found a sustainable approach at last.

Jane Lowis

40, Personal Trainer

I first used Maximuscle products a few years ago, when I began exercising and eating healthily in order to lose weight – I ended up losing six stone! Then in April 06 the weight started to pile on again as crazy work shifts were playing havoc with my sleep patterns and my training went right out of the window.

I saw that my local Boots stocked Maximuscle products and I felt really inspired to get in shape again as I remembered how they had helped me before. I have to say I was amazed at the results - the products really work. I began exercising again and took a Promax Diet shake mid-morning and then a Promax Diet bar in the afternoon. I was reading about the benefits of CLA on the internet so began to use CLA together with Thermobol. The results; I lost 10lbs, but it wasn’t just the weight loss, my body was really toned and I’d got rid of the stubborn fat. I felt great and I noticed a change within a couple of weeks. I still use the products today, because with them I have more tone and endurance than ever.

Wendy Nugent

42, Admin Manager

Missing breakfast was a regular thing. You can imagine, as a full-time working mother with two children aged eight and four, there is little time left for me to think about looking after my diet. Snacking on the odd sausage sandwich or crisps was easy but it was not the best thing to keep me in shape or keep up my energy levels.

To be perfectly honest I was extremely sceptical about protein shakes and always thought that they were only for people looking to grow huge muscles. Then my friend introduced me to Promax and the benefits of eating small regular meals. I did my own research about Maximuscle and felt confident about their products mainly due to the information I read on their website and the fantastic feedback from other regular gym users.

My breakfast now consists of a banana, a handful of strawberries or blueberries and a scoop of banana Promax (mixed with a hand blender). Less than two mins to prepare start to finish and this simple delicious tasting shake keeps me going till mid morning. I also take Thermobol to burn fat faster as well as CLA to help with fat loss. When I feel hungry around mid morning, I have a yogurt mixed with Promax Natural which is a real favourite of mine.

I normally go to the gym during my lunch break which allows me to exercise three or four times a week but also lets me have a bit of "me time". During my 40 mins gym session I use weights three times per week and then a mix cardio on the other day.

The key to the whole thing is to get organised and create a simple routine which fits your lifestyle and Promax and Promax Diet bars certainly make this really easy, convenient and enjoyable. I am constantly getting compliments from my friends about my improved body-shape and also have much more energy to deal with my young family.

Amanda Hingston

27, Support Worker

I am 27 years old and had always been proud of my appearance and took regular exercise. Following the birth of my daughter I suffered Post Natal Depression and this in turn led to splitting up with my long-term partner. I lost all interest in my appearance and because of 'comfort' eating piled on the pounds with the inevitable consequences that I became even more depressed. I stopped going out and became a couch potato. However after sometime a couple of friends who I had not seen for some time popped round to see me, I was amazed how fit one of them looked, especially as she had had a child some time after me. I felt that if she could look so good, there was no reason why I should not follow suit with a little bit of effort and self determination. I asked a neighbour, who was working as a PTI in the Royal Navy to devise a light exercise programme for me. He introduced me to your products and supplied me with some Promax Diet and Promax Diet Bars to replace the 'comfort' eating. I went to regular swimming sessions and the occasional visit to a local gym. I found that Promax was effective and I did not need anything else at breakfast or lunchtime. Gradually the pounds began to disappear and my self-esteem and confidence increased. I then started aerobic classes a couple of sessions per week to lose even more body fat and to tone up. I began to look forward to these sessions and was feeling a great deal happier and healthier. I have now been following a healthy eating and exercise regime for over 5 years and as you can see from the photograph the results have been quite impressive. It has completely changed my life, I have more time for my daughter and once again I have a social life and made many new friends along the way. Would I have had the determination to succeed in the early days without the assistance of your products? – Most definitely not.

Jelana Stoijkovic

27, Full time mum

I first learnt of Maximuscle products when I visited their website, I read about whey protein and I started off buying a cheap brand from my local health shop. I will say that I was put off buying my tub of protein in the gym as I felt intimidated by men looking at me laughing and thinking "why is she buying that? What is she trying to do, bulk up?" No. I just wanted a protein supplement to maintain my muscle tone and strength.

To be perfectly honest I was extremely sceptical about protein shakes and always thought that they were only for people looking to grow huge muscles. Then my friend introduced me to Promax and the benefits of eating small regular meals. I did my own research about Maximuscle and felt confident about their products mainly due to the information I read on their website and the fantastic feedback from other regular gym users.

After a month the cheap protein brand I’d bought was really upsetting my stomach and made me feel bloated - so I thought ok, I read about Maximuscle all the time I will go into the shop and buy some Promax and forget this little cheap brand I have been buying and ignore what others think around me.

I went on holiday recently and I didn't fancy the pressure of having to prepare or buy five to six meals a day plus having protein powder on top. So, I tried Promax Diet which I would definitely recommend.

I had a normal breakfast in the morning and then Promax Diet mid-morning. I had a normal lunch and then Promax Diet again mid-afternoon followed by an evening meal. It was quick and easy to mix with water and has all the nutrition you need in one. I’ve also tried the Maximuscle meal replacement bars – great for on-the-go while on holiday.

Sarah Hallet

37, Firefighter

I am 37, a single mother and full-time firefighter. Along with my collegue, I will be competing in the World Police and Firefighter Games in Adelaide. I eat five-six small meals a day, run four times a week along with three full body weights sessions. I have two servings of Promax daily (Banana in a pancake and chocolate in a shake). I also use Thermobol along with Protrient and Immune support to ensure I get enough vitamins and minerals. This has enabled me to keep muscle tone and strength whilst also dropping bodyfat. The results are so worth the effort!

Nicole Bremner

Research Associate

I work a normal 9-5 job (yet seems more like 7am – 7pm!) as a Research Associate at a leading City investment company as well as studying towards a post graduate qualification. In March 2003, I was diagnosed with a Mengioma – a brain tumor – on my optic nerve which was slowly eating away at my eyesight. Following intensive radiotherapy, the specialists told me I would be so tired that I shouldn’t work full time or even train. Despite the warning, I continued to work full time and made myself workout, albeit at a lower intensity, as a way of helping my body stay strong and fight the tumour. The doctors are now confident that the growth of the tumour has stopped, due to my health and strength, and shouldn’t cause me any further problems.

I joke to my family that my body is like a Ferrari – a highly tuned machine – and if I fed it ordinary fuel I would not achieve the high level of performance I require from this machine. However, when I feed it superior fuels, like lean protein, complex carbs and quality sports nutrition from Maximuscle, I can achieve optimum performance and get the most out of my life. I use the following products: Promax, Promax Meal bars and Viper.

Jeanette Lorraine

39, Sponsorship Manager

I have been training for a number of years I started doing the usual Aerobic classes and Step Aerobics but it was not until about 4 years ago that I started training with weights and changed my eating to having 6 small meals a day and using Maximuscle products. I have always been quite slim but dropped a dress size and can only put this down to the change in my training and eating.

In December 2004 I found out I was pregnant, which was fantastic news, I continued to train but obviously took things easy, I was determined to train as long as I felt comfortable and carried on using weights right up until I was 8 months pregnant, for the last month I swam and went to yoga.

I was very aware that being pregnant could be a good excuse to eat rubbish but I really did not want to go down that route, so continued to use Promax and Promax Bars in between main meals.

Two months after my daughter was born I went back to the gym. Within 5 months I was back to my pre pregnancy size.

I am now back at work and go to the gym in my lunch break; I train for 40 minutes 3 times a week. I also try to eat 6 small meals a day. My meals will include Promax for breakfast, which I have either with porridge or mixed with a banana. I will have another Promax mid morning with some fruit and Cyclone after training.

By using the products I know I am getting a healthy nutritional snack/meal it saves time preparing loads of food to take to work. It also stops me snacking on crisps and chocolate and if I need a burst of energy the Viper Extreme bars are great.

Lorraine Jones

Clinical Specialist

I'd always wanted to do more training but with a demanding job, I found it hard to find the time and the energy after a long day at work. I was slim, but not as toned as I would have liked to be. I decided to take up Muay Thai boxing - seeing some results sparked a greater interest in nutrition.

As a vegetarian it can be tricky to get adequate amounts of quality protein through my normal diet. I had read about Maximuscle products in a men's fitness magazine and had a look at the Maximuscle website. I took the plunge and tried Promax , Promax Meal bars and Viper . The website was an excellent source of information on nutrition and training.

I was really impressed with Promax . I found the vanilla flavour, blended with yoghurt, apple juice and berries makes a delicious smoothie which didn't upset my stomach or make me feel nauseous. Promax Meal bars were ideal for in the car they're great tasting with the added benefit of being an excellent source of protein. I've also found Viper great for re-hydration and recovery, particularly after a long run or Thai boxing session; I also use it on competition days before, during and after my fight.

I made a few other adjustments to my diet and really started to notice the difference in muscle definition, energy, strength and a reduction in body fat. I now feel at my peak physically and mentally, which I put down to a combination of hard work, my Thai boxing trainers and Maximuscle sports nutrition. Being able to successfully compete in Thai boxing, and enjoy a high level of physical fitness feels great, having spent years as a teenager suffering from eating disorders and a poor self body image.