Joan, 63, lost 6lb and 4.5 inches
Tom, 29, lost 6½ lb and 4 inches
Tessa, 24, lost 5lb and 4 inches
Sam, 33, lost 4lb and 4 inches
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Clearer, brighter skin |
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Healthier, shinier hair |
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Improved digestion |
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More regular bowel movements |
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More energy |
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Less period pain or pre-menstrual tension |
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More positive outlook and greater self-confidence |
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Fewer headaches |
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Fewer colds and infections |
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Clearer thinking and improved mental function |
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Why not check the boxes next to the benefit you have enjoyed on the Get a Grip plan?
QUICK FIXES
Remember to take your measurements again today (before you have eaten or drunk anything) to see how you have fared. If necessary, How to Measure to remind yourself how to take the measurements.
Now you should be ready for your big day or event – or simply feeling ready to take on the world. To maximize the results, we’ve provided a few final quick fixes to make you look and feel your best.
FREE FIXES
Stand tall: Hunched-over posture can add pounds to your frame. Stand tall by imagining you have a piece of thread running through your body and out of the crown of your head, which is gently pulling you upwards.
Pull it in: Being able to hold in your abdominals is a skill worth knowing. Don’t suck everything in and hold your breath, though. Focus on mastering the rib – hip connection even when you are standing. Training your pelvic floor muscles will also help tone your lower abdominal muscles. To do this, take a breath into the lower rib cage and, as you exhale, draw up the muscles of the pelvic floor, as if you were trying to stop yourself having a pee.
Pile it up: Wearing your hair up adds height to your overall figure and makes your face look slimmer. If you have short hair, try wearing it off your face to slim down features.
Go dark and mysterious: It’s a fact – wearing black makes you look slimmer. If it drains your complexion, go for a dark color such as chocolate brown, eggplant or charcoal grey and wear the same color on top and bottom for a slimming effect.
CHEAP FIXES
Flush it out: Rid yourself of any excess fluid by drinking fennel or dandelion tea.
Disguise it: You can get some fantastically clever underwear these days, from tights and panties with tummy control panels to “butt-lifting” tights. Check out your local department store to see what’s on offer.
TREAT FIXES
Get sun-kissed: A golden glow always gives a leaner look than pasty white skin. Treat yourself to a professionally applied fake tan. (If you’re doing it at home, exfoliate first to prevent smears and patches.)
Wrap it up: Indulge in an Inch Loss Wrap. While this type of treatment won’t provide lasting results, it will give you a 1–2 day inch loss as a result of fluid loss. It may be just the extra confidence kick you need for your big event …
Now turn to page 101 to find out how to maintain your success for life …
GET A GRIP LUNCHES
You can choose any lunch option from the lists below. Obviously where we are at lunchtime dictates what we can eat, so the lunch options are split into store-bought options, home options and packed lunches. All you have to do is choose …
Note: All of the lunch options can be served with unlimited vegetables or salad from the list.
STORE-BOUGHT LUNCH OPTIONS