My name is Giorgos Rossidis, I am married and we have two girls, 8 and 5 years old. I work as a programmer and run my own business.
I have always had a problem with my weight, but with a proper diet and a little exercise I managed to keep it within reasonable limits. But everything changed in January 2019. We had just moved into our new house and our second little girl had just been born. I had a very good job, with a very good salary and everything seemed like a dream.
Unexpectedly, I lost my job and I felt like I was losing the ground under my feet. I had to decide on my next professional step, always keeping in mind the mortgage on the house and our two children. At the same time, I had to psychologically support and help my parents, who were both facing serious and chronic health problems.
I decided to start my own business and, just as I was starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID pandemic hit. So, I found myself in absolute chaos, with two children at home. I “surrendered my weapons” and channeled all my stress and anxiety into food. While, little by little, everything else returned to normal, my bad eating habits remained.
In early 2023, I started to feel like I was completely out of control. I was constantly feeling tired, had trouble climbing stairs, wasn't sleeping well, couldn't find clothes to wear, and my medical tests were ringing alarm bells. I tentatively decided to start The 1:1 Diet to lose the excess weight, and made an appointment with my Consultant, Mima Douglas.
I realised that my decision to lose weight was not a chore, but my obligation, to my children, to my family but, above all, to myself. From that moment, I never looked back and I never cowered again.
My life changed dramatically after losing weight! I really feel like I'm in control and can live the life I've always wanted. I feel good about myself; I feel healthy and I can enjoy the moments I spend with my family without worrying about what to wear but, above all, without getting tired.
Consultant: Mima Douglas