53 year old Alan van Rooyen’s loses 35kgs!
Alan van Rooyen and his entire family are Sleekgeek enthusiasts. He is a fond figure in the community and I affectionately call him “Al=Dawg”. It is never too late to make change and Alan proves that....
View ArticleMaritzburg Preschool teacher Diane can now wear what she loves
For about 2 weeks now I have been procrastinating to write my story. When Elan asked me to share it I was so keen to. Then I went back and read some of the past stories that were published and I felt...
View ArticleKyara, working mom of three loses 70kgs
Medical researcher Kyara Bergstrom is a Sleekgeek from Joburg South and is married with 3 kids. She works long hours and takes healthy food with her to work. She has lost 70kgs over the past 3 years...
View ArticleBernise Bannister finds her happy place
My name is Bernise Bannister, I am a proud mom to 3 beautiful children and wife to the most amazing husband! My journey started about 5 years ago and it has by no means been plain sailing. I’ve had a...
View ArticleSingle mom Charlotte loses 100kgs
Charlotte is one of our avid Sleekgeeks from Namibia where we have quite a few active members. Her posts on our Facebook Group never fail to inspire. She has lost an incredible 100kgs losing 75kgs post...
View ArticleCT City Clerk Cuan loses 33kgs
Sleekgeek Cuan Richards is a 31 year old specialist clerk at the City of Cape Town. In the last 9 months he has lost 33kg starting at 117kg. He is engaged and loves to “just hang with friends having...
View ArticleYajna drops 45kgs – SG REBOOT to the rescue!
She returned to her empty room; something had changed. The peace and inner, cosy sanctuary no longer felt peaceful. The walls closed in on her. She stood teary eyed, glum and swollen, looked in the...
View ArticleLerato Malatsi takes Control and Loses 20kgs!
Joburg boy Lerato Malatsi lost 20 kgs in 8 months. He loves to travel and hates legs day! This is his story in his own words.. My name is Lerato, I’m 38 years old and I live and work in Johannesburg....
View ArticleKristly’s Transformation into Super Mom!
Kristly Coetzee has lost a fantastic 30kgs – even though she’s got a strong love/hate relationship with burpees, she’s made some incredible changes – here she tells us her story: I remember that day as...
View ArticleAdele beats the yo-yo diets to lose 57kg!
I am Adéle Geldart, a 37-year-old mom to a 7 year old boy, and wife to my awesome hubby, we have been together 19 years. I grew up in Meyerton but moved to the East Rand to be closer to my husband. To...
View ArticleAmanda Lost 48.7kgs by Conquering her Food Demons
My earliest memory with weight comes at the ripe old age of 11. I remember my mom taking me to a weight loss meeting and at this point, I remember thinking – OK, this body I am in is not working for...
View ArticleMegan’s Journey to Losing 31kgs!
A History of Being Overweight My history with being overweight started from the moment I was born, I weighed 3,3kg (which is very small), however the nurses at the hospital thought it fitting to tell...
View ArticleDebbie Loses 40kg & Gets Her Life Back!
When Meg asked me for my story, I was overwhelmed. You see, I always just say, it is the Warrior Race that started all of this. But as I typed this story I realised the following, it was COMMITMENT. It...
View ArticleHow Loving Herself Helped Bianca Lose 22kg
How it All Began I was born huge! Literally a 12-pound baby, which is roughly 5.4kgs. Unfortunately my early memories regarding weight are of being dragged from doctor to doctor with my mom pleading...
View ArticleMalebo’s Focus Helped Her Lose 12kg!
How It Began I had a fun filled childhood playing outside the dusty streets. I used to play ladies soccer from primary to high school and when I was in grade 10, I started playing netball until I was...
View ArticleKeshni’s Journey To Become The Ultimate Her!
My Story I am Keshni Khadija Mahomed, a mother to 3 beautiful children- Joshua, Hanna and Aadam. I am 37 years old and work as an Occupational Health Practitioner. All through my life, I have always...
View ArticleJess Not Only Lost 33,4kg but She Found Self-Love & Happiness!
Where it Began For most women, I think not having an issue with your body would seem to be out of place. We have become so conditioned to find fault in ourselves that we do not celebrate the good, the...
View ArticleLosing 32kgs Helped Mariska Find Focus & Become Super Mom!
My Story I am sitting in front of my laptop having to write my “weight-loss” story for Sleekgeek and I realise it’s not possible to write it without telling my life story. How do you however share and...
View ArticleEating Clean & Lifting Heavy Helped Mick Lose 41kg!
“As you grow older it will become harder to make progress, so you will have to work harder to reach your goals” How it Started I grew up in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape, which is where my love for...
View ArticleTamaryn’s Amazing Support System Helps Her Lose 36kg!
I was never an overweight person in school, I was the super thin person who everyone wished they could be, I was the eternal athlete and never stopped running or doing sports. My food was very...
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