Dear Gillian & team,

I cannot begin to tell you how much i’ve changed since watching your show.

To be perfectly honest I always swore i’d never watch it as I didn’t like the idea of being really strict and somebody telling people what they can & cannot eat…. but…

Very recently I decided to give one a watch out of curiosity, and that was
me hooked.I then bought the book.  Very interesting!

I suffer from depression and had to go on anti depressants after having my first child Daniel, who’s now 3.5.

I’ve been having very low spells through this pregnancy (I’m 31 weeks pregnant) where I just couldn’t bring myself to even get out of bed and just cried for hours. The midwife said that its very normal seeing as I had post natal depression.

I decided to read my book and find the foods that contain seratonin (sorry about spelling). Thought it was worth a try.

I now each lettuce with every sandwich, 4 celery sticks a day (love them), drink boiled water with a slice of fresh lemon and make sure i have veg with my main meal & fruit in the evening.

I’m by no means strict as I still very much enjoy my naughty foods! But the difference its made is incredible. My lows are no where near as low and i have so much more energy.  I’m 2 stone lighter at this stage in my pregnancy than i was in my last and feel fantastic!

I’ve not moaned half as much or felt the need to this time.

I’ve also gone soup mad!!! I saw Gillian make Pea Soup so thought i’d try it that night. I’m driving everyone mad with my soups !! haha I’ve made, Pea soup, Butternut Squash Soup, Broccolli Soup, Carrot Soup & Mushroom Soup! They’re gorgeous and soooo easy to make!

So there’s my story! Sorry if I went on for a bit but i’m so pleased I decided to give the programme a chance!

Just shows, even making small changes can make a huge difference!

Thank you to all of you!!

Clare x