Diet, Womens Health
Katie Lost 8 Stone – Here’s How She Did It (And Why You Can Too)
May
At Mike Foster Fitness, we’re not about gimmicks, fads, or quick fixes.
We’re about real people achieving real results through smart training, proper nutrition, and relentless consistency.
And there’s no better example of that than Katie.
Katie didn’t just lose a few pounds —
she dropped an incredible 8 stone (over 50kg).
But what makes her story even more impressive?
She did it while managing a medical condition and medication that made weight loss even harder.
Let’s break down how she did it — and how you can too.
🔁 The Reality: Starting Point and Setbacks
Katie joined MFF’s Small Group Personal Training sessions because she wanted a change — not just physically, but mentally.
Years of yo-yo dieting, limited energy, and a constant uphill battle with a medication that encourages weight gain had taken their toll.
But instead of throwing in the towel, she showed up.
“I just needed something that felt doable. And that made sense. MFF felt like the first place that actually listened to what I needed.” – Katie
🏋️♀️ 1. Training with a Plan (Not Just ‘Burning Calories’)
Katie didn’t spend hours slogging away on the treadmill or punishing herself with HIIT every day.
She joined MFF’s Small Group PT, where every session is programmed with purpose:
- Strength-focused sessions that helped her build lean muscle
- Progressive overload that kept her seeing weekly wins
- Supportive, fun environment where she felt comfortable lifting, moving and pushing herself
This wasn’t “just exercise” — it was structured, intelligent training with expert coaching and accountability.
“The small group gave me the confidence to train properly. I didn’t feel out of place, and I started getting stronger every week.”
🥗 2. Calorie Counting (With Flexibility, Not Obsession)
No detox teas. No cutting out carbs. No 1,200 calorie starvation plans.
Katie learned how to track her calories properly using tools like MyFitnessPal — with support from MFF coaches to make it feel doable, not overwhelming.
She didn’t have to be perfect — she just had to be consistent.
- She understood her calorie target for fat loss
- She adjusted for social events and holidays without guilt
- She kept things realistic, not restrictive
This was about sustainability — and it paid off.
🍗 3. Prioritising Protein (The Game-Changer)
Most people trying to lose weight under-eat protein — and it holds them back.
Katie made protein her non-negotiable, and the results spoke for themselves:
- Less hunger
- Better recovery from training
- More muscle tone
- A faster metabolism
From lean meats and Greek yoghurt to protein shakes and eggs, she built every meal around hitting her target — and it made all the difference.
“Once I got into the protein habit, everything got easier. I felt fuller and stronger.”
💊 4. Battling the Odds (And Winning Anyway)
Here’s what makes Katie’s story next-level:
She was on medication known to cause weight gain.
That meant everything was harder — slower progress, stubborn plateaus, frustrating fluctuations.
But Katie stayed the course.
She didn’t chase quick fixes.
She didn’t use her medication as an excuse.
She used it as a reason to work harder — and smarter.
At MFF, we supported her every step of the way with coaching, check-ins, and modifications when she needed them.
No judgment — just solutions.
📈 The Result: 8 Stone Down. Stronger, Happier, More Confident.
Katie didn’t just transform her body — she reclaimed her life.
- Fitter and healthier than ever
- No longer defined by her medication or past struggles
- A role model for consistency, mindset, and self-respect
She showed us — and herself — what’s possible when you commit to the process.
💬 What Katie Has to Say
“This didn’t happen overnight. But for the first time, I wasn’t on my own.
MFF gave me the tools, the people, and the plan to make it work — and I’ll never go back to the old me.”
🔑 The Takeaway: You Don’t Need Perfect Conditions. You Need the Right Support.
If Katie can lose 8 stone — while working full time, managing a medical condition, and staying off the fad diet bandwagon — you can make progress too.
✅ Structured training
✅ Sensible calorie tracking
✅ Daily protein targets
✅ Realistic, long-term habits
✅ A community that keeps you going
That’s the MFF way.
If you’re ready to write your own transformation story — we’re here to help you start it.
💪 Start with us. Stick with us. Succeed like Katie.
