The power of motivation and attitude

Michelle Lees, a team leader in Branch Network, was crowned the overall winner of Finesse magazine’s weight-loss competition this year.

Michelle’s achievement proves that, with the right attitude and motivation, we can all achieve our goals. We are proud of Michelle and the determination and spirit she showed along her weight-loss journey.

She entered the Finesse magazine “Nuwe Jy” (“new you”) challenge in February this year.

“After 60 days of following a weight-loss and exercise journey, I had to submit before and after photos and motivate why I should be selected to receive the makeover of a lifetime,” she says.

In April, Michelle was chosen as one of the top 10 contestants. “We received sponsorships from the Slender Wonder weight-loss programme, Pulse EMS exercise sessions, Placecol skincare, psychologist sessions, hair makeovers, colour personality analysis, and a brand-new smile from an I Love My Smile prosthodontist. The top six women were also featured in Finesse magazine,” she says.

“I lost a total of 28kg – and tons of emotional baggage. The cherry on top was walking away as the winner of this year’s programme at the finals on 17 September. It was truly a life-changing experience.”