Each year The Natural Way helps thousands of everyday people achieve extraordinary results. People like you, who realize that you can look and feel better by being in control of your weight.

Winner of Slimmer of the Year 2009 is..!
Wendy Baker (below) who lost 32kg's!

Wendy Baker from Rockhampton was announced the winner of 2009 The Natural Way Slimmer of the Year in August 2009

As part of The Natural Way annual conference held at the Crowne Plaza, Surfers Paradise, four lucky finalists spent the day being pampered and photographed, and were even paid a surprise visit by recent The Biggest Loser contestant, Sharif Deen.

Sharif said it takes enormous courage to stick with a goal for so long and that he is genuinely impressed with the efforts of all of the contestants.

“The secret to weight loss, is that you don’t need to go crazy.  Just eat healthy, natural, food … The Natural Way program works because the supplements and natural foods really do help the weight-loss process.”

The Slimmer of the Year winner Wendy Baker lost over 32.6kg and was delighted with the win, but said the journey had its high and low points.

Wendy said she had to make significant changes to many areas, including drastic changes in her diet and exercise routine.

“I think I was so successful in losing weight because of the support and one on one attention which was invaluable.  My consultant shared laughter and tears with me” she said.

Helen Patrinos from Aspley, Brisbane, was the runner up in the event - losing an impressive 23kg.

Helen tried several times to fall pregnant but her attempts were unsuccessful before the doctor suggested she lose some weight to enhance her chances of success. She immediately joined the Natural Way’s program and just five kilograms short of her target weight she fell pregnant.

Being in the Healthy Weight Range means that not only do you look good and feel more comfortable in your clothes; it also means that you are taking positive steps to reduce the health risks that go hand-in-hand with being overweight.

These four finalists are everyday people, so much like you - young mums, busy career people, grandma's that just want to enjoy time with the grandkids; all trying hard to make time in today's busy world for the demands that work and family put on us.

This selection (below) of the stories of our 2009 Slimmer of The Year entrants showcases some of their successes.
Those featured are just ordinary people, but at the same time they are very, very special.

You see, our consultants see you as a special person, with individual needs, and your own personal hopes and fears, dreams and dreads. We dream your dreams with you, helping you to achieve what you cannot do alone.

Please enjoy reading these real-life stories selected from the 2008/2009 competitions.

2009

• What has our 2009 Slimmer of the Year winner been up to?
• Helen Patrinos - Aspley entrant
• Lina Guzzo - Hyde Park entrant
• Matthew Hanlon - Mona Vale entrant
• Alan Botfield - Gunnedah entrant

2008

• What has our 2008 Slimmer of the Year winner been up to?
• Chrissie's Story - Caboolture entrant
• Jenny's Story - Tamworth entrant
• Margot's Story - Mosman entrant

You can also read more amazing and encouraging stories of weight loss against the odds from our slimming Hall of Fame which is found on the Inspirational Stories webpage.

Finalists and Prize winners from the 2009 Slimmer of the year with Sharif , Biggest Loser finalist and keynote speaker.
(from left) Wendy (1) from Rockhampton the 2009 Grand Champion Slimmer.
Finalist Lina from South Aust. then Sharif.
Helen from Aspley the 2009 Sliimmer of the Year Runner up.
and finally Wendy (2) Baker from Rockhampton who is the
2009 The Natural Way Slimmer of the Year! – Congratulations!
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Surfers Paradise - August 2009