Mother-of-two, 49, sheds seven dress sizes in two years after weighing in at 91 kilograms

Mother-of-two, 49, sheds seven dress sizes in two years after weighing in at 91 kilograms – and says adding MINT to her diet was key to her success

  • Kerrie O’Brien tipped the scales at 91 kilos at her heaviest and wore a size 16
  • She managed to lose seventeen kilos and drop seven dress sizes in two years 
  • The 49-year-old mother largely credits mint for helping her reach her goal
  • It lines her sensitive stomach and has antioxidants that reduce inflammation

A mother-of-two who lost 17 kilos and dropped three dress sizes in two years says that adding mint leaves to three of her meals a day contributed to her success.

Kerrie O’Brien, from Sanctuary Cove in Queensland, tipped the scales at 91 kilos in 2017 after having both of her babies in her late 30s and yo-yo dieting for the following decade.

As she approached her 50s Kerrie was determined to take charge of her body in hopes she wouldn’t fall prey to health problems later in life, so she turned to a green herb to bolster her metabolism.

‘Mint is one of the best herbs for the stomach and also for weight loss,’ Kerrie, now 49, said. 

Now, at 49, she's fitter than she has ever been

Kerrie O’Brien, from Sanctuary Cove in Queensland, tipped the scales at 91 kilos in 2017 after having both of her babies in her late 30s

‘Barely a day goes by that I don’t have fresh mint in some form in my meals, and on some days I will have mint three times a day or more.’

Kerrie, who has always suffered from a very sensitive stomach, said that bloating had been a consistent problem before eating mint eased her inflammation.  

‘Since discovering mint these problems are more a thing of the past for me,’ she said.

Kerrie, who has always suffered from a very sensitive stomach, said that bloating had been a consistent problem before eating mint eased the root cause of her inflammation

Kerrie, who has always suffered from a very sensitive stomach, said that bloating had been a consistent problem before eating mint eased the root cause of her inflammation

How does mint help you lose weight?

A mint smoothie Kerrie likes to make

A mint smoothie Kerrie likes to make

* Mint activates the metabolic processes in the body and stimulates the excretion of toxins which aids weight loss

* It’s a powerful antioxidant and stimulates the digestive enzymes that absorb nutrients from food & consume fat and turn it into usable energy helping weight loss 

* It triggers the release of bile from the gallbladder which then helps the body to digest fat

* It is a calming, soothing herb that aids upset stomachs, indigestion and bloating. It increases bile secretion and flow which aids in digestion. Better digestion = less bloating 

* It normalises the digestive tract and improves the micro flora in our stomachs, reducing acidity 

* It is an effective treatment for those who suffer from abdominal pain, discomfort or bloating associated with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

* It has one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any food and antioxidants help reduce inflammation in your body

She will regularly include mint in her breakfast smoothies, in a beetroot, mint and cashew dip or a lemon, mint and parsley quinoa salad.

The green plant has one of the highest levels of antioxidants in any food, soothes indigestion and triggers the release of bile from the gallbladder which then helps the body to digest fat.

Aside from chewing on mint, Kerrie signed up to fitness and well-being app The Healthy Mummy to garner delicious and wholesome meals as well as at-home workouts.

‘I exercise 6-7 times a week and it’s all done in my bedroom – bedroom bikini body – it’s funny but it’s true,’ she told FEMAIL previously.

She was yo-yo dieting before settling into The Healthy Mummy routine

'I exercise 6-7 times a week and it's all done in my bedroom - bedroom bikini body - it's funny but it's true,' she told FEMAIL previously

What a transformation! Kerrie will regularly include mint in her breakfast smoothies, in a beetroot, mint and cashew dip or a lemon, mint and parsley quinoa salad

‘You don’t need a gym to do their exercises, all you need is a fitness mat. It’s like having someone physically with you.’ 

‘Working out at home is so much easier because I can do it whenever or even wherever it suits me.’

She said the large range of exercises on the Healthy Mummy app mean its suitable for all fitness levels and moods. 

Same black dress, different body: She said the large range of exercises on the Healthy Mummy app mean its suitable for all fitness levels and moods

Same black dress, different body: She said the large range of exercises on the Healthy Mummy app mean its suitable for all fitness levels and moods

‘I can easily fit my exercise around my family and get it done and even my children like to join in sometimes for a bit of fun. The videos all have instructors so it really is like having your own personal trainer.’

‘And we save money as I don’t need to pay gym fees,’ she added. 

‘If we are away from home I can take my exercise with me. I’ve exercised in hotel rooms and on holidays many times just using the Healthy Mummy app.’ 

Kerrie regularly eats the foods previous diets warned her to steer clear of – pastas, curries and stir-fry dishes make up most of her meals. 

What is Healthy Mummy? 

The aim of The Healthy Mummy has always been to empower mums to live a healthier life and it started off with just a few hundred mums using the programs on Facebook to more than 825,000 mums being part of The Healthy Mummy Community and transforming their health, life and body on the plans.

The two biggest products are the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge and the Healthy Mummy Smoothies.

There are also over 52 books, supplements, singlets, active range, snack bars and lots more which cover Healthy Kids products and Healthy Pregnancy products. There are also 130 Healthy Mummy Consultants who are working mums themselves.

Free healthy recipes can be found here

Healthy pizza recipes are popular among those who follow the Healthy Mummy program

Healthy pizza recipes are popular among those who follow the Healthy Mummy program

Pasta is also encouraged but is often loaded up with vegetables and low fat cheese 

Pasta is also encouraged but is often loaded up with vegetables and low fat cheese 

The mother-of-two said she was diagnosed with periodic arrhythmia – or irregular heart beats – 12 years ago.

But since shedding the weight, she hasn’t had a single episode. 

‘I had suffered from sporadic arrhythmia of the heart for 12 years already with several hospital stays as a result.’

‘It worried me that the extra weight I was carrying, especially around my waistline, was contributing to my heart problems. I wanted to be there for my family for many years to come.’

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