Sara

How I did it: I told my parents the truth, that I was living with my boyfriend who doesn't conform to their standards on the race, religion, occupation front.I had hid the fact i had a boyfriend from my parents for the whole 3 years we were seeing each other ( living interstate from my parents made it a little easier).They blew up. They wouldn't not accept or support the reality. They went further and told me that if I didn't leave him and return home … Read how I did it…

How I did it: I was really scared that I had to move interstate in Janurary 2009 at the beginning of the "Global Financial Crisis" of the GFC as it's trendy name. I had started job hunting, and it was hard. There were definantly less jobs being advertised, and less jobs in industries that I preferred. I knew I had to be serious about it, so i signed up to a few key recruting agencies ( frenemy...and necessary) who had me " on their list" and kept in co… Read how I did it…

How I did it: As apart of my "get fit" plan, I detoxed. I didn't crash-detox like you hear with the lemon detox diet (although I did try it..and didn't succeed. I just can't fathom the idea of having nothing but lemon and syrup for a week!!!). I started by cleaning out my fridge and pantry. I gave away all the bad stuff - chocolate slabs, cookies, chip packets ice cream and made a vow that if it doesn't grow on trees, or used to move - I won't eat it. … Read how I did it…