How FitlyIQ Helped Me Lose 18kg & Change My Life

It all started on a quiet Sunday afternoon in February. I was sitting in my kitchen in Pretoria, sipping sweet tea, when my daughter excitedly asked to take a selfie with me. We snapped a photo, laughed, and carried on. Later that night, I looked at the picture, and my heart sank. I barely recognised myself. The woman in the photo looked exhausted, bloated, and disconnected from the vibrant version of herself she once was. I had tried diets, gym memberships, juice cleanses, you name it. Each one promised magic, and each one left me disappointed, heavier, and more frustrated. That day, something in me cracked. I knew I needed to try something truly different, not just another diet, but a real shift.

Finding FitlyIQ

A few days later, I came across an ad on Facebook that felt different. It didn’t promise quick fixes or make me feel guilty. Instead, it introduced FitlyIQ, a South African-built AI-powered platform for weight loss and wellness. It claimed to adapt to my life, understand my goals, and provide support along the way. It wasn’t trying to sell me another rigid plan, no it was offering to partner with me. I signed up immediately, not knowing then how much that single decision would change everything. LeanBalance was a reset in my whole being to give this a “go” too. I needed to be educated on living a balanced life.

Meet Zoe, My AI Coach

After joining, I was introduced to Zoe, my virtual AI coach. She wasn’t just a chatbot. She asked real, thoughtful questions about my habits, stress levels, eating patterns, and goals. She didn’t shame me, she listened. And based on that input, she created a plan just for me. My 21-day plan felt manageable: meal suggestions that actually suited my schedule, workouts that were realistic, and supplement advice that made sense. I didn’t have to guess anymore. Zoe became my coach, motivator, and accountability partner.

The Turning Point

By day 5, something shifted. My energy levels were higher. I wasn’t starving or obsessing over food. Zoe checked in often and updated my plan. She reminded me to drink water, encouraged me after tough days, and celebrated small wins. This wasn’t just about food or exercise, it was about mindset. I was finally learning to take care of myself in a way that was sustainable, not punishing.

The Support I Didn’t Know I Needed

Alongside Zoe, the FitlyIQ community became my lifeline. Other women just like me shared photos, stories, and even rough days. No filters, no judgment. We cheered each other on. That support meant everything. On days when I felt like giving up, someone else’s progress pulled me back up. I even posted my own before-and-after progress. The reaction? Unbelievable. It made me feel seen.

Real Results, Finally

In just 21 days, I had lost 5kg. But more than that, I felt in control again. By month three, I’d lost 18kg. I could wear clothes I hadn’t fit into in years. My family noticed the change, not just physically, but emotionally. I laughed more. I moved more. I felt alive. And for once, I didn’t feel like I was ‘on a diet’. This was a lifestyle shift that actually felt good.

Why FitlyIQ Is Different

FitlyIQ isn’t another meal plan or workout routine. It’s a living, learning system. The AI adapts based on your responses and results. If you skip a day? It doesn’t judge, it adjusts. If you’re stressed and sleep-deprived? It changes your plan. Unlike cookie-cutter approaches, this system evolves with you. That’s why it works. You’re not expected to fit the plan, the plan fits you.

To Every Woman Reading This

If you’ve felt like nothing works, like you’re always starting over, or like you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way, please know I’ve been there. I was that woman in the kitchen who didn’t want to be in her own photos. But now? I’m proud to show up in front of the camera. Not because I’ve hit some perfect number on a scale, but because I finally found a system that supports me, not shames me. FitlyIQ gave me that, and I believe it can give it to you too.

From one woman to another, I can’t recommend FitlyIQ enough. If you’re serious about making a real, lasting change, a change that works with your life, not against it, then give this platform a chance. Join the waiting list, start your journey, and let Zoe and the FitlyIQ family help you find your way back to you.

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