Let me introduce myself. I am Monique Taylor Mrs SA Semi Finalist 2021.

Today I can say that with a proud sense of self-confidence. Yet a few months ago that was not the case.

After lockdown, I found myself in a state of demotivation and lack of drive. Lockdown really hit me hard as it did many people. During that time I found comfort in eating an unhealthy diet and not training at all.

The final straw was putting on a pair of my favourite jeans and tearing them in an attempt to squash myself into them. I had gained 15 kgs during lockdown, and it showed. It showed EVERYWHERE.

I was fortunate enough to have known Christel Marais for a number of years. I contacted her straight away to help me get my confidence and weight back to its pre lockdown state.

Today when I look back I am grateful for reaching out to her and sticking to the exercise and eating plan she designed for my needs. I have found weight loss very hard due to my Thyroid condition.

However, this journey with CML was a game-changer.

The meals were easy to make and follow. Not to mentions the very tasty shakes I could indulge with every day. My weight loss nightmare became my journey to rediscovery.

The workouts become my therapy to release stress and also improved my insomnia to the extent that I can now get a restful nights sleep. 

As this journey continues for me CML has also assisted me with life coaching. Being a wife, mom, businesswoman and Mrs SA Semi finalist takes its toll on the strongest minds. Yet I find myself motivated and driven to be the best version of myself. I would never have entered Mrs SA without the assistance of CML.

Thank you for helping me achieve my dreams ♥️

Monique Taylor

Semi-Finalist: Mrs South Africa 2021