A family lost a combined 15 stone between them after coming up with their own diet.
Emma Scrivener, 63, her husband Tony, their daughter mum-of-three Katie Thomas and husband Shaun created a plan that they say is easy to stick to.
Emma, from Swansea, Wales, explained she was a size 24 when she decided to lose weight following a health scare.
"My blood pressure was extremely high and I had problems with my back and realised that something had to be done before I got progressively worse," she told the Daily Express.
"Also we had been on a holiday and after seeing myself in a swimsuit realised I had piled on the weight.
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"I had to make the decision that I would do nothing and regret it later or make the changes before it became too late."
She went on to say she never expected to drop down to a size 10, but knew if she could get to a size 16 she would be "very happy".
What has become known as the DA diet consists of most foods, including treats like chocolate, crisps and cake.
But is about portion control.
Emma said many people may be eating well but eating far too much.
Her plan is "well balanced" with the correct amounts of protein, fats and carbohydrates.
It took her around 10 months to reach her target weight, losing five stone, as she was going through menopause.
Shaun, on the other hand, lost five stone in five months, while Katie lost two stone in three months and Tony three and a half in five months.
Emma said it should never be a race to lose weight and it is about each individual's well-being.
She admits her life has drastically changed after sticking it out, with no blood pressure issues or aches and pains.
Emma was able to throw her old swimsuits away and now has no body confidence issues.
The family started their weight loss journey in 2012 and have since set up the DA Group which provides plans, as well as natural supplements, and includes Facebook groups and mentoring.
