it was only 12 years ago that lindy olsen felt lethargic, tired and hated what she saw when she looked in the mirror now she is not only australia's only five time world figure champion but she is also a fitness model, mother, editor in chief of oxygen magazine and has just released her seven rule guide to weight loss success guide   which include eating chocolate 'i am the world's laziest person,' lindy told daily mail australia 'i didn't want to go on a diet but i needed a set of rules to stick with' scroll down for video  lindy olsen is australia's only five time world figure champion   whilst still eating chocolate  the mother from the gold coast has lost a total of 29 kilograms through personal training and exercise, but it is her relaxed 7 rule guide to success that she credits to keeping the weight off  the flexible guide allows you to eat five to six meals a day and indulge in anything you crave in moderation  the mother from the gold coast has lost a total of 29 kilograms through personal training and exercise, but it is her relaxed 7 step guide to success that she credits to keeping the weight off the flexible guide allows you to eat five to six meals a day and indulge in anything you crave in moderation 'use it however it works for you,' lindy told daily mail australia 'if five to six similar sized meals a day doesn't work, have three square meals and two snacks just keep everything regular, everyday she unknowingly walked into a body building gym on her first day of training and burst into tears thinking she would never be able to resemble one of these fitness models  the 39 year old has a one year old daughter, alexa and admits she did not keep up a strict fitness regime whilst pregnant  lindy is following a seven step guide, which she says 'is perfect as i'm still breast feeding and i need to be careful when dieting' the steps include adding protein to every meal, eating five servings of fruit and vegetables, sticking to a meal plan, avoiding sugar, drinking water and staying active it aims to work around every individual's different schedule with the expectation of that being the only way people will participate 'there is nothing on the seven rules that you cannot eat,' she said 'i eat chocolate at least twice a day because i've built up my metabolism so that i can do that' lindy works her program by listening to her own body, admitting that she hates to run 'i've never run and i never will   it doesn't work for me' lindy changed her eating habits after losing 29 kilograms at the hands of her personal trainer she unknowingly walked into a body building gym on her first day of training and burst into tears thinking she would never be able to resemble one of these fitness models lindy changed her eating habits after losing 29 kilograms at the hands of her personal trainer  'i trained four days a week and lost 20 kilograms, my husband was so shocked he asked me what the hell i did!' lindy told daily mail australia  part of following the 7 step guide involves being active for at least 30 minutes per day and lindy insists there is no excuse to not be putting this time aside for yourself everyday  'my trainer convinced me to come back and put his arm around me saying 'don't worry baby, we look after you, just trust me,' she said 'i trained four days a week and lost 20 kilograms, my husband was so shocked he asked me what the hell i did!' she went on to win five would figure championships and is now the editor in chief of women's health and fitness magazine, oxygen as well as gracing many fitness covers the 39 year old has a one year old daughter, alexa and admits she did not keep up a strict fitness regime whilst pregnant lindy recommends trying to get moving each day for a minimum of 30 to 45 minutes before the day begins  'i just walked everyday, nice and slow, along the beach,' lindy said she did however, keep up her 7 step guide to success 'the guide is perfect as i'm still breast feeding and i need to be careful when dieting,' she said part of following the 7 step guide involves being active for at least 30 minutes per day and lindy insists there is no excuse to not be putting this time aside for yourself everyday 'i just want women to feel wonderful and fabulous even when they are under the pump' lindy says that consistency is key and will kick start your metabolism water is crucial for weight loss people often mistake thirst for hunger and subsequently eat unnecessarily  portion control is key people should also look for hidden sugars, particularly in sauces and dressings 
lindy olsen 29 kilograms world figure championships 39 year old the gold coast
lindy olsen has released a 'seven rule' guide to weight loss success . after losing 29 kilograms she won five world figure championships . the 39 year old from the gold coast says it works to anyone's schedule . she has insisted that she consumes chocolate everyday, at least twice 