“Just one more slice!”
Sound familiar?
If Easter fills you with a mix of joy and quiet dread, you’re not alone. Whether you’re just starting out or well into your journey, this time of year can stir up more than chocolate cravings. It can bring a lot of social pressure, especially around food.
Maybe you’ve felt it: that subtle (or not-so-subtle) nudge to eat something you’d rather not. The awkward pause when you decline a second helping. The worry that saying no will come off as rude or “no fun.”
If that’s resonating, take a deep breath. You’re not being dramatic. You’re simply trying to honour your needs—and that matters.
Easter is steeped in tradition. Hot cross buns, roast dinners, chocolate eggs… It’s a celebration wrapped in food. And with that comes expectation.
You might find yourself in situations where:
But food doesn’t have to be the main event. You’re allowed to enjoy Easter on your terms—without guilt, without stress, and without feeling like you’re constantly explaining yourself.
When something feels forbidden, it becomes louder in your mind. Slimpod helps shift this—so rather than obsessing over what’s “allowed,” you can focus on what feels right. There’s no rulebook. You can have the chocolate if you want it. Or not. Either way, you’re in charge.
You don’t owe anyone an explanation. If you’re full, “That was lovely, thank you” is enough. If someone’s pushing food, try “I’m saving mine for later!” Soft but firm works wonders. You’re allowed to have boundaries without guilt.
One chocolate egg won’t undo your progress. One indulgent meal isn’t a setback. What matters is what you do most of the time—not what happens on a single day. So, if things don’t go to plan, don’t panic. Just return to what feels good.
Make memories, not just meals. Suggest a walk, get stuck into a game, or enjoy a good chat. These moments stick far longer than what was on your plate.
If you find yourself eating more than you intended—pause. Not to judge, but to care. What do you need right now? A walk? A glass of water? A little forgiveness? Self-kindness is a game-changer. It doesn’t undo anything—it simply helps you move forward with more ease.
Let Easter be what you want it to be. Whether that’s enjoying a slice of cake or choosing not to, either decision is valid.
Joy isn’t found in forcing food you don’t want—or in missing out because you think you “shouldn’t.” Joy is in the connections, the conversations, and the quiet confidence that you’re listening to yourself.
So this Easter, tune in. Honour your needs. And celebrate your progress—whatever that looks like for you.
Simple Reflection for the Day:
Before the meal, take a pause. Ask: “What would feel good for me today?”
After the meal, write down three small wins—any moments where you made a conscious choice or showed yourself care.
You’re doing brilliantly! And this Easter, you get to decide what feels right. Check out my recent blog on food guilt below!
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7 thoughts on “Accountability buddy is proven way to keep weight loss on track”
It seems like a great thing to do, I’d like to give it a go, in a couple of weeks I won’t be so busy. I listen to Trevor regularly and that held a lot but I still fall by the wayside and feel I’ll never lose this weight. It’s really frustrating. Elizabeth
I would like to try having an accountability buddy because it doesn’t seem to be working on my own. I work shifts as well which makes it harder to stick to goals I set. But I’m worried about letting them and myself down.
This is just what I need please. I have been trying slimpod on my own and losing momentum because I do not feel I can share my goals to others and do not carry through my thinking. Even though I intently dislike slimming clubs and don’t want to go to them, they do achieve to provide accountability whilst attending whilst being online allows me to push aside my good intentions as I don’t follow through plans into action most times.
Think, one more program to try, HHHHHMMMMM, more money down the drain? I hope I can say with this one, I did it!! 🙂 I have wasted a lot of money with diets, I lost about 3 stone one time, but when I could not afford the expensive food anymore, it came back with a vengeance!! I think this is the problem with healthy choices, they are more expensive than the bad choices and so we go for the bad choices.
My husband has been my buddy although he hasn’t used slimpod
through my eating he has lost weight as well I have lost 22lbs since starting slimpod I know it’s taken me a few months but I have a lazy thyroid and I was told I would never lose weight what do they know I’m so proud of my achievement
I’m definitely going to do this. I’ve been using slimpod since March & now on Extra. It’s been life-changing but I still have wobbles – I’m having one at the moment – and think a buddy might help me navigate those. I’m on Facebook so I’ll put a message on there to see if I can find a like-minded person.
This is literally the MOST INSPIRATIONAL weight loss community anywhere!! I enjoy reading it almost every day