Real Stories, Real Change: Celebrating Sian, Bethan and the Power of Community
There is something incredibly powerful about hearing real stories from real people, because they remind you that lasting change is not just possible, it is happening every single day. In a recent episode of The Weight’s Over Live Show, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sian and Bethan, two sisters who are both on
Emotional Eating: Why It Happens and How to Start Changing It
Emotional eating happens when you eat in response to feelings rather than physical hunger. It can be triggered by any emotion; stress, sadness, anxiety, boredom, tiredness, happiness, or simply the need for comfort. Emotional eating is a learned response. Over time, food can become linked with comfort, reward, distraction, or soothing and once your brain
June Podder of the Month: Harriet!
It’s time to celebrate one of our nominated Podders and shine a light on the difference they make in our incredible community. This month, we’re celebrating wonderful Harriet. Harriet is always there sharing her wins, her recipes and her encouragement. She comments on other people’s posts, cheers them on and helps make the community a
Is Your Brain Stopping You Losing Weight? The Psychology Behind Why It Feels So Hard
Ever feel like one part of you wants to lose weight… and another part pulls you in the opposite direction? That can feel frustrating and confusing, but it is not a lack of willpower. It is your brain doing exactly what it has been trained to do over time. When your habits and beliefs don’t
How Dawn Broke Through a Two-Year Weight Loss Plateau
I loved speaking with Dawn on the podcast because her story is so powerful. Dawn has been on the Slimpod programme for over four years and has lost more than four stone. But after her initial success, she hit a weight loss plateau that lasted nearly two years. This is where Dawn did something incredibly
How to Lose Weight Without the Summer Panic
Ever notice how, as summer approaches, there’s a quiet pressure to “do something” about your weight? For many, that familiar pull towards dieting starts to creep in again. Not because you’ve failed, but because your brain has learned this pattern over time. But you don’t need another diet. And you don’t need to rush or
Podder of the Month: Colette
I’m so proud to celebrate Colette as our Podder of the Month. Colette has been part of Slimpod for over four years now, and what makes her story so powerful is that she is still here, still engaged, and still using the tools that helped her transform her life. She even featured in my Sunday
Research into the Use of Weight-Loss Medication Alongside Slimpod
I want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who filled out my recent survey! We now have members using Slimpod alongside weight loss injections. With so many headlines in the media about what happens when people come off them, I wanted to look into this properly. I asked those of you using injections
Why Summer Triggers Self-Sabotage and How to Break Free
Summer can trigger self-sabotage because routines change, social occasions increase, sleep may be disrupted, and old dieting thoughts can resurface. The way to break free is to notice the pattern, understand what triggered it, and respond with curiosity rather than criticism. This is something I see every year in our Slimpod community. Self-sabotage is common
Evening Snacking? Here’s How to Stop!
Evening snacking is often caused by habit, stress, tiredness, or emotional eating rather than physical hunger. To stop evening snacking, it helps to interrupt your usual routine, reduce stress, and make your environment support the behaviour you want. Emotional eating is something many people quietly struggle with, often without realising what they are experiencing. One
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Ease the stress of emotional eating
STRESS and emotional eating have an extraordinary effect on our food habits, and emotional eating brought on by anxiety is a major reason why more and more people are overweight. The more pressurised life becomes, the more people turn to food in a vain attempt
Achieve and believe, great things happen
I’M bursting to show you the most remarkable pictures I’ve ever seen that show the power of Slimpods to help you believe and achieve. This is Darin with double Olympic champion Kelly Holmes at the weekend as they competed together in the Portsmouth Duathlon – that’s 5k running, 15k cycling, then 5k running to the finish.
Weight Loss Without Dieting: Breaking Out of The Failing Diet Cycle
If you’ve ever been on a diet and felt trapped in a cycle of doing well and then ruining it again and again, then you’re not alone! I speak to clients all the time who say they’ve “failed” at every diet they’ve tried, sometimes for as long as 40 or 50 years. It’s heart-breaking
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“After years of obsessing with my weight and trying every diet under the sun I came across Slimpod and can honestly say it’s the only thing that’s changed my relationship with food for the better.”
“The future’s bright now: After listening to the Slimpod just once, I stopped snacking between meals! I have lost weight and I’m confident that the weight will stay off this time. Simply amazing!”
“All of a sudden I’m eating less. I’m giving my partner food. Slimpod is a life changer and a life saver. I’m a 59 year old man and I’ve dieted all my life. Now I have a new relationship with food.”
