Have you ever looked at photographs from the 1960s or 1970s and noticed how much slimmer people seemed? While there are many reasons for this, one of the biggest changes has been the food environment around us. Today, ultra-processed foods make up a significant proportion of the average UK diet. These foods are designed for

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

Food guilt is the feeling that you’ve done something wrong after eating certain foods. It’s often caused by years of dieting, food rules and believing that some foods are “good” while others are “bad”. Although it’s a common experience, food guilt can actually make weight loss harder by creating a cycle of restriction, overeating and

I’ve seen more and more people asking about portion sizes lately. One of the beautiful things about Slimpod is that it naturally helps you reduce your portions as you listen — without you needing to force it or rely on willpower. Over time, your appetite gently recalibrates, and you can stop eating just because food

In a recent live session, I talked about the difference between dieting and healthy eating—and the response was overwhelming. So many people told me it helped them finally make sense of things they’ve been struggling with for years. That’s why I’ve decided to share this message more widely, especially for those of you who might

If you’ve been feeling confused or even overwhelmed by the recent headlines about ultra-processed foods (UPFs), you’re not alone. Whether you’re just starting out with Slimpod or have been with us a while, this blog is here to gently guide you through the science, the controversy, and—most importantly—what you can do to feel more in

Christmas is now only a couple of weeks away and it’s the season of mulled wine, mince pies, chocolates, big meals and party food.  It’s easy to overeat so it’s no wonder that December – and in particular the last 10 days of the year – is when lots of people gain weight.  Being on

SUGAR is such an emotive subject.  Whenever I post a blog or host a live chat about the dangers of sugar it promotes huge conversation about whether it should be cut down or cut out. This then Instantly promotes more discussion with people saying “But if you cut down on sugar or cut it out, that’s