I still can’t quite believe it… This was the moment I found out my book was a Sunday Times Bestseller.  When I first heard the news, I screamed, cried and then just sat quietly for a while, letting it sink in. Not because of the accolade, but because of what it represents. This book was

April is Stress Awareness Month. The connection between stress and body weight is deeply rooted in both biology and psychology. When stress takes over, it doesn’t just affect your mind—it impacts your body, your cravings, and your ability to lose weight.   Let’s unpack how stress influences weight and, more importantly, what you can do to

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’ve blown it now; I might as well give up”? Or maybe you’ve labelled yourself a failure after a meal? These thoughts are a classic example of cognitive distortions – the unhelpful thinking patterns that distort reality, knock our confidence, and can push us towards emotional eating. Let’s dive

Let’s talk about something that holds more power over your weight loss journey than any meal plan or fitness routine: your mindset. Because here’s the truth—if you believe you can’t lose weight, your actions will reflect that belief. You’ll sabotage your efforts, justify unhealthy choices, and give up at the first hurdle. But if you

For decades, diets have been marketed as the ultimate solution to weight loss. Promises of quick fixes and lasting results have convinced millions to try the latest trends, from low-carb regimes to juice cleanses. Yet, research shows that 80-95% of people who lose weight through dieting will regain it within 1–5 years (Mann et al.,

I’m regularly asked what books I’d recommend that you read while on your Slimpod journey to help yourself along. So, I’ve started this book club to regularly share with you a few books to read.  The High 5 Habit, Mel Robbins In this book, Mel teaches you how to start high fiving the most important

Before discovering Slimpod, Loopy Lou, as we know her in Slimpod Club, was battling some significant challenges. She was a heavy drinker, struggling with deep unhappiness and a lack of desire to exercise.  The weight of feeling “too old” to change her exercise habits hung heavily over her.  But everything shifted when she joined Slimpod.

DO your comfort zone and your fears stop you from doing the things which are important to you – including reaching your weight loss goals? Last week I presented our Slimpod clinical trial results to an international health conference in Dubai and it helped me to overcome one of my biggest fears – public speaking.