“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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15 thoughts on “How does sleep affect weight loss?”
I have lived with Restless Legs Syndrome since 2002. RLS deprives us of sleep causing us much anxiety and frustration. Often the more relaxed we feel, the worse the symptoms fire into attack mode. Sleep & RLS is a fine balance. Many sufferers are overweight because we comfort eat and snack all through the night when symptoms are troublesome. I’m very glad I found SlimPod and I have posted a link to my members on my Facebook RLS Group so they too may wish to find their own journey through Slim Pod. ❤️
HI Kaye, I too have lived with RLS for many years, and it plays havoc with my sleep. Can you tell me how to find your RLS support page on Facebook please?
Hi I have suffered with my legs for years someone told me to have a glass tonic water every night but to make sure it’s got quinine in it and up to now it has helped a lot .
I all do have fibromyalgia and sleep is in and off for restless leg I’ve recently discovered magnesium spray. I spray my legs at night and it helps. You need to check if you can use it. You can by at boots but I get mine from Harrogate organic.
I have this too and found taking a triple magnesium has really helped.
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This is the one I get from Amazon. I still get rls but not at the severity I did. I don’t have to use the compression socks anymore. Hope this helps.
I have Fibromyalgia and one of the symptoms is chronic fatigue and i am a very poor sleeper sometimes only getting 4/5 hours a night.
I have a lot of health problems Vascular Disease causes big problems with my legs and find it difficult to walk and exercise because of severe pain in my legs.
Sometimes it’s like you haven’t got a life only an existence that consists of severe pain day after day after day.
I like many others push myself to try and do more than i am physically capable of doing but you don’t give up just keep pushing no matter how tired you are or how much pain you are in.
My sleep has improved greatly since I started using the chillpod before bed time I’m delighted as I always used to struggle getting over to sleep .
I don’t sleep well and as a result,
1) I feel tired
2) lack motivation
3) Lethargic
4) Hungry all the time.
All of the above results in me subconsciously eating to comfort myself and wishfully trying to find energy in the wrong foods. The lack of action prevents me from doing things that distract me from wanting to eat even though I know I’m not hungry. And worst of all, I waste my day(s) doing, experiencing and achieving nothing at all, which stresses me out and leaves me in a low mood, so II eat some more for comfort.
I actually hadn’t thought or realised all of that before. Not even last year when I started Slimpod.
When I don’t get enough sleep my sweet tooth kicks in, it’s like I’m tired and I want to feel better. Problem is 1 chocolate bar is not enough
I have had a long-standing problem with falling asleep but since starting Slimpod I have been using Chillpod every night and haven’t yet heard it all the way through as I’ve nodded off before the end .
I used the chill pod for the first time last night and although I did wake up a few times and didn’t fall asleep straight away I do generally feel better this morning a little more positive. It will be interesting to see how this progresses.
I’ve had ME for over 16 years. As well as muscle and joint pain, brain fog and fatigue it causes disrupted sleep patterns. Over the years it improved with pacing and physical therapy but last year I had a devastating loss in my life which threw my routine into turmoil and my symptoms went haywire. I gained over a stone in a year, mostly on my stomach which is 5 inches bigger than in April last year, mostly I think due to stress as I was eating very little. I’ve been listening to the chillpod and now I’m sleeping better most nights and feeling a lot more relaxed during the day. I’m confident this will reduce my stress levels which in turn will improve my ME symptoms and I’ll get out of the cycle of more stress = more symptoms = more stress. It feels good to be taking control once again
I had a colostomy 3 years ago and I wear a stoma bag. I have to be careful how I lie in bed so that the bag doesn’t become detached. My brain has learned that I must wake up when I want to change position with the result being I never sleep the whole night through.
Ugh, I have this too. I had to smile when this was today’s email from Sandra because last night was one of the worst RLS nights I’ve ever had, so I’m feeling pretty ropey this morning.
I’m lucky that Resteless Leg Syndrome mostly affects me in the evenings and only keeps me awake a few nights month. But that means I can almost never relax, and those bad nights are really, really bad.
Like you, I found the only way to get back to sleep was to eat – usually warm milk and something comforting like biscuits or toast with loads of butter. But I didn’t do that last night. I stuck my earbuds back in and listened to Trevor every time I woke up.
Today. I’m in exactly the mood that would normally see me grazing all day, but my mind has been so different since I started SP. I had a sensible breakfast and one cup of coffee instead of the four(!) I used to have each morning. My first instinct now is to walk around the block to refresh my mind and body rather than reach for snacks to boost my energy. 🙂
Slimpod is about so much more than losing the fat that is weighing you down. It removes so much of the other weight that is holding you back and keeping you down.
If I can’t get off to sleep after a good while of lying there I will get up and maybe do a word search however it may result in a snack which I really don’t need or want but it’s a comfort when you’re frustrated about not sleeping.