From Sugarholic to Health Queen: My Journey to Freedom
I was a size 16 sugarholic, addicted to chocolate bars and family-size bags of sweets.
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I was a size 16 sugarholic, completely addicted to chocolate bars and family-sized bags of sweets. Sugar ruled my life—every thought, every craving, every moment. I knew deep down it was damaging my health, but I felt powerless to stop. It was a vicious cycle of indulgence, guilt, and self-loathing, and I had no idea how to break free.
Then I found Slimpod. And everything changed.
Today, I stand four stone lighter, a healthy size 8, and free from the addiction that once controlled me. Slimpod didn’t just help me lose weight—it saved my life.
"When I first tried Slimpod, it was like a light bulb switched on in my brain."
Breaking Free from Sugar’s Grip
When I first started Slimpod, it was like a switch flipped in my brain. For the first time, I started questioning my habits.
Do I really need this sugar?
Why am I doing this to my body?
These thoughts had never even crossed my mind before, but suddenly, they were loud and clear. I decided to go cold turkey and cut out sugar overnight. It wasn’t easy—the first ten days were brutal. Headaches, exhaustion, mood swings, relentless cravings, and even breakouts on my face. My body was in withdrawal, and every part of me wanted to give in.
But I didn’t. Because something had shifted. Slimpod had given me the mindset to push through.
A New Relationship with Food
After decades of dieting, I was finally free. No more labelling food as “good” or “bad.” No more guilt, no more shame. Food became just that—food. And for the first time, I was in control of it, not the other way around.
I stopped eating in secret. I no longer used food to suppress my emotions. I unpicked years of harmful beliefs and, in doing so, set myself free.
I made small, sustainable changes—drinking two litres of water a day, swapping coffee for hot lemon water or green tea, adding protein to every meal, and choosing fresh fruits over processed snacks. By the end of the second week, the withdrawal symptoms faded, and something incredible happened. My energy soared, my sleep improved, my skin glowed—and the cravings disappeared.
For the first time in my life, I didn’t need sugar. And that felt like freedom.
A Transformation Beyond the Scales
The weight loss happened naturally. After just one week of being sugar-free, I saw the numbers on the scale start to drop. Over six months, I lost 16kg (36lbs), 10cm from my waistline, and my BMI fell from 29.5 to 23.5. I went from a size 16 to a size 8, and I barely recognised myself in the mirror.
But this journey was about so much more than weight loss. It was about taking my life back.
I no longer fear food. I don’t obsess over calories, points, or syns. I make healthy choices effortlessly—not because I have to, but because I want to. Junk food doesn’t control me anymore. My body naturally craves nourishing, wholesome foods. I eat when I’m hungry, stop when I’m full, and, most importantly, I trust myself around food.
I’ve kept the weight off for years—without dieting, without stress, without fear.
The Confidence to Live Fully
As I approached my 65th birthday, I realised something incredible—I wasn’t dreading it. For the first time in years, I felt confident, comfortable, and excited. I celebrated in a little black dress that made me feel fabulous, instead of settling for something that just made me feel “okay.”
Slimpod didn’t just change my body—it changed me. I’m healthier, happier, and more energised than I’ve been in decades. I believe in myself again. And I know that this way of living is forever.
If you’re trapped in the cycle of sugar addiction or dieting, if you feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing works—please don’t give up. You are not broken. You don’t need more willpower. You just need the right tools.
Slimpod gave me those tools. It helped me break free. And it can do the same for you.
From a lifelong sugar addict to a woman in complete control—I am living proof that change is possible. And I promise you, it’s worth it.
Ava Brodie’s story
I was a size 16 sugarholic, addicted to chocolate bars and family-size bags of sweets. Sugar was a constant in my life, controlling my every thought and craving. Every day, I consumed vast amounts of it, and deep down, I knew it was causing long-term damage to my health.
I felt stuck in a vicious cycle with no escape—until I found Slimpod. Now, I’m a size 8 health queen, four stone lighter, and I can safely say Slimpod saved my life.
Confident Ava today – and before Slimpod
When I first tried Slimpod, it was like a light bulb switched on in my brain. For the first time, I felt empowered to take control of my eating habits. Something deep inside me shifted, and I started asking myself questions:
Do you really need all this sweet stuff?
Why are you doing this to your body?
Those thoughts had never occurred to me before, but Slimpod helped me see food—and my relationship with it—in a whole new way.
I decided to go cold turkey and quit sugar overnight. The first ten days were tough. I experienced headaches, fatigue, irritability, cravings for carbohydrates, sleep disruptions, and even spots and rashes on my face. But I stuck with it, determined to free myself from sugar’s grip.
Ava: I feel confident and empowered
All of that ended for me when I discovered how Slimpod could help me transform my mindset. Today, after decades of dieting, I’m finally free and haven’t dieted for four years. My brain has stopped labelling food as good or bad, which wasn’t helpful. Food is just food, and I now get to choose what to eat and when.
I no longer eat in secret, and I’ve detached all those feelings of guilt and shame from food. Now, I mostly choose to eat healthily, but it’s because I want to, not because I feel like I have to.
I’ve been able to unpick all the difficult and painful beliefs I had held on to for years. I’ve learned to work through my emotions instead of suppressing them with comfort food. I’m now a normal eater with a healthy relationship with food and with myself. I’m free from the mental prison I’d built for myself.
The new Ava loves working out in the gym
I drank two litres of water a day, swapped coffee for hot water with lemon or green tea, ate protein with every meal, and snacked on berries and citrus fruits to curb my cravings.
By the end of the second week, the side effects disappeared, and I started to feel amazing. My energy levels soared, my sleep improved, and my complexion became clearer. Most importantly, the cravings were gone.
For the first time in my life, I no longer felt the need to reach for something sweet. It was such a relief to finally feel free.
After just one week of being sugar-free, I started to notice the weight coming off. Over the next six months, I lost 16kg (36lbs), 10cm (4 inches) from my waistline, and my BMI dropped from 29.5 to 23.5.
I went from a size 16 to a size 8 and couldn’t believe the transformation in my body—and my confidence. Slimpod wasn’t just helping me lose weight; it was helping me regain control of my life.
Now, I make healthy choices effortlessly. I don’t feel restricted or deprived. Slimpod changed what I want to eat. Instead of craving sugary snacks, I naturally gravitate toward nutritious, wholesome foods.
Protein, vegetables, and fruits have become staples in my diet, and processed junk food no longer holds any appeal. I eat when I’m hungry, stop when I’m full, and feel completely at peace around food.
So happy: Ava and her little black dress
The best part? I’ve effortlessly kept the weight off for years now. I no longer fear regaining the weight because Slimpod has helped me build healthy habits that are ingrained for life. My mindset is stronger than ever, and I’m free from the diet mentality that once ruled my life.
As I approached my 65th birthday, I was excited to celebrate in a little black dress that makes me feel fabulous. No more stressing about how I look or settling for something that just makes me feel “okay.”
I feel confident, relaxed, and more comfortable in my own skin than I have in years.
Slimpod didn’t just help me lose weight—it helped me take back control of my life. I’m healthier, happier, and more energised than ever. I believe in myself and know that I’ll continue to live this way for the rest of my life.
To anyone struggling with sugar addiction or feeling trapped in their weight-loss journey, I want to say this: It’s never too late to take your health back.
Slimpod gave me the tools to break free, and it can do the same for you. From a sugarholic to a health queen, I’m living proof that change is possible and I’m proud that Sandra asked me to tell my story in The Weight’s Over: Take Back Control.
