More Energy, More Movement, More Life
For years, I was caught in the exhausting cycle of yo-yo dieting. I hadn’t tried every diet under the sun—if anything, I avoided them because they made me miserable.
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Each attempt left me feeling like a failure, so I focused on things I was good at instead. But no matter what, I always found myself stuck in the same frustrating pattern: losing three stone, gaining three stone, over and over again. I never moved beyond that.
I remember the advice from doctors and weight loss clubs: “Eat less, move more.” As if that was some kind of revelation. The truth is, there isn’t a single overweight person on the planet who doesn’t already know that. Clearly, something else was going on, something deeper. I read about setpoint theory and that’s when I realised I needed a different approach.
"Then I found Slimpod. I started listening every morning while doing my makeup, and something just clicked. "
The Turning Point
It felt like magic, but I know now it was just a fundamental shift in the way I thought about food. The biggest change? I no longer crave sugar. My whole life, I had used food as comfort—especially sugar. Coming from a difficult childhood, I turned to sweets as my way of coping. It was the one thing I could control, the thing that soothed me.
But with Slimpod, I didn’t have to “quit” sugar or rely on willpower. I just didn’t want it anymore. I naturally started choosing healthier options. I found myself walking into a service station, looking at the chocolate-drizzled flapjacks I used to grab without thinking, and instead reaching for protein-rich foods that would actually nourish me. It wasn’t hard. It wasn’t a struggle. It was just… different.
The Transformation: Reversing My Diabetes
One of the most life-changing results was the change in my diabetes.
I had been pre-diabetic in my late forties, then officially diagnosed two years ago. I felt trapped, out of control, unsure how to change things. I had periods of going sugar-free, but they were always temporary. I didn’t see a way forward.
Then, after just a few months on Slimpod, everything changed. I went for my regular check-up, hoping I had at least moved back into pre-diabetic territory. My blood sugar levels had dropped dramatically—I was no longer pre-diabetic at all. My doctor told me I was officially in remission.
The only thing I had changed was Slimpod.
I still take Metformin, which I’ve been on since my polycystic ovary diagnosis, but my goal is to come off it entirely. My next blood test is soon, and if my levels remain stable, my doctor is ready to reduce my medication. For the first time in decades, I feel completely in control of my health.
I Can Do This
Perhaps the most powerful shift has been my belief in myself. I had spent 40 years convinced I would always be the “bigger girl.” I never believed I could truly be slim. Now, I know I can.
I see it happening, step by step. I don’t weigh myself obsessively, but I know I’m consistently losing about three pounds a month. Years ago, I would have been devastated by such a slow pace. Now, I see it for what it is—steady, sustainable, real. I don’t feel deprived. I don’t feel like I’m fighting my body. I’m just living, and the weight is coming off naturally.
Freedom, Not Restriction
The best part? This isn’t a diet. This isn’t about rules or restrictions. It’s about freedom. I can have sugar if I want to, but I don’t need it. If I have a treat, I enjoy it without guilt. There’s no “wagon” to fall off, just a life I’m finally in control of.
I am becoming the person I always wanted to be—healthy, happy, and free.
More Energy, More Movement, More Life
I’m no longer shackled
by diets, guilt or failure
Charlotte Donovan’s own story
For years, I was caught in the exhausting cycle of yo-yo dieting. I hadn’t tried every diet under the sun—if anything, I avoided them because they made me miserable. Each attempt left me feeling like a failure, so I focused on things I was good at instead. But no matter what, I always found myself stuck in the same frustrating pattern: losing three stone, gaining three stone, over and over again. I never moved beyond that.
New look, new life: Charlotte with her daughter
I remember the advice from doctors and weight loss clubs: “Eat less, move more.” As if that was some kind of revelation. The truth is, there isn’t a single overweight person on the planet who doesn’t already know that. Clearly, something else was going on, something deeper. I read about setpoint theory and that’s when I realised I needed a different approach.
Then I found Slimpod. I started listening every morning while doing my makeup, and something just clicked. There was no guilt, no shame, no talk of “falling off the wagon” because there was no wagon to fall off. For the first time in my life, I wasn’t on a diet—I was simply learning to eat in a way that felt right for me.
A Shift in Mindset, A Shift in Life
It felt like magic, but I know now it was just a fundamental shift in the way I thought about food. The biggest change? I no longer crave sugar. My whole life, I had used food as comfort—especially sugar. Coming from a difficult childhood, I turned to sweets as my way of coping. It was the one thing I could control, the thing that soothed me.
But with Slimpod, I didn’t have to “quit” sugar or rely on willpower. I just didn’t want it anymore. I naturally started choosing healthier options. I found myself walking into a service station, looking at the chocolate-drizzled flapjacks I used to grab without thinking, and instead reaching for protein-rich foods that would actually nourish me. It wasn’t hard. It wasn’t a struggle. It was just… different.
Reversing My Diabetes: The Biggest Transformation
One of the most life-changing results was the change in my diabetes.
I had been pre-diabetic in my late forties, then officially diagnosed two years ago. I felt trapped, out of control, unsure how to change things. I had periods of going sugar-free, but they were always temporary. I didn’t see a way forward.
Then, after just a few months on Slimpod, everything changed. I went for my regular check-up, hoping I had at least moved back into pre-diabetic territory. My blood sugar levels had dropped dramatically—I was no longer pre-diabetic at all. My doctor told me I was officially in remission.
The only thing I had changed was Slimpod.
I still take Metformin, which I’ve been on since my polycystic ovary diagnosis, but my goal is to come off it entirely. My next blood test is soon, and if my levels remain stable, my doctor is ready to reduce my medication. For the first time in decades, I feel completely in control of my health.
Believing I Can Do This—For the First Time Ever
Perhaps the most powerful shift has been my belief in myself. I had spent 40 years convinced I would always be the “bigger girl.” I never believed I could truly be slim. Now, I know I can.
I see it happening, step by step. I don’t weigh myself obsessively, but I know I’m consistently losing about three pounds a month. Years ago, I would have been devastated by such a slow pace. Now, I see it for what it is—steady, sustainable, real. I don’t feel deprived. I don’t feel like I’m fighting my body. I’m just living, and the weight is coming off naturally.
More Energy, More Movement, More Life
This transformation isn’t just about food. My relationship with exercise has completely changed, too. I used to go to the gym, but now I genuinely enjoy it. I joined a beautiful country club, and I love being active. I do Zumba, strength classes, even yoga—something I never imagined for myself. I used to joke that my “downward dog” looked more like a “downward splat,” but now I can actually do it.
And the everyday differences are astonishing. I recently realised I’ve lost 20kg—that’s the size of a carry-on suitcase. I used to lug that weight around on my body every single day. Now, walking up the stairs is easy. Walking the dog is a joy. Everything just feels lighter.
Freedom, Not Restriction
The best part? This isn’t a diet. This isn’t about rules or restrictions. It’s about freedom. I can have sugar if I want to, but I don’t need it. If I have a treat, I enjoy it without guilt. There’s no “wagon” to fall off, just a life I’m finally in control of.
I am becoming the person I always wanted to be—healthy, happy, and free.
