To the outside world, I probably seemed happy enough. I had perfected the art of putting on a brave face, but the truth? I was thoroughly miserable. My weight dictated everything—I was depressed, on anxiety medication, and had become a recluse. I would make plans with friends, only to cancel last minute because I hated how I looked. Eventually, they stopped asking.

Then, my marriage of 30 years came to an end. Even though it was my decision to leave, I felt like something was missing. Food became my only comfort, and my health deteriorated rapidly. I could barely walk, and one day, my boss even asked if I’d been in an accident because I was struggling so much. I lied and said I had twisted my ankle. The truth was, my body simply couldn’t handle the weight anymore.

One evening, scrolling mindlessly through Facebook, I stumbled across an ad for Slimpod. I was skeptical—how could listening to a recording change anything? But I was desperate, so I thought, why not? I had nothing to lose.

The Moment Everything Changed

From the first day I started listening to Slimpod, I noticed small changes. It was almost like I was watching myself unravel in the best way possible. I wasn’t forcing anything; I just gradually started making better choices. It wasn’t just my eating habits that shifted—my confidence started returning. I felt like I was finally in control again.

Four months after starting Slimpod, I met my current partner. That’s how much my confidence had transformed. It wasn’t about food anymore; it was about living again.

Breaking Free from Sugar Addiction

I was a sugar addict. Three chocolate bars a day? Normal. Cakes, biscuits, and bread? Constantly. And the more sugar I ate, the more I craved.

With Slimpod, it was like a switch flipped in my brain. The need for sugar drastically reduced almost immediately. I won’t lie, the first 10 days were rough—headaches and withdrawal symptoms hit me hard. But after that, I felt incredible. It was as if I had been poisoning myself for years without realising it.

And the best part? I didn’t feel deprived. This wasn’t about restriction. If I wanted chocolate, I could have it—but I no longer needed it. Now, if I do indulge, I choose dark chocolate and savour it instead of mindlessly binging.

A New Way of Living

Losing weight wasn’t just about shedding pounds—it was about reclaiming my life. I used to struggle to walk across a room; now, I can walk 10 miles in a day. My knees, which once felt like they were crumbling under my weight, are stronger than ever. Weekly I now go to yoga, swim, and aqua aerobics, I just love it!

My eating habits have transformed. What used to be junk food and sugar overload has turned into a Mediterranean-style way of eating. And the most amazing thing? I don’t even think about it. It’s just who I am now.

I used to grab a ham and cheese croissant on my way to work without thinking. Now, I automatically reach for fruit, nuts, and yogurt. My old habits faded away, and new, healthier ones took their place effortlessly.

A message for anyone struggling

I stopped dieting, and I lost nearly 12 stone. That statement shocks people, but it’s the truth. Diets set you up to fail because they never address why we eat the way we do. Slimpod changed the way I think, and because of that, my body followed.

If you’re stuck in that cycle—if you feel like food is controlling your life—know that there’s hope. You don’t have to spend another moment feeling like you’re trapped.