I don’t just walk up the
stairs - I run up them
For years, I was trapped in the cycle of yo-yo dieting. I had lost weight before—many of us have—but the pounds always crept back. It wasn’t just about the weight, though. My knees ached constantly, my back hurt, and I struggled to move.
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“For years, I was trapped in the cycle of yo-yo dieting. I had lost weight before—many of us have—but the pounds always crept back. It wasn’t just about the weight, though. My knees ached constantly, my back hurt, and I struggled to move.
We had recently moved into a house with multiple levels, and I remember telling my husband, “I don’t think I can stay here.” The stairs felt like an impossible challenge. I was genuinely afraid that one day, my knees would give out and I’d fall. I felt stuck, defeated, and hopeless.“
"Then one day, as if by fate, I saw an ad for Slimpod on Facebook. I wasn’t convinced—how could listening to something make a real difference? But there was a free trial, and I figured I had nothing to lose."
A New Way of Thinking
From the moment I listened to the pods, something clicked. I didn’t expect it, but I immediately started making healthier choices. Suddenly, I was reaching for nuts instead of cakes, craving hummus, and—shockingly—wanting fresh tomatoes! I had never liked tomatoes before. In fact, I couldn’t even stand their smell when my parents grew them in their greenhouse. But here I was, embracing healthier food effortlessly.
The change wasn’t forced. I wasn’t battling cravings or feeling deprived. It just happened naturally. And it wasn’t just me—our entire family started eating better.
A Transformation Beyond Weight Loss
Not long after starting Slimpod, I went for a medical check-up. My knees had been so bad that my doctor had sent me for scans. The results confirmed osteoarthritis. They prescribed me painkillers and stomach tablets to help manage the side effects.
But here’s the incredible part—I never even opened them.
By that point, I had already lost weight and started moving more, and my pain had eased so significantly that I never needed the medication. My knees weren’t perfect—I wasn’t about to start skipping—but I was able to move in a way I hadn’t in years.
That was just the beginning. Encouraged by Slimpod’s philosophy that “all movement is exercise,” I started climbing stairs more. One of the challenges in the Slimpod community was to climb the equivalent of the Eiffel Tower, and I took it on. It was tough, but I pushed through. Now, I go out of my way to take the stairs instead of the nearest bathroom.
I even hired a personal trainer and started strength training—something I never imagined doing. I do squats with weights now! Before Slimpod, that would have been unthinkable.
The Power of Food and Movement
It wasn’t just the weight loss that helped my knees. I realised that the types of food I ate played a huge role in my body’s inflammation. If I have a day where I eat out and indulge in desserts and drinks, I can feel the effects the next day. My knees ache more, and my body feels sluggish.
Through Slimpod, I learned to listen to my body and nourish it properly. My eating habits have completely changed. I no longer force myself to eat breakfast just because diet culture says I should. Now, I eat when I’m hungry—usually not until lunchtime. My meals are healthier, and I still enjoy sweet things, but in a balanced way.
I Still Love Every Minute of This Journey
Eighteen months ago, I was afraid to walk down the stairs. Now, I run up them. I’ve lost over four stone, but more importantly, I’ve regained my confidence, my mobility, and my joy in life.
Slimpod isn’t just about losing weight—it’s about changing your mindset, taking back control, and finding freedom. If you’re stuck in the same cycle I was, please know that change is possible. You don’t have to live in pain. You don’t have to feel trapped.
I still listen to my Slimpods every night. I still write down my wins and my goals. And I still love every minute of this journey.
I don’t just walk up the
stairs - I run up them
I don’t just walk up the
stairs - I run up them
Lyn Fox’s own story
For years, I was trapped in the cycle of yo-yo dieting. I had lost weight before—many of us have—but the pounds always crept back. It wasn’t just about the weight, though. My knees ached constantly, my back hurt, and I struggled to move.
We had recently moved into a house with multiple levels, and I remember telling my husband, “I don’t think I can stay here.” The stairs felt like an impossible challenge. I was genuinely afraid that one day, my knees would give out and I’d fall. I felt stuck, defeated, and hopeless.
Then one day, as if by fate, I saw an ad for Slimpod on Facebook. I wasn’t convinced—how could listening to something make a real difference? But there was a free trial, and I figured I had nothing to lose.
A New Way of Thinking
From the moment I listened to the pods, something clicked. I didn’t expect it, but I immediately started making healthier choices. Suddenly, I was reaching for nuts instead of cakes, craving hummus, and—shockingly—wanting fresh tomatoes! I had never liked tomatoes before. In fact, I couldn’t even stand their smell when my parents grew them in their greenhouse. But here I was, embracing healthier food effortlessly.
The change wasn’t forced. I wasn’t battling cravings or feeling deprived. It just happened naturally. And it wasn’t just me—our entire family started eating better.
What a change! Lyn then and now
A Transformation Beyond Weight Loss
Not long after starting Slimpod, I went for a medical check-up. My knees had been so bad that my doctor had sent me for scans. The results confirmed osteoarthritis. They prescribed me painkillers and stomach tablets to help manage the side effects.
But here’s the incredible part—I never even opened them.
By that point, I had already lost weight and started moving more, and my pain had eased so significantly that I never needed the medication. My knees weren’t perfect—I wasn’t about to start skipping—but I was able to move in a way I hadn’t in years.
That was just the beginning. Encouraged by Slimpod’s philosophy that “all movement is exercise,” I started climbing stairs more. One of the challenges in the Slimpod community was to climb the equivalent of the Eiffel Tower, and I took it on. It was tough, but I pushed through. Now, I go out of my way to take the stairs instead of the nearest bathroom.
I even hired a personal trainer and started strength training—something I never imagined doing. I do squats with weights now! Before Slimpod, that would have been unthinkable.
A Newfound Love for Exercise
Exercise used to be something I did just to earn more food points when I was on Weight Watchers. I went to Zumba classes not just because I enjoyed them, but they gave me more leeway to eat.
Now, exercise is something I genuinely enjoy. I do it because it makes me feel good. If I miss a workout, I actually miss it. That’s a huge shift. I even book gym sessions when I go on holiday—I’m about to go on a cruise, and I’ve already scheduled sessions with the trainer onboard. Eighteen months ago, I would have been focused on the 24-hour buffet. Now, it’s completely different.
The Power of Food and Movement
It wasn’t just the weight loss that helped my knees. I realised that the types of food I ate played a huge role in my body’s inflammation. If I have a day where I eat out and indulge in desserts and drinks, I can feel the effects the next day. My knees ache more, and my body feels sluggish.
Through Slimpod, I learned to listen to my body and nourish it properly. My eating habits have completely changed. I no longer force myself to eat breakfast just because diet culture says I should. Now, I eat when I’m hungry—usually not until lunchtime. My meals are healthier, and I still enjoy sweet things, but in a balanced way. I gave up sugar in my coffee, something I never thought I could do, and I don’t even miss it.
Final Thoughts
Eighteen months ago, I was afraid to walk down the stairs. Now, I run up them. I’ve lost over four stone, but more importantly, I’ve regained my confidence, my mobility, and my joy in life.
Slimpod isn’t just about losing weight—it’s about changing your mindset, taking back control, and finding freedom. If you’re stuck in the same cycle I was, please know that change is possible. You don’t have to live in pain. You don’t have to feel trapped.
I still listen to my Slimpods every night. I still write down my wins and my goals. And I still love every minute of this journey.
