It’s fun discovering the size 14 new me
I never thought I’d be here—feeling truly happy in my own skin. But if you’d asked me a couple of years ago, I’d have told you a very different story.
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Like so many, I’d been trapped in the cycle of dieting, failing, and feeling worse about myself. I was constantly battling my weight, going from one diet to another, each time hoping it would be the answer. But it never was. And after a particularly tough period—changing jobs, dealing with post-COVID stress, and just feeling exhausted—I hit a point where I thought, ‘I can’t keep doing this.’ I was done with diets. I was done with feeling miserable about myself.
That’s when I started looking for something different. I wasn’t even searching for weight loss specifically—I was looking for hypnotism, something to help me feel happy again. That’s how I stumbled across Slimpod, and at first, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. But something about it intrigued me, so I decided to give it a go.
"I remember the first time I listened to it. I just lay there and let the words wash over me. And something shifted. It wasn’t dramatic or instant, but I felt a change. A small flicker of hope."
The Turning Point
One of the first things that changed for me was my awareness. I started noticing the little habits I had—like mindlessly eating a whole box of grapes when I wasn’t even hungry. And instead of just doing it automatically, I caught myself. I started making small changes, like putting a handful in a bowl instead. It wasn’t about banning foods or depriving myself. It was just about being in control, and that was a completely new experience for me.
And then there was the biggest shift of all—how I saw myself. I used to be so harsh, standing in front of the mirror, picking apart everything I didn’t like. But Slimpod helped me see things differently. I started recognising the positives, focusing on what I liked rather than what I wanted to change. That shift in perspective was everything. It wasn’t just about losing weight; it was about feeling good, about believing that I was worthy just as I was.
I Have The Energy, the Confidence, and the Joy to Live Fully
As the months went by, the changes kept building. I stopped snacking constantly, stopped feeling the need to eat just because food was there. Meals became about nourishment rather than a coping mechanism. I no longer needed to finish everything on my plate just because it was in front of me. I was finally listening to my body, something I’d never truly done before.
And it wasn’t just about food. My confidence in myself grew in ways I never imagined. I used to sit out of activities, watching from the sidelines while others had fun. But now? I join in. I even went roller skating with my daughter—something I would never have done before! The thought of falling, of looking silly, used to terrify me. Now, I don’t care. I embrace it. I have the energy, the confidence, and the joy to live fully.
True Change Doesn't Come From Another Diet Plan
One of the biggest revelations for me was realising how much the diet industry had conditioned me. I remember doing a charity run and seeing people handing out Slimming World bags at the finish line, as if weight loss had to be part of everything. It made me so angry. Because now I know the truth—true change doesn’t come from another diet plan, another set of rules. It comes from changing the way you think. And that’s exactly what Slimpod did for me.
You Can Take Back Control
I won’t say it’s magic, but honestly, it feels like it sometimes. Because the transformation in me—both physically and mentally—is something I never thought was possible. If you’re stuck in that place of frustration, where nothing seems to work, please know that there is another way. You don’t have to live your life trapped in the cycle of diets and self-doubt. You can take back control, just like I did. And I promise you—it’s the most freeing feeling in the world.
It’s fun discovering
the size 14 new me
It’s fun discovering
the size 14 new me
Poppy Hinton’s story
I never thought I’d be here—feeling truly happy in my own skin. But if you’d asked me a couple of years ago, I’d have told you a very different story.
Like so many, I’d been trapped in the cycle of dieting, failing, and feeling worse about myself. I was constantly battling my weight, going from one diet to another, each time hoping it would be the answer. But it never was. And after a particularly tough period—changing jobs, dealing with post-COVID stress, and just feeling exhausted—I hit a point where I thought, ‘I can’t keep doing this.’ I was done with diets. I was done with feeling miserable about myself.
That’s when I started looking for something different. I wasn’t even searching for weight loss specifically—I was looking for hypnotism, something to help me feel happy again. That’s how I stumbled across Slimpod, and at first, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. But something about it intrigued me, so I decided to give it a go.
I remember the first time I listened to it. I just lay there and let the words wash over me. And something shifted. It wasn’t dramatic or instant, but I felt a change. A small flicker of hope. It reminded me of that feeling you get when you start a new diet—the initial motivation, the belief that you’re finally doing something to help yourself. But this time, it wasn’t about restriction or rules. It was about changing the way I thought.
Then and now: The new-look Poppy Hinton
One of the first things that changed for me was my awareness. I started noticing the little habits I had—like mindlessly eating a whole box of grapes when I wasn’t even hungry. And instead of just doing it automatically, I caught myself. I started making small changes, like putting a handful in a bowl instead. It wasn’t about banning foods or depriving myself. It was just about being in control, and that was a completely new experience for me.
And then there was the biggest shift of all—how I saw myself. I used to be so harsh, standing in front of the mirror, picking apart everything I didn’t like. But Slimpod helped me see things differently. I started recognising the positives, focusing on what I liked rather than what I wanted to change. That shift in perspective was everything. It wasn’t just about losing weight; it was about feeling good, about believing that I was worthy just as I was.
As the months went by, the changes kept building. I stopped snacking constantly, stopped feeling the need to eat just because food was there. Meals became about nourishment rather than a coping mechanism. I no longer needed to finish everything on my plate just because it was in front of me. I was finally listening to my body, something I’d never truly done before.
And it wasn’t just about food. My confidence in myself grew in ways I never imagined. I used to sit out of activities, watching from the sidelines while others had fun. But now? I join in. I even went roller skating with my daughter—something I would never have done before! The thought of falling, of looking silly, used to terrify me. Now, I don’t care. I embrace it. I have the energy, the confidence, and the joy to live fully.
One of the biggest revelations for me was realising how much the diet industry had conditioned me. I remember doing a charity run and seeing people handing out Slimming World bags at the finish line, as if weight loss had to be part of everything. It made me so angry. Because now I know the truth—true change doesn’t come from another diet plan, another set of rules. It comes from changing the way you think. And that’s exactly what Slimpod did for me.
I won’t say it’s magic, but honestly, it feels like it sometimes. Because the transformation in me—both physically and mentally—is something I never thought was possible. If you’re stuck in that place of frustration, where nothing seems to work, please know that there is another way. You don’t have to live your life trapped in the cycle of diets and self-doubt. You can take back control, just like I did. And I promise you—it’s the most freeing feeling in the world.
