I found my Big Why and
peace around food
For years, in my work, I have helped people navigate their mental health, weight loss and well-being. But despite knowing all the theories, I found myself struggling with my own weight loss journey.
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“For years, in my work, I have helped people navigate their mental health, weight loss and well-being. But despite knowing all the theories, I found myself struggling with my own weight loss journey.
Like many people, I’d spent years trying to put into practice what I knew. I used every technique, CBT strategies, mindful eating, self-regulation tools—but something was missing. I had to consciously think about everything, and that effort was exhausting.
Then, I found Slimpod.”
IAt first, I was skeptical. Could simply listening to something really rewire my brain and change my habits? But I was curious, so I gave it a go. By week eight or nine, something incredible happened: all the things I had been working so hard to maintain were suddenly effortless."
The Turning Point
By week eight or nine, something incredible happened: all the things I had been working so hard to maintain were suddenly effortless.
The cravings were gone and so was the need to consciously regulate every food decision. I was making healthier choices without even thinking about it.
I understand the science behind habit formation and behavior change, but this was something different. Slimpod didn’t just teach me new habits—it reprogrammed my mind to make those habits feel natural.
The Transformation: I learned to treat myself with kindess.
One of the key things I realised on this journey is that weight loss isn’t just about food. It’s about mindset. Many of us live in a constant state of stress, triggering our brain’s fight-or-flight response. When we’re in that mode, we crave quick energy—sugar, carbs, comfort foods. It’s a survival mechanism, not a lack of willpower.
Slimpod helped me shift from that stress-driven state into one of self-compassion and control. Instead of beating myself up over food choices, I learned to treat myself with kindness. And that changed everything.
Compassion: The Missing Piece
Before Slimpod, I had to actively remind myself to practice self-compassion. Now, it happens naturally.
When I have a tough day, I no longer reach for food as a coping mechanism. Instead, I check in with myself, acknowledge my feelings, and respond with care. I talk to myself the way I would talk to a close friend. And that shift—from self-judgment to self-kindness—has been one of the most powerful transformations in my life.
The SlimPod Effect
What makes Slimpod different is that it works with your brain, not against it. Instead of forcing myself to diet or restrict foods, Slimpod gently rewired my subconscious patterns, making healthy choices feel like second nature.
I can’t even begin to describe how freeing it feels. If you’re tired of battling with food, if you’ve tried every diet and felt like a failure, please know this: the problem isn’t you. Your brain just needs a different approach.
Slimpod has given me the mental freedom I never thought possible.
I found my Big Why and
peace around food
I found my Big Why and
peace around food
Dr Victoria Baxter’s story
How Slimpod Transformed My Mindset
For years, in my work, I have helped people navigate their mental health, weight loss and well-being. But despite knowing all the theories, I found myself struggling with my own weight loss journey.
Like many people, I’d spent years trying to put into practice what I knew. I used every technique, CBT strategies, mindful eating, self-regulation tools—but something was missing. I had to consciously think about everything, and that effort was exhausting.
Then, I found Slimpod.
From Effort to Effortless
At first, I was skeptical. Could simply listening to something really rewire my brain and change my habits? But I was curious, so I gave it a go. By week eight or nine, something incredible happened: all the things I had been working so hard to maintain were suddenly effortless.
The cravings were gone and so was the need to consciously regulate every food decision. I was making healthier choices without even thinking about it.
I understand the science behind habit formation and behavior change, but this was something different. Slimpod didn’t just teach me new habits—it reprogrammed my mind to make those habits feel natural.
The Psychology of Weight Loss
One of the key things I realised on this journey is that weight loss isn’t just about food. It’s about mindset. Many of us live in a constant state of stress, triggering our brain’s fight-or-flight response. When we’re in that mode, we crave quick energy—sugar, carbs, comfort foods. It’s a survival mechanism, not a lack of willpower.
Slimpod helped me shift from that stress-driven state into one of self-compassion and control. Instead of beating myself up over food choices, I learned to treat myself with kindness. And that changed everything.
Compassion: The Missing Piece
Before Slimpod, I had to actively remind myself to practice self-compassion. Now, it happens naturally.
When I have a tough day, I no longer reach for food as a coping mechanism. Instead, I check in with myself, acknowledge my feelings, and respond with care. I talk to myself the way I would talk to a close friend. And that shift—from self-judgment to self-kindness—has been one of the most powerful transformations in my life.
The Slimpod Effect
What makes Slimpod different is that it works with your brain, not against it. Instead of forcing myself to diet or restrict foods, Slimpod gently rewired my subconscious patterns, making healthy choices feel like second nature.
I can’t even begin to describe how freeing it feels. If you’re tired of battling with food, if you’ve tried every diet and felt like a failure, please know this: the problem isn’t you. Your brain just needs a different approach.
Slimpod has given me the mental freedom I never thought possible.
