Woman sheds eight stone and looks unrecognisable after 'changing her life' with one app

Laci Gilbert lost eight stone in just over a year with the help of a budget-friendly app, which provided her with the tools to overhaul her diet and incorporate exercise into her daily routine

A woman has revealed her incredible weight loss transformation, shedding a staggering eight stone until she became unrecognisable from her previous self. Laci Gilbert began her journey in 2023, tipping the scales at 275lbs, and attributes her success to a budget-friendly app designed to help users overhaul their mindset and lifestyle habits.

After losing over eight stone with the assistance of a lifestyle app that guided her to revamp her diet and incorporate weight training and exercise into her routine, Laci not only looks fantastic but also reports improvements in her mental clarity, sleep quality, and joint pain. The app, named Simple, is hailed by its creators as 'an AI coaching app for adults who want to live a healthier lifestyle.

It's revolutionising the science behind weight loss, standing as an innovative alternative to the restrictive and ineffective diet industry. ' Developed and perfected by a top-tier team of experts in nutrition, behavioural change, digital health, and medicine, the programme, which prioritises safety and accuracy in fitness, has been discounted from £29.99 to £17.99 for a limited period, with the 40% reduction aimed at encouraging first-time users to embark on their health journey.

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The Simple app provides a variety of tools designed to help users achieve their healthiest selves. For instance, the NutriScanner feature helps users understand the nutritional content of their meals, promoting healthier eating habits.

The app's AI wellness coach, named Avo, is ready to suggest recipes and workout plans at any hour. The Simple app creates a unique seven-day workout plan tailored to the user's initial profile details upon signing up.

With over 17 million downloads, Simple promotes its gradual approach, aimed at developing healthier habits through small, consistent daily choices—a strategy that has been tremendously effective for individuals such as Laci. After a year of using the app, she has experienced an incredible shift in her lifestyle.

Reflecting on her transformation journey, Laci expressed: "I no longer look or feel like the same person I was a little over a year ago. I am a completely different person inside and out. My health has improved, my physical appearance has improved, my self-esteem has improved. My entire life has improved. There is not one negative thing I can say about this journey, so far I've lost 116lbs, I'd like to lose 15-20 more."

She also mentioned the bonus of diminishing her risk of diabetes and heart disease, highlighting: "The most important thing that has happened on this journey is that I have beaten the odds of generational obesity-related illnesses."

Laci spoke about the app's profound effect on her life: "Simple has provided a blueprint for me, to guide me on a path to change my life and that's exactly what I've done. Simple has helped me change my life all for the better."

She also lauded a specific feature – the photo comparison tool that allows users to see their progress visually. In another inspiring tale, university chef Chris dropped an impressive 41 lbs thanks to the app.

He outlined his mission: "My goal is to get from 295 lbs down to 220 lbs. I'm currently halfway there, down to 250 lbs. I would also like to lower my blood pressure, my cholesterol and my blood sugar."

Chris discovered Simple while searching for a meal-tracking website and was drawn to it, especially for its intermittent fasting support, which he had previously found effective. He recounted the challenges he faced: "I gave it a try because I really liked that it supported intermittent fasting which is something I tried in the past and had quite a bit of luck with. Some of the obstacles for my success has been that, as a cook, I work around food non-stop, so it's hard not to think about food."

He also extolled his experience with the app's AI assistant: "My experience working with Simple's AI assistant has been great. I love the recipes that it comes up with, but I also really like the feedback I get if I have a day where I eat too much of a certain food - it'll help put it in perspective and help me learn."

However, it hasn't all been plain sailing, as some customers have encountered issues, particularly when trying to cancel subscriptions, and there have been mentions of occasional glitches within the app. If you're not one for relying on an app and prefer a more hands-on approach to health, subscription food boxes might be just the ticket.

Hello Fresh delivers weekly packages filled with fresh ingredients and exciting recipes to your door, while Green Chef caters to various dietary needs with meals planned by nutritional experts. Alternatively, to kick off using Simple, take their initial lifestyle quiz here.

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