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Weight loss and fitness motivation showing that a great transformation is possible even when the going gets tough. Honest heartfelt conversations without the filter. I interview guests who share the whole weight loss story following a variety of weight loss plans such as Slimming World, Weight Watchers, Calories Counting & Keto.
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Apr 11, 2021
Apr 11, 2021
54 min
Mark had never experienced issues with food as a child, teen, or young adult, this episode is rare as there is no back story of a poor relationship with food. On the contrary, Mark had an amazing love for life that he shared with the wife and daughters. Mark’s life was on track in many ways until an accident left Mark with an injury that quite literally changed his life.
The energy that Mark once had dwindled as he attended hospital appointments with specialists while taking strong medication that no longer enabled Mark to recognise any full sensation while eating and food became Mark's comfort along with alcohol.
Mark recalls how he simply just did not recognise his reflection as a 22 stone man.
Mark explains how the outcome of an operation turned around the impact of the accident and finally, Mark was able to take steps to address his health issues.
Do you believe in luck? Mark believes that the successful outcome of a complex operation was down to luck. I believe Mark's inner resilience was determined that he would make a comeback and although at this time Mark suffered depression he did exactly that.
Mark is definitely a comeback King and you can follow his journey further @marksmith99 enjoy!
Facebook Group, Instagram, and Clubhouse.
You can join all three by clicking on the links below.
Slimming Stories Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/391927294836170
Slimming Stories Instagram:
Clubhouse Group - Stop Dreaming Alone:
For anyone new to Clubhouse this is a new social media platform that you will need to apply to join or receive an invite to, it's a little inclusive at the moment but definitely worth your while. Stop Dreaming Alone is where I show up with my fellow entrepreneur friends to talk through the steps of starting out and taking action on business ideas so that you can put into place a plan to leave your day job and do the thing that lights you up!
https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/stop-dreaming-alone
Apr 4, 2021
Apr 4, 2021
45 min
Kym is such a breath of fresh air showing up on her Instagram account with her very brave body confidence posts. I must admit braving all to display cellulite and stretch marks isn't something I've had the nerve to do but this doesnt phase Kym one bit!
Kym talks openly of the pressures of comparing her body to that of an image that has been filtered to within an inch of its life and how although body image on social media is now a lot more honest Kym has to check her self-talk from time to time.
Being 5 foot 5 Kym talks of how she once would compare her body stats to other 5 foot 5 women and wonder why she didn't see the same image as her own. Things have changed a lot for Kym since having her daughter and reflect on her journey having lost 9 stone in weight with Slimming World.
Kym explains how it was hard to see the transformation that had taken place and when a friend known to Kim as her “small friend” suggested that Kym could borrow a hoodie Kym was bowled over that she was able to fit into the same clothes as her friend!!
This is as always a very honest podcast episode and Kym talks of being in a cycle of abusive relationships and how this had affected her self-esteem entering into a relationship as a size 8 and leaving a size 20. Kym talks openly about being a single mum and we compare experiences having lived the life of a single mum myself for 3 years.
This episode is packed to the brim of resilience and inspiration and Kym was an absolute joy, full of determination that will help to inspire you into supercharging your own weight loss and fitness plans.
You can show your support by following Kym @the.life.of.a.fitness.mum over on Instagram.
Facebook Group, Instagram, and Clubhouse.
You can join all three by clicking on the links below.
Slimming Stories Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/391927294836170
Slimming Stories Instagram:
Clubhouse Group - Stop Dreaming Alone:
For anyone new to Clubhouse this is a new social media platform that you will need to apply to join or receive an invite to, it's a little inclusive at the moment but definitely worth your while. Stop Dreaming Alone is where I show up with my fellow entrepreneur friends to talk through the steps of starting out and taking action on business ideas so that you can put into place a plan to leave your day job and do the thing that lights you up!
https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/stop-dreaming-alone
Mar 28, 2021
Mar 28, 2021
34 min
Kelly recalls being bullied about her weight and how she mastered the face of confidence as a coping mechanism through primary and secondary school.
Throughout Kelly's adult years being big and bubbly was a banner that Kelly was proud of and in public, she was able to walk tall with unfaltering confidence. Although Kelly had noticed changes in her health that caused problems, weight loss didn't seem to hold any momentum for Kelly due to holding onto an outdated notion that weight loss came with restriction.
Kelly had previously joined Slimming World and armed with her “restrict '' outdated mindset Kelly was confused why she didn't see the results on the scales...after all she was starving!! Kelly was hungry and had reduced her food intake but hadn’t stuck to the Slimming World plan.
Does any of this sound familiar? Have you paid to attend weight loss groups such as Slimming World and Weight Watchers only to leave class and do what the hell you felt like!? This makes absolutely no sense right!! I have been there trust me if this resonates you are not on your own.
Kelly was determined to lose weight after a video taken on holiday was posted on Facebook, Kelly was mortified and once again joined Slimming World this time losing 9 stone in weight. The change came for Kelly when she realised the amount of food she could eat with no need for hunger pangs. Kelly is a great inspiration and explains the positive impact changing her diet mindset has had on her life. What are you waiting for!?
Facebook Group, Instagram, and Clubhouse.
You can join all three by clicking on the links below.
Slimming Stories Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/391927294836170
Slimming Stories Instagram:
Clubhouse Group - Stop Dreaming Alone: Saturday 7.30 p.m (U.K time zone G.M.T)
https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/stop-dreaming-alone
Mar 21, 2021
Mar 21, 2021
22 min
In today's episode, I talk about the mindset that is needed before we start to commit to goals.
Have we really forgotten what success looks like?
Are we convinced that success is a thing of the past when it comes to the goals we set for ourselves?
I will show you an exercise that will help you to practice reconnecting to your most successful moments and to understand that feeling those great feelings of success is just a habit that we need to practice.
This month has definitely been a month of feeling the fear as I explain how it felt to leave my corporate job after 16 years!
This has definitely been a time that I've had to exercise a positive mindset to get me through negative chitter-chatter.
If you're facing a weigh day that is filling you with dread before you even look at the goal you have in mind, think about your internal dialogue to
make sure this is aligned with your goal for the best possible outcome.
Life is busy, it's so easy to forget that if you've previously had weight loss success that this is truly possible again.
Slimming Stories Facebook Group:
Click on this link to join.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/391927294836170
Don't forget to follow Slimming Stories on Instagram @sw_slimmingstories_podcast
Mar 14, 2021
Mar 14, 2021
47 min
Episode 69
What if the reason you've struggled to lose weight isn't because you've failed... but because you expected yourself to be perfect?
When we imagine a successful weight loss story, it's easy to picture someone who stayed on plan every single day until they reached their goal.
Phil's story couldn't be further from that.
Having lost over 22 stone, Phil openly shares that his journey included around 40 weight gains along the way. Rather than allowing those setbacks to convince him he'd failed, Phil learned something far more powerful—that getting back on track matters far more than striving for perfection.
In this second part of Phil's story, we explore how changing his mindset transformed far more than his relationship with food.
Phil talks about developing a positive mantra that helped him approach life's challenges differently, giving him the confidence not only to continue his weight loss journey but also to embrace new opportunities, including dating.
If you've ever felt that one difficult week has undone all your hard work, I hope this episode reminds you that progress isn't measured by perfection—it's measured by your willingness to begin again.
🦋 In this episode...
🦋 Why every successful weight loss journey includes setbacks
🦋 How Phil navigated around 40 weight gains without giving up
🦋 Letting go of the all-or-nothing mindset
🦋 The power of getting back on plan
🦋 Developing a positive mantra for everyday life
🦋 How mindset changes create lasting confidence
🦋 Why losing weight transformed more than Phil's health
🦋 Finding confidence in relationships and dating
👤 Follow Phil
📸 Instagram – @phil.kayes.sw
⭐ Enjoying Slimming Stories?
If you're enjoying the podcast, I'd be so grateful if you could follow, rate and review the show. Every follow, rating and review helps more people discover Slimming Stories and supports someone else who may need to hear these conversations.
💜 I'd Love to Hear From You
If you're listening to this episode, I'd love to hear what resonated with you.
Take a screenshot while you're listening, share it to your Instagram Stories and tag me:
🎙️ @slimmingstories_podcast
🤍 @claire.oldham.west.therapy
I genuinely love seeing where you're listening from, and I'll always do my best to reshare your stories.
If there's a topic you'd like me to cover in a future episode, or someone you'd love me to interview, send me a message. Some of my favourite podcast episodes have started with a message from a listener.
🌿 Your Slimming Stories Toolkit
Thank you so much for tuning in.
My hope is that Slimming Stories becomes more than just a podcast. I hope it's somewhere you can come back to whenever you need a little encouragement, a fresh perspective, or simply a reminder that you're not doing this on your own.
That's why I've created a collection of free resources to support you between episodes.
🎁 Free Weight Loss Mindset Download
A practical guide to help you stay focused, manage emotional eating and build healthier habits.
👉 https://www.claireoldhamwest.com/quick-and-easy-weight-loss-mindset
💫 Try My Free Hypnosis Session
I've unlocked the first three parts of my hypnosis course for you.
👉 https://bit.ly/FREE-Hypnosis
🍭 Sugar Craving Reset
If you're struggling with sugar cravings, emotional eating or food noise—whether you're following Slimming World, using Mounjaro, calorie counting or another approach—you can join the waitlist for my next Sugar Craving Reset.
👉 https://bit.ly/SugarCravingReset
💬 Could Therapy Help?
If you've ever found yourself asking:
• Why do I keep going back to food?
• Why can't I stop thinking about chocolate?
• Why do I keep self-sabotaging?
Therapy and hypnotherapy help you understand the emotional and subconscious patterns behind your eating habits, so healthier choices begin to feel more natural—not like a constant battle with willpower.
🎥 Watch Real Hypnotherapy Sessions
Curious about hypnotherapy? Watch real client sessions and discover how it works.
👉 https://bit.ly/ClaireOldhamWestHypnotherapy
📱 Follow Slimming Stories
🎵 TikTok – @slimmingstoriespodcast
📸 Instagram – @slimmingstories_podcast
💬 Facebook – Join the Slimming Stories community
👉 https://bit.ly/slimmingstoriesfacebookgroup
💆♀️ Ready for Personal Support?
Book a free 30-minute consultation and find out whether therapy or hypnotherapy could help you.
👉 https://www.claireoldhamwest.com/contact
I also checked the Facebook section before sending this one. It uses the same bit.ly/slimmingstoriesfacebookgroup link you've asked me to keep in every episode going forward.
Mar 7, 2021
Mar 7, 2021
45 min
Episode 68
Could one conversation with the right person completely change the direction of your life?
Sometimes it isn't criticism that creates lasting change.
Sometimes it's kindness.
Phil Kayes had spent years struggling with food. Growing up with free access to his parents' sweet shop, followed by years working and socialising in pubs, unhealthy eating had simply become normal.
His friends and family worried about his health, but talking about his weight wasn't enough to bring about change.
Everything shifted when a friend introduced him to Slimming World.
Rather than following another quick-fix diet, Phil slowly began rebuilding his relationship with food and learning what a healthy, balanced lifestyle actually looked like.
Today, life bears little resemblance to the one he was living before.
In Part 1 of Phil's story, he shares the early years of his journey, the habits that kept him stuck for so long, and how taking that very first step opened the door to a completely different future.
If you've ever wondered whether lasting change is really possible after years of unhealthy habits, this episode will remind you that it absolutely is.
Prepare to be inspired.
🦋 In this episode...
🦋 Growing up surrounded by sweets and convenience food
🦋 How years working in pubs shaped Phil's eating habits
🦋 The concern shown by friends and family
🦋 Why kindness succeeded where criticism didn't
🦋 Walking through the doors of Slimming World
🦋 Learning how to build a healthier relationship with food
🦋 Why lasting weight loss begins with changing everyday habits
🦋 Part one of Phil's remarkable transformation story
⭐ Enjoying Slimming Stories?
If you're enjoying the podcast, I'd be so grateful if you could follow, rate and review the show. Every follow, rating and review helps more people discover Slimming Stories and supports someone else who may need to hear these conversations.
💜 I'd Love to Hear From You
If you're listening to this episode, I'd love to hear what resonated with you.
Take a screenshot while you're listening, share it to your Instagram Stories and tag me:
🎙️ @slimmingstories_podcast
🤍 @claire.oldham.west.therapy
I genuinely love seeing where you're listening from, and I'll always do my best to reshare your stories.
If there's a topic you'd like me to cover in a future episode, or someone you'd love me to interview, send me a message. Some of my favourite podcast episodes have started with a message from a listener.
🌿 Your Slimming Stories Toolkit
Thank you so much for tuning in.
My hope is that Slimming Stories becomes more than just a podcast. I hope it's somewhere you can come back to whenever you need a little encouragement, a fresh perspective, or simply a reminder that you're not doing this on your own.
That's why I've created a collection of free resources to support you between episodes.
🎁 Free Weight Loss Mindset Download
A practical guide to help you stay focused, manage emotional eating and build healthier habits.
👉 https://www.claireoldhamwest.com/quick-and-easy-weight-loss-mindset
💫 Try My Free Hypnosis Session
I've unlocked the first three parts of my hypnosis course for you.
👉 https://bit.ly/FREE-Hypnosis
🍭 Sugar Craving Reset
If you're struggling with sugar cravings, emotional eating or food noise—whether you're following Slimming World, using Mounjaro, calorie counting or another approach—you can join the waitlist for my next Sugar Craving Reset.
👉 https://bit.ly/SugarCravingReset
💬 Could Therapy Help?
If you've ever found yourself asking:
• Why do I keep going back to food?
• Why can't I stop thinking about chocolate?
• Why do I keep self-sabotaging?
Therapy and hypnotherapy help you understand the emotional and subconscious patterns behind your eating habits, so healthier choices begin to feel more natural—not like a constant battle with willpower.
🎥 Watch Real Hypnotherapy Sessions
Curious about hypnotherapy? Watch real client sessions and discover how it works.
👉 https://bit.ly/ClaireOldhamWestHypnotherapy
📱 Follow Slimming Stories
🎵 TikTok – @slimmingstoriespodcast
📸 Instagram – @slimmingstories_podcast
💬 Facebook – Join the Slimming Stories community:
👉https://bit.ly/slimmingstoriesfacebookgroup
👤 Follow Phil
📸 Instagram – @phil.kayes.sw
💆♀️ Ready for Personal Support?
Book a free 30-minute consultation and find out whether therapy or hypnotherapy could help you.
Feb 28, 2021
Feb 21, 2021
Feb 14, 2021
Feb 7, 2021