I started my Bodyslims journey in April 2024, (a week and a half before my brother's wedding! And even after only this short length of time, people were saying I looked amazing and noticed a change in me. I was 7lb down at this point and this really strengthened my resolve to push on.) I decided to give Bodyslims a go because my boyfriend's Mam had started it in January 2024 and even though I felt at the time that I should do it with her, I didn't actually sign up until I saw the effect it had on her in March when she was 2 stone down.
Aisling Byrne, Laois, Ireland
If I can do it anyone can. Thanks to Gerard and all the team God bless you and I will keep you in my Thanksgiving prayers. I have always strove not to be a victim but you have made me realise I am a victor. May the Christ child be with you at Christmas and always. As I face into my 77 year happy and healthy and bringing back SEXY
Cecilia Murray, Dublin, Ireland
Hi Gerard, Sharon, Carla, Sean and all the amazing Bodyslims team, I can't begin to tell you how much I have changed since January 2024 - my first Bodyslims programme. I signed up after hearing through the grapevine of my mam's friends who had amazing success, but I was hard pushed to believe that I would achieve the same goals. I set out to lose weight, but I have done so much more. My mindset has shifted to one of positivity and looking to the future, and I have an attitude of gratitude.
Zoe Palmer, Cork, Ireland
In June 2023 I was at my lowest point. I had debilitating plantar fasciitis and IBS. I also suffered from acid reflux, allergies, frequent colds, infections and chronic joint and muscle pain. I frequently injured myself when I did try to exercise. These issues were painful, embarrassing and ~expensive~. They took an emotional toll and I felt out of control of the situation. I tried various doctors, therapies, medications and equipment to help with these issues but nothing worked. I felt anxious and depressed and had my own “shitty stories” for why I couldn’t lose weight: Motherhood, Genetics, Trauma and Society were all to blame. I could look around and compare myself to other moms and I wasn’t the heaviest.
Dana Von Schilling, New Jersey, USA
I can't believe the 2nd programme is over. It has been a complete roller-coaster. I almost made it to my Dare to Dream, could and should have got there but THE ID won over a fair few times in the last couple of weeks. Very conscious that this could sound like a "shitty story", and quite honestly it is a shitty situation, but is very real. Home life a disaster area, divorce process in full flow, future home unknown. Wish I had a magic fast forward button, whatever the outcome at this stage. I really believe that being part of Bodyslims has kept me sane.
Anne Smith, Wicklow, Ireland
Lots of people I meet after seeing my weightloss have questions on what Bodyslims is, what they can eat, what they have to do for exercise and all I can tell people is don’t think just book it now and do it, you won’t regret ever starting.
Kevin Bryan, Dublin, Ireland
As we approach the end of the September program, I wanted to send you some progress photos, and say a big THANK YOU to all of you. And the biggest thanks to Carla for inspiring me to sign up! Her story is so similar to my own, and I thought, "She's just like me! And if she can do it, I can do it."
Nneka Atto, Toronto, Canada
