Della Holmes, 56, has successfully lost four stone, shedding over 50 pounds and returning to her wedding day dress size, by adopting a weight loss method that she likens to an "invisible Mounjaro." The program, called Slimpod, uses daily audio sessions to influence eating habits and emotional responses to food, without resorting to calorie counting or food restrictions. Holmes, who weighed 13st 13lb and wore a size 18, achieved her goal weight of 9st 13lb before her nephew's wedding in New York.
Della Holmes weighed 13st 13lb, and was a size 18
After listening to Slimpod's seven-minute audio pods every day, Della got her weight down to 9st 13lb
She found that after a week of listening to the audio pods, her cravings shifted dramatically. Foods like chocolate and biscuits, which were once a daily indulgence, lost their appeal. Instead, she began craving healthier options such as avocado and broccoli. This psychological shift allowed her to reduce portion sizes and make healthier food choices without feeling deprived. Holmes reported that she no longer experienced the constant 'food noise' or the urge to snack.
This transformation enabled her to fit back into her original wedding dress from 1999 to celebrate her 27th anniversary with husband Tim.
Prior to discovering Slimpod, Holmes struggled with her weight for decades. After having two children and experiencing perimenopause, she gained weight throughout her 40s and 50s. The upcoming wedding of her nephew in August 2024 served as a significant motivation for her to set a firm weight loss goal.
Holmes acknowledges that the program's effectiveness may vary, suggesting her positive response could be linked to her openness to suggestion and positive thinking. She noted that the method relies on rewiring underlying patterns of eating behavior rather than focusing on external factors like calorie counts or weigh-ins. She also found that as she lost weight, she became more inclined to exercise, eventually enjoying fitness classes and regular walks with her husband.
By Christmas 2024, Holmes had reached a size 14-16, and she celebrated her 27th anniversary by wearing her wedding dress. She has maintained her target weight for over a year, reporting increased confidence and a positive impact on her marriage.