Woman loses 11 stone without leaving her home by using a wall to work out

Woman loses 11 stone without leaving her home by using a wall to work out Laci Gilbert dropped 159lbs with the help of the Simple lifestyle app and at-home Pilates A woman has lost around 11 stone without leaving her home - and it's thanks to a lifestyle app called Simple. It helped her change her diet while incorporating wall Pilates routines from the comfort of her own home, and she says it's 'great for a busy person'. Laci Gilbert, a mum who started her weight loss journey in 2023, weighed 275lbs before dropping to 116lbs - and she did this with the help of the Simple app and by doing home wall Pilates workouts. She has lost around 11 stone and says 'all you need is yourself'. Laci said: "As working mums, wives, mothers, just family members, life takes over and sometimes we don't have time in the evenings to get ourselves to the gym or sometimes we just don't feel like moving. The Simple app gives you a no-excuse reason to get up and move, especially when you can do it at home with no equipment." READ MORE: - NHS worker with psoriasis ‘couldn’t move without skin splitting’ before £11 buy - Mature woman 'never had a tan as lovely' with £28 sunscreen 'best for ageing skin' Simple is a clinically proven weight loss tool that has helped users lose over 18 million pounds. To use it, people just need to take a quiz and Simple builds a personalised plan, with handy features including food logging through typing, voice or photo; an intermittent fasting tracker; a NutriScanner, which is designed to help users understand the nutrition in meals; and daily workout plans. What's more, users can currently save 80% off the app's weight loss plans using the code REACH. Then, once subscribed, there's a two-for-one deal where users can share their Simple premium with someone of their choice - for no added cost. Simple Life is a clinically proven weight loss tool that has helped users lose over 18 million pounds She added: "It is great for a busy person who needs something to do at home or somebody who cannot afford a gym membership, equipment. All you need is yourself and a wall and you've got it." One of the standout features with Simple is the in-app coach, Avo. Powered by AI, Avo is a personal wellness assistant which can answer questions right away, meaning users have 24/7 access to wellbeing and fitness advice whenever it's needed. There's also an emotional support feature called Blinky for additional help. Blinky is described as a furry friend who cheers when users log meals, sulks when they don't, and spirals when ignored. As an alternative to Simple, those who want to get a better handle on their diet and nutrition could try MyFitnessPal, an app with more than 280 million users which allows tracking of foods and provides information on calories, macros and micronutrients. The base model is free, while premium plans start at £79.99 per year or £19.99 per month. Another option is Lifesum, which allows users to track their meals and snacks and provides nutritional and calorie data in-app to help with weight loss. Again, the base model is free, with premium options ranging from £7.49 per month to around £50 per year. On Trustpilot, the Simple app has a 4.3 star rating overall. One five-star reviewer said: "I've found my experience with the Simple app outstanding. They are there whenever you need them with great advice. They also arouse your confidence in yourself guide your eating habits and monitor your physical and mental wellbeing. Grateful to have been using the app." Another said: "Been using this for 31 days. It is easy to use. And has helped understand how much I'm eating. I've lost six pounds." One reviewer deducted a star and said: "So much fun! Wish I could do longer fasts but everything else is easy and fun." Another said: "I love, love this app. I've lost over 7lbs in two weeks. It's geared toward motivation and encouraging good health habits and behaviour. The calorie counter could be better, but at the end of the day, it's about losing weight. And it has got me there." However, most reviewers were happy, with another five-star reviewer saying: "I have been very satisfied with the Simple Life App. It's gotten me on the right path to learn more about how to use my golden years to improve my life." Real Simple users are featured who have been compensated for their honest testimonials. Results may vary. Users can currently get 80% off the Simple app by using the code REACH.