Brit woman who needed 'extendable seatbelt' on planes loses 6 stone with app

Brit woman who needed 'extendable seatbelt' on planes loses 6 stone with app 'Everyone says I look younger, my skin's better, my hair's more healthy. It's just been a total eye-opener' A British woman who said she needed an "extendable seatbelt" on planes has lost six stone - and its thanks to an app called Simple, which she credits to helping her become "healthier" and "happier". The app is a clinically proven weight loss tool that has helped users lose over 18 million pounds - and users can currently get 80% off. Tracey Mcavoy, who lives on the edge of the Peak District in the UK, says she weighed 22.5 stone and it was "not something (she was) proud of". She says overeating and a lack of movement led to her weight gain, but the app has "changed (her) life completely". She says: "So, what got me to 22.5 stone? Overeating (and) no movement. I was a pig, I was lazy, I was addicted to food. I'd go to bed and then get up at 11 o'clock at night and have four bags of crisps, or make myself some cheese on toast. READ MORE: - Dragons' Den nurse's 'incredible' £10 cream 'cleared up 10 years of hand psoriasis' - 7 best autumn wardrobe buys from M&S, Uniqlo and more for when it turns chilly "Enjoyed that, and then I'd make myself some more. I loved food, loved it, it was everything to me. (But with) Simple, it has just changed my life completely and retrained my brain. (I have) lost loads of weight and stopped taking half the medication I was on." To use the the app, people just need to take a quiz and Simple builds a personalised plan, with useful 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, including yoga, pilates, HIIT, walking, Tai Chi. Simple Life is a clinically proven weight loss tool that has helped users lose over 18 million pounds 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. Tracey explains that she started her weight loss journey on January 4 and, although she thought she was "ready for giving up", she has since lost six stone. While she says she still has a "long way to go", she is enjoying a "new way of eating (and) a new way of living". She says: "Rewind to last year, we went to Turkey. I always hated flying and I had to ask for an extendable seatbelt. I couldn't walk, I had a chronically bad back, and I was taking about 10 tablets a day for diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol. "(Now), I feel like I've had a brain transplant. My whole life is different. I'm healthier, I'm happier, I look better, I feel better. "Everyone says I look younger, my skin's better, my hair's more healthy. It's just been a total eye-opener - and this is from someone that has tried every single diet under the sun." 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 straightaway, 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 and encouragement. Blinky is described as a furry friend who cheers when users log meals, sulks when they don't, and spirals when ignored. Tracey says she "kept asking Avo for different recipes" and healthier substitutes for different foods. She is no longer "addicted to food anymore" and would advise anyone to try Simple. However, the brand does say real Simple users are featured who have been compensated for their honest testimonials. Results may vary. As an alternative, however, there's Lifesum, which allows users to track their meals and snacks and provides nutritional and calorie data in-app to help with weight loss. The base model is free, with premium options ranging from £7.49 per month to around £50 per year. There's also MyFitnessPal, an app with more than 280 million members which allows tracking of foods and provides information on calories, macros and micronutrients. The base model is also free, while premium plans start at £79.99 per year or £19.99 per month. Users have taken to Trustpilot to leave their thoughts on the Simple app, where it has an overall 4.3 out of five star rating, making it 'Excellent'. One user said: "Simple has made it easy to stay on track for losing weight, slimming down my shape, and becoming healthier. The plan is created upon individual lifestyles, is easy to follow, and promotes healthy eating." Another wrote: "This has been so helpful with my fasting and I love my AI coach. Definitely worth the money." Others deducted stars, with one writing: "I'm learning some things about nutrition and I am allowing myself to be accountable to some degree. However, my very much varied schedule does not permit me to follow much of the advice." Overall, most were pleased. Another user wrote: "Love this program, easy to follow and I look forward to doing it everyday. Simple is the way to go." Users can get 80% off Simple's weight loss plans using the code REACH.