Manchester Mother's Health Transformation After 2.5 Stone Weight Loss
A Manchester mother-of-seven has received a cholesterol all-clear from her doctor after losing two-and-a-half stone through a digital weight loss programme. Sarah Glascoe, 43, from Manchester, achieved this remarkable transformation using the Simple app, which she credits for helping her feel "healthier inside and out" after years of struggling with various diets.
From 14 Stone to Healthier Living
Sarah Glascoe's weight had gradually increased to 14 stone following seven pregnancies, beginning when she was just 18 years old. She had attempted numerous diets and fitness plans over the years, but found that "nothing ever worked long-term" until she discovered the Simple app while browsing on her phone one evening in July 2025.
"I began my journey on July 10, 2025, weighing 14 stone, and within the first week, I was amazed to see a 5lb loss and a noticeable boost in energy," Sarah explained. "As fasting became part of my everyday routine, I naturally started making healthier choices, and the weight kept coming off."
Medical Improvements and Lifestyle Changes
The weight loss has brought significant health benefits. Under her GP's guidance, Sarah has been able to reduce her blood pressure medication and completely stop taking cholesterol tablets. She also reports improved sleep quality and increased energy levels.
"To date, I've lost 36 lbs (2.5 stone) and dropped three dress sizes," Sarah said. "I now love shopping for clothes again! I'm sleeping better, feeling healthier inside and out, and happier than I've been in years."
Additional physical improvements include being able to walk longer distances without needing her asthma inhaler and finding exercise more enjoyable and manageable.
The Simple App Approach
Simple is described as a clinically proven weight loss tool that has helped users lose over 18 million pounds collectively. Unlike restrictive dieting approaches, the app creates personalised plans based on user quizzes and incorporates several innovative features:
- Food logging through typing, voice, or photos
- An intermittent fasting tracker
- A NutriScanner to analyse food contents
- Daily workout plans
- An interactive "furry friend" called Blinky for motivation
- An AI-powered coach named Avo for guidance
The app currently offers new users 80% off weight loss plans using the code 'REACH'. On Trustpilot, Simple has received an "Excellent" rating of 4.3 out of five from more than 36,000 reviews.
User Feedback and Alternatives
Users have praised the app's convenience and effectiveness. One reviewer noted: "I love that I just scan my meals and all of the calculations are done. The AI coach is so helpful without being intrusive." Another appreciated that "the coach guides you in your meals and the exercise. And it lets you decide what you want to eat, with food you like."
For those seeking alternatives, options include MyFitnessPal, an all-in-one food, exercise, and calorie tracker with premium versions costing £19.99 monthly, and Noom, which uses science and personalisation to help users achieve sustainable weight loss.
Continuing the Journey
Sarah Glascoe still aims to lose one more stone to reach her desired goal weight but plans to continue incorporating fasting into her lifestyle. Her story demonstrates how digital tools can support significant health transformations when traditional methods have failed.
"First app out of hundreds I've downloaded and paid for that I've actually used and two weeks later consistently using it and losing weight daily," another user commented, reflecting the app's practical appeal for long-term weight management.
