Weight Loss Testimonials

"I’ve always considered myself fit, healthy and active. Rugby is my passion and you’d often find me at the training ground throughout the week after work and playing matches on the weekend. It was a great way to stay fit, whilst also enjoying the social element of playing with friends.

However, this all changed when I suffered a double ankle break from a rugby injury. Overnight I went from being super active to being unable to exercise at all and inevitably the weight started to pile on. It wasn’t just my weight that was impacted, my self-esteem plummeted, I suffered from low energy and felt constantly stressed. I wasn’t used to leading such a sedentary lifestyle and the knock-on effects on my mental and physical health were huge.

I particularly benefited from Superdrug Online Doctor’s diet and exercise plans which gave me the knowledge and confidence to get back to a healthy lifestyle. With their guidance I followed a diet rich in protein, omega and fibre, whilst also ensuring I understood and fulfilled my supplement needs by taking daily vitamins, such as Calcium and Iron.

Within a few months I was already starting to feel better. Alongside Superdrug Online Doctor’s weight loss programme, I completed the Couch to 5k app and then started walking for three hours every day, whilst my ankle got stronger and the kilos continued to drop off.

I’m now 104kg and feel so much better. My weight loss and reduction in body fat has made physical activities so much easier and enjoyable. I’m now much more mobile and no longer get out of breath walking up two flights of stairs. I can chase my daughters in the park and walk my dog for long periods of time. My improved health has made me fall back in love with the outdoors and being active again.

Thanks to Superdrug Online Doctor’s weight loss services and their healthy lifestyle support, my lifestyle is far more balanced and I feel like the old me again. I’ve gained a lot of confidence in my body, which is reflected in my daily fitness and the healthy food choices I now make in order to maintain the new me. Since taking control of my weight, I now feel more in control of my life by understanding my body and the foods that make me feel good.

For me, it’s not just about feeling lighter, but also about feeling mentally positive and body-confident- something I’ve definitely achieved since being on the Superdrug Online Doctor weight loss services programme. Losing weight and body fat is a lifestyle change. You can lose the weight, but you also need to make sure you mentally change those bad habits in order to ensure the weight doesn’t pile back on, later down the line. Superdrug Online Doctor’s weight loss services equip you with the knowledge, tools and confidence to make those positive health changes for good!"

"My weight has always been a problem for me, impacting both my physical and mental health. Like many, I’ve tried lots of different diets over the years, however I’ve always found it really hard to stick to them and often gave up after a few weeks.

Before starting on my weight loss journey with Superdrug Online Doctor, I could barely manage ten minutes in the swimming pool and just going for a short walk to the shops would really tire me out, leaving me feeling sweaty and achey.

From a health perspective, I felt really tired all the time and would often have to have a nap to get me through the day. I had constant headaches and always felt hungry and thirsty. I was convinced that something was really wrong and booked a Doctor’s appointment for blood tests to try and get to the bottom of the problem. The blood tests came back all clear and to my surprise the Doctor told me that it was my weight and lifestyle that was causing the problem. At this point, I was in complete denial about my weight and ignored his advice of trying to live more healthily.

The turning point for me came when after a night out with friends, pictures were shared in the group chat the following morning. A picture came through of me and I cried for two days straight after seeing it. I finally saw what everyone could see when they looked at me. It was there and then that I decided that I didn’t want to be that person anymore and I had to give weight loss a serious go.

Five months later and I had lost three stone thanks to Superdrug Online Doctor. I feel so much happier in myself and have a lot more energy and motivation to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle. I now swim everyday as part of my daily routine and enjoy hour long walks on the weekend with my family.

I’m no longer using a weight loss service, however it gave me the motivation to change my unhealthy lifestyle habits and thanks to this, I’ve since lost another stone by myself. I really couldn’t be happier. Thanks to Superdrug Online Doctor for giving me the foundation to start on my weight loss journey and lead a happier and healthier lifestyle."

"As a 6ft 5 man, I’ve always been considered ‘big.’ In the past, being tall has helped disguise any weight gain, however as I’ve got older I’ve realised that I can’t get away with this as much anymore and like most men of my age, any extra pounds go straight to my stomach.

It wasn’t just my growing ‘beer belly’ that was causing issues. My increasing weight was also linked to osteoarthritis, a chronic joint disease, causing pain in my left knee and my weight also impacted my confidence and how I felt about myself.

When my doctor informed me that the excess weight I carried around my belly could cause serious problems for my internal organs, I knew something had to immediately change.

I started using Superdrug Online Doctor’s weight loss services in mid September and in the space of approximately 8 weeks I have lost a huge 2 stone 4lb.

The impact this has had on my life has been incredible. Physically, I’m in a much better shape. I’m a lot slimmer and my beer belly has virtually gone. The pain in my left knee has disappeared and I have tons more energy, meaning I’m more active than I ever have been and actually enjoy going to the gym and going on hikes - I previously used to dread it and avoid exercise at any costs!

From a monetary perspective, I’ve personally found that I’m no longer spending lots of money week in, week out on junk food, such as takeaways, as I just don’t want it anymore. In fact, the money I have saved is at least equivalent to the cost of the weight loss service."

"I decided to start the Superdrug Online Doctor weight loss programme in January 2024. I suffer from arthritis in my hips and knew that the extra weight wasn’t helping with my pain and general health. Being overweight was also affecting my confidence and lowering my self-esteem. It got to the point where I decided that enough was enough and that January was the perfect time to make a positive change in my life for both my health and wellbeing.

I started the weight loss programme at 97kg and after eight months of being on the weight loss programme I’m now at 88kg, having lost 9 kg or 19.8lb.

I feel fantastic and am so pleased with how much of a positive impact this has had not only on my physical health, but also my mental health. Losing weight has really helped with my mobility, as well as lowering my previously high blood pressure. I’m now fitting into clothes that I didn’t want to wear before, including a swimsuit which I put on every week for my Aqua Zumba class - again something I would never have dreamed of doing at the beginning of the year."

"Before I started to successfully lose weight, I was stuck in a negative mindset. I knew that I needed to do something about my weight to help improve both my physical and mental health, but how to do it was another question. I had lost weight plenty of times in the past through various crash diets, strict calorie counting and rigorous exercise regimes. However, like a lot of people I’m sure, I could never find something that I could stick to for long enough to reach my goal weight and before I knew it, I was back to uncontrollable overeating, left feeling disappointed in myself and that I needed to do better.

Fast forward six months and I’ve lost 3 stone and 13lbs and couldn’t be happier. The lifestyle benefits for me personally have been endless - I can walk faster, for a lot further and longer than I ever used to be able to. I find it much easier to get up the stairs now, my knees are under far less pressure and I’m now wearing clothes that have been packed away in the back of the wardrobe for the best part of 10 years. My weight loss has even helped with the little things that seem inconsequential, but mean so much, such as feeling a lot more comfortable sitting in a small seat on the Tube, being able to cross my legs and sit or sleep in positions I previously found uncomfortable, and no longer feeling out of breath or sweating when doing the short walk from the station to my office in my coat.

A big issue I faced with previous diets was never being able to maintain a steady weight for any length of time. Constant food noise and lack of satiety drove me into a never-ending cycle of overconsuming, feeling bad about it, eating even more, and so it went on. I really believe that Superdrug’s weight loss services have changed my thoughts and feelings about eating and food for the better. Superdrug Online Doctor’s weight loss services have also helped me to feel full and satisfied after eating a reasonable sized portion of nutritious food.

That never-ending cycle of over-consuming food, even when I wasn’t hungry, that I found myself in before joining Superdrug’s weight loss service I feel has gone for good! I’m confident that with the continued support of Superdrug Online Doctor’s weight loss services, I will reach my goal weight, and maintain it."

"I’ve always struggled with my weight. I was a yo-yo dieter and chose quick fixes, rather than addressing the bigger problem and changing my lifestyle. Like most, I enjoyed going out on the weekends, treating myself to takeaways, the odd sweet treat here and there. However, I soon realised that the pounds had been slowly piling on and I didn’t like the person staring back at me in the mirror.

My weight gain had a huge impact on my mental and physical health. I quickly went from socialising with my friends on the weekends and enjoying spending quality time with family, to cancelling plans and not wanting to see anyone because I felt so self -conscious. I’d then feel so upset and emotional as this was such unusual behaviour compared to the old me; I didn’t recognise myself anymore and it was scary.

I used their weight loss service for four months and lost three stone. I’ve since lost another six pounds, empowered by the new healthy lifestyle that Superdrug Online Doctor helped me discover.

Thanks to my weight loss, I feel so much more confident in myself. I’ve started Reformer Pilates, something I would never have dreamed about doing before my weight loss and enjoy just being a lot more active and having a lot more energy – I’ve never done so many steps! I’m much less bloated and feel a lot more comfortable in my clothes. I actually look forward to going shopping and dressing my new body shape.

Another positive side effect has been my new approach to food. I now make better choices and think about what I’m putting into my body. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoy the odd treat now and then, however I find myself wanting to pick healthier food options. The fast food and takeaway cravings have gone and instead I want to eat food that makes me feel good.

Superdrug Online Doctor’s weight loss services gave me the reset I needed to lose the weight and more importantly, helped me to discover a healthier, more energetic version of myself. I’m so excited to take on this new and exciting chapter of my life."

Like many adults, I’ve tried many diets without much long-term success. I would give something a go for a few weeks and then get bored or find it too difficult to stick to and so would go back to my old, unhealthy habits.

I’ve always been an active person and really enjoy cycling, skiing and off-road motorcycling. However, these sports have become harder to enjoy over the years as my weight has crept up making it physically more difficult for me to take part in.

My weight gain was also impacting my job. As a service engineer I spend a lot of my time kneeling down and crawling under machinery. My weight made even the simplest of tasks hard to complete.

I signed up to Superdrug’s Online Doctor’s weight loss services programme in October 2024 with the hope that it might help me lose a few pounds and get me back on track with a healthy lifestyle. I was a bit sceptical at first and when the pounds started to drop off I did feel a bit of a ‘cheat.’

I’ve now lost 38 lbs and feel amazing. I feel lighter and a lot more flexible, meaning I can now pull on my ski boots so much more easily. I’m enjoying my sports more than ever as I now no longer feel out of breath and have better endurance levels. I feel younger and fitter and the pain I used to endure from my arthritic knees has all but gone thanks to my weight loss. In work, I no longer struggle when getting up off the floor. Discovering Superdrug Online Doctor’s weight loss services programme has really been the most positive change I’ve made to my life for a long time. I feel so much better about myself both from a physical and emotional perspective.

"I’ve struggled with my weight since August 2021 when I had my son. As any parent knows, juggling work with family life is pretty full on and I quickly found myself relying on unhealthy snacks and convenience food to get me through the day, as I was often too busy or too tired to cook. My weight started to slowly creep up, but I felt like there was nothing I could do. I had tried lots of different diets, but they weren’t very sustainable. Without realising, I was the largest I had ever been and soon felt embarrassed to have my picture taken or even go out in public. Looking back, I should have been out enjoying spending time with my family and friends, but I just felt like I couldn’t because of my weight.

I’ve been on the programme for just over 5 months and have lost 3 stone 3lb so far.

I couldn’t be happier with my journey and the benefits have been endless. Physically I’ve dropped 3 dress sizes and I’m now even smaller than when I fell pregnant. I feel so much more comfortable in my own skin and my friends have all noticed that I’m now a lot more confident, positive and happy when we go out. I’m even wearing clothes that I would not have looked twice at before I started on the programme. It’s nice to finally be able to dress the way I want and feel like the old me again.

My weight loss has also helped me to start exercising again and being able to do more activities with my son, like going on long walks or chasing after him in the park without getting out of breath or feeling uncomfortable. It’s these little changes which have made the world of difference to me.

I’m also sleeping better- such a positive when you don’t get that much of it as a mum! My knee is also less painful, something I’ve suffered with for years thanks to an accident years ago."