I didn’t recognise my body — so I decided to rebuild my health.
Something had to change.
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Weight loss isn’t the hardest part… maintenance is.
The “I’ll just lose it myself” phase
When I felt well enough, I threw myself into weight loss the only way I knew how — restriction. We’ve all been there right?!
I lost just over 3 stone on my own, but it came at a cost.
I was under-eating, over-controlling, and constantly thinking about food. On the outside it looked like success. On the inside, I knew it wasn’t sustainable -I felt dreadful!
Still chasing a solution, I convinced myself that surgery might be the answer. I had a tummy tuck, believing it would help me lose more weight and finally feel “done”.
I lost 5–6 lbs – that was it. Soul destroying!
That moment forced me to face something uncomfortable: no procedure, plan, or quick fix was going to do this for me. I had to do it myself!
It’s the missing phase.
The part no one teaches you.
The moment support often disappears.
And it’s exactly where I now stand — ready to help you navigate it with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Here is my story and if this resonates with you, you’re in the right place!
For as long as I can remember, my weight felt like something I was constantly battling, from being a teen to becoming a Mum.
I was a classic yo-yo dieter — all or nothing, on plan then off plan, losing weight only to regain it again. Each time it chipped away at my confidence and reinforced the belief that my body was somehow “the problem” and that I was “broad” – I wasn’t!.
After a period of ill health, everything unravelled further. I gained a significant amount of weight, and food — along with alcohol — quietly became my coping mechanisms. I wasn’t careless; I was overwhelmed, exhausted, and trying to get through a really difficult chapter while trying to being brave for my family.
I promised myself that if I could get through my surgery, I would make my health and wellbeing, a priority.
Discovering weight-loss medication — and myself
Frustrated and searching for answers, I turned (like so many women do) to search engines. That’s when I came across weight-loss medication.
I decided to try it — quietly. I even hid it from my husband who was convinced I was becoming ill again as my appetite diminished.
I created an anonymous social media account to document my progress and keep myself accountable, never imagining what would follow. The medication worked — far more effectively than I had expected — and my journey began to resonate with thousands of people.
Halfway through my GLP-1 journey, I made the terrifying decision to reveal the real me.
At the time, I was still in a professional role and worried deeply about judgement and backlash — what colleagues would think, what people would say, whether I’d be taken seriously. Revealing myself to the world felt huge.
But something surprising happened.
The honesty landed. And the conversation changed.
I promised myself that if I could get through my surgery, I would make my health and wellbeing, a priority.
Falling back in love with health — properly!
Behind the scenes, my focus had already shifted.
I wasn’t just losing weight — I was becoming fascinated by nutrition, strength training, and behaviour change, and the impact they were having on my body and mindset. For the first time, this didn’t feel like punishment. It felt empowering.
That curiosity turned into purpose.
I qualified as a Personal Trainer and gained a formal qualification in nutrition, because I wanted to understand why things worked — not just follow another plan.
When I eventually reached my goal (after moving it more than once), I made another big decision:
I titrated off the medication and committed to maintaining my results on my own.
This time was different.
I had worked hard on my habits, my relationship with food, and my approach to movement — the very things that had been missing every time before. I rebuilt my lifestyle instead of relying on control and restriction.
I changed how I ate.
I changed how I moved.
And I learned to love exercise again, not as a tool for weight loss, but as a way to feel strong and capable.
Where I am now — and why I do this
I’ve now been GLP-free for well over a year, and I can honestly say this chapter has changed everything.
Not just my body — but my confidence, my identity, and my relationship with myself.
Today, I support and mentor other women who are navigating the same crossroads I once stood at — especially those transitioning off weight-loss injections and wondering “how do I keep this off without living in fear?”
I bring both sides to the table:
- Professional knowledge as a qualified PT and nutrition coach
- Lived experience as someone who has been obese, restrictive, medicated, anxious, hopeful, and finally… steady
My journey has been shared on national television, including This Morning with Cat Deeley and Andi Peters, as well as features on the BBC, various news outlets, and podcasts.
But the greatest compliment I receive isn’t media coverage — it’s being told I’m inspirational by women who see themselves in my story.
For someone who was once classed as obese, that will never stop meaning everything.
Why I Created My Maintain Method
Losing weight changed my life — but learning how to maintain it is what gave me freedom.
Weight loss is only part of the journey.
Maintenance is the real skill.
It’s the phase no one prepares you for, and the reason so many people end up stuck in cycles of fear, restriction, and starting over.
That’s why I created My Maintain Method.
It isn’t another diet or fat-loss plan. It’s my own framework — built from both professional training and lived experience — designed to help you:
- Trust yourself with food again
- Build strength and confidence to protect your results
- Break the all-or-nothing cycle
- Create sustainable habits you can actually live with
This is about stability, confidence, and freedom — not control, restriction, or perfection.
💭 What my clients say
Nelle helped me reclaim the balance and joy in eating I so desperately needed after weight loss without feeling deprived.
— Laura C from Leeds
Nelle’s support maintaining gave me lasting confidence and importantly, a healthier relationship with food. Thanks Nelle!
— Gayle S from Southampton
Thanks to Nelle, I don’t fear maintenance anymore. Losing weight has been incredible and with Nelle’s tips and tricks, this has helped ensure I never go back to my old habits!
— Lila P from Edinburgh