{"id":598134,"date":"2026-08-19T13:58:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/598134\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:58:13","slug":"mum-loses-11-stone-with-one-at-home-wall-workout-using-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/598134\/","title":{"rendered":"Mum loses 11 stone with one at-home wall workout using app"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Laci-Gilbert-7099214.jpg\" class=\"zoomEnabled\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/11\/1200x712\/secondary\/Laci-Gilbert-7099214.jpg?r=1787046617618\" alt=\"Laci Gilbert wearing jeans from before weight loss\" title=\"Laci Gilbert wearing jeans from before weight loss\" width=\"590\" height=\"350\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Laci Gilbert has shared her results using Simple (Image: Laci Gilbert \/ Simple) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/life-style\/science-technology\/1078812\/Daily-Express-Information-on-Affiliate-links\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Learn more<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>A mum who lost around 11 stone has shared the secret to her weight loss, praising an <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/AXOSBYQU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">app named Simple<\/a>. The app helped Laci Gilbert to change her eating habits while also enjoying at-home pilates sessions using something everyone has in their home &#8211; a wall.<\/p>\n<p>Laci said <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/AXOSBYQU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the app<\/a> is &#8216;great for a busy person&#8217; sharing her motivation and results with <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/health\/woman-loses-11-stone-without-37512275\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Mirror.<\/a> For the uninitiated, the Simple app claims to be a clinically proven weight loss tool that the brand says has helped users to lose over 18 million pounds.<\/p>\n<p data-mce-linkchecker-status=\"valid\">Laci <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/AXOSBYQU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">came across the app<\/a> after reckoning with her family&#8217;s history of health problems, saying: &#8220;I just knew at 275lb with a family history of heart disease, diabetes, and other weight related health issues that it was only a matter of time before those started affecting me.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My daughter was also having anxiety attacks at the thought of having to be without her mother, that&#8217;s a heavy weight to bear. It weighed on me heavily.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She continued: &#8220;I was scrolling through Facebook one day and came across the Simple app. I took a short quiz, I downloaded the app.&#8221; Laci admits the first couple of times she used the app &#8216;life happened&#8217; but in April 2023 &#8216;something clicked, something happened.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Laci went onto say: &#8220;I combine using the Simple app, fasting, and changing my schedule round a little bit with wall pilates.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Simple says that there&#8217;s no restrictive dieting needed and <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/AXOSBYQU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">users can take a quiz<\/a> and the app will build a plan personalised to their needs. Those who need a little extra motivation will find Blinky in their midst &#8211; a furry friend who cheers when users log meals, and helps them to stay accountable when they forget to update the app.<\/p>\n<p data-mce-linkchecker-status=\"valid\">Now, those wishing to <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/AXOSBYQU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">try Simple<\/a> can do so for less thanks to the code REACH which gives 80% off Simple&#8217;s weight loss plans. What&#8217;s more, those embarking on a journey with a friend, neighbour, family member or partner can now take advantage of the app&#8217;s 2-for-1 offer which allows the premium membership to be shared with one person.<\/p>\n<p>Laci also had particular praise for<a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/AXOSBYQU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Simple&#8217;s<\/a> wall pilates workouts, commenting: &#8220;Simple App&#8217;s integrated wall pilates workouts are a lot different from weight training. When I first started doing them I felt like I wasn&#8217;t really getting a whole lot done because I was not getting winded, I did not have the fatigue that I normally have with going to the gym with weight training and cardio, however in the following days I did notice some muscle soreness.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It gave me definition in my arms, my legs and I can&#8217;t emphasise enough the benefits of the mental load it removes.&#8221; It is of course worth noting that individual results using the <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/AXOSBYQU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Simple app<\/a> may vary and what works for one person may not suit another, but the app&#8217;s various features are there to help users on their journey.<\/p>\n<p>These include convenient food logging, an intermittent fasting tracker, a NutriScanner designed to help users understand the nutrition in their meals, and access to Avo &#8211; an AI powered coach who answers questions. The more app users interact with Avo, the more it understands their individual needs and preferences.<\/p>\n<p>For those wanting to know a little more about the aforementioned Blinky, <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/AXOSBYQU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the feature<\/a> has been designed to offer emotional support in addition to the app&#8217;s practical help.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, those wanting support with logging their meals may wish to opt to download <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myfitnesspal.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">myfitnesspal<\/a>. The app says it&#8217;s supported over 280 million people on their journey to eat better, build lasting habits, and reach goals, and there&#8217;s a free version available.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/fitonapp.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FitOn app<\/a> offers &#8216;unlimited access to the world&#8217;s best workouts, meditation, nutrition and more&#8217; and there&#8217;s also a sign up free option.<\/p>\n<p class=\"withoutCaption\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Laci-Gilbert-before-and-after-7099228.jpg\" class=\"zoomEnabled\" data-img=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/11\/1200x712\/secondary\/Laci-Gilbert-before-and-after-7099228.jpg?r=1787046617658\" alt=\"Laci Gilbert before and after\" title=\"Laci Gilbert before and after\" width=\"590\" height=\"350\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Laci Gilbert before and after (Image: Laci Gilbert \/ Simple)<\/p>\n<p>Back to <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/AXOSBYQU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the Simple app<\/a>, and Laci isn&#8217;t the only one with praise for the brand. Over at Trustpilot, the app boasts an impressive 4.3 star rating which the site deems &#8216;excellent.&#8217; With over 44,000 reviews, it&#8217;s a popular choice.<\/p>\n<p>One fan said: &#8220;I love the app. The exercises are doable, I&#8217;m losing weight. Easy to speak with an AI advisor. You can log what eat so you don&#8217;t overeat, it really a great App.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another commented: &#8220;I love the recipe suggestions that can make my meals better for me.&#8221; It is worth considering that one user said as part of their review: &#8220;The app is too cumbersome to navigate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, plenty of others had<a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/AXOSBYQU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> high praise for Simple<\/a>, with someone else commenting: &#8220;This app is an awesome way to help me remain conscious of what I\u2019m eating and what I\u2019m drinking, and the AI is amazing!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A final review reads: &#8220;I have enjoyed my whole experience with Blinky and my coach, it\u2019s been an absolute game changer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: Real <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/AXOSBYQU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">simple users<\/a> are featured who have been compensated for their honest testimonials. 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