'I lost over 7st in just 18 months by making this 1 change'

For Georgina Bailey, 31, from Essex, the journey to a healthier waistline began with a series of moments that hit hard. One particularly difficult memory – being asked to sit alone on a fairground ride because of her size – became her turning point.

Feeling uncomfortable during everyday activities, Georgina realised something had to change. It wasn’t just about appearance – it was about her quality of life and regaining control of her body and mind. That’s when she decided enough was enough and committed herself to losing weight.

The key change? Georgina joined MyFitnessPal – an app that helped her to keep track of what she ate – in conjunction with a personal trainer.

By learning more about nutrition and making the necessary dietary changes and working out more, Georgina steadily lost over seven stone in just 18 months.

"Using MyFitnessPal consistently gave me a clear picture of what I was putting into my body," she explained. "It wasn’t about restriction – it was about education."

By logging her meals and monitoring the calories she was consuming, Georgina learned how to fuel her body properly and stop the cycle of emotional eating and bingeing.

While Georgina was committed to her weight loss goals, the journey wasn't easy, especially when in social situations.

"You get a lot of people around you saying 'you can treat yourself' or trying to convince you to drink [alcohol]," Georgina recalled.

But over time, she developed strategies to stay committed, politely declining other people's food offerings and reminding herself why she started her diet.

The biggest shift, she found, wasn’t just physical, it was mental; building self-discipline, and turning small daily wins into lifelong habits.

She also found strength in routine, working out regularly and surrounding herself with people who supported her goals. What once felt impossible slowly became second nature.

Now a dedicated fitness enthusiast, Georgina exercises nearly every day and has completed a marathon – a goal that once felt out of reach when she struggled to run 100 metres.

Her metabolic age has dropped dramatically from 45 to just 16, and she reports feeling truly happy for the first time in years.

"I now exercise or train pretty much every day – I have absolutely fallen in love with staying fit and healthy," she said.

Passionate about inspiring others, Georgina shared her journey on her Instagram (@georginabaileyfit), where her story resonates with thousands of people who are on their own weight loss journey.

Her 18-month transformation proves that with determination, support, and one simple change – like downloading an app – you really can change your life.