At 23, Scottish student Shania was stuck in a cycle of low self-esteem and frustration with her weight. Juggling education and motherhood, she found herself flitting between diets, avoiding mirrors and missing out on life. But with the right guidance and a fresh approach to weight loss, she found a way forward. With Voy, something clicked, and weight loss actually felt sustainable.
Quick fixes never worked for me
I reached a point where I knew I couldn’t sit back and do nothing. I didn’t like the way I looked, I avoided social events and I was constantly battling low self-esteem. My relationship with food was completely unhealthy – I saw it as the enemy rather than something that could fuel and nourish me.
I had tried every diet imaginable. I’m talking Keto, Slimming World – even a diet where I only ate chicken and eggs. They all worked for a couple of weeks, but I always lost motivation. I’d get bored, feel deprived and end up bingeing. It was exhausting.
The emotional weight of my low self-worth
It’s no exaggeration to say that my weight had a profound negative impact on my daily life. The simplest activities, like climbing a set of stairs, would leave me winded. I would even avoid social situations and dinners out with my boyfriend. This became all the more clear when I had my son. It wasn’t just physical – emotionally, I felt trapped in a cycle of self-doubt.
At 23, I should’ve been thriving, confident in who I was, but instead, I felt like I was constantly fighting against myself. I couldn’t escape the constant self-criticism and negativity about how I looked.
It's not just medication, it's the full package
I found Voy through TikTok and started looking into it online. I loved the idea, but I did have some concerns – mainly about side effects, since you always hear the worst stories. But after researching and seeing real experiences, I decided to go for it.
The side effects have been manageable, too. The main symptoms are sulphur burps and a bit of nausea the day after my dose, especially when I increased it. It’s not the most pleasant feeling, but I’ve found that staying hydrated and eating the right foods helps a lot. Plus, the side effects only last a short time, and for me, the benefits far outweigh the temporary discomfort.
The Voy app is so helpful, filled with insights and tracking tools. I’ve used it loads to make sure I’m eating the right foods and portion sizes, and it gives me real-time insights so I can adjust my choices for next time.
Although the coaching is what really makes the difference. Anytime I have a question or concern, I have someone there to guide me. That level of support made sticking with Voy an easy decision.
