I’m Stephen, a hair stylist based in Hampshire. Earlier this year, I decided to try Voy, and since then, I’ve achieved something I never thought possible: I’ve lost over 20% of my body weight! It’s been an incredible experience, and I’m still on this journey.
I want to share my experience, from the wins to the tougher moments, so you can see what it’s really like to use Voy and decide if it could be the right solution for you.
‘Before and After’ weight loss results from the Voy programme
My rollercoaster journey with weight
As a teenager, I was always overweight. I come from a big family with lots of cousins, and get-togethers were always centred around food – whether that was BBQs or picnics or big Christmas dinners. It was great, don’t get me wrong, but this definitely contributed to my weight issues.
And then the naughties hit, and we were thrust into an era where body shaming and fad diets were rife. I got sucked into the hype of trying every diet under the sun and quickly lost a lot of weight in an unhealthy way.
Then, once I felt comfortable in my skin, I became less obsessive about exercise and less restrictive dieting, and started to get bigger again. This is how I found myself stuck in a cycle of persistent weight loss and regain. It’s been nearly a decade since I felt happy about my body, and I knew something had to change.
The turning point
I’d been carrying this weight – literally and emotionally – for way too long. It was really dragging me down. I felt heavy, awkward and nothing ever fit right.
In the gay community, there can be so much focus on appearance and looking a certain way. It’s hard not to feel judged sometimes, especially if you don’t fit the mold, so to speak.
I love travelling, but I’ll never forget being on holiday, squeezing into the aeroplane seatbelt and just feeling so uncomfortable. That was my wake-up call.
I’d tried so many things before to lose weight and failed every time. I was at my wits' end and desperate for something that actually worked. I needed something sustainable and personalised; something I could trust.
Choosing Voy was my best decision yet
When I found Voy, it felt like a lifeline. I read the reviews, which were overwhelmingly positive, and thought, “why not give it a go?”
It’s more than just a medicated weight loss programme – it comes with a dedicated coach who checks in with you, helps set realistic goals and keeps you on track. It felt like a complete package, rather than just a quick fix. With Voy, it’s not just about losing weight, it’s about building habits that last so the weight stays off for good. That’s the best thing about it.
