Helen Craddock

Hi, I'm Helen

A woman in her 50s who’s lost over 7 stone and is still learning how to show up for herself, one small step at a time.

This isn’t about perfection, quick fixes, or pressure.


It’s about progress, kindness, and building a life that feels good to live in.

For years, I felt stuck. Trapped in a cycle of emotional eating, shame, and feeling like real change was for other people. I lived with pain from lymphedema, carrying nearly 20 stone, my weight creeping up each year, whilst nothing I did made a impact. Then I discovered something different and for the first time, I started to believe it wasn’t too late.


I have started taking Mounjaro, a licensed drug to help treat obesity in the UK. I had been thinking about starting this treatment for quite a while and looked into this and other alternatives that are available in the UK.

There is so much misinformation about these drugs online and in the media so I hope I can help by sharing my experiences and provide you all with more information through my blog posts.

If you have any questions please feel free to drop me a message or let me know if there is anything in particular you would like me to discuss.

Please note that I am only documenting my experience, always do your own research and speak to a doctor or pharmacy for medical advice or if you have concerns whilst taking GLP1 medication.

With love, Helen 🩷

Start Here: Your First Steps

If you’re new here, welcome — I’m really glad you found your way.

This is a quiet space for women in midlife who are navigating weight loss, self-trust, and real life — imperfectly and honestly.

You might like to start with:

My Story
How I lost over 7 stone and learned that transformation is about more than numbers.

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My Most Read Blog Posts
The posts readers return to when they need encouragement and perspective.
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One Year On. One Step at a Time. 🎉

👉 Hormones, Paddington & The Great Chocolate Crisis of 2025

👉 What No One Tells You About GLP-1 and Emotional Eating

My Digital Journal
After years of struggling with emotional eating and self-doubt, I created a gentle companion journal to support women on GLP-1 journeys.

It’s designed for reflection, self-kindness, and realistic progress — not punishment.
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View the Journal

What I’m Building Next
I
’m beginning to share more of my journey on YouTube.
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https://www.youtube.com/@helencraddock

One Small Step At A Time.

Healthy habits challenge

The

"I'm Doing This" Challenge

A 30-day self-trust boost that

feels doable (because it is)

✅ Build momentum with 5 tiny feel-good habits

✅ Learn to trust yourself again—one day at a time

✅ Finally feel like change is happening for real

Are you ready for more?

Ready to build the life of your dreams?

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On The Blog....

My honest journey on Mounjaro (and everything in between)

mounjaro diary

All the Reasons I Didn’t Want to Try a GLP-1 Diet

(a.k.a. My Love Letter to Food and Mild Hypochondria)

Mounjaro blog

The real life diary of transformation

(without losing the plot)

Mounjaro blog

December On Mounjaro.

🎄 The tree is finally up

Decorating is finished.

I cannot explain the

level of satisfaction.

I, however, am knackered.

The Mindset Makeover

Healthy habits challenge

💛 You’re taking the injection… but what about the inner work?

If you’re on a GLP-1 journey and starting to realise that mindset, habits, and emotional wellbeing are just as important as the medication — this digital journal is for you.

Over six gentle, 4-week cycles, you’ll track progress, stay connected to your why, and build the kind of self-trust that lasts long after the weight comes off.

About Me

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New on the blog...

Mounjaro, Comfort Eating and the Day I Didn't Want Chocolate. Now THAT Was Unexpected! 🍫😂

Mounjaro, Comfort Eating and the Day I Didn't Want Chocolate. Now THAT Was Unexpected! 🍫😂

I never imagined I'd stand in front of a pantry full of chocolate and not want any. Mounjaro changed my appetite, but what happened to my comfort eating was something I really wasn't prepared for. 🍫❤... ...more

Weekly Updates

October 16, 2026•12 min read

Eight Stone Down on Mounjaro! Your Questions, My Answers, and a Few Things I've Learned Along the Way 😂💕

Eight Stone Down on Mounjaro! Your Questions, My Answers, and a Few Things I've Learned Along the Way 😂💕

I've lost over 8 stone on Mounjaro! Answering your questions about what I eat, counting calories, doses, private costs, side effects and my goal weight. ...more

Weekly Updates

October 09, 2026•15 min read

Mounjaro, Menopause and HRT at 52. Because Apparently Losing Eight Stone Wasn't Enough! 🥵😂

Mounjaro, Menopause and HRT at 52. Because Apparently Losing Eight Stone Wasn't Enough! 🥵😂

My experience of taking Mounjaro and starting HRT at 52. From night sweats and brain fog to weight-loss plateaus, here's what changed. ...more

Weekly Updates

October 02, 2026•13 min read

Eight Stone Down, Still Living With Lymphoedema. And Yes, I Finally Bought the Boots! 🥾

Eight Stone Down, Still Living With Lymphoedema. And Yes, I Finally Bought the Boots! 🥾

I've lost over 8 stone on Mounjaro, but I still have lymphoedema. Here's how weight loss has changed my swelling, mobility and everyday life. ...more

Weekly Updates

September 25, 2026•11 min read

I’ve Lost 8 Stone. EIGHT STONE. Also, Apparently I’m Menopausal Now. 🤦‍♀️

I’ve Lost 8 Stone. EIGHT STONE. Also, Apparently I’m Menopausal Now. 🤦‍♀️

Well. This is slightly bonkers. When I started Mounjaro in October 2024, I weighed 19 stone 13.6 lbs. I was so close to 20 stone that frankly we might as well call it 20. Nobody needs us splitting hai... ...more

Weekly Updates

July 24, 2026•8 min read

🌸 Hormones, Hot Flushes & a Half-Eaten Starter

🌸 Hormones, Hot Flushes & a Half-Eaten Starter

Right. Let's just get the elephant in the room out of the way, shall we? This week was rough. 😅 And before anyone starts — no, it wasn't Mounjaro. Mounjaro has been behaving itself perfectly, thank y... ...more

Weekly Updates

March 24, 2026•5 min read

My Story

For years, I lived with pain from lymphedema, carrying nearly 20 stone, and feeling like the best parts of life were behind me.

I knew if I didn’t make a change, I’d lose even more than just my health.


Mounjaro is helping me shift the weight, but the true transformation came from working through emotional eating and rebuilding self-trust.

Slowly, step by step I'm making real, long-lasting change.

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