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.
My Most Read Blog Posts
The posts readers return to when they need encouragement and perspective.
👉 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.
👉 View the Journal
What I’m Building Next
I’m beginning to share more of my journey on YouTube.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@helencraddock
One Small Step At A Time.
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)
All the Reasons I Didn’t Want to Try a GLP-1 Diet
(a.k.a. My Love Letter to Food and Mild Hypochondria)
The real life diary of transformation
(without losing the plot)
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
💛 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.
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Trains, Temptations & Trying to Feel Like Me Again
This week’s theme?
Early mornings.
Late trains.
And a general sense ofmeh.😴
🚆 Office Life: The Return of the 4:30 AM Shuffle
Two office days this week — one in London, one in Reading— which sounds glamorous until you remember it involves setting an alarm at an hour that should be illegal.
Honestly, nothing tests your willpower like standing at Paddington before sunrise, surrounded by croissants, caramel lattes, and people who seem to actually enjoy mornings. ☕🥐
I mean, what kind of sorcery is that?
Still, on the bright side — my step countis soaring. Between platform dashes, Tube transfers, and chasing the one train that left 30 seconds early (it always does), I’m practically a marathoner.
🍪 The Temptation Olympics
Office kitchens are danger zones.
The London office had biscuits. Reading had trays of doughnuts and mini cakes.
And both have colleagues who say, “Go on, just one!” while waving sugar like it’s confetti.
My inner dialogue:
“You’re strong, you’ve got this.”
“But also… free doughnuts.”
“Protein first, remember?”
“Fine, I’ll sniff it and move on.” 😅
⚖️ Weight Loss Update
📉 0.7 lb down— technically still a loss, but it feels like watching paint dry. I mean it should be more, I avoided the cakes, doughnuts AND biscuits 😡
Progress is happening, just very slowly.
And honestly?
I don’t feel like myself lately. Not in a dramatic way — just that fuzzy, off‑balance kind of feeling where your body and mood are slightly out of sync. Maybe hormones, maybe tiredness, maybe life. Probably all three.
🧠 Real Talk: Slow Weeks Still Count
These slower weeks are hard. You start questioning everything — the food choices, the workouts, the cost, the effort. But these are the moments where the real transformation happens.
Because it’s easy to show up when everything’s working.
The magic happens when you show up anyway.
📓Journaling Prompt of the Week
💭What does “feeling like myself” actually mean right now?
What are the small signs — physical, emotional, or spiritual — that remind you you’re doing okay, even if you’re not at 100%?
Write down three tiny actions that help you reconnect with “you.”
(Spoiler: One of them can totally be a long bath and a fancy candle 🕯️✨)
🦋 Final Thought
Some weeks you’re sprinting, some weeks you’re strolling — and sometimes you’re just standing still in a train queue clutching a black coffee and wondering if you’ve lost the plot.
But you’re still moving forward.
Still showing up.
Still doing the work.
That counts. Always. 💪💖
Helen x
