That the fourth week was left blank is perhaps a testament to just how weight loss programmes don’t work, long-term. I’d feel full after a decent meal, but I’d feel hungry again pretty quickly, too. I feel better because I no longer feel embarrassed about my body. I feel better because I no longer feel as though people are looking at what I’m putting in my shopping trolley. I feel better because I fit into my clothes and I don’t feel ashamed of my lack of impulse control.

Source: The Irish Times January 04, 2026 14:31 UTC