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Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Mum loses more than 11 stone doing 'wall pilates' at home
Laci Gilbert weighed 19st 9lbs and now fits in one leg of the jeans she wore at her largest A mum-of-two has impressively shed over 11 stone in roughly two years by fitting home workouts around her children's routines without needing any fancy gym gear. Laci Gilbert dropped a whopping 116lbs with the aid of a lifestyle app that kept her on track by offering exercise guidance and nutritional tips. Embracing wall pilates as a key element of her new routine, she claims this simple yet effective workout is a godsend for busy and budget-conscious individuals. Laci explained: "Wall pilates is great for somebody who's limited on time and even financial limitations. All you need is motivation and a wall, and you can do it. It is not difficult. It is low impact on your joints. As somebody who has never been much of a high-impact cardio person, I think it's great. You feel the benefits in your muscles without the impact to your joints." Opting for tailor-made exercise regimes via the Simple App - which offers custom daily workouts, scientifically-endorsed advice, dietary assessments and an AI assistant – Laci found her perfect match in fitness. Speaking about her transformative journey, Laci shared: "It has changed my life and I'm so grateful for it. As working mums, wives, mothers, life takes over and sometimes we don't have time in the evenings to get to the gym or just don't feel like moving. The Simple App gives you a no-excuse reason to get up and move, especially when you can do it at home with no equipment." As reported by Nottinghamshire Live, the Simple App is available on both Android and Apple platforms. It's in good company following a surge in fitness apps in recent years, particularly during the pandemic when gym-goers were seeking alternative ways to stay fit. Lifesum is a similar dietary and fitness habit app, while MyFitnessPal focuses on meal planning and calorie counting. Simple combines features from both of these apps and adds extra functionality. It's currently available with a 60% discount when the code REACH60 is applied at checkout. The Simple App Get 60% off Simple Sign up Upon signing up, users complete an extensive survey covering health goals, preferences, and previous weight loss experiences. The responses are used to create a fully customisable programme tailored to those specific goals, using features like food logging through typing, voice or photo, and a Nutriscanner for meal planning. The app offers workout plans that can include strength training, cardio, or even Laci's favourite wall pilates. Additionally, Simple features its own AI-powered coach, Avo, which provides instant responses, effectively offering round-the-clock access to wellbeing and fitness advice whenever needed. Over 17 million people have embraced the Simple App since its launch, including Laci, who not only transformed her life but also banked some cash from Simple for sharing her genuine thoughts post-transformation. Remember, results may differ, so it's wise to consult a healthcare pro before any big lifestyle shake-up. Sporting an impressive 4.3 out of five stars on Trustpilot from over 29,000 reviews, the Simple App has users singing its praises. One happy user shared their joy: "This is the only plan that has worked for me. Tried several in the past and nothing has worked for me. Easy meal plans based on the foods I like. Workouts are designed for me based on my limitations. If I have a question about serving size or help with my workouts it gets answered immediately." A second wrote: "Love the app, easy to use. Positive helpful AI support. Doesn't over complicate things, eg counting calories or worrying about portion size. If you are dishonest it is only with yourself." Sadly not everyone's over the moon, as one user found the Simple App to be a bit tricky: "Not the easiest to navigate to log food or activity from the day before." Another agreed, simply stating: "It's too complicated." However, someone else was impressed with the app's motivational aspect, stating: "This app is amazing. It has kept me way more engaged than any other dieting app I've tried. It is super helpful and I love the feature of chatting with coach Avo, who always has the answers and suggestions I need to keep going."
North Wales Live
07-05-2025
- Health
- North Wales Live
Mum lost more than 11 stone working out using a wall at home instead of a gym
A mum-of-two lost more than 11 stone in around two years working out at home around looking after her children and without using any specialist equipment. Laci Gilbert has lost more than 116lbs in total using a lifestyle app that helped keep her motivated and gave her workout and nutritional advice. Laci took up wall pilates as part of her transformation and says the low impact, low budget exercises helped her and explained: "Wall pilates is great for somebody who's limited on time and even financial limitations. All you need is motivation and a wall, and you can do it. It is not difficult. It is low impact on your joints. As somebody who has never been much of a high-impact cardio person, I think it's great. You feel the benefits in your muscles without the impact to your joints." Laci chose the workouts as part of setting up a bespoke workout plan in The Simple App, which offers tailored daily exercise options, scientifically-backed advice, nutrition analysis, and Avo, an AI coach, to help users adjust their living habits. She said: "It has changed my life and I'm so grateful for it. As working mums, wives, mothers, life takes over and sometimes we don't have time in the evenings to get to the gym or just don't feel like moving. The Simple App gives you a no-excuse reason to get up and move, especially when you can do it at home with no equipment." Simple The app, which is available on Android and Apple is one of a host of fitness apps which have flourished over recent years, after first booming in popularity as fans tried to find ways to work out while gyms were closed during the pandemic. The Lifesum app is a tracker for dietary and fitness habits, while MyFitnessPal focuses on meal planning and calorie counting. Simple incorporates elements from both of these apps and adds in additional functionality. It's currently running a 60% off discount when shoppers use the code REACH60 at checkout, reports Wales Online. Users signing up for the app start by filling in a comprehensive survey that covers health goals, preferences and past experiences with weight loss. The answers are used to product a fully adaptable, bespoke programme aimed at achieving those specific goals, using features such as food logging through typing, voice or photo, and a Nutriscanner to help with meal planning. The app has workout plans which can include strength training, cardio, or even Laci's preferred wall pilates. The app also has its own AI-powered coach, known as Avo which answers queries instantly, effectively offering 24/7 access to wellbeing and fitness advice whenever needed. Laci is one of over 17 million people who have downloaded Simple since its launch and she has received compensation from Simple for her honest feedback following her transformation. Of course, results can vary and professional medical advice is recommended before making any significant lifestyle changes. The Simple App has raked in a stellar 4.3 out of 5-star rating on Trustpilot, based on more than 29,000 reviews. One satisfied customer said it was great and they had lost 7lbs already, adding: "This is the only plan that has worked for me. Tried several in the past and nothing has worked for me. Easy meal plans based on the foods I like. Workouts are designed for me based on my limitations. If I have a question about serving size or help with my workouts it gets answered immediately." Another added: "Love the app, easy to use. Positive helpful AI support. Doesn't over complicate things, eg counting calories or worrying about portion size. If you are dishonest it is only with yourself." However, opinions on the app differ, with one user pointing out: "Not the easiest to navigate to log food or activity from the day before." Another added: "It's too complicated." On the flip side, another reviewer praised the motivating element of the app, explaining: "This app is amazing. It has kept me way more engaged than any other dieting app I've tried. It is super helpful and I love the feature of chatting with coach Avo, who always has the answers and suggestions I need to keep going."
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
A Pregnant Woman Vanished Days Before Giving Birth: Inside Case of Evelyn Hernandez, the 'Other Laci Peterson'
Just days before she was scheduled to give birth to her second child, 24-year-old Evelyn Hernandez mysteriously vanished in San Francisco. The Salvadoran immigrant and single mother was last heard from on May 1, 2002. Her wallet was found several days later in a gutter miles away from where she lived. On July 24, 2002, Hernandez's body was found in San Francisco Bay, missing its head and several limbs. However, her unborn baby and 5-year-old son Alex were nowhere to be found. Months later, in April 2003, the body of another newly-pregnant mother was recovered from the San Francisco Bay. Like Hernandez, Laci Peterson's body was missing its head and other limbs. The body of the 27-year-old's unborn son Conner washed up a day earlier. Laci was a married, middle-class White woman who went missing from her Modesto, Calif., home in December 2002, the same year as Hernandez. Laci's husband, Scott Peterson, is currently serving a life sentence for the murders of his wife and unborn child. To this day, Hernandez's killer remains unknown, as well as the whereabouts of her 5-year-old and unborn child. Despite their eerily similar ends, many only remember Laci's name. But why is that the case and how can justice finally be served? These questions are among many asked in Murder Has Two Faces, a new three-part docuseries from ABC News Studios and executive producer and director Lisa Cortés premiering Tuesday, May 6, on Hulu. Hosted by Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts, each episode unravels a crime that shares uncanny similarities with high-profile cases, including Laci Peterson, Chandra Levy and the Craigslist Killer. (A trailer can be seen below.) The docuseries focuses on Hernandez's case, as well as those of Joyce Chiang — a promising young attorney who vanished and was later found dead in Washington, D.C., like Chandra Levy — and the Tagged Killer, a New Jersey serial killer who, like the Craigslist Killer, used social networking to lure women to secluded locations where some met tragic deaths, according to a press release shared with PEOPLE. It also includes exclusive interviews with friends and families of the victims as they fought for attention and justice for their loved ones, exploring the similarities to the highly publicized cases. Unlike with Laci, there was no media saturation, major police investigation, or large reward offered at the time of Hernandez's disappearance. During the investigation, however, police did interview Herman Aguilera, the father of Hernandez's baby, who was married to someone else, SF Gate reported, citing authorities. His workplace was not far from where Hernandez's wallet was found. He claimed he called Hernandez on the day she went missing but she didn't answer. He said he even drove out to look for her, but decided to go back home after believing she was avoiding him, according to the outlet. Police said Hernandez was unaware Aguilera was married. They also said Aguilera's wife was aware of her husband's relationship with Hernandez — but not that she was pregnant, SF Gate reported. Similarly, Laci's husband, Scott, was having an affair. However, Aguilera has never been deemed a suspect or person of interest in Hernandez's killing. Ahead of the docuseries' premiere, PEOPLE spoke with Roberts, who said that Hernandez's case was one that really stayed with her and that working with Cortés on this project was a 'very powerful, creative way to get into true crime, but in a way that there's a little more meaning and purpose behind it.' 'The hope is people are going to say, 'Oh my goodness, I knew this to be true' and know that there is a disparity and it's wrong,' Roberts told PEOPLE. 'And for all of us, those of us in the media, the public, law enforcement, to all take ownership of this and go, this is not right," Roberts added. "It should not matter what you look like. Everyone who is a victim of a crime is deserving of justice." Cortés told PEOPLE that her longtime interest in 'hidden figures' was a factor in highlighting these lesser-known stories. 'I wanted to find a way in that was in keeping with my curiosity, my concerns about how I can be of service in the work that I do,' she said, adding that the biggest challenge was making 'certain that we get it right for the family members.' Murder Has Two Faces is produced by Cortés Filmworks and Blue Ant Studios for ABC News Studios. The docuseries begins streaming Tuesday, May 6, only on Hulu. Read the original article on People
Wales Online
05-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Woman lost 116lbs doing at-home workouts that only needed 'a wall'
Woman lost 116lbs doing at-home workouts that only needed 'a wall' Simple offer an easy-to-follow routine giving users a diet and exercise plan they can stick to Laci has reformed her diet and lifestyle with Simple (Image: Simple ) Laci Gilbert, a mum who started her weight loss journey in 2023 when she weighed 275lbs and slimmed down to 116 lbs, has shared the secret behind her transformation. She credits an affordable app designed to assist with mindset and lifestyle habits for her success. Laci explains that she shed over six stone by using a lifestyle app that helped her alter her diet and integrate home wall pilates routines into her daily life, all from the comfort of her own home. The Simple App is an AI-powered coaching tool for adults that provides personalised daily workouts, science-based coaching, nutrition analysis, and Avo the AI coach to facilitate changes in lifestyle habits. Laci commented: "As working moms, wives, mothers, just family members, life takes over and sometimes we don't have time in the evenings to get ourselves to the gym or sometimes we just don't feel like moving. The Simple App gives you a no-excuse reason to get up and move, especially when you can do it at home with no equipment. READ MORE: Lovehoney shopper says 'dang that's good' at toy now in site's flash sale READ MORE: Roman shoppers praise 'ideal holiday' top in 12 colours that 'hides lumps and bumps' "It is great for a busy person who needs something to do at home or somebody who cannot afford a gym membership, equipment. All you need is yourself and a wall and you've got it," Laci continued, noting that she regularly engages in home wall pilates workouts. If this sounds appealing, customers can now use the code REACH60 to get a 60% discount on straightforward weight loss plans on The Simple App. The app is user-friendly, with customers beginning their journey by completing a comprehensive survey covering their health goals, preferences and past experiences with weight loss. Simple app £29.99 £17.99 Simple Buy Now on Simple Product Description Shoppers can now use the code REACH60 to save 60% off simple weight loss plans on The Simple App. Following this, they will gain access to a range of features such as food logging through typing, voice or photo, and a nutriscanner. The app also offers daily workout plans that are tailored into seven-day plans, which can include strength training, cardio, or, as previously mentioned, wall pilates. One of the key features that sets the Simple App apart is the in-app coach, Avo. Powered by AI, Avo is a personal wellness assistant that can answer user queries instantly, meaning users have round-the-clock access to wellbeing and fitness advice whenever required. Laci is one of over 17 million people who have downloaded Simple since its launch and she has received compensation from Simple for her honest feedback following her transformation. Of course, results can vary and professional medical advice is recommended before making any significant lifestyle changes. There are numerous fitness apps available and for some alternative options, customers could also try the Lifesum app which assists users in tracking their dietary and fitness habits. The app records food, exercise and other behaviours with the aim of helping to establish healthy habits. Laci's before and after photos show how far she's come in her weight loss journey (Image: Simple ) Another option could be Myfitnesspal, which is one of the most popular food and nutrition trackers available. It boasts features such as meal planning, calorie counting, and workout routines. Both of these apps are free to use but also offer premium options for users seeking additional help and resources. The Simple App has earned a high 4.2 out of 5-star rating on Trustpilot from a total of 28,902 reviews. One customer commented: "The Avo chat is very responsive and informative in providing resources specific to my requests." However, opinions on the app vary, with one user stating: "Not the easiest to navigate to log food or activity from the day before." While another remarked: "It's too complicated." Article continues below Yet another user praised the app, saying: "This app is amazing. It has kept me way more engaged than any other dieting app I've tried. It is super helpful and I love the feature of chatting with coach Avo, always has the answers and suggestions I need to keep going." "It's amazing, so on point, I lost 16 pounds in two weeks. I will continue to use this app and get all I need to know about my fasting, workout, and advice from AI," another customer shared.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
Scott Peterson's Wife's Time of Death Proves Innocence, Nancy Grace Scoffs
Scott Peterson should get a new trial proving he could not have committed the murders because of new scientific evidence -- so claims The Innocence Project -- but Nancy Grace says the so-called "scientific evidence" is a load of crap. To view all content on this page click here. Nancy appeared on the new episode of the "2 Angry Men" podcast and addressed a new theory that would have made it impossible for Scott Peterson -- who's serving a life sentence for the murders of Laci and their unborn child, Conner -- to have committed the crime. The Innocence Project says based on scientific technology that was not available when Peterson was tried back in 2004, fetal testing puts the date of death somewhere between December 28, 2002 and January 5, 2003. Prosecutors put the date of death at December 24, 2002, the same day Laci went missing. Short story -- Scott was already under the police microscope by December 28th, so he couldn't have committed the murders during that new timeframe. Nancy was not having it ... first making it clear she has experience that Harvey and Mark don't have -- childbirth. She was also indignant these new-fangled scientists felt they knew more than Laci's OB-GYN. Nancy also talks about her new book -- "What Happened to Ellen?: An American Miscarriage of Justice" -- about the death of Ellen Greenberg, and she has a thing or 2 to say about the Menendez brothers' bid for freedom. Check out the "2 Angry Men" podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
