About The POP method
Hello, I am Pixie.
Trigger Warning: This story discusses topics of body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and mental health struggles. Please proceed with care.
The Big one
Hi, I’m Pixie. My journey with body image has been long and complicated, and for the majority of my life, I was convinced I was “fat.” Born with a bigger build and a larger bust, I was called fat throughout my childhood, and those words stuck with me. Even though I joined the gym, signed up for various sports, and tried to stay active, I had no idea how to exercise in a way that would truly help me. My self-esteem was always rock-bottom.
My Skewed Truth
The biggest revelation? It turns out, I had body dysmorphia. I wasn’t as “huge” as I thought—I was just a taller-than-average girl. I was on the swimming, badminton, gym, and fencing teams, but still, my mind told me I was much larger than I really was. It wasn’t until 15 years later, looking back at rare photos from my teenage years, that I realised I wasn’t fat. I wish I had known it earlier, but at the time, I couldn’t see the reality.
Too Late or Not Too Late?
By then, I had already developed an eating disorder. I put myself through ridiculous fad diets, only to binge later on. My record? Six Mars bars in one sitting. Then, I’d purge, making myself throw up. It was a painful cycle of self-destruction. But, miraculously, I learned to love myself at the lowest point in my life. With the support of true friends—not nutritionists or personal trainers, just kind and understanding people—I became healthy and confident. I even reached my ideal weight.
What made the difference wasn’t an extreme diet or punishing workout routine. It was learning to stack healthy habits and gaining a better understanding of both physical and mental health. Gradually, I stopped bingeing and purging. And for 10 years, I maintained that healthy lifestyle, until life threw me into another storm.
Another Hit (Dramatic!)
External challenges like a toxic job, a toxic relationship, the stress of COVID, and even a war in my home country left me depressed and anxious. Slowly, I lost all those healthy habits I had worked so hard to build, and gained 8kg (c.18lbs) and BMI considered me ‘overweight’. I was bigger than I was a teenager. I wouldn’t lie, it threw me off the bus. My first reaction was, ‘oh no, again?’. I was tempted by so many fad diets, and lose 10kg fast videos on social media (which wasn’t available back when I was younger), but my experience told me these were bad news.
After focusing on my mental health, I started picking up the pieces for my physical health. My life story is quite dramatic, so it’ll be a story for another time.
I went back to the habits that had saved me in my 20s, and once again, I’ve been seeing slow and steady progress. I’ve been losing 0.25 to 0.5 kg (around 0.5 to 1 lb) per week steadily, focusing on fat loss, not muscle loss. Moderation is key for me—I never want to fall back into those frantic cycles of disordered eating again.
Join POP
If you’re curious about what I eat and do each week to achieve this balanced weight loss journey, I’d love for you to follow me on YouTube. There, I share healthy, delicious meals and tips on how to cultivate the right mindset for sustainable change. Plus, don’t forget to grab my free mindset shift guide to kick-start your journey to a healthier you.
You’re not alone in this, and we can do it together. 🌱
Empowering Your Weight Loss Journey with Support and Knowledge
For over 20 years, Pixie struggled with weight loss and self-esteem, but she finally found a sustainable, mindful, and scientifically-backed approach to losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Through her journey, she has rebuilt her self-esteem and now shares her knowledge to help others do the same.
1. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to weight loss
It’s a fact: there is no single, scientifically-proven recipe for weight loss. Fad diets, rigid meal plans, and extreme exercise regimes often do more harm than good. They overwhelm your senses, diminish your self-worth, and can even deplete your muscle mass, making it harder to achieve long-term health.
The true path to weight loss is deeply personal—it’s about understanding and loving yourself enough to create a lifestyle that works for you.
2. The fitness industry also ignores the psychology of weight loss.
The fitness industry often overlooks the psychological aspects of weight loss. We are human beings, not machines.
With the rise in eating disorders, it’s clear that weight loss is both a biological and psychological journey. Confidence doesn’t come after losing those last 10kg—it begins now, in this very moment. Building self-esteem and practicing self-compassion are crucial steps that will naturally support your weight loss goals.
3. The weight-loss industry is the same people who make ultra-processed food.
The weight loss industry often intersects with the ultra-processed food industry, creating a cycle of poor nutrition and misleading promises. Many of the companies that produce diet shakes, protein meals, and other “weight loss” products are the same ones manufacturing the ultra-processed foods that contribute to weight gain and health issues. Our content provides in-depth information and practical solutions to help you avoid ultra-processed foods and make healthier choices.
Pixie’s unique background, influenced by cultures outside the ultra-processed diets common in the UK, US, Australia, and Canada, brings a more wholesome and natural approach to weight loss. The POP Method offers a way of life that’s richer and more nourishing than the typical fat-free, sugar-free diet trends.