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Karen Haffernan shared her weight loss journey after losing 13 stone.

A Scottish woman lost over half her body weight with simple lifestyle changes. Karen Heffernan took action after a health scare and difficult conversation with a surgeon.

Karen used a fitness app for gradual changes and lost 14.5 stone in 18 months.

Karen says she's in the best shape of her life, physically and mentally. She didn't feel deprived and used the motto 'delay don't deny.'

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Karen's health overhaul transformed her daily life, boosting energy levels and more.

Karen avoided loose skin due to intermittent fasting, which has anti-inflammatory properties.

Fitness and wellbeing apps have surged in popularity, especially during the pandemic.

The Simple app offers fitness options, meal-tracking tools, and an intermittent fasting tracker.

The Simple app has an AI-powered assistant, Avo, to guide users throughout the process.

Karen started small, researched intermittent fasting, and used Simple to track her progress.

Karen's tips include keeping going, exercising, and walking with her family.

Karen is among 17 million users who have downloaded the Simple Life App.

A reviewer praised the app for teaching healthy eating and being active as a lifestyle.

A second reviewer praised Avo for helping keep her motivated and focused.

Not everyone is won over, with one reviewer commenting on feeling tied to their phone.

Another user praised the app's portability and evidence-based strategies.

The Simple app can be downloaded on Android and iOS devices with 80% off using code REACH.

Real Simple app users are featured and have been compensated for their testimonials.