LighterLife UK Ltd Reviews 

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4.6

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Looking at 74 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional support, guidance, and encouraging attitudes, which are highlighted as crucial for their weight loss journeys. Many people appreciate the personalized approach and the invaluable assistance received from their mentors, often describing them as knowledgeable, kind, and dedicated. The program's products are frequently mentioned as tasty, nutritionally balanced, and easy to follow, contributing to effective and often rapid weight loss. The overall service, including the combination of food packs and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in group sessions, is highly effective in helping individuals understand and change their relationship with food. However, some reviewers were not happy with the company's handling of mentor changes, feeling let down and unsupported when their mentors were removed abruptly. Additionally, a few people expressed dissatisfaction with customer service responses to concerns about product expiration dates, finding them dismissive and unhelpful.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The delivery of products is efficient. The mentor support individually and in group meetings are a great support and makes compliance to the program manageable. I feel much healthier & enjoy exerc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order and edit my subscription, quick delivery, good food choices and brilliant mentor, Natalie. Plus, I’ve currently lost almost two stones in just under two months! (I would say that’s the i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My mentor Anne-Marie is absolutely fantastic. Really supportive, always there to make you feel really positive in yourself. She is leaving at the end of the month and will be sadly missed. She will al... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been on many diets before, but working with Neil Mothersole at LighterLife has been completely different. Neil has supported me from day one with genuine encouragement, clear guidance, and a... See more

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  1. Weight Loss Service
  2. Fitness and Nutrition Service
  3. Meal Delivery
  4. Wellness Program

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

3 years at target thanks to Georgina Walsh

It’s now over 3 years - yes, 3 YEARS!!! - since I lost 3 stone in 3 months with Georgina Walsh as my LighterLife mentor, and I’m still around my target weight and have been ever since thanks to her and her maintenance group. Georgina is always there for us, and she’s really helped us bond as a supportive group. Each week she encourages us and gives us a focus to help keep us in balance. Every day she posts a positive thought for us. I don’t think I could have kept the weight off without her wisdom and support. I know with Georgina’s help I’m never going back from my lighter life.

September 26, 2024
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So pleased you've had such a great experience on your LighterLife weight loss journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Georgina Walsh is a star !!!!!!

Georgina Walsh - Lighter Life Sale Manchester

I have stayed with Georgina over the years whilst losing and maintaining my weight because she is:
Professional Motivated Enthusiastic Encouraging Knowledgeable and Supportive. AND …..she’s a fun and lovely person.

September 26, 2024
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Hi Anne, Thanks so much for your lovely review of LighterLife Mentor Georgina. So pleased you've had a great experience with her.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Lighterlife Experience

I have completed the Lighterlife diet twice, but with a period of 17 year between them (2006 and 2023). Both experiences have been successful mainly due to the support of my mentor (Natalie) who guides you through the process and is constantly there to offer advice and encouragement. The weekly zoom sessions provide an opportunity to learn more about our thinking processes and decision making and the group, as a whole, become a support mechanism. I would recommend Lighterlife to any friends who are struggling with weight issues.

October 18, 2023
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Thanks so much for your review Annette! So pleased you have found the Mentor support valuable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bit suspect that all the good reviews…

Bit suspect that all the good reviews have the same mentor…. Neil. The reviews should be audited

September 13, 2024
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Hi There, thanks for your feedback. We do monitor our reviews. Neil is one of many LighterLife Mentors that provide an excellent service to our members and his clients have decided to take the time to put a review of their experience on Trustpilot. We can assure you that they are genuine reviews and we do encourage all of our members to share their experience with their Mentor.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've tried similar diets to Lighterlife…

I've tried similar diets to Lighterlife in the past and not been able to keep the weight off, with Lighterlife though I feel that this won't be a problem though because of the support groups that I can access even when not on Total Plan

September 12, 2024
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Thank you for your review Richard. The support really is the key to success.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great, supportive and effective programme

I've had such a great journey on LL so far, lost about 2st in 3 months (not because of the plan but because I went off plans on holidays etc). My mentor Neil is amazing and always provokes great reflections and conversations, meaning that along with the weight loss comes a change of mindset too. I go for group meeting regularly, everyone there is supportive and they all had great experiences which they share candidly. Joing LL is probably one of my best decisions in 2024. Other staff are also helpful and very responsive if you have a question and most food packs are delicious (it's a matter of taste). I also find inspiration and support on the WhatsApp and Facebook groups, and by reading the blog and success stories regularly.

August 22, 2024
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Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review Irina! So pleased you've had such a great experience.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Why use ultra processed ingredients

I have completed lighterlife several times over the years. It does work. So thought I'd have another go...
Having read all the reviews below...it seems every time the mentor 'Niel' has a success story they are signposted here to comment.
Well done for your weight loss. It is hard work. Food addiction is very hard to overcome.
Having come back lighterlife don't seem to have moved with the times...Why are lighterlife choosing to use ultra processed ingredients? Have you not read Dr Chris Van Tullekens book: ultra processed people? It's clear you are profit margin driven!!!
My main issue is I feel I've been trapped into your subscription offers. Don't be tempted. You can't leave or give back the product...only pay to exit.
I'm still going to struggle with my food addiction for now!

July 27, 2024
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Reply from LighterLife UK Ltd

Thank you for your feedback. Formula based foods, like LighterLife, infant formulas and other groups of foods designed for special medical purposes (FSMPs) are by definition carefully formulated to be nutritionally complete for their intended target consumer. There is absolutely no evidence that using LighterLife as intended for the purposes of weight loss, and alongside other conventional foods as part of weight management, has any detrimental effects in humans. Indeed the evidence shows the opposite and that a large range of various health outcomes are improved after embarking on a formula based weight management plant. Additionally, there is no other way to formulate these highly regulated and highly nutritious foodstuffs without using authorised, safe ingredients designed for human consumption to be used as sole source nutrition during a weight loss period only.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This diet changed my life for the better x

I joined LL after gaining 30lbs during cancer treatment. I tried various other diets but always struggled to stay on track. LL is so easy, no weighing, no measuring, no calorie calculation. My mentor Neil Spencer is an amazing support to me, a very good listener & always gives sensible & achievable feedback.

July 26, 2024
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Congratulations on your weight loss. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Mentor support is so important, so pleased you had a great experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lighter life has been fantastic for me…

Lighter life has been fantastic for me .. it literally was my only hope as I have medically induced weight gain and a terrible back .. hence I couldn’t move much. Lighter life is delivered to my home and I have the most incredible mentor Neil , who runs a what’s app support group and multiple zoom meetings a week. I get so much support along my journey.,, I get the nutrients and vitamins I need for my gut and organ health and the rest comes from my stored body fat.. you lose weight very quickly and it’s very rewarding. I am not hungry at all , I fact ketosis means you don’t feel physical hunger which is a huge help!! You can’t get this comfort and nutrients easily from a very low carb normal food diet. If you are in any doubt .. try it … I firmly believe it has saved me from a life in a wheelchair that was looming in my very near future !!coincidentally my crippling migraines have stopped too !!

July 26, 2024
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That's excellence news, so pleased you had great support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great mentor Neil Spencer

I had a great mentor Neil Spencer, he’s support and advice were so important for me, that made my whole weight loss journey go so smoothly.
Even when I needed to come off plan for a medical reason he was in constant contact, great diet and great mentor.
If anyone is thinking of doing this diet, go for it, you get a great mentor and a great weight loss.

March 4, 2024
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So pleased you had great support and experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I lost nearly 4 stones with Lighter…

I lost nearly 4 stones with Lighter Life many moons ago and maintained for nearly 2 decades until a series of sad events happened & my weight crept back up.
I now have 3 stones to lose. I’m back on it because I know it is the only thing that works. Not at goal weight yet but well on the way.
After just 9 weeks I have lost almost lost 2 stone, my BMI is in the healthy range, my cholesterol is down from 8.6 to 3.3 and my painful knee hurts much less. Another stone down and I may not need the knee replacement.
Some people have said it is expensive, well it’s effective! You get lovely food with 100% nourishment, amazing support from a mentor offering CBT and mindfulness as well as incredible knowledge and understanding about weight loss - behaviour, habits, emotional responses. Thank you so very much Laura. And the staff at HQ are great as well, thank you Christine and Sam.
You can’t put a price on good health.
If anyone out there wants to get their life back, as I have, I highly recommend Lighter Life.

July 24, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. Congratulations on your weight loss so far and the insights you have gained.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Lighter Life does work

Lighter Life does work. Its not magical but with will power its effective. I lost 2 stones on it after lockdown and maintained the loss reasonably effortlessly, using LL packs which I bought regularly. But somethings happened. It was never a cheap option but maybe LL have become too greedy. Because the cost of packs has gone up so much that using them regularly for maintenance is no longer practical, unless you're very well off. It's a real shame.

June 24, 2024
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Reply from LighterLife UK Ltd

Hi Anne, thank you for taking the time to write us a review. Just to touch on your comment about our prices; Over the past couple of years, we have absorbed all product, warehousing and courier cost increases to avoid price increases for our clients. With further, ever-increasing costs to us, we’ve had to increase our prices. As always, we are committed to providing the best quality products and services to you and appreciate your feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waste of money and time

Very misleading..Great mentor support.. NOT! I couldn't MAKE IT to a online group meeting and never sent my weight in. I was asked to leave the group ... I did complain about the mentor Heorgina Walsh but it fell on deaf ears.. I was supposed to get a call back..never did..
I also had money taken from my account for products I didn't receive...I'm still in process of trying to get my money back...
Not great mentor support at all.
Never again..

June 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Are you ready for change?

I’d not heard about LL until my partner decided to give it a try. However, the food packs sat in a box for weeks until, in my frustration, I decided that I’d not waste the opportunity ‘to lose a stone quickly’.

Fast forward 11 months, I’m now 3.5 stone lighter & have been maintaining this for several months! As I write this review & reflect on how I got here it’s now clear to me that this ‘diet’ is not about food at all. Instead it focusses on identifying behaviours, habits or emotional responses which have lead to weight gain.

Using the food packs, & most importantly the mentor led sessions, you get the mental space to explore your awareness of how you react to food, the impact it has & explore what small habitual, mental changes are required for a more balanced relationship with food.

Having been through the process himself, my mentor Neil gave me the opportunity for self enquiry, supporting without judgement, guiding me through some rather painful realisations, which has led to not just weight loss but also life changing decisions. If you feel it’s time for change, then this might possibly be the best decision you ever make.

June 4, 2024
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Excellent news on your weight loss results. Many thanks for your review, so pleased you had such great support on the plan.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Support from a Lighter Life Mentor

The journey of weight loss can be really daunting, but having the right support can make all the difference. My short experience with Lighter Life has already been transformative (I’m about to start Week 5 and have lost 18lbs). This is mostly due to some hard work on my part but mainly the incredible support and guidance of my mentor, Neil Spencer.

Neil is so encouraging and supportive. LL is known for its structured approach using food packs and regular meetings with individual check-ins and CBT, all aimed at us identifying our own challenges with food and identifying ways to create lasting ways of change. Neil offers kindness and continual support every step of the way. While also challenging you to really look deep into your decisions and actions.

There is a real sense of community in the group meetings facilitated by Neil. He ensures that each group member feels heard and valued, creating a supportive environment where everyone can learn and share experiences in a safe space. Neil guides us with mental and emotional challenges encouraging us to dig deep in understanding those thought patterns and developing healthier ones, essential for sustainable weight loss.

Aside of the weekly meetings Neil checks in with me each week if all is ok and he is available to contact if I am struggling. In fact he text me every day of my first week which was unlike anything else I have ever experienced before with any other weight loss programme.

For anyone considering the Lighter Life program, it is crucial to have support both at home and through LL and if you are lucky enough to have a mentor like Neil and follow the programme you will not only achieve your weight loss goals but also embark on a journey of self-discovery and lasting change.

June 4, 2024
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Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear you have had such great support from your Mentor.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LighterLife isn’t just a diet that works (quickly!)

LighterLife isn’t just a diet, it’s a way to learn how to lose weight and then keep it off. There is a large enough variety of choices to keep my meals varied and interesting, and on the Total plan I have never felt hungry. I was surprised how quickly I adapted my daily routines away from cooking meals – and even more so at how quickly the weight dropped off me. 9 stone in 9 months! The real benefit about LighterLife is the support from my mentor, Neil Spencer, and the rest of the Monday evening group. Neil has been great in helping all of us learn to challenge ourselves and ask ourselves what we’re thinking or feeling at any given time. Neil’s enthusiasm for his Group means everyone is incredibly supportive of each other. And being part of a Group has played such an important part in my success. For anyone looking for a way to lose weight and keep it off, LighterLife is the key to your success – and I’d recommend joining Neil’s group too!

May 28, 2024
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So great to hear your kind words! Thanks for your review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lighter Life journey with Neil Spencer.,It took me just over 3 months to lose…

It took me just over 3 months to lose almost 4 Stone on LL. i have maintained my weight now for nearly 2 years. I could
never have done this journey without my mentor, Neil Spencer. He supported me on every step of my journey. Even now, when I am maintaining my weight, he is with me every inch of the way. Thankyou LL, thankyou Neil Spencer

May 25, 2024
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So pleased you have had such great success and been maintaining for a while now. Thanks for taking the time to write this review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lighterlife Journey

Lighterlife (LL) has really helped me understand and improve my relationship with food. It takes the stress out of calorie counting and concerns that you’re achieving optimal nutrition, also the packs are delicious. My favorites are the pasta carbonara, fast pots and crispy peanut bar.

What makes Lighterlife different from other VLCD plans is the added bonus of having a mentor and weekly group CBT sessions. Neil Spencer is such an amazing and supportive mentor. He totally understands the challenges of overcoming unhealthy food habits and guides you through these with an abundant amount of patience and kindness.

I’m still navigating my way through my LL journey and face daily challenges, however this is made easier with Neil and my fellow LL friends support.

May 23, 2024
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So fab you are getting such great support from your Mentor. Thanks for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loving the new lighter me 💚

I had reached the point of believing I will be fat for ever, knowing my solo attempts to lose weight had failed. This was my ‘rock bottom ‘. I called Lighter Life and spoke with Neil with little expectation. He was immediately so warm and understanding and helped me to begin believing I could do this!
Total was a welcome break from thinking about food & food shopping. Even in those difficult moments Neil was there with regular text messages. His weekly support group has been the game changer in my weight loss journey. I have now reached my goal weight & continue to attend the group meetings for his support in maintaining my weight loss. Thank you Neil! I am loving the new lighter me 💚

May 23, 2024
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Congratulations on your weight loss success! Thanks for taking the time to write this review, we are so pleased you have had a great experience with LighterLife.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lighterlife support

I am a registered osteopath in Potters Bar.
Some of my patients have used Lighterlife with the support of Neil Spencer ( from my recommendation) to help with significant weight loss. This was essential in healing joint and spinal issues. The combination of Lighterlife and the support and my therapy has enabled my patients to be pain free a lot faster than osteopathy / MBST treatment alone.

May 23, 2024
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That's great news! Thanks for your kind words.

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