Christmas – Slimming World Blog

5 ways to a very merry weight loss

Roxanne Wells — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:58:11 +0000

While it may be the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas can also bring some worries if you’re trying to lose weight. Never fear – our Father Christmas hats are firmly on in Slimming World groups and Slimming World Online, where we’ll be sharing expert tools and tips to help you stay on track. Sneak a peek at the simple strategies under the Slimming World tree, all designed to put you in...

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New! Mince pie baked oats

Roxanne Wells — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:12:16 +0000

Pop into any supermarket, cafe or bakery and it’s impossible to escape the fact that we’re now definitely in mince pie season. As delicious as these sweet, crumbly, fruit-filled pies are, they won’t help you get the Christmas weight loss you want. So we’ve cooked up a brand-new recipe – Slimming World baked oats… that taste just like mince pies! Enjoy your mince pie baked oats as a filling festive...

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Advent calendar ideas

Roxanne Wells — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:00:42 +0000

It’s (nearly) Chriiiiiiiistmassssss! It doesn’t matter if you’re five or 105, there’s something so exciting about starting that countdown to the big day. Whether you want to stick to traditional chocolates or you’re looking for more unusual ideas, our members and Consultants have gone Advent calendar crazy! What type of calendar will you choose? You’re never too old for a chocolate calendar and a...

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Santa makes Slimming World mince pies

Matt Burton — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:37:44 +0000

At Slimming World, you absolutely can enjoy your favourite festive food and enjoy a cracking Christmas weight loss… and we’ve invited a very special guest to help us prove it! Saint Nick has made it down the Slimming World chimney and swapped his Santa’s hat for a pinny to show us how to make Food Optimising mince pies. Our recipe is simple, delicious and, at just 3½ Syns per pie...

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Our festive fairytale in London

Roxanne Wells — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 07:26:00 +0000

Sparkling lights, fabulous festive food and the thrill of a West End theatre show… London is a winter wonderland at Christmastime. And yet, two years ago was the first year that I felt fully able to enjoy our annual December trip with friends. Looking back to Christmases past, my weight always seemed to put a dampener on the festivities. At 18st 2lbs, sightseeing and Christmas shopping caused my...

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6 ways to feel fitter for Christmas

Matt Burton — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:53:00 +0000

Adding some physical activity to your Food Optimising week will support your weight loss and your wellbeing through winter, and our unique Body Magic activity programme is totally tailorable to your own likes, lifestyle and level of fitness. Here are some of our members’ favourite activities to do in December… If you’ve ever gone sledging, made a snowman or been involved in a snowball fight, you’...

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Break through your festive fitness barriers

Roxanne Wells — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:50:58 +0000

Christmas is making its merry way closer, which means colder days, darker nights and busier diaries –and these seasonal stoppers can make it tempting to put our activity plans on ice. However, something that has the power to improve our mood, help us sleep better, give us more energy and reduce our stress levels is probably much needed at this time of year. Our Slimming World groups are full of...

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Make a Christmas wish mood board

Roxanne Wells — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:50:37 +0000

As much as we love the festive season at Slimming World (those Christmas jumpers have already started making an appearance!), we also understand that it can be a challenging time. Supermarkets shelves are stacked high with chocolates, mince pies and creamy Christmas spirits, and the thought of doing outdoor activity is enough to give you the chills. Throw a busy few weeks of shopping, wrapping...

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Leftover turkey recipes (with video!)

Roxanne Wells — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:31:23 +0000

It is the day after Christmas and families everywhere are facing a conundrum… what to do with all that uneaten turkey? Well, you can step away from the dry sandwiches because we’ve got two tasty leftover turkey recipes for you. MORE ON THE BLOG: From delicious desserts to Christmas cocktails, we’ve got lots of ideas and inspiration to help make your festive season extra special.

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Festive food swaps

Matt Burton — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:46:05 +0000

Christmas Day is all about family, friends and fantastic food! At Slimming World, filling up on festive feasts doesn’t have to slow down your success on the scales. With a few simple swaps, you absolutely can have your Christmas cake (and eat it!). Slimming World members have a full Christmas menu to choose from, with more than 100 very merry recipes on our member-exclusive website – including...

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