Health and wellbeing – 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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Can you enjoy a drink and still lose weight?

Nicola Martin — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:01:43 +0000

Christmas parties, birthday celebrations, cosy nights in on the sofa… there are so many occasions in life that involve alcohol. At Slimming World, you absolutely can still have a drink, live your life and slim down. Read on for news of a brand-new video that’s packed with tipple tactics. As well as the high calories in alcohol (which don’t fill us up like the ones in food do), you might have heard...

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Get a free mental health plan with Every Mind Matters

Roxanne Wells — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 03:01:00 +0000

Being overweight can have a huge impact on our mental health. When we’re unhappy with our weight, it can lead to self-criticism, shame and low self-esteem, which in turn can affect our eating habits, creating a vicious cycle. That’s why we’re supporting the Every Mind Matters campaign, which aims to help us ‘find our little big thing’ – a small change that can make a big difference to your...

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“The connections I made in group helped me lose 5st”

Roxanne Wells — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:07:00 +0000

In October 2021, I joined Slimming World weighing 19st 9lbs. Three days before, I’d tried on the best man’s suit that I’d bought before the pandemic for a friend’s wedding. As I pulled the trousers on, I realised they didn’t fit and I had to get the suit altered to be two sizes bigger. I was mortified and that’s when I knew I needed to do something about my weight. It wasn’t just my choice of...

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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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How Slimming World helps members with weight loss and diabetes management

Roxanne Wells — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:30:00 +0000

14th November 2023 is World Diabetes Day, and we’re delighted to share how Slimming World effectively supports members with diabetes to eat well, lose weight and improve their quality of life. After conducting a survey of members with diabetes, we discovered that members with type 1 or type 2 diabetes find it easy to follow our Food Optimising plan as part of their diabetes management.

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Lose weight, keep it off – the science behind staying slim long term

Roxanne Wells — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:00:42 +0000

Research just published* shows that support to build healthy habits is the key to weight loss that lasts forever – and that’s exactly what Slimming World is all about! The findings reveal that after receiving support and advice to make mindset and behaviour changes, three quarters of Slimming World members weighed less, three years after joining, which means the secret to losing weight and staying...

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Revealed! Slimming World support is key to successful weight loss

Jacquie Lavin — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:00:28 +0000

The results of our largest-ever member survey show that regularly attending a Slimming World group will help you to lose weight: Members who frequently attend their weekly Slimming World group (at least 75% of sessions) lose more weight, achieving, on average, a 7.7% weight loss (1st 1lb) in their first three months and a 14% weight loss (or 2st 3lbs) on average over the course of a year.*

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Stay slim for life with Slimming World

Roxanne Wells — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:57:13 +0000

Achieving your dream weight is an amazing achievement, and something that we love to celebrate with our members. However, that’s not where the Slimming World journey ends. We fully understand that, for some members, maintaining their new weight can be challenging at times – which is why our approach is fully future-proof. Instead of focusing on quick-fix methods, we’ll help you to build healthy...

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5 ways to use activity for stress relief

Matt Burton — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:59:00 +0000

Did you know that feeling stressed or overwhelmed puts us at greater risk of heart disease, mental health problems and stroke? It can also make it harder to stick to healthy eating plans if we comfort ourselves with high calorie snacks and alcohol when stress levels rise. So discovering ways to find our inner calm can reap big rewards. Becoming more active can benefit overall health and help...

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