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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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4 things you can do to reduce your dementia risk

Matt Burton — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:02:03 +0000

We know that slimming down and moving more can have huge benefits for your physical health and wellbeing, but did you know that maintaining a healthy weight could also help to reduce your chances of developing dementia? Some studies suggest that being overweight may be a risk factor for dementia, alongside getting older and poor cardiovascular health. While there’s no proven way to fend off the...

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Slimming World and alcohol: the surprising reason why cutting down can help you lose weight

Carolyn Pallister — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:01:11 +0000

Slimming World research shows that alcohol can have a major impact on weight loss**. While most of us know that alcohol contains ‘hidden calories’, which are often higher than we realise and don’t fill us up like the calories in food. What you might not have considered is your ‘tipping point’. The tipping point is the point at which drinking alcohol tips us into drinking and eating far more than...

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Revealed! How Slimming World supports an active lifestyle

Matt Burton — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:20:25 +0000

Did you know that 50% of our members have become more active since they joined Slimming World?* What’s more, almost half of them have encouraged their families to increase their activity levels, too! If you’d like to start moving more – or you’re already active and are keen to take things to the next level – we can help. Slimming World’s Body Magic programme is unique. It’s been developed with a...

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Tips to help you snooze more – and lose more!

Roxanne Wells — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:29:41 +0000

Have you ever noticed that when you don’t sleep well, you seem to feel hungry all the time? And the things you reach for might not be the healthy options you’d planned to eat? You’re not alone. Our survey of more than 3,100 Slimming World members* found that: Three out of four Slimming World members say that their food choices are affected by poor sleep – with crisps, chocolate and sweets being...

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The science behind Food Optimising

Jacquie Lavin — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:44:54 +0000

We often hear people talking about the ‘magic’ of Slimming World – and it definitely does feel like magic when you find out that you can eat the foods you love, never feel hungry and lose weight. But that magic is based on sound scientific principles – and we wanted to pull back the curtain to give you a look at the fascinating science behind Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan.

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Staying in the slimming mindset

Nicola Martin — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:39:24 +0000

Who’s ever started the new year with big dreams for their weight loss, only to run out of oomph by the end of the month ? Losing weight isn’t always easy – even with an eating plan as hassle-free, generous and filling as Food Optimising. Changing the habits of a lifetime takes effort and without support it can be easy to give up on yourself. If your desire to slim has dipped, we can help.

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What’s included in a Slimming World Online membership?

Roxanne Wells — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:15:04 +0000

When you think of Slimming World, it’s likely that you’re picturing our wonderfully welcoming groups, which meet weekly for ongoing weight loss support. What you might not know about is our digital-only service – Slimming World Online – which is perfect for those who may not be able to make it to their local group or who prefer to follow an online plan. Discover the difference between our two ways...

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7 ways to get off to a strong slimming start

Roxanne Wells — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:48:51 +0000

We know that being at the beginning of your slimming journey – or starting again after a setback – can feel daunting, so you’ll always find the warmest of welcomes in a Slimming World group. As a new member, you’ll get everything you need to achieve the weight loss you want – from week one! Our unique combination of a fully flexible, no-hunger eating plan, our empowering step-by-step activity...

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Revealed! Calorie counting doesn’t add up to long-term weight loss

Matt Burton — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:47:08 +0000

If you’ve ever tried calorie counting, it’s likely you’ll know that it can quickly become a huge inconvenience. When you’re trying to slim, weighing, measuring and counting every calorie that passes your lips can be tedious and impractical – and our survey of over 2,000 UK adults and over 2,500 Slimming World members* shows that calorie counting alone is not a sustainable way to lose weight.

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