In September 2022, after twice losing her nerve, Angela from Shildon walked into her local Slimming World group in Jubilee Fields Community Centre.
She suffered from complex health issues and really did not think that she’d be able to lose weight. She met two ladies who took her under their wings and sat with her each week. They soon became good friends.
Fast-forward to mid- December 2023 and Angela reached her target weight loss of 10st 3.5lbs (65kg). Her health has improved noticeably since losing the weight. Tests have revealed that her lung function has increased by 72%.
Angela loves the freedom of the Slimming World plan, never feeling that she’s missing out – and she loves the support that she gets from the group. She even helps consultant Judith with the running of the weekly class.
Here are some top Slimming World tips for successful weight loss:
- Don’t go hungry
Group members learn how to make healthier choices to satisfy their appetite and lose weight beautifully, without hunger or guilt. - Be kind to yourself
A Slimming World survey of 1,700 slimmers showed that when they did have a slip, being self critical was likely to lead to comfort eating and giving up, whereas when they were kinder to themselves, they got back to healthy eating, lost weight and kept it off! - Set a goal
Group members set weekly goals; whether it’s to lose weight, get more active, or plan ahead, because setting goals leads to success! - Don’t opt for a quick fix
It’s no secret that many people find losing weight far easier than keeping it off long-term – Slimming World focuses on developing new healthy habits that are sustainable for life! - You don’t have to go it alone
The principles of losing weight are quite simple (yet if it was that easy – we’d all be doing it!).
Studies show that embarking on your weight loss journey with other slimmers brings more success than going it alone!
Details of your local Slimming World groups are shown below.
