In Summer 2022, Barbara from Bishop Auckland, walked into her local Slimming World group, held in Wear Valley Christian Centre, desperate to improve her health and to stop having to buy plus-size clothes.
She immediately loved the fact that with Slimming World she could eat great food, have good portions and not feel hungry.
Fast forward to Easter 2023 and she had reached her target weight loss of five stone (or 31.7 kilos).
In Barbara’s own words: “Since losing five stone I have more confidence in everything that I do. I feel so much healthier and have more stamina. I like the fact I can wear almost anything and look and feel good! Clothes for bigger women are usually old fashioned.
“Smaller sized women have more choice and clothes are much more fashionable. I don’t feel frumpy anymore, I feel more alive and out there!’
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!
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