January is famous for New Year’s resolutions. There’s something so motivating about starting a New Year with a fresh set of goals! And this year that feeling’s likely to be stronger than ever, as we are excited to announce not one, but two new Slimming World groups in Ferryhill!
Local Slimming World Consultant Davina Costello says: “For many of us, becoming slimmer, fitter and healthier is something high on our priority list for 2024.
“When the opportunity came to bring Slimming World back to Ferryhill, I jumped at the chance!
“I’m excited to be able to offer an evening and morning session, starting in January.
“If you’re ready to take control, lose weight and find your confidence, come along and join us!”
Here are Davina’s top tips, to help you make 2024 your healthiest and happiest year;
- Don’t go hungry
To lose weight you have to eat less, right? Well, not always. The kind of food you’re eating is much more important than the volume.
Some easy changes include using less fat when you cook, swapping full fat dairy products for low fat or fat free, ditching sugary drinks for low calorie drinks and adding more fruit and veg to your daily meals. Our members learn how to make healthier choices to satisfy their appetite and lose weight beautifully, without hunger or guilt. - Be kind to yourself
We all start with great intentions, but it’s all too easy to go off track. It’s what you do next that matters most, and the most important thing is not to beat yourself up.
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
It’s hard to achieve a goal if you don’t actually set one! When thinking about your dream weight, don’t be afraid to be ambitious.
Slimming World research found that slimmers who set ambitious targets lose twice as much as those who don’t.
In our groups, 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. To avoid becoming trapped in a yo-yo diet cycle, it’s important to approach weight loss as a permanent change to your lifestyle – we focus 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!
Davina says: “Having lost three stone myself, I understand the importance of having a support network to keep you motivated!”
The new Ferryhill Slimming World groups will be opening at All Saints Community Centre (Dean Road) Tuesday 2nd January at 6pm and Wednesday 3rd January at 9am.
To find out more about Slimming World and how to join, visit the website or call Davina Costello on 07920 859 665.
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