When we’re struggling with our weight, it can feel like some things are out of our control – from the foods we eat and choices we make to the everyday challenges that steer us away from a healthier lifestyle.
At Slimming World, we’ll empower you to get back in the driving seat and support you all the way to the weight loss of your dreams.
Yes you can take control with Slimming World
1. Understand yourself as a slimmer
As experts in the psychology of weight loss, we’ll help you uncover the deep, often subconscious barriers, triggers and sabotage traps that are holding you back.
2. Develop strategies
Through our welcoming groups and 24/7 access to our member app and website, you’ll get tailored support to change your mindset and overcome the stoppers that are personal to you.
3. Form healthy habits that stick
Together, we’ll help you to build brilliant new grooves that fit with your lifestyle, for a simple and sustainable way to lose weight that works.
“After years of feeling controlled by food, I’m finally free!”
Just as Fraser Walker was starting to feel hopeless about ever conquering his cravings, he discovered the freedom of Food Optimising – and lost a fantastic 3st
“I felt utterly defeated by my weight and I hated the way my cravings seemed to control me. I’d tried to slim down several times, mostly following diet trends I’d seen online. I usually lost a few pounds, but I’d soon give up because I couldn’t stop thinking about the unhealthy food I’d been eating before.
When I decided to try Slimming World, I was surprised by how much freedom Food Optimising gave me. I could fill up on everyday things like pasta, potatoes, lean meats and vegetables, and if I fancied an ice cream or a bar of chocolate, I could use my Syns and still feel in control.
Although the weight came off steadily, there were still times when I struggled and felt like I wanted to forget about slimming altogether. Talking my feelings through with my Consultant, Lisa, and the other members in IMAGE Therapy helped me unpick how my emotions were influencing my food choices. That awareness meant I could spot the times when I was likely to go off track and put plans in place to protect myself.
Now that I’m happy with my weight, I’m more comfortable in my body and my mind is in a much better place. Rather than hiding away under black clothes, I love standing out in bright colours. I’m finally proud to be me – and that feels amazing.”
“Slimming World helped me to break the binge/diet cycle”
Abby Murdy’s weight was affecting her studies, her confidence and her social life. Discover how she took back control and lost an incredible 4st
“The big difference between Slimming World and other weight loss plans I’ve tried – besides the fact I never feel like I’m missing out – is the support members get. As well as celebrating our losses and sharing recipe tips, everyone in group gets a chance to talk through any challenges they’ve faced or that they have coming up. Slimming World calls this IMAGE Therapy (which stands for Individual Motivation and Group Experience), and it means you never feel alone on your weight loss journey. Even if you’ve had a difficult time, you come away feeling positive and full of ideas and motivation for the week ahead. My group would lift me up when I felt down and they became like a second family to me.
When my Consultant first talked me through Food Optimising – Slimming World’s eating plan – I was shocked to hear I could still eat bacon sandwiches and Chinese meals. In the past, dieting had always left me feeling deprived, and I’d end up bingeing on the foods I couldn’t have. I found it hard to believe I could still eat my favourite foods, but the proof was in the plan and I started losing weight straight away.
It took me just under a year to lose 4st, and these days I feel like a completely different person – not just physically but mentally, too. I’m much more outgoing and confident!”
