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Real-life weight loss success stories

There’s no one better to tell you about Slimming World than our amazing members! Discover how they’ve achieved their fabulous weight losses

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Ali Ridgley

‘Seeing the words “morbidly obese” was a wake-up call. Instead of turning to weight loss drugs or surgery, I joined Slimming World and lost over half my body weight!’

Meet our Woman of the Year 2024, Ali Ridgley, who’s lost 13st (83kg) while enjoying her favourite meals. Now she runs her own dance class and is looking forward to having fun with her young grandson

Amy Greaves

‘I didn’t believe that Slimming World would work. Look at me now!’

Aaron Walker

‘I went back to the festival half the size I was’

Kelly Barker

‘I saved my life by losing 18st – and these days, it feels like a life worth saving’

Sam Wilmot

‘We’re a great team... and it’s time to make it official!’

Abbigail Burger

‘It’s normal to have bumps in the road... group is there to help you over every obstacle!’

Lisa Eden

‘I was scared of dying in my sleep. Now, I’ve lost more than 13st (85kg) and life is full of adventure!’

Amber Janice Rogers

‘The ‘P’ word that helped me lose more than 3st (19kg) for my holidays...’

Amanda Hetherington

‘I ditched the fad diets – and lost 15½st (98kg)!’

Sarah Williams

‘Fad diets never worked for me. With Slimming World, I’ve maintained a 6st 10lb (43kg) weight loss for nine years!’

Grace Hickman

‘I was in agony and didn’t know why... until I lost weight’

Toni Calland

‘I’d love to say “I do” (again!) in the dress of my dreams’

Poppy Cable

‘I felt very alone with my weight struggles. Since joining Slimming World, I’ve seen so many positive changes – both on and off the scales’

Phoebe Casey-Miller

‘My weight was constantly on my mind. After joining Slimming World Online, I feel confident, fit and free!’

Donna Gough

‘I lost 6st 2½lbs (39kg) and put my type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, I can run around after my grandchildren!’

Nicola Summers

‘Slimming World support helped me transform my health during menopause. Now I feel better than ever before!’ 

Jen Austin

‘I’d tried Slimming World before... here’s why this time was different’

Matthew Flanagan

‘I gave up my £6,000 takeaway habit to lose 10st 5lbs (66kg) and donate a kidney for my sister’

Angharad Hart

‘This simple change helped me to feel like me again’

Andrew Campbell

‘Five things that helped me lose 10st 1lb (64kg) and overcome my biggest trigger – chocolate!’

Ellie Jones

‘Staying in and scrolling was making me miserable. Now I’ve got a social life again!’

Ellie O’Neill

‘The way I felt about my weight left me broken. Now, I’ve lost 3st 10lbs and I’m loving life in my confidence era!’

Gary Smith

‘The Slimming World Online app helped me banish my baggy joggers forever!’

Katie Hancox

‘I’m not hiding away any more. It’s my time to shine!’

two great ways tolose weight

join a motivating weeklygroup

Slimming World groups offer members support, commitment and accountability – a powerful combination that helps boost happiness, self-esteem and slimming success! Plus, access to our members-only website and app for on-the-go weight loss support.

or join our flexibledigital service

Lose weight with our super-flexible digital service, with a strong online community at its heart. Slimming World Online is easy to use wherever you are, fits around you and your busy lifestyle and puts you in control.