Why do I do Slimming World? It is a healthy meal plan that fits with the way I like to cook. I am passionate about food, and love to eat. With this healthy and varied eating plan nothing is off-limits, but it reminds me to reign in some of my indulgences.
How Slimming World Works
If you feel hungry when following Slimming World, you’re not doing it right. When following Slimming World Extra Easy, you get free foods to fill up on, including lean meat, fish, eggs, dried pasta, rice, potatoes, fruit, vegetables, some fat-free dairy products and some meat replacements. You then get two portions of dairy, one portion of fibre (cereal, bread, nuts or seeds) and 5-15 Syns. (If you are over 16 stone, you get more.) These can be used for alcohol, condiments, oils or treats.
Why does Slimming World work?
It defies all logic, you can eat large meals and still lose weight. The plan works by putting you in control of what you eat. Even when I have off weeks, where I am not tracking all of my indulgences properly, I only put on a 1lb or stay the same. This is because I am now making healthy habits.
My Slimming World Group
I would fail if I did Slimming World without the meetings. It baffles me that people do not stay at class or join the Zoom meeting. My group is brilliant, we all leave with a massive grin on our faces from laughing. It is where you can make friends and acquaintances in your local area, and get support – losing weight is a lonely experience after all. I get lunch ideas, awareness of new low syn treats and recipe inspiration.
Slimming World Awards
I am not rushing my journey. For me, to be successful is to take each half stone (7lbs) one step at a time. You get a certificate and a sticker each time you hit this milestone. When you get one, you do get a surge of excitement and pride in yourself. There’s even Slimmer of the Week, Slimmer of the Month and Body Magic Awards.
Slimming World Club 10
The Club 10 award is achieved when you have lost 10% of your body weight. I had to lose 1 stone 12lbs (22lbs) to get mine. There is a whole host of benefits for your body, including reducing strain on your body and reducing the risk of heart disease or certain cancers.
What will I be sharing?
My target is 7.5 stone (105lbs) in total. Alongside weight losses, I will be sharing the food I make, progress in the gym (it can only get better!) and how I will get more active long term. How I stay motivated and how quickly I can self-sabotage.
Watch this space, more to come…
Slimming World meal ideas
I’m passionate about food, and love creating Slimming World meals. Especially if they are full of flavour and filling.
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