We do it a whopping 48 hours a year – and even at work! That’s right, we love talking about food! A poll of 2,000 adults* revealed seven in 10 discuss what they’re having for dinner for an average of eight minutes a day, with 21% saying they chat about their evening meal with work colleagues every day.
More than six in 10 of those polled say they’re ‘food lovers’ – and we definitely feel the same. Our flexible eating plan, Food Optimising, makes losing weight easy and enjoyable. There’s no calorie counting or deprivation – just delicious everyday foods!
The findings at a glance
- 79% love sharing meals with their loved ones
- Home-cooked meals bring joy to 85% of us
- Just under three-quarters say they love to cook from scratch, knowing they’re building healthy habits
- And 6:28pm is the peak time for us to sit down to eat
Top three meals revealed!
In third place… fish and chips
If you enjoy a ‘fishy Friday’, our fakeaway version is slimming-friendly.
In second place… spaghetti bolognese
Mamma mia! This delicious pasta dish is a must on every menu.
In first place… roast dinner
With a Slimming World roast, you can enjoy Yorkshire puddings, stuffing, gravy… the works!
Click on our interactive map to see which dish came out on top in your area!
Discover the joy of Food Optimising
Whatever’s on your winning menu, you never have to miss out as a Slimming World member. Our no-hunger Food Optimising plan fits around you – your family, your preferences, your real life. You absolutely can lose weight while socialising, sharing meals with friends and family, and eating the food you love!
A separate One Poll member survey of Slimming World members** found that:
- 89% love losing weight while getting all the nutrients they need.
- more than three-quarters (77%) now make healthy, nutritious, filling meals that the whole family enjoy
- 76% feel proud that they’re passing on healthy habits to their families
Carolyn Pallister, registered dietitian and head of nutrition, research and health at Slimming World, says: “There’s nothing quite like sharing a meal with friends or family, and for many of us, life just wouldn’t be the same without it. Sitting down to eat with others creates connections and builds relationships – that’s why food is at the centre of so many big events in our lives.”
The survey findings also revealed that despite more weight loss drugs being available now, 69% of adults surveyed say they’d be unlikely to take them. Of those, 25% say it’s because they don’t want to change the way they eat, drink and socialise; 21% worry they wouldn’t be getting the nutrition they need for good health, and 20% say they love their food too much.
“I thought losing weight meant losing joy – I was wrong”
Kim Quigley lost 9st 10lbs (61.7kg) with Slimming World, without missing out on family life or socialising. She says:
“I so desperately wanted to lose weight, and came across all sorts of quick fixes and weight loss drugs. While they work for some people, I was worried about how they might affect my health. Plus, I’ve always loved food and sharing meals with my family, so I didn’t want to change my appetite.
Getting my health back, and dropping from a size 22 to a 12, has changed my life – without stopping my life with family and friends. There’s no going back for me!”
Lose weight without missing out
Now’s a brilliant time to see for yourself how you can eat tasty, filling, real food – while losing weight. You’ll be welcomed into our supportive, friendly community – and get all the support you need to get real results that last!