{"id":11161,"date":"2025-01-03T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11161"},"modified":"2024-12-31T11:01:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T11:01:53","slug":"mindset-switch-from-day-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/mindset-switch-from-day-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the difference that one Slimming World group session can make\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Slimming World, we know how difficult making the decision to start a slimming journey can be. Many of us will delay taking that first step, for many different reasons \u2013 including simply not believing that we can get the lasting weight loss we want.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our survey* of more than 2,000 UK adults&#8230;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>50% say they\u2019ve put off trying to lose weight&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>22% say they\u2019ve delayed losing weight for three years or more (with many saying that has impacted their health and caused them to gain even more weight)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>42% have thought about losing weight at least once a week without taking action&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/offers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/OnePotMagic-BookOfferSmall-CTA.jpg\" alt=\"CTA one pot magic book offer\" class=\"wp-image-11035\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These findings back up a separate study** of more than 7,000 new Slimming World members, in which <strong>69% said that, before going to a Slimming World group, they didn\u2019t dare dream they could lose weight and stay slim. <\/strong>More than half of the members surveyed said that they\u2019d had feelings of doubt, uncertainty and a lack of motivation and control for more than a year \u2013 with some people saying that they\u2019d felt that way for 10 years or more.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However, in just one session, almost every new member left filled with self-belief, confidence and determination.<\/strong> This switch came from learning more about Slimming World\u2019s healthy eating plan, seeing the success of other members, and experiencing the empowering support needed to help them overcome their personal barriers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They left feeling&#8230;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>committed to their weight loss (98%)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>like they <em>could<\/em> lose weight <strong>and<\/strong> keep it off (96%)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>motivated to make changes to their lifestyle in order to lose weight (97%)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>more confident to manage the things that had previously got in the way of them losing weight (89%)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Body-CharlotteDaniels-stitch_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"charlotte daniels stitch\" class=\"wp-image-11166\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When Charlotte Daniels joined her local Slimming World group weighing 20st (127kg), she\u2019d been unhappy with her weight for years. It\u2019s a decision she says \u2018changed her life\u2019 \u2013 and she went on to lose more than 6st (39kg).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/charlotte-daniels\"><strong>Read Charlotte\u2019s incredible weight loss story here<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/your-healthy-start-delivered\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Body-SWK-Offer-2025_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"SWK OFFER\" class=\"wp-image-11140\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Jemma Donovan PhD, Slimming World\u2019s research manager, says: <\/strong>\u201cSo many of our members tell us that after many years of feeling hopeless, out of control and desperate about their weight, very soon after joining our groups they experience a powerful shift in self-belief, determination and confidence. This shift restores their hope about what they can achieve \u2013 without resorting to weight loss drugs or surgery. And that shift happens in <em>less time than it takes to watch a movie!<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This January, people could look to weight loss drugs as a silver bullet. However, we know the costs are high, with painful and expensive weekly injections, plus possible side-effects of diarrhea, constipation, bloating, vomiting and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we still don\u2019t know the long-term safety of the regulated drugs, we do know that, unless a user gets effective support to make lasting changes to their eating and activity habits, they\u2019re very likely to regain the weight once they stop the medication.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join us this January and get the weight loss you want<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Slimming World, we offer a sustainable way to lose weight and keep it off for good \u2013 without ever going hungry. We understand that taking that first step can be scary and difficult \u2013 and you\u2019ll find a friendly Consultant and a community of supportive and inspiring slimmers waiting to welcome you. If you\u2019d love to experience the switch that happens on that very first night as a Slimming World member, you can find details of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/nearest-group-search\">your nearest group here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/offers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Body-CTA-OnePotMagic_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"body CTA - one pot magic book offer\" class=\"wp-image-11038\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>*The research was conducted by Censuswide, with 2000 Nat Rep Respondents (aged 18+) in the UK between 22.11.2024 &#8211; 26.11.2024. Censuswide abide by and employ members of the Market Research Society which is based on the ESOMAR principles and are members of The British Polling Council.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**Between 2<sup>nd<\/sup> and 31<sup>st<\/sup> January 2024, 7,106 Slimming World members who joined their local group that week completed an online survey about their experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n    <section class=\"block-embedded-widget-area alignwide\">\n        \t\t\t<section id=\"mm-newsletter-widget-3\" class=\"widget mm-newsletter-widget\">\t\n\t\t<div id=\"mm-newsletter-widget\" class=\"mm-newsletter-widget-form\" data-thanks_page=\"0\" data-thanks_page_url=\"\" data-thanks_page_new_window=\"0\">\n            <div class=\"wrapper\">\n                <aside>\n                    <header>\n                        <h2>Free 7-day eating plan<\/h4>\n                    <\/header>\n                    <p>You&#8217;ll also get our email newsletter with recipes, inspiration and exciting special offers<\/p>\n                <\/aside>\n\n                <div class=\"form-wrapper\">\n                    <form action=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11161\" method=\"post\" id=\"newsletter-form\">\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                            <label class=\"input-label\">First name<\/label>\n                            <input type=\"text\" name=\"firstName\" placeholder=\"Enter your first name\" title=\"Enter your first name\" required>\n                        <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                            <label class=\"input-label\">Email address<\/label>\n                            <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email address\" title=\"Enter your email address\" required>\n                        <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                                                            <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"classic-menu\" class=\"classic-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Classic\" checked>\n                                    <label for=\"classic-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the classic menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"vegetarian-menu\" class=\"vegetarian-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Vegetarian\">\n                                    <label for=\"vegetarian-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the vegetarian menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"vegan-menu\" class=\"vegan-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Vegan\">\n                                    <label for=\"vegan-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the vegan menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <div class=\"button-wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"g-recaptcha\" data-sitekey=\"6LdLR7cZAAAAAFDxo_6diZKq91dLeqE45o9GkrNL\" data-theme=\"light\" data-size=\"normal\"><\/div>\n                            <button class=\"submit is-secondary animation-light-background\" type=\"submit\" name=\"submit\">Sign me up<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/form>\n\n                    <p class=\"message-success\">Thank you for signing up. 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