{"id":14940,"date":"2026-02-03T16:58:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T16:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/?p=14940"},"modified":"2026-02-03T16:58:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T16:58:06","slug":"slimming-world-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Slimming World reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Starting a weight loss journey is a big step, and at Slimming World, we completely understand how daunting it can feel. Reading&nbsp;about the experiences of other Slimming World members is&nbsp;a great way&nbsp;to learn more about our no-hunger healthy eating plan, active lifestyle&nbsp;programme&nbsp;and mindset-changing support \u2013 and how we can help you get the lasting results you&nbsp;really&nbsp;want, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/nearest-group-search\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Group-Feel-Real-Good-Food-Small-CTA.jpg\" alt=\"Feel Real Good - Group small CTA\" class=\"wp-image-11365\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Read&nbsp;Slimming World&nbsp;reviews<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re&nbsp;proud to achieve consistently high scores across independent review&nbsp;websites, including Trustpilot and Google Play&nbsp;Store.&nbsp;We\u2019re&nbsp;committed to&nbsp;providing the&nbsp;very best&nbsp;service possible,&nbsp;and we read and respond to&nbsp;every&nbsp;review&nbsp;to&nbsp;make sure&nbsp;that&nbsp;feedback&nbsp;from our members&nbsp;is&nbsp;heard and carefully considered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- TrustBox script -->\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/widget.trustpilot.com\/bootstrap\/v5\/tp.widget.bootstrap.min.js\" async><\/script>\n<!-- End TrustBox script -->\n<!-- TrustBox widget - Slider -->\n<div class=\"trustpilot-widget\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-template-id=\"54ad5defc6454f065c28af8b\" data-businessunit-id=\"577670d80000ff000591cfe5\" data-style-height=\"240px\" data-style-width=\"100%\" data-token=\"24789f51-71a0-4f44-a5aa-a6fd730dd65c\" data-tags=\"Review\" data-stars=\"1,2,3,4,5\" data-review-languages=\"en\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trustpilot<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<!-- End TrustBox widget -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/offers\">See our latest special offers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet&nbsp;Slimming World members<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our amazing&nbsp;members share their experiences of Slimming World,&nbsp;and how&nbsp;losing weight has improved their health,&nbsp;happiness&nbsp;and wellbeing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Slimming World group reviews<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cI was a prisoner in my own home, waiting for weight loss&nbsp;surgery.&nbsp;Joining&nbsp;Slimming World set me free\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/fiona-carter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Body-FionaCarter_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World member Fiona Carter lost 20st (127kg)\" class=\"wp-image-14954\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Fiona Carter,&nbsp;45,&nbsp;lost 20st&nbsp;(127kg)&nbsp;in four years<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I joined Slimming World&nbsp;in 2021&nbsp;to lose&nbsp;3st (19kg)&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;gastric bypass.&nbsp;I was terrified of being the biggest at group,&nbsp;but I was put at ease instantly. For the first time in years, I felt like I belonged.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hit&nbsp;my first goal&nbsp;within a few months&nbsp;and decided to cancel the&nbsp;operation&nbsp;and keep going&nbsp;\u2013 and&nbsp;I\u2019ve&nbsp;been making consistent progress&nbsp;ever since.&nbsp;It\u2019s important to remember that&nbsp;Slimming World&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;a \u2018quick fix\u2019.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;a lifestyle change that means I can still enjoy food <em>and<\/em> lose weight&nbsp;for good&nbsp;\u2013 with no major surgery involved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/fiona-carter\">Read about&nbsp;Fiona\u2019s weight loss&nbsp;\u2018firsts\u2019&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cNo gatekeeping here! Slimming World recipes&nbsp;are tasty&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><em>and<\/em><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;healthy\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/abbie-evans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Body-AbbieEvans_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World member Abbie Evans lost 3st 8lbs (22.7kg)\" class=\"wp-image-14958\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Abbie Evans, 28, lost&nbsp;3st&nbsp;8lbs (22.7kg)&nbsp;in six months<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning about Slimming World\u2019s healthy eating plan, Food Optimising, made me realise I could get the weight loss I wanted while still eating the foods I love. I&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;feel restricted like I&nbsp;have&nbsp;with diets in the past, and the variety and freedom&nbsp;has&nbsp;encouraged me to cook more \u2013&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;something I really enjoy now. I love trying the recipes on the app, as well as creating my own healthy meals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/abbie-evans\">Plan a Slimming World menu with Abbie<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cI used to eat in secret.&nbsp;Now&nbsp;I\u2019ve&nbsp;found a supportive group&nbsp;that has&nbsp;helped me change my life\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/mark-fettes\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Body-MarkFettes_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World member Mark Fettes lost 8st 5lbs (53kg)\" class=\"wp-image-14955\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Mark Fettes, 44, lost&nbsp;8st&nbsp;5lbs (53kg)&nbsp;in eight months<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My wife suggested we joined Slimming World together&nbsp;after my GP warned&nbsp;I&nbsp;was at&nbsp;high risk&nbsp;of a heart attack.&nbsp;I\u2019ll&nbsp;admit I thought that it would be a waste of&nbsp;time,&nbsp;but my view quickly changed. There was an electric atmosphere in&nbsp;group,&nbsp;and everything just clicked.&nbsp;There were a lot of other guys there and I was so inspired by everyone&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;it lit a fire in me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve&nbsp;gone from barely being able to walk for 10 minutes to&nbsp;actually enjoying&nbsp;the gym.&nbsp;My health has totally transformed and&nbsp;I\u2019m&nbsp;no longer a heart attack waiting to happen!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/mark-fettes\">Read Mark\u2019s inspiring weight loss story&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cI was on the waiting list for injections. I&nbsp;definitely don\u2019t&nbsp;need them now!\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/martha-rose\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Body-MarthaRose_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World member Martha Rose lost 6st 12lbs (43.5kg)\" class=\"wp-image-14956\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Martha Rose, 36, lost&nbsp;6st 12lbs&nbsp;(43.5kg)&nbsp;in three years<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was desperate to lose weight to give myself the best chance of a healthy pregnancy. With Slimming World, I&nbsp;wasn\u2019t&nbsp;\u2018dieting\u2019,&nbsp;I was nourishing my body. I gently and safely lost&nbsp;weight and&nbsp;was&nbsp;so relieved when my midwife told me I was no longer in the high-risk category.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I carried on going to group, with two babies in tow&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;and when I got to the top of the&nbsp;weight loss injections list, I no longer qualified! Now&nbsp;I\u2019ve lost 6st 12lbs (43.5kg) and I can run around after my boys with ease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/martha-rose\">Find out more about&nbsp;Martha\u2019s mindset change<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;I felt invisible during the menopause&#8230; Slimming World helped me feel seen again<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/nicola-graham\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Body-NicolaGraham_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World member Nicola Graham lost 7st (44kg)\" class=\"wp-image-14957\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Nicola Graham, 54,&nbsp;lost 7st&nbsp;(44kg) in&nbsp;two years<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The menopause absolutely trashed my confidence. I wanted to lose&nbsp;weight&nbsp;but I knew I needed support, so I joined Slimming World. I lost 5lbs (2.2kg) in my first week and&nbsp;that was when I realised \u2013 with the right support, I could do it!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since joining Slimming World,&nbsp;I\u2019ve&nbsp;learnt that I need the encouragement of other people to keep me focused. I love my fellow members \u2013 we support each other in person every week,&nbsp;and also&nbsp;via our Facebook group. I finally feel like me again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/nicola-graham\">More about our menopause support<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/what-happens-in-group\">Watch what happens in a Slimming World group<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Slimming World Online reviews<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cThe support in the online&nbsp;Community&nbsp;is incredible. Losing weight with Slimming World&nbsp;has helped me stabilise my MS symptoms\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/emma-inmonger\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Body-EmmaInmonger_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World member Emma Inmonger lost 7st 2lbs (45kg)\" class=\"wp-image-14960\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Emma&nbsp;Inmonger, 49,&nbsp;lost&nbsp;7st&nbsp;2lbs (45kg) in&nbsp;32 months<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After my multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, I promised myself that&nbsp;I\u2019d&nbsp;do everything I could to help myself \u2013 including losing weight.&nbsp;With a hectic job and busy family life to juggle, I decided to give Slimming World Online a go&nbsp;\u2013 and I felt like&nbsp;I\u2019d&nbsp;discovered a second family. In the Community,&nbsp;we\u2019re&nbsp;all there to help one another.&nbsp;There\u2019s&nbsp;no&nbsp;judgement \u2013&nbsp;everyone\u2019s&nbsp;in the same boat.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Now&nbsp;I\u2019m&nbsp;more active and no longer need a walking stick. In fact, I recently completed a 6K walk!&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/emma-inmonger\">Emma shares her weight loss tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cSlimming World\u2019s online tools help me stay on track, no matter where I am\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/alexandra-lewis\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Body-AlexandraLewis_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World member Alexandra Lewis lost 4st 12\u00bdlbs (31kg)\" class=\"wp-image-14959\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>&nbsp;<strong>Alexandra Lewis, 41,&nbsp;lost&nbsp;4st&nbsp;12\u00bdlbs (31kg) in 13 months<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>With a holiday and other special&nbsp;occasions&nbsp;on the horizon, I was worried about how Slimming World would fit in. But I soon realised that the healthy eating plan, Food Optimising, made it easy \u2013 I never felt like I was missing out.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>I also find the tools on the app&nbsp;really useful. The online restaurant guides&nbsp;help&nbsp;me to plan healthier menu&nbsp;choices,&nbsp;and the barcode scanner lets me quickly find&nbsp;Swip&nbsp;values at the shops.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/alexandra-lewis\">See Alexandra\u2019s day on a plate&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/what-happens-online\">Learn more about our digital-only service<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\">You can read more real-life stories from Slimming World members&nbsp;here.<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join us today and get the weight loss you want in 2026!&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d love to welcome you to your local group or to our digital service, Slimming World Online, to see for yourself the amazing results that you can achieve as a Slimming World member.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\">Choose the right Slimming World membership for you<\/a><\/strong><\/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\/14940\" 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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