{"id":2727,"date":"2021-02-22T15:24:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T15:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=2727"},"modified":"2021-10-21T14:51:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T13:51:26","slug":"inspire-were-feeling-the-love-with-slimming-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/inspire-were-feeling-the-love-with-slimming-world\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWhy we\u2019re feeling the love with Slimming World\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Although Cupid may have packed away his bow and arrow for another year, love is definitely still in the air at Slimming World. From falling head over heels for Food Optimising to finding their perfect Body Magic match, our members feel the love 52 weeks of the year in our caring and supportive virtual groups and online Community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To inspire you to experience \u2018that feeling\u2019 for yourself, we asked our members to share the reasons why they love losing weight with Slimming World.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love\u2026 my group<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Amanda<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI absolutely adore my group, and the support network we have is fantastic. Their help and encouragement was vital, especially through lockdown, which is when I lost the most of my weight. Knowing I still had the Saturday group meetings with my fellow members was amazing and a much-needed dose of normality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amanda Cross, 33, lost 3st 2lbs at Kerry Coleman\u2019s group in Kent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MORE ON THE BLOG: How a love of activity helped Lisa and Graeme achieve long-lasting slimming success<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love\u2026 sharing recipes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Sophie<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGoing to group is the best place to find new meal ideas for the week ahead. I\u2019m always the first to have my hand up, suggesting a top recipe tip or creative food idea. In my group, they call me Nigella!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophie Poduval-Morrell, 28, lost 1st 4lbs at Gaynor Hale\u2019s group in Worcestershire<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love\u2026 being an active dad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Liam<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m married with two children, aged eight and two. They love that I\u2019ve lost the weight because I can play with them a lot more than I used to. I\u2019m always out with them now, taking them to the local play area or chasing them around the garden, and I\u2019m looking forward to a family life filled with adventure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liam England, 31, lost 10st at Nicola Middleton\u2019s group in Surrey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love\u2026 clothes shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Gemma<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLosing weight has helped me to feel a lot more confident and I\u2019ve found my passion for fashion again! I don\u2019t feel ashamed of my body any more and I can\u2019t wait to take my two boys swimming when we\u2019re out of lockdown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gemma Hooper, 35, lost 6st 1lb at Louise Haskins\u2019 group in Lancashire<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MORE ON THE BLOG: Put our FREE 7-day menu to the taste test<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love\u2026 that my family can eat the same as me<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Shelly<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt seems silly, but I still can\u2019t believe that I can eat potatoes \u2013 they really are a staple of my diet! Being able to eat everything that my family enjoys means I don\u2019t have to cook a separate meal for myself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shelly Willetts, 50, lost 3st 3lbs and attends her own group in Powys<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love\u2026 Body Magic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Lauren<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBeing a Slimming World member has encouraged me to become more active. I love nature, and now I\u2019ve got the energy to go out for long walks in the countryside every weekend. Getting outdoors really helps to lift my mood, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren Upcott, 27, lost 3st at Alex Alexander\u2019s group in Cardiff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love\u2026 the daily support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Barbara<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe members-only website and app is a constant lifesaver. There\u2019s so much on there: recipes, slimming strategies, advice, weekly meal plans and exercise tips… It\u2019s a fantastic place to get support during the week in between going to group.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barbara Kowalska, 43, lost 4st 13\u00bdlbs and now runs her own groups in Leeds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love\u2026 feeling confident in my relationship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Scott<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy Slimming World journey started at the same time as my relationship. Before, I was concerned about the way I looked, I didn\u2019t have the confidence to date and didn\u2019t know how that was ever going to change… When I joined Slimming World, I told my partner that I didn\u2019t want my usual drink, swapping the lager for a spirit and diet mixer \u2013 and I’ve never looked back! He\u2019s currently in Spain, so I text him my results and pictures of my certificates and selfies to show off the changes to my face and body over time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scott Caffrey, 29, lost 5st 7lbs at Chris Coulter\u2019s group in Newcastle Upon Tyne<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MORE ON THE BLOG: 7 ways to get off to a strong slimming start<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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