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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHere are five small changes you can make to get your summer off to a fantastic feel-good start… <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Set your slimming sights high<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\nResearch shows<\/a> that if you set yourself a goal, you\u2019re more likely to achieve it \u2013 and the more ambitious the goal, the better! A study of 24,000 slimmers found that those who set an ambitious \u2018dream target weight\u2019 lost almost twice as much as those who aimed for a more modest amount. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou could also set \u2018micro goals\u2019 to motivate yourself along the way \u2013 these could be weight loss-related, such as losing 3lbs; a practical goal like going for lunchtime walks or adding more vegetables to your plate; or a \u2018non-scale victory\u2019 like feeling great in a new outfit or enjoying active days out with the kids. Meeting those smaller aims will give you a sense of achievement and spur you on to achieving that big weight loss dream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: Boost your motivation with your own summer inspiration board<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMore for members: Follow our deep-dive guide to finding your slimming motivation<\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Enjoy the great outdoors<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\nMake the most of longer days and warmer weather and head out for some fresh-air fitness. A study from the University of Exeter shows that, compared with indoor workouts, exercising in a natural environment is associated with greater feelings of happiness and well-being, as well as increased energy levels. Outdoor exercisers also report experiencing greater enjoyment and satisfaction from their workouts, meaning they feel more inclined to keep their new routines up. Plus, you\u2019ll be boosting your immune system and topping up those all-important vitamin D levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re a complete exercise beginner or already a keep-fit fan, there\u2019s a whole range of activities you can enjoy outdoors – from walking the dog to family bike rides and Parkruns. And when you join Slimming World, you\u2019ll be supported to build those healthy active habits through our Body Magic activity programme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: Run Race for Life with Slimming World for 30% off entry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMore for members: Unlock a full tool kit of activity support, including a set of workout videos for all fitness levels<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Get creative in the kitchen<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\nWith a huge online collection of more than 2,000 recipes to choose from, Slimming World members will never be short of inspiration \u2013 with lots of quick and easy recipes that even the most reluctant of chefs will love. Make the most of healthy seasonal ingredients like courgettes, broad beans and new potatoes, or fire up the barbecue and get grilling lean meat, fish and veg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you join Slimming World, you can lose weight without ever feeling hungry. A study by the University of Leeds<\/a> found that eating a diet based around low energy dense foods \u2013 those that contain fewer calories per gram, such as fresh fruit and veg, lean meat and poultry, pasta, rice and grains \u2013 is more effective for weight loss than traditional calorie counting. In fact, a group of slimmers who followed our Food Optimising plan (based on healthy, low energy dense foods eaten freely), lost more weight than a group on a calorie-counting diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDo you struggle to satisfy your appetite? Take our quiz to discover your satiety response here<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Spritz up your summer<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s nothing better than sitting outdoors on a sunny afternoon enjoying a drink with friends \u2013 yet alcohol can be a real obstacle if you\u2019re trying to lose weight. As well as the calories in our favourite drinks, which are often higher than we realise (one large glass of wine has as many calories as a jam doughnut!), Slimming World\u2019s research reveals that having just slightly too much and reaching our \u2018tipping point\u2019 can lead us into drinking and eating far more than we intended, and as a result can hugely impact our weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good news is that by making small changes to your drinking habits, you can still enjoy alcohol in moderation, manage your \u2018tipping point\u2019 and<\/em> lose weight. Carolyn Pallister, head of nutrition, research and health at Slimming World, says: \u201cAlternating alcoholic drinks with soft drinks, adding soda water to wine to make a spritzer, switching to slimline mixers or choosing a low-calorie lager can all make a big difference.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You could also set \u2018micro goals\u2019 to motivate yourself along the way \u2013 these could be weight loss-related, such as losing 3lbs; a practical goal like going for lunchtime walks or adding more vegetables to your plate; or a \u2018non-scale victory\u2019 like feeling great in a new outfit or enjoying active days out with the kids. Meeting those smaller aims will give you a sense of achievement and spur you on to achieving that big weight loss dream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: Boost your motivation with your own summer inspiration board<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n More for members: Follow our deep-dive guide to finding your slimming motivation<\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Make the most of longer days and warmer weather and head out for some fresh-air fitness. A study from the University of Exeter shows that, compared with indoor workouts, exercising in a natural environment is associated with greater feelings of happiness and well-being, as well as increased energy levels. Outdoor exercisers also report experiencing greater enjoyment and satisfaction from their workouts, meaning they feel more inclined to keep their new routines up. Plus, you\u2019ll be boosting your immune system and topping up those all-important vitamin D levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re a complete exercise beginner or already a keep-fit fan, there\u2019s a whole range of activities you can enjoy outdoors – from walking the dog to family bike rides and Parkruns. And when you join Slimming World, you\u2019ll be supported to build those healthy active habits through our Body Magic activity programme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n More on the blog: Run Race for Life with Slimming World for 30% off entry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n More for members: Unlock a full tool kit of activity support, including a set of workout videos for all fitness levels<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n With a huge online collection of more than 2,000 recipes to choose from, Slimming World members will never be short of inspiration \u2013 with lots of quick and easy recipes that even the most reluctant of chefs will love. Make the most of healthy seasonal ingredients like courgettes, broad beans and new potatoes, or fire up the barbecue and get grilling lean meat, fish and veg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you join Slimming World, you can lose weight without ever feeling hungry. A study by the University of Leeds<\/a> found that eating a diet based around low energy dense foods \u2013 those that contain fewer calories per gram, such as fresh fruit and veg, lean meat and poultry, pasta, rice and grains \u2013 is more effective for weight loss than traditional calorie counting. In fact, a group of slimmers who followed our Food Optimising plan (based on healthy, low energy dense foods eaten freely), lost more weight than a group on a calorie-counting diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you struggle to satisfy your appetite? Take our quiz to discover your satiety response here<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s nothing better than sitting outdoors on a sunny afternoon enjoying a drink with friends \u2013 yet alcohol can be a real obstacle if you\u2019re trying to lose weight. As well as the calories in our favourite drinks, which are often higher than we realise (one large glass of wine has as many calories as a jam doughnut!), Slimming World\u2019s research reveals that having just slightly too much and reaching our \u2018tipping point\u2019 can lead us into drinking and eating far more than we intended, and as a result can hugely impact our weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The good news is that by making small changes to your drinking habits, you can still enjoy alcohol in moderation, manage your \u2018tipping point\u2019 and<\/em> lose weight. Carolyn Pallister, head of nutrition, research and health at Slimming World, says: \u201cAlternating alcoholic drinks with soft drinks, adding soda water to wine to make a spritzer, switching to slimline mixers or choosing a low-calorie lager can all make a big difference.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Enjoy the great outdoors<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Get creative in the kitchen<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Spritz up your summer<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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