1. Shoot for the moon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nResearch shows<\/a> that slimmers who set their dream target weights at the start of their journeys lose almost twice as much weight as those with more modest or \u2018realistic\u2019 aims \u2013 so don\u2019t be afraid to go for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhichever number you choose, your Slimming World Consultant and friends in group will be with you every step of the way with ideas and encouragement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog:<\/strong> Find out why losing weight is easier with support<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Believe it\u2019s possible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nHaving confidence in your ability to lose weight will boost your results. It can help to think about achievements in other areas of your life and bank them as mental evidence which you can tap into if your conviction ever wobbles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sharing your experiences with like-minded slimmers in your Slimming World group will help free you from any feelings of guilt which may have chipped away at your self-belief. It\u2019ll also raise your awareness of any deeply ingrained beliefs and habits you have around food, drink and activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: Discover the difference that one Slimming World group session can make<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Make it about you<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGoals that grow from personal reasons are much more motivating than those which are designed to gain someone else\u2019s approval. That\u2019s why no one at Slimming World will ever tell you what weight you should be. It\u2019s your dream, and it\u2019s absolutely your decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you need help to pin down exactly why you want to reach your goal, your Consultant has a powerful set of tools designed to help you identify your motivation and overcome any hurdles.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nSlimming World Consultant Jodie Etherson lost weight so she could be an active mum to her daughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More for members<\/strong>: Unlock our motivational tool kit<\/a> and the unique techniques we use to guide you through challenging times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Use compassion power<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s a myth that being hard on yourself is motivating. In fact, telling yourself things like \u2018you\u2019re hopeless\u2019 or \u2018you\u2019ve got no willpower\u2019 just erodes your self-esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The people in your Slimming World group will genuinely care about your success and want you to do well. With their help, you\u2019ll learn to turn down the volume on your inner critic and swap negative self talk for more positive pep talks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fast fact: An incredible 91% of Slimming World members say that being a member makes them feel more positive about themselves.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n5. Set micro goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRewarding yourself for reaching smaller milestones gives you a sense of achievement while you\u2019re working towards your big goal. It also helps to keep you going when things get challenging or it seems like nothing is changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We celebrate every step on your journey, and you\u2019ll receive awards for each half stone you lose, plus Body Magic<\/a> awards to mark the moves you\u2019re making towards a more active lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n6. Keep your eye on the prize<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nStudies show that slimmers who are confident about their goals but accept there will probably be challenges along the way, lose 24lbs more on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you ever hit a bump in the road, we\u2019ll support you to get you back on track and keep your motivation firing \u2013 all the way to your dream weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Whichever number you choose, your Slimming World Consultant and friends in group will be with you every step of the way with ideas and encouragement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog:<\/strong> Find out why losing weight is easier with support<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Having confidence in your ability to lose weight will boost your results. It can help to think about achievements in other areas of your life and bank them as mental evidence which you can tap into if your conviction ever wobbles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sharing your experiences with like-minded slimmers in your Slimming World group will help free you from any feelings of guilt which may have chipped away at your self-belief. It\u2019ll also raise your awareness of any deeply ingrained beliefs and habits you have around food, drink and activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More on the blog: Discover the difference that one Slimming World group session can make<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Goals that grow from personal reasons are much more motivating than those which are designed to gain someone else\u2019s approval. That\u2019s why no one at Slimming World will ever tell you what weight you should be. It\u2019s your dream, and it\u2019s absolutely your decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need help to pin down exactly why you want to reach your goal, your Consultant has a powerful set of tools designed to help you identify your motivation and overcome any hurdles.<\/p>\n\n\n Slimming World Consultant Jodie Etherson lost weight so she could be an active mum to her daughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More for members<\/strong>: Unlock our motivational tool kit<\/a> and the unique techniques we use to guide you through challenging times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a myth that being hard on yourself is motivating. In fact, telling yourself things like \u2018you\u2019re hopeless\u2019 or \u2018you\u2019ve got no willpower\u2019 just erodes your self-esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The people in your Slimming World group will genuinely care about your success and want you to do well. With their help, you\u2019ll learn to turn down the volume on your inner critic and swap negative self talk for more positive pep talks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fast fact: An incredible 91% of Slimming World members say that being a member makes them feel more positive about themselves.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rewarding yourself for reaching smaller milestones gives you a sense of achievement while you\u2019re working towards your big goal. It also helps to keep you going when things get challenging or it seems like nothing is changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We celebrate every step on your journey, and you\u2019ll receive awards for each half stone you lose, plus Body Magic<\/a> awards to mark the moves you\u2019re making towards a more active lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Studies show that slimmers who are confident about their goals but accept there will probably be challenges along the way, lose 24lbs more on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you ever hit a bump in the road, we\u2019ll support you to get you back on track and keep your motivation firing \u2013 all the way to your dream weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n 2. Believe it\u2019s possible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Make it about you<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n4. Use compassion power<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Set micro goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Keep your eye on the prize<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n