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When we\u2019re struggling with our weight, it can feel like some things are out of our control \u2013 from the foods we eat and choices we make to the everyday challenges that steer us away from a healthier lifestyle.\u00a0
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At Slimming World, we\u2019ll empower you to get back in the driving seat and support you all the way to the weight loss of your dreams.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Yes you can take control with Slimming World<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Understand yourself as a slimmer <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As experts in the psychology of weight loss, we\u2019ll help you uncover the deep, often subconscious barriers, triggers and sabotage traps that are holding you back.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Develop strategies  <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Through our welcoming groups and 24\/7 access to our member app and website, you\u2019ll get tailored support to change your mindset and overcome the stoppers that are personal to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Form healthy habits that stick <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Together, we\u2019ll help you to build brilliant new grooves that fit with your lifestyle, for a simple and sustainable way to lose weight that works. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cAfter years of feeling controlled by food, I\u2019m finally free!\u201d<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Just as Fraser Walker was starting to feel hopeless about ever conquering his cravings, he discovered the freedom of Food Optimising \u2013 and lost a fantastic 3st<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt utterly defeated by my weight and I hated the way my cravings seemed to control me. I\u2019d tried to slim down several times, mostly following diet trends I\u2019d seen online. I usually lost a few pounds, but I\u2019d soon give up because I couldn\u2019t stop thinking about the unhealthy food I\u2019d been eating before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I decided to try Slimming World, I was surprised by how much freedom Food Optimising gave me. I could fill up on everyday things like pasta, potatoes, lean meats and vegetables, and if I fancied an ice cream or a bar of chocolate, I could use my Syns and still feel in control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the weight came off steadily, there were still times when I struggled and felt like I wanted to forget about slimming altogether. Talking my feelings through with my Consultant, Lisa, and the other members in IMAGE Therapy helped me unpick how my emotions were influencing my food choices. That awareness meant I could spot the times when I was likely to go off track and put plans in place to protect myself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that I\u2019m happy with my weight, I\u2019m more comfortable in my body and my mind is in a much better place. Rather than hiding away under black clothes, I love standing out in bright colours. I\u2019m finally proud to be me \u2013 and that feels amazing.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Fraser’s full story here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSlimming World helped me to break the binge\/diet cycle\u201d<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Abby Murdy\u2019s weight was affecting her studies, her confidence and her social life. Discover how she took back control and lost an incredible 4st<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe big difference between Slimming World and other weight loss plans I\u2019ve tried \u2013 besides the fact I never feel like I\u2019m missing out \u2013 is the support members get. As well as celebrating our losses and sharing recipe tips, everyone in group gets a chance to talk through any challenges they\u2019ve faced or that they have coming up. Slimming World calls this IMAGE Therapy (which stands for Individual Motivation and Group Experience), and it means you never feel alone on your weight loss journey. Even if you\u2019ve had a difficult time, you come away feeling positive and full of ideas and motivation for the week ahead. My group would lift me up when I felt down and they became like a second family to me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When my Consultant first talked me through Food Optimising \u2013 Slimming World\u2019s eating plan \u2013 I was shocked to hear I could still eat bacon sandwiches and Chinese meals. In the past, dieting had always left me feeling deprived, and I\u2019d end up bingeing on the foods I couldn\u2019t have. I found it hard to believe I could still eat my favourite foods, but the proof was in the plan and I started losing weight straight away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It took me just under a year to lose 4st, and these days I feel like a completely different person \u2013 not just physically but mentally, too. I\u2019m much more outgoing and confident!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Abby’s full story here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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