{"id":6747,"date":"2024-01-08T09:26:28","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T09:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=6747"},"modified":"2024-01-15T14:29:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T14:29:13","slug":"does-slimming-world-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/does-slimming-world-work\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Does Slimming World work?<\/strong>\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Making the decision that you want to lose weight can be difficult, and one of the biggest barriers is the worry that it just won\u2019t work. If you\u2019ve tried diets in the past and didn\u2019t get the results you wanted, you might be wondering what makes Slimming World so different.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand why our Food Optimising plan might seem too good to be true. New members are often surprised to discover that they can say yes to their favourite family meals, fakeaways, desserts and drinks \u2013 and are usually even more surprised by their week-one result on the scales! As their journeys continue, there\u2019s a realisation that they\u2019ve finally found a way of losing weight that\u2019s enjoyable, sustainable \u2013 and that really works.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, every weight loss journey has its bumps \u2013 and that\u2019s where our unique support system makes a big difference. With our deep understanding of the emotional side of slimming, we\u2019ll equip you to overcome every obstacle and help you stay motivated all the way to your dream weight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/offers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"122\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/FoodForTheSoul-Landscape-CTA.jpg\" alt=\"Free Slimming World recipe book. Find out more about this special offer.\" class=\"wp-image-7874\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How does Slimming World work?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Food Optimising \u2013 our flexible, no-hunger eating plan&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expert help to change your mindset and take control&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing support in your Slimming World group or our online Community&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A flexible, no-hunger eating plan<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Never feeling hungry or deprived is a key part of what makes Food Optimising so effective, because it takes away any rebellion (because nothing is off limits) and we know that you\u2019re much more likely to stick to something that leaves you feeling satisfied. Our science-based plan puts the focus on hundreds of unlimited Free Foods \u2013 foods that are naturally lower in calories for their weight \u2013 to keep you feeling fuller for longer (and don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve done all the working out for you!).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of all these Free Foods, you can still enjoy measured amounts of other foods too, so you neverfeel like you\u2019re missing out \u2013 and we\u2019ll help you to make informed choices, so that you\u2019re always in control.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexibility is important for slimming success, and Food Optimising has been carefully developed to work for everyone. With more than 2,000 delicious recipes on our member app and website, eating healthily is a doddle whatever your lifestyle or dietary preference!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/the-science-behind-food-optimising\/\">Discover the science behind how Food Optimising works <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Help to change your mindset and take control<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As experts in the psychology of weight loss, Slimming World will help you uncover the deep, often subconscious situations and self-sabotage traps that are holding you back. As well as tailored tools to help you form healthier eating habits, we also offer support to get active, at a pace that suits you, through our Body Magic activity programme.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever your own individual challenges and stoppers, we\u2019ll help you to develop personalised slimming strategies, so you can navigate towards your target weight and stay slim for life.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/inspire-change-your-mindset\/\">More about mindset change<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ongoing support and understanding<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent research shows that 57% of dieters have tried to slim in secret due to fears about being judged or failing. In the same study, 87% of members who\u2019d previously kept their weight loss efforts to themselves only slimmed down successfully once they joined Slimming World \u2013 with support and accountability being key factors. We also know that those members who attend their weekly group regularly lose more weight \u2013 on average 15.4lbs in their first three months and 31lbs over the course of a year.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you join Slimming World you become part of an uplifting, inspiring, non-judgmental community of people who understand your struggles, so you\u2019ll never feel alone on your journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/the-key-to-slimming-success-is-no-secret\/\">Read our secret slimmer research<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kelly Barker lost 18st with Slimming World<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/kelly-barker\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kelly2-819x1024.png\" alt=\"A photo showing Kelly before and after she lost 18st.\" class=\"wp-image-7760\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Kelly Barker feared she might not be around for her son\u2019s future. 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