{"id":877,"date":"2025-11-26T11:56:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T11:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=877"},"modified":"2025-12-09T16:47:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:47:29","slug":"christmas-countdown-advent-calendar-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/christmas-countdown-advent-calendar-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Advent calendar ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re five or 105, there\u2019s something so exciting about starting the countdown to Christmas \u2013 and our members and Consultants are full of ideas for fun, slimming-friendly ways to do it. What type of calendar will you choose?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SmallCTA-BelieveInASWChristmas25-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Believe in a Slimming World Christmas - Join in the festive fun\" class=\"wp-image-14363\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Classic chocolate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re never too old for a chocolate calendar, and a small daily treat definitely won\u2019t dull your slimming sparkle. Fill an empty calendar with your favourite bite-size chocs to guarantee that every day\u2019s a winner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More for members: You\u2019ll find Advent calendar chocolates (and other popular Christmas foods) on the online Food Search tool, making it really easy to know exactly how they fit into the Food Optimising plan. Or scan as you go at the supermarket with our handy Slimming World barcode scanner! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>String up the bunting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Making something similar to Seaham Consultant Lucy\u2019s mini advent mittens would be a fun project. Or you could peg up 25 mini gift bags \u2013 you\u2019ll find lots of Christmassy peg sets online or in the shops (think colourful candy canes, Christmas trees or Santa hats).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/lucy-body-advent-calendar-ideas-slimming-world-blog.jpg\" alt=\"lucy-body-advent-calendar-ideas-slimming-world-blog\" class=\"wp-image-2411\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>More on the blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/cheers-to-a-slim-tastic-christmas\/\">Have yourself a merry little Christmas with our slimming-friendly drink ideas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get creative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultant Laura Hunter is killing two birds with one stone with her calendar of cute Christmas decorations. We love that she&#8217;s added a sweet treat for Christmas Eve, too!<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/advent-calendar.jpg\" alt=\"Advent calendar\" class=\"wp-image-7804\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>More on the blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/eat-santa-makes-mince-pies\/\">Santa makes Slimming World mince pies \u2013 with video!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cosy candles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer non-edible treats, there\u2019s a calendar for everyone. A candle calendar, like Consultant Sonia Vaidya\u2019s, will fill your house with festive fragrance <meta charset=\"utf-8\">\u2013 or maybe you\u2019d like a stationery calendar to pep up your pencil case for the new year? Beauty calendars have also had a boom in recent years, and could come in handy during party season!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/christmas-advent-body-1-slimming-world-blog.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7799\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A pamper hamper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultant Harriet Sharrock gathered a sleigh-ful of gifts for a very merry advent! There are <em>snow<\/em> many things you could include in your hamper \u2013 who wouldn&#8217;t love to unwrap home-spa goodies and socks to stay snuggly and stress-free this Christmas?<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/christmas-advent-body-4-slimming-world-blog.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7800\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>More on the blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/move-believe-in-body-magic-this-christmas\/\">6 ways to feel fitter for Christmas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily inspirations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrexham Consultant Karen does something a bit different for her Christmas countdown. She sets herself a challenge every day throughout December, to keep that slimming spirit strong, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Dig out your \u2018before\u2019 photo and feel proud of what you\u2019ve achieved <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a brand-new Slimming World recipe to try<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think about what you want to achieve over Christmas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you could add scrolls of inspiration to a suitably sparkly jar like Halling Consultant Sharon&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"433\" src=\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sharon-advent-calendar-ideas-slimming-world-blog.jpg\" alt=\"sharon-advent-calendar-ideas-slimming-world-blog\" class=\"wp-image-2407\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Compliments of the season<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You could adapt the daily messages idea to include some kind, heartfelt words from a friend or family member \u2013 or even from yourself. What could be nicer than unwrapping a compliment a day through December?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/nearest-group-search\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/LargeCTA-TheGiftOfSlimmingSuccess_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"The gift of slimming success - vouchers CTA\" class=\"wp-image-10581\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time for tea <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love a good cuppa, a tea calendar is a brew-illiant choice. Whether you like trying new herbal or fruity varieties, or you just fancy branching out from builders\u2019, you\u2019re guaran-tea-ed a warm glow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you&#8217;re more of a coffee or hot chocolate person, never fear \u2013 you can find a good selection of calendars in the shops, or create your own using your favourite sachets or pods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More on the blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/mince-pie-baked-oats\/\">Sink your spoon into our mince pie baked oats recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pick and mix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why choose between your favourite treats? Slimming World Consultant Sue Dutton has a mix of hot chocolate sachets, special teas and Hi-fi bars in her customised calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/christmas-advent-body-2-slimming-world-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade advent calendar\" class=\"wp-image-7802\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Your local Slimming World group will be full of festive fun in the run-up to the big day, with plenty of tips, tools and treats for a wonderful countdown to Christmas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\">Join Slimming World<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n    <section class=\"block-embedded-widget-area alignwide\">\n        \t\t\t<section id=\"mm-newsletter-widget-3\" class=\"widget mm-newsletter-widget\">\t\n\t\t<div id=\"mm-newsletter-widget\" class=\"mm-newsletter-widget-form\" data-thanks_page=\"0\" data-thanks_page_url=\"\" data-thanks_page_new_window=\"0\">\n            <div class=\"wrapper\">\n                <aside>\n                    <header>\n                        <h2>Free 7-day eating plan<\/h4>\n                    <\/header>\n                    <p>You&#8217;ll also get our email newsletter with recipes, inspiration and exciting special offers<\/p>\n                <\/aside>\n\n                <div class=\"form-wrapper\">\n                    <form action=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/877\" method=\"post\" id=\"newsletter-form\">\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                            <label class=\"input-label\">First name<\/label>\n                            <input type=\"text\" name=\"firstName\" placeholder=\"Enter your first name\" title=\"Enter your first name\" required>\n                        <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                            <label class=\"input-label\">Email address<\/label>\n                            <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email address\" title=\"Enter your email address\" required>\n                        <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                                                            <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"classic-menu\" class=\"classic-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Classic\" checked>\n                                    <label for=\"classic-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the classic menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"vegetarian-menu\" class=\"vegetarian-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Vegetarian\">\n                                    <label for=\"vegetarian-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the vegetarian menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"vegan-menu\" class=\"vegan-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Vegan\">\n                                    <label for=\"vegan-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the vegan menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <div class=\"button-wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"g-recaptcha\" data-sitekey=\"6LdLR7cZAAAAAFDxo_6diZKq91dLeqE45o9GkrNL\" data-theme=\"light\" data-size=\"normal\"><\/div>\n                            <button class=\"submit is-secondary animation-light-background\" type=\"submit\" name=\"submit\">Sign me up<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/form>\n\n                    <p class=\"message-success\">Thank you for signing up. 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