{"id":15147,"date":"2026-01-08T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/?p=15147"},"modified":"2026-01-22T17:15:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T17:15:33","slug":"real-results-younger-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/real-results-younger-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Our younger members reveal the\u00a0life-changing\u00a0benefits of weight loss \u2013 beyond the scales\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Slimming World, we understand that taking the&nbsp;first step to join a group&nbsp;is a&nbsp;really&nbsp;big&nbsp;deal.&nbsp;And for our younger&nbsp;members, who might be unsure what to expect, that step can feel even bigger.&nbsp;<strong>However, we also know that our younger&nbsp;slimmers&nbsp;see&nbsp;incredible weight loss results!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;recent study of more&nbsp;than&nbsp;3,200 Slimming World members aged&nbsp;18-34 found&nbsp;that&nbsp;they\u2019d&nbsp;lost an average of 12%&nbsp;of their body weight&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;which works out&nbsp;at&nbsp;around 2st 1lb (13kg),&nbsp;with many members losing much more.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>73% said&nbsp;they\u2019d&nbsp;improved their health since joining Slimming World, and the research&nbsp;also&nbsp;revealed benefits that go far beyond physical change:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>92%&nbsp;feel part of a supportive community<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>89%&nbsp;are&nbsp;enjoying&nbsp;a healthier relationship with food<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>59%&nbsp;say their mental wellbeing has improved<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, more than a third of 16-24-year-olds and 58% of 25-34-year-olds\u00a0live with overweight or obesity in England\u00a0\u2013\u00a0with these figures predicted to increase by 2050.\u00a0At Slimming World,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0committed to helping our members make sustainable changes that fit with their lifestyle, while\u00a0overcoming\u00a0their own individual challenges.\u00a0\u00a0<\/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:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Body-SlimmingWorldInfographic_SlimmingWorldBlog-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World feel real good - a study of over 3,200 members aged 18-34 shows that joining group has transformed results... 12% average body weight loss (around 2st 1lb\/13kg) 89% report a healthier relationship with food. 59% report improved mental wellbeing. 92% feel part of a supportive community.\" class=\"wp-image-15085\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>What that looks like\u00a0in real terms\u00a0is\u00a0personal to each member. It\u00a0could be\u00a0ideas for eating well on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/eat-slimming-world-recipes-for-students\/\">student budget<\/a>,\u00a0strategies for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/welcome-back-to-dining-out\/\">slimming while socialising<\/a>,\u00a0healthy\u00a0recipes that the whole family will love\u00a0or ways to keep active while working from home\u00a0\u2013\u00a0the list is endless!\u00a0Every\u00a0Slimming World member gets the tools, help and support they need to lose weight in a way that works for them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Living with obesity can be extremely challenging and young adults&nbsp;are bombarded&nbsp;with&nbsp;online advertising and false promises.&nbsp;It can be very tempting to try&nbsp;risky&nbsp;(and&nbsp;sometimes&nbsp;even&nbsp;dangerous)&nbsp;methods&nbsp;to lose weight,&nbsp;which can have negative long-term impacts.&nbsp;In our weekly face-to-face groups, members&nbsp;find&nbsp;a safe, supportive&nbsp;way to lose weight, alongside&nbsp;something&nbsp;that\u2019s&nbsp;often missing in an increasingly digital world \u2013 genuine connection, shared&nbsp;experience&nbsp;and a sense&nbsp;of community.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/what-happens-in-group\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GetRealSupport-SmallCTA_SlimmingWorldBlog2.jpg\" alt=\"get real support - small CTA\" class=\"wp-image-11411\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One such member is Eleanor Brown, a&nbsp;24-year-old&nbsp;young mum&nbsp;of&nbsp;three,&nbsp;who has lost&nbsp;6st&nbsp;4lbs (39.9kg).&nbsp;After years&nbsp;of&nbsp;fad diets and&nbsp;trying&nbsp;weight loss pills, Eleanor joined Slimming World and&nbsp;has transformed both her physical and mental health.&nbsp;She says:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt&nbsp;17st&nbsp;(108kg),&nbsp;I was suffering&nbsp;with&nbsp;crippling&nbsp;back pain and&nbsp;knew something had to change.&nbsp;I\u2019d&nbsp;been prescribed weight loss pills, which did nothing, and had tried so many miserable, restrictive diets \u2013 all of which&nbsp;I\u2019d&nbsp;quit by day two!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My grandma,&nbsp;Joan,&nbsp;got a&nbsp;great weight loss result&nbsp;with&nbsp;Slimming World, so I went along to&nbsp;see what it was all about.&nbsp;I\u2019d&nbsp;expected the room to be full of older people,&nbsp;but&nbsp;I was amazed to find other young parents there, as well as men and women of all ages.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6386651778112\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of people assume&nbsp;I\u2019ve&nbsp;lost weight using injections,&nbsp;and&nbsp;they\u2019re&nbsp;always surprised&nbsp;to find&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;down to changing the way I cook and eat.&nbsp;What\u2019s&nbsp;really helped is going along to my&nbsp;Slimming World group each week and learning how to make everyday meals&nbsp;slimming-friendly.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;those practical changes like picking up easy,&nbsp;family-friendly&nbsp;recipes that have made all the difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People think&nbsp;that&nbsp;healthy food&nbsp;is expensive, but a takeaway can cost \u00a330 for one meal!&nbsp;Thanks to my local group&nbsp;I\u2019ve&nbsp;learned&nbsp;how to&nbsp;eat healthily on a budget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before losing weight, I was constantly exhausted and felt mentally drained. I struggled to keep up with my young children and even avoided leaving the house because I was so embarrassed about my size. Now&nbsp;I\u2019m&nbsp;an&nbsp;active mum,&nbsp;and I&nbsp;look forward to going out and getting dressed up.&nbsp;I\u2019m&nbsp;so much more confident.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SeeRealResults-SmallCTA_SlimmingWorldBlog2.jpg\" alt=\"see real results - small CTA\" class=\"wp-image-11410\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Carolyn Pallister,&nbsp;registered&nbsp;dietitian and&nbsp;head of&nbsp;the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/meet-the-slimming-world-nutrition-research-and-health-team\/\">nutrition,&nbsp;research&nbsp;and&nbsp;health team<\/a> at Slimming World, says: \u201cOur research shows that being part of a supportive group&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;just help you lose weight \u2013 it helps change your life. Long-term success comes from building healthy habits,&nbsp;and each week in our groups&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;find practical tools, expert&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;and compassionate support to help make those changes stick.&nbsp;As a result, members grow in confidence, form lasting&nbsp;friendships&nbsp;and discover a sense of belonging that makes all the difference.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;this connection that helps people feel stronger, happier, and ready to embrace a healthier future.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charlotte Miller,&nbsp;co-founder&nbsp;of&nbsp;Intergenerational England, says: \u201cWhat Slimming World\u2019s research shows so clearly is that this&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;just about weight&nbsp;loss&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;about belonging.&nbsp;In a society&nbsp;that\u2019s&nbsp;become increasingly age-segregated, there are very few places where people of different ages and life stages come together naturally. Groups like Slimming World are one of those rare spaces,&nbsp;where feeling supported,&nbsp;seen&nbsp;and connected helps change become easier, more&nbsp;sustainable&nbsp;and better for both physical and mental wellbeing.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If&nbsp;you\u2019d&nbsp;love to change your life in 2026,&nbsp;we\u2019re&nbsp;waiting to welcome you.&nbsp;Check out our latest&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/offers\">special offers<\/a>, search for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/nearest-group-search\">nearest&nbsp;group<\/a>&nbsp;and get set to see real weight loss results with Slimming World!<\/strong>&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=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LargeCTA-15MinuteHeroesCookbookOffer_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Free recipe book from 21st December 2025 to 31st January 2026. 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