The research showed… <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 60% of people spend up to \u00a350 a week on takeaways and high\u2011fat, high\u2011sugar convenience foods. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Almost a third (29%) spend over \u00a3100 a month on frozen items like nuggets and chips. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- A third (33%) are shocked when they realise how much they\u2019re spending. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Nearly half (47%) believe they\u2019d save a significant amount by cutting back… <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- …yet one in five (20%) don\u2019t feel confident cooking from scratch. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
And that matters \u2013 because while cooking from home can be a great way to save, it\u2019s also a key step towards feeling more in control and set up for long-term weight loss success.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: Browse our menu of fakeaway favourites<\/a> \u2013 Slimming World recipes with all the taste of a takeout! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why home cooking wins<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Those who swap the takeaway menu for their own kitchen say they: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- save money (46%) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- feel healthier (40%) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- enjoy cooking more (33%) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- see their family eating better (29%) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- have more energy (17%) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
And Slimming World members tell us the same story every week \u2013 plus a few brilliant bonuses, from new-found kitchen confidence to healthy habits that last for life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Healthy eating doesn\u2019t have to cost more<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
With food inflation still squeezing households, it\u2019s easy to assume that eating well means spending more. But Slimming World\u2019s healthy eating plan is built around everyday ingredients \u2013 the kind you can often find reduced \u2013 with no need for specialist products, shakes or supplements. Just simple, satisfying food that fills you up and fits your budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a separate survey of over 1,500 Slimming World members**, the financial impact was clear: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Before joining Slimming World, 88% were spending up to \u00a3100 a week on takeaways and convenience foods. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Since joining, 39% said they\u2019d stopped buying these altogether. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- That change alone could save more than \u00a35,000 a year \u2013 while supporting healthier eating habits.<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s a life\u2011changing saving, wrapped inside a life\u2011changing lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: Healthy meals to help you save while you slim<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whitley\u2019s story: \u201cI\u2019ve lost weight and saved a small fortune!\u201d<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Whitley Lloyd knows exactly how transformative this shift can be. Since joining her Slimming World group in Brecon, she\u2019s lost 5st (31.7kg) and saved hundreds of pounds on takeaway meals.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhitley says: \u201cBefore Slimming World, I\u2019d barely eat during the day, only to end up having takeaways and snacks late at night. I was spending up to \u00a3500 a month! Now I cook healthy, tasty meals using low-price everyday ingredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My Consultant, Jo, supported me with simple strategies like having go-to recipes ready for the week, and planning for my danger times. Slimming World gave me back my spark, my confidence and helped me save a small fortune while losing weight.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alex Clark, a registered nutritionist at Slimming World, says: \u201cSo many of us are juggling busy lives and tight budgets, so it\u2019s completely understandable that convenience foods and takeaways can feel like the easiest option. Some might believe they\u2019re the cheaper option, too, when in fact cooking from scratch can be just as convenient, far more fulfilling and significantly less expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Small changes can lead to big savings and even bigger health benefits. Whitley\u2019s journey shows that you don\u2019t need hours in the kitchen to make a real difference \u2013 just the right encouragement and support.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A healthier, more affordable alternative<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
At a time when costly weight loss medications are everywhere, stories like Whitley\u2019s show the value of a different approach \u2013 one built on behaviour change, habit\u2011building and long\u2011term support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A month of weight loss medication can cost about the same as a full year of Slimming World membership. And for almost six decades, Slimming World has been helping members lose weight, improve their health and transform their lives \u2013 without putting added pressure on household budgets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you join, you\u2019ll unlock access to thousands of easy-to-follow recipes, with personalised support to help build your cooking confidence while forming healthier habits for you and your family. We\u2019ll help you cut the cost of convenience and reap the rewards of home cooking, while getting the lasting weight loss result you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
More for members: Explore the budget-friendly features and recipes on our member website and app<\/strong>…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Food Optimise on a budget: 10 ways to slim and save!<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- That change alone could save more than \u00a35,000 a year \u2013 while supporting healthier eating habits.<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Since joining, 39% said they\u2019d stopped buying these altogether. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Before joining Slimming World, 88% were spending up to \u00a3100 a week on takeaways and convenience foods. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- have more energy (17%) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- see their family eating better (29%) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- enjoy cooking more (33%) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- feel healthier (40%) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- save money (46%) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- …yet one in five (20%) don\u2019t feel confident cooking from scratch. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Nearly half (47%) believe they\u2019d save a significant amount by cutting back… <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- A third (33%) are shocked when they realise how much they\u2019re spending. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Almost a third (29%) spend over \u00a3100 a month on frozen items like nuggets and chips. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n