I\u2019d joined a local Slimming World group before, back in 2017, and I managed to lose 2st. But then I moved house and stopped going to group. I struggled without the weekly support and didn\u2019t stick to the changes I\u2019d made. Before long, I\u2019d piled the weight back on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Knowing I\u2019d had success with Slimming World before gave me the confidence to give it another go. Walking into group is like walking into a room full of friends and we all support each other and share tips to help us get through the tougher weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The biggest difference my Slimming World group has made is that it\u2019s helped me to break free from the habits that were holding me back. After listening to the group\u2019s Consultant, Kim, and the other members, I\u2019ve made some simple changes that I can stick to for good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Then:<\/strong> I\u2019d think nothing of polishing off half a box of breakfast cereal \u2013 and if there was a bit left in several boxes, I\u2019d chuck it all in the same bowl and mix it up. Then:<\/strong> Dinner was always ready meals, Pot Noodles or a takeaway. Then: <\/strong>If I ate out, I\u2019d always size-up to make my meals bigger. Then:<\/strong> I did zero activity before I joined Slimming World, and struggled to walk upstairs. Looking back, I can see that the lifestyle I chose before I joined Slimming World was the result of my mood at the time. I\u2019d experienced some life-changing events, including serious illness and a death in the family. A sudden change in job and having to move away from the Isle of Wight to Somerset caused my mental health to suffer and I started to take antidepressants. I\u2019d lost interest in looking after myself properly and was using food as a comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve lost 3st 7lbs since January, and my weight is currently 15st 6\u00bdlbs. Thanks to the support I get from my Slimming World group, I\u2019ve turned my life around \u2013 there\u2019s definitely no going back! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Leon’s daily menu<\/p>\n\n\n\n BEFORE AFTER Leon\u2019s weight loss success backs up our findings that people who joined a Slimming World group through the Better Health campaign lost an average of 7lbs in just six weeks <\/p>\n\n\n\n Public Health England (PHE) launched its Better Health campaign to encourage adults to lose excess weight, eat more healthily and get active, after a survey revealed that 41% of adults in England had put on weight since the first lockdown in March 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This confirms Slimming World\u2019s own research, which found that people snacked more, exercised less and experienced increased anxiety or stress during the first lockdown. However, the Slimming World members surveyed continued to lose weight during this time, exercised more and reported higher overall wellbeing compared to the general population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Slimming World is working in partnership with PHE\u2019s Better Health campaign to support the country to enjoy a healthier way of life. With over 50 years\u2019 experience helping people to make lasting changes that lead to lifelong weight loss success, you\u2019ll find a world of support in your nearest Slimming World group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now: <\/strong>I can still enjoy my cereal but now I always measure it out, and I\u2019ve swapped full-fat milk for semi-skimmed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now:<\/strong> I\u2019m planning and cooking my meals. I use recipes from the Slimming World cookbooks and I especially love making seafood and pasta dishes. I\u2019ve started making fakeaways, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now:<\/strong> I take advantage of the slimming-friendly options on the menu, like a healthy chicken curry packed with veg and served with plain boiled rice and salad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now:<\/strong> I walk for at least 40 minutes a day, my breathing is better and my aches and pains are gone! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breakfast: Large bowls of cereal or breakfasts from fast food restaurants
Lunch: Large mixed grill followed by a big dessert, or Pot Noodles
Dinner: A takeaway, usually a pizza, burger and fries or a Chinese or Indian
Snacks: Cereal, chocolate, crisps and ice cream <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breakfast: A measured potion of cereal, with semi-skimmed milk and fruit
Lunch: A healthy curry or diet cola chicken<\/span><\/a> with plain boiled rice or salad (no dressing). Or a big ham, chicken or turkey salad.
Dinner: Home-cooked Slimming World<\/span> recipes<\/span><\/a> served with flavoured rice, salads and vegetables. Low fat Greek yogurt with fruit for dessert.
Snacks: Fruit, or carrot and celery sticks with a low-fat dip or fat-free yogurt. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nJoin Slimming World for better health <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n