Where can I find a Slimming World group?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe short answer: everywhere! There are hundreds of Slimming World groups across the UK and Republic of Ireland, so you\u2019re sure to find one that\u2019s held at a time and place to suit you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can search for groups in your area on our website<\/a>, where you\u2019ll also find the contact details for your local Consultant \u2013 they\u2019ll be happy to chat if you have any questions before you go along.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce you\u2019re a Slimming World member, you can attend any of our groups. So no matter where you are, you\u2019ll have access to our unbeatable slimming support.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nCan I just turn up to a Slimming World group?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAbsolutely. There\u2019s no need to book a place or ring ahead, and you\u2019re sure to receive a really warm welcome by your Consultant and the other members.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nPoppy lost more than 6st after joining Slimming World with her mum. She says, “I felt at ease straight away in group \u2013 everyone was so lovely and welcoming. My Consultant talked me through Food Optimising and answered any questions I had. Everyone was there for the same reason, and I no longer felt alone. My only regret was not starting sooner!” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read Poppy’s full weight loss success story<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat happens at my first group session?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe know you might be feeling nervous \u2013 many of our members felt the same before they joined. There\u2019s no need to worry, though. Whichever group you choose, you\u2019ll be greeted by kind, non-judgemental real people<\/em> who understand the challenges of slimming and just want to see you succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDuring your first half hour, the Consultant will talk you through how our Food Optimising eating plan works<\/a> and give you your super-charged member pack \u2013 it\u2019s filled with everything you need to enjoy a fantastic first week.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThen, you\u2019ll be invited to take a seat with the other members for the most important part of our group sessions\u2026 IMAGE Therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nJane has lost 3st 10lbs (24kg) and gone from a size 14\/16 to a size 10. She says, “My group immediately felt like a safe, positive place. Knowing that, regardless of my result on the scales, there was a fantastic group of people in the same position as me was incredibly reassuring.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meet more of our members who’ve achieved real results<\/em> in their Slimming World group<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is IMAGE Therapy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe know that losing weight isn\u2019t always plain sailing. It takes real effort to change the habits of a lifetime, and it\u2019s so much easier with the right support. As experts in the psychology of weight loss, we\u2019ll help you make those changes and introduce healthy habits in a way that\u2019s personalised and sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We do that in IMAGE Therapy (which stands for Individual Motivation and Group Experience). Each week, the group will share ideas, recipes, experiences and strategies to help you keep your motivation sky-high as you build on your knowledge of Food Optimising and our Body Magic activity support programme<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIMAGE Therapy is also where you\u2019ll begin to understand yourself as a slimmer and uncover the deeper psychological barriers to your success. Your Consultant has a set of powerful motivational tools to help you overcome any challenge you come across, and your friends in group will be rooting for you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: Losing weight is easier with support \u2013 here\u2019s why<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat happens at weigh-in? How often do you get weighed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTo help us give you the very best support to achieve your dream weight, it\u2019s important for you to weigh in. Don\u2019t worry, your weight will never be announced to the group \u2013 only how much you\u2019ve lost. Your weight is \u2013 and always will be \u2013 completely confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end of your first group session, your Consultant will invite you to privately step on the scales and set your target weight. For each week that follows, you\u2019ll weigh in at the same time as the other members in group \u2013 it\u2019s a fantastic opportunity to chat about your week, swap recipes and ideas and support each other.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nDo I have to stay to group every week?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNo, but we really hope you do. IMAGE Therapy makes all the difference to your success. Our research shows<\/a> that members who attend group regularly lose more weight \u2013 and the more group sessions they go to, the more weight they lose!<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow long is a Slimming World group session?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYour first group will last about an hour and half, so that we can set up your membership and make sure you have everything you need to get started. After that, each group will typically last about an hour \u2013 and what an action-packed 60 minutes it is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each week your Consultant and friends in group will celebrate every weight loss milestone and activity achievement with awards, crown a slimmer of the week (awarded to the member who\u2019s lost the most weight that week), and one lucky member will go home with a hamper full of delicious Free Food. And we\u2019ve not even mentioned our regular competitions and taster sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: The 13 things you need to know about joining Slimming World<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nHow much is it to join Slimming World?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll pay a one-off group membership fee of \u00a35 and the weekly group fee is \u00a35.95*. We\u2019re also the only weight loss group to offer a money-back guarantee, so if you don\u2019t lose weight during your first four weeks of group membership, we\u2019ll give you your money back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also have lots of special offers to help you save money \u2013 you\u2019ll find the latest deals on our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n*Standard membership fee is \u00a35 and weekly group fee is \u00a35.95. All prices shown are recommended retail prices. At participating groups. Please see the full terms and conditions<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you\u2019re a Slimming World member, you can attend any of our groups. So no matter where you are, you\u2019ll have access to our unbeatable slimming support.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nCan I just turn up to a Slimming World group?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAbsolutely. There\u2019s no need to book a place or ring ahead, and you\u2019re sure to receive a really warm welcome by your Consultant and the other members.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nPoppy lost more than 6st after joining Slimming World with her mum. She says, “I felt at ease straight away in group \u2013 everyone was so lovely and welcoming. My Consultant talked me through Food Optimising and answered any questions I had. Everyone was there for the same reason, and I no longer felt alone. My only regret was not starting sooner!” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read Poppy’s full weight loss success story<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat happens at my first group session?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe know you might be feeling nervous \u2013 many of our members felt the same before they joined. There\u2019s no need to worry, though. Whichever group you choose, you\u2019ll be greeted by kind, non-judgemental real people<\/em> who understand the challenges of slimming and just want to see you succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDuring your first half hour, the Consultant will talk you through how our Food Optimising eating plan works<\/a> and give you your super-charged member pack \u2013 it\u2019s filled with everything you need to enjoy a fantastic first week.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThen, you\u2019ll be invited to take a seat with the other members for the most important part of our group sessions\u2026 IMAGE Therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nJane has lost 3st 10lbs (24kg) and gone from a size 14\/16 to a size 10. She says, “My group immediately felt like a safe, positive place. Knowing that, regardless of my result on the scales, there was a fantastic group of people in the same position as me was incredibly reassuring.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meet more of our members who’ve achieved real results<\/em> in their Slimming World group<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is IMAGE Therapy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe know that losing weight isn\u2019t always plain sailing. It takes real effort to change the habits of a lifetime, and it\u2019s so much easier with the right support. As experts in the psychology of weight loss, we\u2019ll help you make those changes and introduce healthy habits in a way that\u2019s personalised and sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We do that in IMAGE Therapy (which stands for Individual Motivation and Group Experience). Each week, the group will share ideas, recipes, experiences and strategies to help you keep your motivation sky-high as you build on your knowledge of Food Optimising and our Body Magic activity support programme<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIMAGE Therapy is also where you\u2019ll begin to understand yourself as a slimmer and uncover the deeper psychological barriers to your success. Your Consultant has a set of powerful motivational tools to help you overcome any challenge you come across, and your friends in group will be rooting for you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: Losing weight is easier with support \u2013 here\u2019s why<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat happens at weigh-in? How often do you get weighed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTo help us give you the very best support to achieve your dream weight, it\u2019s important for you to weigh in. Don\u2019t worry, your weight will never be announced to the group \u2013 only how much you\u2019ve lost. Your weight is \u2013 and always will be \u2013 completely confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end of your first group session, your Consultant will invite you to privately step on the scales and set your target weight. For each week that follows, you\u2019ll weigh in at the same time as the other members in group \u2013 it\u2019s a fantastic opportunity to chat about your week, swap recipes and ideas and support each other.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nDo I have to stay to group every week?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNo, but we really hope you do. IMAGE Therapy makes all the difference to your success. Our research shows<\/a> that members who attend group regularly lose more weight \u2013 and the more group sessions they go to, the more weight they lose!<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow long is a Slimming World group session?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYour first group will last about an hour and half, so that we can set up your membership and make sure you have everything you need to get started. After that, each group will typically last about an hour \u2013 and what an action-packed 60 minutes it is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each week your Consultant and friends in group will celebrate every weight loss milestone and activity achievement with awards, crown a slimmer of the week (awarded to the member who\u2019s lost the most weight that week), and one lucky member will go home with a hamper full of delicious Free Food. And we\u2019ve not even mentioned our regular competitions and taster sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More on the blog: The 13 things you need to know about joining Slimming World<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nHow much is it to join Slimming World?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll pay a one-off group membership fee of \u00a35 and the weekly group fee is \u00a35.95*. We\u2019re also the only weight loss group to offer a money-back guarantee, so if you don\u2019t lose weight during your first four weeks of group membership, we\u2019ll give you your money back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also have lots of special offers to help you save money \u2013 you\u2019ll find the latest deals on our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n*Standard membership fee is \u00a35 and weekly group fee is \u00a35.95. All prices shown are recommended retail prices. At participating groups. Please see the full terms and conditions<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nPoppy lost more than 6st after joining Slimming World with her mum. She says, “I felt at ease straight away in group \u2013 everyone was so lovely and welcoming. My Consultant talked me through Food Optimising and answered any questions I had. Everyone was there for the same reason, and I no longer felt alone. My only regret was not starting sooner!” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read Poppy’s full weight loss success story<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We know you might be feeling nervous \u2013 many of our members felt the same before they joined. There\u2019s no need to worry, though. Whichever group you choose, you\u2019ll be greeted by kind, non-judgemental real people<\/em> who understand the challenges of slimming and just want to see you succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During your first half hour, the Consultant will talk you through how our Food Optimising eating plan works<\/a> and give you your super-charged member pack \u2013 it\u2019s filled with everything you need to enjoy a fantastic first week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, you\u2019ll be invited to take a seat with the other members for the most important part of our group sessions\u2026 IMAGE Therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n Jane has lost 3st 10lbs (24kg) and gone from a size 14\/16 to a size 10. She says, “My group immediately felt like a safe, positive place. Knowing that, regardless of my result on the scales, there was a fantastic group of people in the same position as me was incredibly reassuring.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meet more of our members who’ve achieved real results<\/em> in their Slimming World group<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We know that losing weight isn\u2019t always plain sailing. It takes real effort to change the habits of a lifetime, and it\u2019s so much easier with the right support. As experts in the psychology of weight loss, we\u2019ll help you make those changes and introduce healthy habits in a way that\u2019s personalised and sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We do that in IMAGE Therapy (which stands for Individual Motivation and Group Experience). Each week, the group will share ideas, recipes, experiences and strategies to help you keep your motivation sky-high as you build on your knowledge of Food Optimising and our Body Magic activity support programme<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IMAGE Therapy is also where you\u2019ll begin to understand yourself as a slimmer and uncover the deeper psychological barriers to your success. Your Consultant has a set of powerful motivational tools to help you overcome any challenge you come across, and your friends in group will be rooting for you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More on the blog: Losing weight is easier with support \u2013 here\u2019s why<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n To help us give you the very best support to achieve your dream weight, it\u2019s important for you to weigh in. Don\u2019t worry, your weight will never be announced to the group \u2013 only how much you\u2019ve lost. Your weight is \u2013 and always will be \u2013 completely confidential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the end of your first group session, your Consultant will invite you to privately step on the scales and set your target weight. For each week that follows, you\u2019ll weigh in at the same time as the other members in group \u2013 it\u2019s a fantastic opportunity to chat about your week, swap recipes and ideas and support each other.<\/p>\n\n\n No, but we really hope you do. IMAGE Therapy makes all the difference to your success. Our research shows<\/a> that members who attend group regularly lose more weight \u2013 and the more group sessions they go to, the more weight they lose!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your first group will last about an hour and half, so that we can set up your membership and make sure you have everything you need to get started. After that, each group will typically last about an hour \u2013 and what an action-packed 60 minutes it is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each week your Consultant and friends in group will celebrate every weight loss milestone and activity achievement with awards, crown a slimmer of the week (awarded to the member who\u2019s lost the most weight that week), and one lucky member will go home with a hamper full of delicious Free Food. And we\u2019ve not even mentioned our regular competitions and taster sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More on the blog: The 13 things you need to know about joining Slimming World<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll pay a one-off group membership fee of \u00a35 and the weekly group fee is \u00a35.95*. We\u2019re also the only weight loss group to offer a money-back guarantee, so if you don\u2019t lose weight during your first four weeks of group membership, we\u2019ll give you your money back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We also have lots of special offers to help you save money \u2013 you\u2019ll find the latest deals on our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *Standard membership fee is \u00a35 and weekly group fee is \u00a35.95. All prices shown are recommended retail prices. At participating groups. Please see the full terms and conditions<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat happens at my first group session?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhat is IMAGE Therapy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What happens at weigh-in? How often do you get weighed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nDo I have to stay to group every week?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How long is a Slimming World group session?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How much is it to join Slimming World?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n