{"id":7441,"date":"2026-08-18T16:41:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T15:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=7441"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:30:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:30:02","slug":"maintain-long-term-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/maintain-long-term-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How Slimming World will help you maintain a long term weight loss\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Slimming World, it\u2019s not all about helping you get to your dream weight (although that is a biggie!). Equally important is the support we offer once you\u2019ve reached your goal, to ensure that you can maintain the long term weight loss that you really want.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to maintain weight loss?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Research shows that building healthy habits is the key to weight loss that lasts \u2013 and with an easy-to-follow plan and ongoing support, we can help you lose weight and create new eating and activity habits that last forever \u2013 for a healthier and happier life.&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=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SmallCTA-AutumnCampaign2026_SlimmingWorldBlog-v6.jpg\" alt=\"Autumn campaign - Save \u00a35\/\u20ac9* when you join *16th August to 4th September in Scotland and 30th August to 18th September in all other areas. 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Click for more info!\" class=\"wp-image-17555\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens when you become a Slimming World target member?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First of all, we celebrate your amazing achievement!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, you move onto our personalised 12-week Slim for Life programme, developed to help you move from weight loss to weight maintenance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You receive your <em>Slim for Life<\/em> journal, filled with all the inspiration you need to keep up your healthy habits long-term.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As long as you stay within 3lbs either side of your target weight, you can attend a Slimming World group for FREE.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Attending group as a Slimming World target member means that you\u2019ll continue getting support from your Consultant, as well as fresh ideas from the other members, to keep your motivation high and help you maintain your weight loss. You\u2019ll also become an extra-valuable member of the group, helping to inspire your fellow members to reach their own dream weights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/alice-ingman\"><strong>Meet the member: Target member Alice has maintained her weight loss for five years&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover our target member support hub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve added a new target member hub to our member app and website, making it even easier to access tailored support, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>guidance on how to find your route to maintaining your target weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>expert advice to help you make the shift from losing weight to confidently staying within your target range<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ways to help you protect and strengthen the healthy habits you\u2019ve already formed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a wide variety of activity videos to help you build and maintain an active lifestyle \u2013 a vital habit for keeping the weight off&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an exclusive podcast episode with Slimming World\u2019s nutrition team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All designed to help you effortlessly maintain your dream weight for life!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Already a Slimming World target member? <a href=\"https:\/\/member.slimmingworld.co.uk\/target-member-support\">Visit your target member support hub<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find your slimming support network&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re new to Slimming World or you\u2019re rejoining after some time away, we\u2019re ready and waiting to welcome you with everything you need to get the long-term weight loss you want. 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