an approach rooted in science and built around you
At Slimming World, our empowering, evidence-based support will help you:
- develop healthy eating patterns you can rely on when your medication (and your appetite) changes
- build new routines that support your health, not just your weight loss
- discover strategies and create healthy habits to feel confident in the choices you’re making
- keep going on those weeks when your motivation and commitment take a holiday… because, with or without medication, we’re all still human
- prepare for the point when the medication reduces or stops
expert support for healthy weight loss and muscle protection on GLP‑1s
Slimming World Food Optimising on GLP-1 medication
Food Optimising, our healthy eating plan, works perfectly with a reduced or changing appetite. It helps you prioritise nutrient-rich foods – including protein, fibre and healthy fats like avocado and nut butters – so that every bite counts.
Preventing muscle loss on GLP-1 medication
There’s even more focus on strength-building exercise with our active lifestyle programme, to help you preserve muscle as you lose weight, keep your metabolism strong and build healthy habits for long-term health and weight maintenance.
GLP-1 medication support
As a member, you can access tailored GLP-1 guidance through our weight loss medication hub, including:
- practical advice for eating well with a reduced appetite
- evidence-based information on protein, fibre and hydration to support energy, digestion and health
- muscle-strengthening activity videos for all abilities
- ways to manage side effects and changing hunger
- support for when your medication changes or stops
- a Q&A video and special podcast episode, with Slimming World’s expert nutrition team
GLP-1 FAQs
Yes. Slimming World offers tailored, totally non-judgemental support for people using GLP‑1s. This includes guidance on nutrition to help you maintain a healthy, varied and balanced diet, advice on prioritising protein and muscle‑strengthening activity to preserve lean muscle mass, and practical support with managing potential side effects.
We’ll also help you embed the essential lifestyle and mindset changes for lasting weight loss – supporting you now and giving you the confidence to enjoy a fit, healthy future.
When your portions are smaller, nutrient-dense choices will help your body get the vitamins, minerals, fibre and protein you need. Food Optimising makes this easier by guiding you towards balanced meals built around:
- lean protein – supports muscle health during weight loss and keeps you fuller for longer
- vegetables – rich in nutrients and fibre to support digestion and overall wellbeing
- fibre-rich food – provides slow-release energy and key minerals, especially valuable when you’re eating less
- calcium‑rich food – helps protect your bones and teeth as you lose weight
Research shows that wraparound support is essential for maintaining any weight you lose with GLP-1s. At Slimming World, our empowering, evidence-based support will help you:
- develop healthy eating patterns you can rely on when your medication (and your appetite) changes
- build new routines that support your health, not just your weight loss
- discover strategies and create healthy habits to feel confident in the choices you’re making
- prepare for the point when the medication reduces or stops, to help your success continue long after the prescription ends
As a Slimming World member, you’ll soak up ideas, strategies, techniques and swaps to help protect your health and weight loss for the long term.
You’ll discover practical ways to prioritise nutrition with a smaller appetite, keep your energy levels steady, protect your muscle and support long-term weight loss. You also have access to mindset tools and tactics, as well as guidance for when you’re thinking of reducing or stopping the medication.
Absolutely. If you’re still on your weight loss journey, join one of our friendly groups or our online service to set yourself up for long‑term success with our healthy eating plan, active lifestyle programme and empowering support.
Many members find it does. As a Slimming World member, in group, online and in the tailored GLP-1 resources, we’ll share ways to help you reduce the side effects you might experience as your body adjusts to the medication. If you have questions about your medication, the side effects or prescriptions, we’d always advise that you speak to your prescriber, healthcare team or pharmacist.
It’s natural to worry about your appetite increasing or the weight returning once you stop taking weight loss medication. The good news is that, as a Slimming World member, you’ll be supported to build strong habits around food, activity and mindset that are essential for long-term weight loss success, beyond any medication.
It means that, while you might notice a change in your appetite, you’ll have the ongoing support, expert guidance and proven tools to help you manage the change, feel in control and protect your progress as you continue your weight loss journey.
two great ways tolose weight
join a motivating weeklygroup
Slimming World groups offer members support, commitment and accountability – a powerful combination that helps boost happiness, self-esteem and slimming success! Plus, access to our members-only website and app for on-the-go weight loss support.
or join our flexibledigital service
Lose weight with our super-flexible digital service and the strong online community at its heart. Slimming World Online is easy to use wherever you are – it fits around you and your lifestyle and puts you in control. Plus, you have access to our members-only weight loss app for success at your fingertips.