At Slimming World, we offer free maintenance sessions to members once they have reached their personal achievement target and stay within ±3lbs of this agreed weight.

Although we advise members on the recommended healthy weight range/BMI, the target is set by the member and not by Slimming World – thus increasing commitment to that target. At any point in time around 10% of our membership is regularly attending free of charge as target members.

These members do not have to attend on a weekly basis but can attend as they feel appropriate in order to maintain their weight loss. They contribute to the group dynamic by assisting in supporting the new members to lose weight.

I hit my target weight in 2015, and I’ve maintained my 6st 10lb (43kg) weight loss ever since. Ditching the fad diets and finding Slimming World completely changed my life.

I spent most of my adult life hiding away, too embarrassed to get involved in family activities like swimming or bike riding, and missing out on special occasions because I’d struggle to find clothes that I felt confident wearing. Now I’m making up for lost time and enjoying life to the fullest!

Sarah Williams found the help and support she needed to make lasting healthy changes to her diet and activity levels.

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