Slimming World was founded by Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE in Derbyshire in 1969 and has become the UK and Ireland’s leading weight loss organisation with more people choosing to attend a Slimming World group each week than any other weight loss programme. We support hundreds of thousands of people, both in our groups and online, to lose weight and to adopt new habits to stay slim for life.
Over the years our founding principles haven’t changed:
· Our unique programme is based on a powerfully motivating support system called IMAGE (Individual Motivation and Group Experience) Therapy. Underpinned by a deep understanding of the psychology of overweight people, and incorporating the most effective sustainable behaviour change techniques, IMAGE Therapy is designed to inspire and motivate slimmers to make positive changes and to develop new, healthier habits around food and activity.
· Food Optimising is our healthy eating plan, based on the liberating concept of Free Food. We encourage our members to fill up on those foods that are naturally lower in energy density (calories per gram) and also highly satisfying while limiting foods that are highest in fat and sugar and are less satisfying, so they lose weight without ever feeling hungry or deprived and without having to weigh, measure or count everything they eat.
· Our activity support programme, Body Magic helps members to overcome any barriers around activity. Members choose when to start and they set the pace, finding activities they genuinely enjoy, until regular physical activity becomes an intrinsic part of their daily routine.
At the heart of everything we do lies our passion for treating every member with genuine care, empathy and respect.
We’re proud to work with the NHS, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), The Royal College of Midwives and others to help shape the future of weight management in the UK and Ireland.
For more information about Slimming World’s approach visit slimmingworld.co.uk or slimmingworld.ie
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FAQs
Slimming World announces continued support of the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme. Slimming World is proud to announce it will be continuing to support patients via the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme after participants have seen weight-loss success thanks to its service.
Is Slimming World NHS approved? ›
Each plan provides recipes and nutrition advice, wellbeing support and tips to boost activity levels. The NHS is working with some well-known weight-management organisations like Liva, MoreLife, Oviva, Second Nature, Slimming World and Xyla Health & Wellbeing to deliver this.
Do doctors recommend Slimming World? ›
Many bodies are now using Slimming World on Referral to offer a weight loss management programme to a particular patient group e.g. people with diabetes, expectant mothers, patients identified as being at risk of developing heart disease / kidney disease / stroke or type 2 diabetes.
Is the NHS digital weight management programme free? ›
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme helps people to start their journey to better health. It's a free, twelve-week online programme, designed to be flexible around your lifestyle and motivate you along the way.
Does Slimming World really work? ›
Research shows that it may aid weight loss, encourage healthy habits, and improve overall health. If you're interested in trying the Slimming World diet, keep in mind that your success will depend on how committed you are to following the plan and attending meetings.
How do you get a free 12 weeks Slimming World? ›
The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme launched across England from July 2021 and is a free 12-week programme providing online weight management plans for those who want to make changes to their health, have a BMI of 30+, or 27.5+ for Black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups who are at an increased risk of ...
Has anyone lost weight on Slimming World? ›
I achieved a 10lb weight loss in week one – and I've never looked back. I was amazed at the variety of foods on the Free Foods list (so you can eat as much of them as you like), and I quickly realised that I could still enjoy eating well while losing weight.
What are the negatives of Slimming World? ›
Slimming World Struggles
The limited food options may leave you feeling restricted, hungry and deprived over time. Not to mention we need some healthy fats in our diet for hormonal health, skin health, brain function & mental wellbeing and much more.
What is better, WW or Slimming World? ›
While WW is all about the needs of the individual, Slimming World takes a different and much more generalised approach with food optimising. This is based on everyday foods that are low in calories and high in nutrients, but the same system is applied to everyone.
What is the success rate of Slimming World? ›
Our research shows that on average members lose around 4% of their body weight in 12 weeks and 8% in 6 months. Member retention is a key measure of successful weight loss. Around 11% of our members are target member attending free of charge to maintain their personally chosen target weight.
Losing 50 Pounds Fast
- Keep track of your calorie intake for a week. Next week, try to eat 500 fewer calories per day.
- Eat small meals throughout the day rather than three large meals. ...
- Aim for 5-7 hours of exercise a week doing a physical activity you enjoy.
Things you can do to lose weight
- get active for 150 minutes a week – you can break this up into shorter sessions.
- aim to get your 5 A Day – 80g of fresh, canned or frozen fruit or vegetables count as 1 portion.
- aim to lose 1 to 2lbs, or 0.5 to 1kg, a week.
The short answer is yes, Slimming World scales can be wrong. Like any device, Slimming World scales are subject to errors and malfunctions. While the scales are calibrated regularly, there is always a chance that they could give inaccurate readings.
Is Slimming World still a thing? ›
Lose weight with our super-flexible digital service, with a strong online community at its heart. Slimming World Online is easy to use wherever you are, fits around you and your busy lifestyle and puts you in control.
Who owns Slimming World? ›
Once the adopted daughter of a poor miner, the millionaire founder of Slimming World now lives a life that is anything but light on luxury. Margaret Whittaker OBE is the owner of the UK's most successful.
Does Slimming World do a NHS discount? ›
How Does the Slimming World NHS Discount Work? The Slimming World NHS discount works by providing a unique code to NHS employees. This code can be used when signing up for a Slimming World membership online. Once the code is applied, the discount is deducted from the total cost of the membership.
Can you get slimming pills on the NHS? ›
Many different types of anti-obesity medicines have been tested in clinical trials, but the only ones that have proved to be safe and effective for use on the NHS for weight management are orlistat, liraglutide and semaglutide.
Will NHS pay for weight loss? ›
Weight loss surgery may be available on the NHS if: you have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more. you have a BMI between 35 and 40 and a condition that might improve if you lost weight – these include high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, breathing problems and asthma.
Is Slimming World American or British? ›
Slimming World was founded in Alfreton, Derbyshire in 1969 by Margaret Miles-Bramwell, who remains the driving force behind the company today.
