Slimming World Podcast

Start your activity lifestyle now whilst the sun is shining! What can you do right now that can be come an ingrained habit? Grab your trainers and walk with Anna and Clare! We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimmi...

To celebrate this year's Men's Health Week, Anna and Clare dip back into the archive to hear from some of the amazing male Slimming World members they've spoken to over the years.  Here are a few timecodes of who's talking when and which episode they're in if you'd like to listen back: 08:12 Adam Henley Ep 207 'Make A Birthday Wish' 14:42 Zaheer Bhatti Ep 135 'Making Food Optimising Work For You'...

Happy 2nd Birthday to SWK! Lara Ross, digital business manager for Slimming World joins Anna and Clare to give some cheeky exclusives of what goes on behind closed doors of the SWK team... Plus: Daisy makes her podcast debut! Don't forget if you're a group or online member you can speak with your consultant or the online community hosts to get code for 20% off your first four weeks of Slimming Wor...

Did you know that positive emotions such as excitement and celebration can trigger overeating as well as negative emotions like stress and sadness? Anna and Clare talk about emotional eating and explore coping strategies - as suggested by 3,000 Slimming World members! Today's they're joined by Gemma Traviss-Turner, an associate professor of behavioural medicine from the University of Leeds with so...

"Losing 20st (127kg) set me free" says Fiona Carter who joined Slimming World to lose weight for a gastric bypass. Seeing how well the plan fit into her life, she changed her mind about the surgery – and ticked off some exciting ‘firsts’ along the way. Anna and Clare meet Fiona, and her consultant Vicky Walsh to hear how. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out mor...

Could one healthy change save you thousands? If you’d love to cut back on takeaways, Slimming World can help. Anna and Clare talk about how Food Optimising helped build their confidence in the kitchen – making cooking from scratch simple, satisfying and a great way to save! More details in this blog: https://www.slimmingworld.ie/blog/cost-of-convenience/ We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode...

Retired teacher Anne Day is proving that age is no barrier after maintaining her 6st 2½lb (39.2kg) weight loss for 14 years – and now she’s Slimming World’s Diamond Member of the Year 2025. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-onl...

Busy? Juggling? Feeling frazzled? What are the options available to Slimming World members to fill up on delicious Free Food AND continue to lose weight? Anna and Clare run through the latest cookbook, 15 minute heroes, and recap the Slimming World food range and kitchen recipe boxes to help you with ideas to put a plan in place. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find...

After struggling with her weight for most of her life, a cruel comment prompted lasting change for Yvonne Byrne – and now she’s been named Slimming World’s Top Target Consultant 2026, having kept 8.5 stones off for the last decade. Get the hankies ready, this one's totes emosh... We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www....

What would you tell yourself at the beginning of your weight loss journey that you know now? Anna and Clare lean in on the wider Slimming World community for advice on how to keep going when things seem a little bumpy. We hear from online and group members all over the UK! We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmin...

Dad of 5, Kevin Bunda and his sister Sam have lost 15 stones between them with Slimming World.  Now Kevin's part of the Slimming World 2026 London Marathon team, raising money for Alzheimer's Research UK.  And it really is a family affair - as his children head out on training runs with him, and his sister attends the same group!  Anna and Clare meet them both, and hear how much their lives have c...

Primary school teacher Ray Brown has shed more than 11 stones with the help of Food Optimising. Now he's been crowned one of Slimming World's Icons of the Year 2026! Anna and Clare get nosey, and discover that one of the secrets behind Ray's success is his incredible ability to plan ahead for all of life's adventures! Spreadsheet lovers - this one's especially for you! We hope you’ve really enjoye...

From keeping us fuller for longer to protecting our bodies from diseases like bowel cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, fibre really is an everyday superhero. Alex Clark, registered nutritionist with Slimming World, explains what makes it so incredible – and why it deserves a bigger place on your plate! But more importantly - how Food Optimising has you covered! We hope you’ve really enjoye...

In a world dominated by screens and social media - Slimming World invites you to come back to the importance of real life connection. Lean in to building new friendships and the empowering support avaailble to motivate you along your weight loss journey. Anna and Clare meet Gemma Hardy, a diamond target member and consultant from Coventry. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d lo...

Just how big a difference does losing weight make to our quality of life?  Well, new research shows Slimming World members are building confidence, improving their health and wellbeing, forming healthy habits, and feeling part of a supportive, like-minded community. And crucially, they’re finding that Slimming World fits into their lives in a way that feels sustainable and empowering.  That's acco...

Have you ever wondered what happens at a Slimming World group? What it’s like? Who’ll be there? And what you need to do? Anna and Clare hear from members who talk about their experience of joining, and what difference having real-life support has made to their weight loss journey. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www...

Fresh, motivating, and ready to go for a brand new year! Anna and Clare recap all the latest Slimming World info you need to know to get your weight loss journey started for 2026. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service....

Anyone fancy avocado on toast – all without using any swips?! Yep us too!  This week we're joined by Carolyn Pallister, a registered dietitian and Slimming World's head of nutrition, research and health. We find out why Slimming World have made some tasty updates and what they are. Read about Food Optimising and our latest updates here: www.slimmingworld.co.uk We hope you’ve really enjoyed this ep...

Got a busy December? Want to enjoy all of the festive flavours but none of the FOMO? Anna and Clare look ahead to what's coming up in the festive Slimming World Kitchen boxes next month! We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only s...

At more than 20st, Mark Fettes’ health was deteriorating and his confidence was at an all-time low. These days he’s feeling unstoppable, with a group full of friends as his biggest cheerleaders. Anna and Clare find out how life has changed for Mark, and more importantly - his health. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to...

Slimming World's Two Together 2025 winners and sisters Anne and Sam lost 22st between them! But it wasn't all plain sailing..there were plenty of hurdles they had to overcome along the way. They tell Anna and Clare how they did it with the help of their group and consultant. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimm...

Are long-held worries about activity holding you back from getting started? Anna and Clare talk about Slimming World's activity programme, offer inspiration into how to show your exercise gremlins the door and begin your journey to a more active you! We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search...

From helping your gut to looking after your heart, filling your plate with a rainbow of plants is one of the easiest ways to boost your wellbeing. And the great news is, with Slimming World's Food Optimising plan, you’re already a plant pioneer! Registered dietitian Carolyn Pallister joins Anna and Clare to explain how. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more...

Support is the beating heart of Slimming World. Anna and Clare meet consultant Steven Little, Slimming World's Top Target Consultant 2025. As a member, he’s maintained his incredible 6st weight loss for more than eight years – and now helps others to change their lives, too We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmi...

Meet Kenny Higgins, Slimming World's Greatest Loser 2025. After collapsing, Kenny was put on a ‘do not resuscitate’ order and he didn’t think he’d survive. Two years later, he’s an incredible 22st lighter... And we hear from his consultant Natalie Meadows, who for 15 years was housebound in a wheelchair. After losing 4st, Natalie battled her health and transformed with the help of Slimming World -...