Slimming World Podcast

Anna and Clare run through the pros and cons of goal setting, with a best of five tips on how to create goals that matter when it comes to your weight loss.  Plus, with the Qatar World Cup 2022 about to kick off, they head to a local football club to have a go at a penalty shoot out.  Many thanks to Glossop North End AFC for hosting us and our 'referee' Holly! Presented by Clare Savory and Anna Ma...

What do you know now that you wish you could tell your younger self? How has the experience of gaining weight and losing it changed your mindset and lifestyle for good? This week Anna and Clare meet music teacher and Slimming World's Mr Sleek 2022 Ryan Quinn to talk about lessons learnt from our past and how they can shape our future. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB P...

Here at the podcast HQ we're renaming Saturday 22nd October 2022 'Souper Saturday', as we reveal our (and your!) favourite speedy soups! Plus, there's a new soup book with the current Countdown offer in group right now if you're looking for some inspiration. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming World. Please not...

What difference could you make to your life in the next 3 months? In a recent Slimming World Health and Wellbeing study, within just four weeks, members experienced significantly greater feelings of calm and peace, happiness and sociability – with even greater increases after three months. So what are you waiting for? Anna and Clare consider what commitment really means to them and write themselve...

Heard of visualisation? Do you truly believe you can become (and remain) the slim person you'd really love to be? Can you imagine making healthy choices as second nature? Being active and becoming a diamond member even?!  Visualisation is used by top-level sportspeople to enhance their performance, and research shows that it works for weight loss, too. In fact, this simple technique could help you...

September can signal a fresh start! So as the new school year begins, how can you apply a clean slate outlook to your weight loss journey? Whether just getting started, rejoining after a summer blip or still on the route towards target - Anna and Clare share some wise words around choice power to help you stay on track. Plus, Slimming World's 2022 Greater Loser Harriet Peacock is our guest. Having...

Zoe Mole suffered physical and verbal abuse throughout her school days, which contributed to her seeking comfort in food. She joined Slimming World at 19, dropped five dress sizes and has maintained her 4st weight loss ever since! 17 years later she was awarded Top Target Consultant 2021 and was part of the Slimming World London Marathon team! Zoe joins Anna and Clare on a windy and wet walk in th...

Excuses, excuses, excuses... Are you letting life get in the way of your slimming journey, or taking back the reins and moving forwards no matter the humps and hurdles along the way?! Anna and Clare have fun using the word 'but' at the start of their sentences. What 'but's are getting in your way? Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is...

A holiday away and a few days in the sunshine doesn't mean you have to undo all of your hard work! In their shorts and shades, Anna and Clare talk through some tactics in how to stay focused during the summer holidays. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our per...

Hey up! We've a special Body Magic series coming out soon for Slimming World members this summer 2022! Find our four bonus walking podcasts as part of the It's A Kind of Magic series on the Body Magic Essentials section of the members area!  If you've been thinking about starting Body Magic but aren't too sure where to begin then make these episodes and this summer the time to give it a go, with A...

Whether it's a Body Magic routine, a mindset tip or a Food Optimising hack, what habit has been a gamechanger on your weight loss journey? Clare and Anna talk habit-building, transitions and finding your rhythm to make this healthy lifestyle finally stick. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming World. Please note:...

Last year's episode One For The Men with Slimming World's 2020 Man of the Year Jason Drury went down a storm. So we've brought this feature back - Anna and Clare have another episode by, for and with men! This time we meet Matt Symons and Slimming World consultant Steven Little. Between them they've lost an incredible 15 stones! We talk rollercoasters, marathons, grief, shame, guilt...the list is...

Do you know the risks of diabetes? Are you ignoring the signs? Are you sleepwalking into one of the most dangerous health conditions out there? Anna and Clare revisit the subject to mark Diabetes Week 2022. This time we meet member-turned-consultant John Dick from Falkirk who lost over 8 stones and reversed his type 2 diabetes. Now medication free, John's kicked his fast food habit in exchange for...

It's the Queen's Jubilee and being the true Queens they are - Anna and Clare love any opportunity to party! So dressed up with party hats on they put on a good spread and share their stories of how they're letting guilt go as they learn to live their lives AND keep off the weight. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Sli...

Getting rid of the old you and embracing the new you! Is what you're wearing representative of the person you've become? Are you holding onto clothes that it's time to let go of? Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always ch...

Losing weight doesn't have to be expensive. From veg boxes to making the the most of your freezer, to shopping in-season...Clare and Anna think outside the box on how to keep costs down in your weekly food shop and make Food Optimising family friendly. Here's the Slimming World blog article we talk about during this episode: 5 Budget Friendly Meal Ideas - https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/blog/eat-5...

From making faces with your food to dressing up for dinner at home to zumba with friends...are you really enjoying yourself as you lose weight? Because guess what - the Slimming World plan is not meant to be punishment! Instead of enforcing a strict diet regime of yesteryear, make the most of life and really enjoy your food! Whilst wandering through an arcade, Anna and Clare reflect on how they un...

Food Optimising is a personalised solution, not a prescription! Whether you're vegan, lactose intolerant, a non-drinker or all the things in between - Anna and Clare hear how Slimming World members tailor the Food Optimising plan to work for their families, their lifestyles and their taste buds. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is s...

"We have the power to do whatever we set our minds to..." these are the wise words of Margaret Miles-Bramwell, Slimming World's founder and chairman. This quote is taken from an article she wrote in the Slimming World magazine almost 20 years ago - yet the words still hold true.  Anna and Clare reflect on Margaret's post and consider just how much of an impact a positive mindset has when it comes...

How are you choosing which target weight is right for you? Is it down to your BMI? To how you feel in a pair of jeans? Or a random number and expectation you've plucked from thin air or social media? In this episode, Anna and Clare look at the benefits of going for the weight loss you’d really love, and settling on a target - or few! - that are personal to you, your lifestyle and your body. Presen...

Have you ever noticed that when you don’t sleep well, you seem to feel hungry all the time… and the foods you reach for might not be the choices you planned? You’re not alone. In fact, three out of four Slimming World members say that their food choices are affected by tiredness. Whilst lying on a nice comfy bed, Anna and Clare share their top tips for getting a good night’s rest. Presented by Cla...

It's not all about the shiny stickers and certificates, it's also about celebrating what a difference losing weight is making to your life! Anna and Clare share a few of their wins, plus we've TONS of comments of some of yours. From motorbike helmets to shoe sizes, to theme park rides and cutting your toe nails....what are YOUR NSV? Grab a cup of tea and your journal, let's making your list whilst...

A new recipe book is out in group called Va Va Vegan! Whilst Clare's a fully-fledged vegan, it's Anna's first time using aquafaba. Listen to find out what an earth it is and whether their chocolate mousse makes the dinner table or not!  Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share i...

How can we develop coping strategies to ride out the inevitable bumps and temptations that falter along our way towards target? Dr Elizabeth Stamp and Dr Jacquie Lavin discuss the science of mastering 'mental toughness'. Anna and Clare learn all about the 4 Cs: Challenge, Commitment, Confidence and Control. They're not just relevant for our weight loss goals, but of benefit to our whole lifestyle....

After a sluggish month of extra portions and Christmas parties, Anna and Clare get up off the sofa and have a stab at the new Body Magic videos available in the Slimming World members area. Dressed in a bit of lycra, wearing their slippers, they try not to crash into everything in Clare's living room! If you're a member, you can have a go too! Now you don't have to join the gym if you don't want t...