Slimming World Podcast

There are 179 days left in the year...Let's face it, it's been a tumultuous last six months. So let's pause and reflect on whether we're carrying over some of the guilt of any lockdown gains. Are we relying on old habits and 'that's just the way I've always done it' or 'it worked before' limited beliefs? With so many people restarting their journeys in 2021, now seems a good point in the year to s...

First there was potatoes, then desserts - now Anna and Clare go gaga for pasta. Each will turn up with a taster for their podcast recording - but what will they bring to the table? Plus, there's plenty of great suggestions of what our listeners' do with pasta of all shapes and sizes too! 19th June 2021 marked Spaghetti Saturday - where we invited our listeners to eat pasta in their way...but what...

From learning to swim to roller skating...Slimming World Podcast listeners share their Body Magic pledges for the month ahead! Plus, how do you get your motivation back when in a slump? From back to the office tips to more suggestions on how to keep working on building those healthy habits, Anna and Clare are full of beans this month. Don't forget to share your lightbulb moments and celebrations w...

How do you fit losing weight into a busy working lifestyle with a family? Regardless of your base health, gender, religion and dietary requirements?  Anna and Clare are joined by a ray of sunshine on today's episode: Zaheer Bhatti...A member who lose nearly 4 stone, an IT business analyst by day, dad of two and a Slimming World consultant by night.  We spotted Zaheer in the recent edition of the S...

There’s more to weight loss than simply the number of calories in and out. As the lockdown restrictions ease, we’re on a mission to spread a vital message: that now is the perfect time to enjoy the freedom of losing weight while eating the food you love – without counting every single calorie. Because, as you know, with Food Optimising, the counting’s done for you! So how does it work?  Slimming W...

Clare's become a target member! It's been a long and windy road - so what should she expect now? Anna delves into her consultant toolbox and talks through the ethos behind the Slim For Life plan. 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 exper...

How do you balance protecting your weight loss but still have a normal, busy social life? Can you really eat out and still get a loss on the scales with Slimming World? Anna and Clare discuss their tactics and strategies when heading out, or 'out out' - by still having fun, but not blowing the doors off their hinges when it comes to managing their Syns allowance! Presented by Clare Freeman and Ann...

So you've done a bit of walking? Maybe you've dabbled in NHS Couch to 5k? But they're not really filling you with excitement... Fear not, you're not alone. Natasha asked us for some inspiration on Body Magic...so we've come up with a wild and wacky list of things we could all give a go! Whilst out in the park with a shuttlecock and a pair of badminton rackets, Anna and Clare rattle through some pi...

Some fantastic Body Magic shares about how you all did on April's #SWPodStepChallenge! Plus, more of your tasty dessert teasers and magical lightbulb moments on how you've all been heading back out to the real world. 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 perso...

Compassion, love and kindness are things many of us are quick to offer others, but honestly - when was the last time you were truly kind to yourself? Weight loss isn't just about the food on our plate and the number on the scales - it's also about forming a better relationship with ourselves. In this episode of Slimming World Podcast, Anna and Clare explore what self-compassion really means. More...

Making sure you view your big picture progress is important. It's not just all about what's happening on the scales. It's great to look at the wider progress you're making, especially when it comes to developing new habits and noticing the way your body is changing - either by inch loss or clothes sizes. Anna and Clare have some fun in reflecting on their full 'report card'. Contains some sillines...

Do the words cake, ice-cream, pie, biscuits, gateau, crumble, afternoon tea....make you want to lick your lips?! Yep us too, and so that's why we've dedicated a whole slice of our podcast series to desserts. Because when losing weight on the Slimming World plan, nothing is banned! It's all part of the synergistic approach. So where do you start with making low-syn tasty pudding? Anna and Clare dus...

Steps, pants and tiny bowls...Just a flavour of what this month's Listeners' Questions include! Anna and Clare continue celebrating Slimming World members' lightbulb moments. 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 check...

As the world begins to reopen after a rather strange year being locked down (well the UK anyway) - what strategies do you have in place to resist the usual temptations? A few of our listeners say they're worried about sabotaging their success so far. Anna & Clare dig deep into their bitesize toolbox and offer a few tips to prepare for the inevitable hurdles socialising brings. Plus some insigh...

Anna and Clare launch their April step challenge: to walk 150,000 steps over the month. On average it works out 5,000 steps a day. Anybody can enter, any level of fitness or from any starting base. And if it's a little easy for you, then why not challenge yourself further - can you add some different terrain? Big hills? Carrying a full rucksack? As the days get lighter and the temperature becomes...

Did you know the environment, who we're with, what size bowl we choose plus many other factors affect how much and what we eat? Clare and Anna geek out on some research about the 200 daily decisions we supposedly make about food...of which most of the time we have no clue we're even doing! Time to get the microscope out, pause with a bit of mindfulness and become more conscious on why we do what w...

Wondering what Slimming World online meetings are like? Scared to rejoin after a huge gain? Has a cold lingering winter knocked your mojo? Anna and Clare are back with some bitesize motivation and a sack full of Listeners' Questions. The big question is: Has Clare finally bought some new pants since her promise last week?! Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions. ...

Open those wardrobe doors...let's talk clothes as together we look through some of the pieces we yearn to wear, some of the pieces we used to wear and some of the pieces we probably should have binned a long time ago! 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 pers...

Why the psychology behind Slimming World's ethos is still as relevant now, as it was 52 years ago. Anna and Clare meet Slimming World founder, Margaret Miles-Bramwell. From Food Optimising to IMAGE Therapy, Margaret gives great insight into why there's so much more to weight loss, than just managing the food we eat. Her book ‘Wild Women Do (and they don’t regret it!)’ is available to buy in group...

Can men lose weight on the Slimming World plan too? Sure - says Jason Dury, Man of the Year 2020 and a whole bunch of our male podcast listeners! In most age groups, men are more likely than women to be overweight or obese. So what’s stopping the fellas getting back to a more manageable sized waistline? On this episode, we hear some incredibly inspiring and motivating stories form our male listene...

Roll up, roll up - another sack load of listeners' questions have arrived on the doorstep. Anna and Clare delve into the bag to discover what's on Slimming World members' minds this February 2021. 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 expe...

It may be Valentine's Day this week, but for some of us - it's the people closest to us who are ready to steer us off course at the first hurdle! Perhaps they're not following the plan, perhaps they're open to trying a few meals now and then, or perhaps they want to help you every step of the way...Whatever your situation, here's how to ask for help from those who are closest to you.  Presented by...

Five Body Magic activities you can do with us, during this podcast. Equipment needed: Two tins! Nothing too strenuous, just a chance to warm up a bit and move off the sofa for a few minutes. Note: It goes without saying, if you have an injury or an underlying health condition please follow the advice of a proper doctor and sit this one out if need be. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  P...

Ever had one of those weeks when you’re convinced you’ve been good? You’re sure you nailed your Syns allowance and checked those Healthy Extras. So you can’t understand why at the end of the week you’ve maintained… Yep, we've been there! So Anna and Clare are back with a quiz for you - can you spot the hidden syns in Mrs Ivy Been-So-Good's food diary? Here's a link to the 'Hidden Syns' feature we'...

An empty biscuit tin, filled with a handful of Free Foods written on pieces of card and 60 seconds on the clock...Join Anna and Clare for a quick-fire fun-packed quiz to test their knowledge on the recipes they can muster up on the spot using simple basic store cupboard staples!  Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slim...