My wife joined just yesterday so this is a day late unfortunately. For all those perfect people out there who have great diet discipline this no doubt is a poor deal but for those who really need the support of a group, a class like this can be lifesaving. Getting fat is easy alone but getting slim is easier with others. Good deal in my humble opinion.

it isnt about eating what you like in portions you can actually as much as you want with free foods, it does work I was 18st 7lbs 7 months ago im now 12st 6lbs so clearly it works and i still go out for something to eat and have a drink now and again when i fancy

The reason for a big increase in weight despite a seemingly normal meal is that having a meal after a period of dieting causes a lot of weight being retained in the form of water/glyocogen stores/etc. This is the same reason why most people lose a lot in their first week of dieting (half a stone plus is not unusual). There's a difference between weight loss/gain and fat loss/gain. You should not be disheartened by these fluctuations. Measure by body measurements, waist/thighs/chest/etc and don't be overly hung up over daily weight fluctuations. The overnight gain will be also be lost a lot faster when returning to a diet.

I think people being overly concerned by daily weight fluctuations is the single biggest reason for diets to fail. It's all too easy to think that you've dieted for a week or more only for it to be undone by one meal and if you have to live your life without being allowed one "treat" meal every so often then you might as well not bother at all. Stick to disciplined weekly weigh-ins (to ensure your diet/exercise plan is working) and if you do have any bad weeks convince yourself it's a minor bump and that it won't stop you reaching your goals.

They're doing free registration for slimming world in Best magazine from the 8th Feb if anyone missed it in the bella.

yeah I see it as a lifestyle change if anything I still enjoy my food but I know im not eating proper bad foods, alot of the girls in my class get gains because of drinking i just stick to my shorts now I used to drink largers but didnt realise how many syns is in one compared to having whiskys

Isn't it just? Yawn.....lol

Wow that's amazing, well done. I actually brought my Hubby to group with me, he stayed for around 10 weeks but got to his goal of just nearly two stone. He didn't stick to the plan regliously, too many beers at the weekend and the odd takeaway during the week whilst working away but it is easy. He eats so much better than he ever has done and tries new food now! It definitely isnt a diet, its long term plan. And once you hit your target its then free (for everyone moaning at the fiver a week).

Thanks

The reason for a big increase in weight despite a seemingly normal meal is that having a meal after a period of dieting causes a lot of weight being retained in the form of water/glyocogen stores/etc. This is the same reason why most people lose a lot in their first week of dieting (half a stone plus is not unusual). There's a difference between weight loss/gain and fat loss/gain. You should not be disheartened by these fluctuations. Measure by body measurements, waist/thighs/chest/etc and don't be overly hung up over daily weight fluctuations. The overnight gain will be also be lost a lot faster when returning to a diet.

I think people being overly concerned by daily weight fluctuations is the single biggest reason for diets to fail. It's all too easy to think that you've dieted for a week or more only for it to be undone by one meal and if you have to live your life without being allowed one "treat" meal every so often then you might as well not bother at all. Stick to disciplined weekly weigh-ins (to ensure your diet/exercise plan is working) and if you do have any bad weeks convince yourself it's a minor bump and that it won't stop you reaching your goals.

Sorry I was 18,5

Slimming world is Rubbish!

Eat what you like in small portions? erm NO!

I see it like you do, it's forever. But I can also see it like she does, forever is a long time to live by a discipline. You need to let go sometimes and when you do that's when it's hardest to get back on track. It's getting so big that it is a really long term thing. Perhaps getting rid of two,stone might be better as its a lesser commitment. I don't know, I'm just a wee bit overweight myself,and can eat most things with no apparent effect. My wife however got down to her target weight and had a Chinese meal,to,celebrate and next morning had put on 6'pounds!!!!!! Can't actually,get my head around that. I saw what she ate and I ate the same. There wasn't 6 pounds of food,on her plate but that's what the scale said. There must be something about her metabolism or somethingnthatndoesnt break it down. I'm lost and sad for,her.

You should have already got your 6 stone award.

She has to see it as something that never stops, it's forever....

Well done on your weight loss. My wife lost 6 stone many years ago but she has put quite a bit back on. I am hoping she can do it again with this group and the support and encouragement they give.

Millions also lose weight with it. A man at my local group lost over 15 stone. No surgery, no pills. It's nice to know a plan can and will work without going to extreme measures. People will always critise and say eat less and move more. Yes for most, that's not always the case though, not for everyone.

Each to their own, I lost 5 stone without it using the tried and trusted method of

Eat less, do more

Its science, ya cant argue with science

Well most people are looking to lose 5 pounds a week.

Got it for the wife.

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I know a few work mates who live their life by Slimming world, they bore me to tears with their weigh ins and non stop talk about food, but it seems to work for them. Nice deal

At £5 a week it's no wonder it works, people have no spare cash to buy takeaways with!

My wife joined just yesterday so this is a day late unfortunately. For all those perfect people out there who have great diet discipline this no doubt is a poor deal but for those who really need the support of a group, a class like this can be lifesaving. Getting fat is easy alone but getting slim is easier with others. Good deal in my humble opinion.

You will still need to pay the £4.95 weekly fee, wife runs a local class.

Study what foods effect which parts of the body... and eat a balance diet accordingly
Cook and bake your own.... and cut out/down on processed foods
Do exercise you enjoy... and be content/happy/proud of who you are

Its £9.95 usually to join

£5 plus £5 a week.....i weigh myself much cheaper!! ☺

How much is the usual cost?

Thanks for this, my friend is going tonight, I've told her to go and buy the magazine first!

Millions lose weight without it.

Great deal, SW is an easy plan to follow

Its that rubbish that thousands of people loose weight with it! obviously this is not for you then