slimming world in England

The Slimming World story Slimming World was founded in Alfreton, Derbyshire in 1969 by Margaret Miles-Bramwell, who remains the driving force behind the company today. Margaret had struggled with her own weight since childhood and she understood that people who are overweight carry a double burden - the physical burden of excess weight and the sometimes far heavier burden of shame and self-criticism. "Over the years, so much has changed - and so much has stayed the same. Our founding principles haven't changed. There's Food Optimising - our uniquely satisfying way of eating, based on the liberating concept of Free Food. And more importantly, there's our passion for treating every member with genuine care, empathy and respect - putting them and their success at the heart of everything we do." -Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE Helping slimmers achieve their dreams Slimming World's Food Optimising plan is a healthy, flexible approach, based on everyday foods, to help people lose weight without ever going hungry. It's a practical, family-friendly plan that fits easily into everyday life and doesn't require complex weighing and measuring or obsessive calorie counting. At the heart of Slimming World are our warm, friendly and motivating weekly groups, designed to empower slimmers to make changes for life. Our groups are where the magic happens - a place to share ideas, inspire and be inspired, make friends, and discover new, healthy lifestyle grooves. The Consultants who run our groups have all been successful members themselves, and they are trained in nutrition and behaviour-change techniques at the Slimming World Academy. Millions of people in the UK and Ireland have attended Slimming World's community-based groups, and increasing numbers of people are logging on to Slimming World's digital weight loss programme, Slimming World Online.

Here at Slimming World we care about you. Slimming World is the UK's leading weight loss organisation. Slimming World's Food Optimising eating plan encourages slimmers to eat unlimited amounts of satisfying foods such as fruit and veg, fish, poultry, lean meat, pasta, rice and potatoes, while still enjoying treats such as chocolate or a glass of wine, meaning they never have to go hungry. Research shows that slimmers get support by joining a group and are more likely to be successful than those who go it alone. Every week Slimming World member shares top tips, recipes and ideas for overcoming challenges and developing skills to tackle the emotional and psychological barriers linked to weight loss. No one wants to eat the same foods over and over again. Mix up your meals and vary how you your food. For instance, potatoes can be mashed, roasted or baked as wedges or chips, and veg can be steamed, boiled or roasted. Adding a little spicy flavouring makes all the difference. After all, variety is the spice of life. Contact us today on 0344 897 8000