Losing weight can be challenging for\u00a0many of us, we all have\u00a0our own daily\u00a0trials to\u00a0overcome as well as trying our very best to\u00a0eat well too.\u00a0Luckily with Slimming World you can eat generous amount of food! For many slimmers who have not\u00a0yet found a Slimming World group, they may be out there still struggling\u00a0with and\u00a0battling\u00a0their weight loss demons. If you think you’ve tried EVERYTHING\u00a0and Slimming World is just another ‘diet’\u00a0you’d be so wrong.\u00a0If you want to maintain a weight loss forever then understand\u00a0this; Slimming World\u00a0is a lifestyle change, not a ‘diet’.<\/p>\n
I hate that word – DIET. To me it sounds like I have to give up eating real food, be confined\u00a0to no social life and be miserable for the sake of losing a few lbs that might give me temporary happiness until all the weight lost\u00a0(and usually more on top of that) piles back on again. It’s like a vicious circle, a yo-yo of ups and downs.<\/p>\n
I am so glad I found Slimming World when I did. If I can lose weight, so can you. Trust me!<\/p>\n
I’ve compiled some top tips I have picked up along the way from my own experience and I have added some from my members as well in hope this can help you too. The best way to get the support to your weight loss journey will be by going along to a SW group, and not just weighing and going! You can do that at home yourself!\u00a0You’re not paying just to get weighed at a group, you’re paying for\u00a0the support and help from a room full of people who are on the same mission as you\u00a0– to lose weight.\u00a0I hope you find the tips below\u00a0useful, if you have any of your own you would like to share or add to this list, please comment below.<\/p>\n
Be organised. Make Monday\u2019s lunch on Sunday night and freeze home-made soups\/spag bol\/chilli\/curries for when you need something filling but don’t have time to cook from scratch.<\/p>\n
It is so easy to guesstimate\u00a0the amount of\u00a0cereal you have or the milk you put in your tea\/coffee. Just 50ml (that is two dashes) extra in your tea or coffee every day\u00a0could add 10.5 syns per week! An extra 25g of porridge oats can add an extra 31.5 syns per week!<\/p>\n
Mine is once I’ve got the kids to bed and I have some time in the evening to chill out. I like to save my syns for then so that I can enjoy them without being disrupted!\u00a0A little of what you fancy is fine so you do not feel deprived and binge – that is what Syns are for!<\/p>\n
Speed foods are absolutely vital for your slimming success. The more speed foods you have, the better your weight losses on the scales. Slimming World do recommend us to have at least 1\/3 speed foods with every meal, if you can have more, even better! Sometimes it might not make any sense to add any speed foods to a certain meal, for example a free food soup. You don’t have to eat some speed food to make up for it, unless you are hungry! There is no point in adding extra calories when you don’t need it.<\/p>\n
All of us know the importance of planning meals. You might not like to plan a whole week in advance, that is ok! You don’t have to. You can plan your food day a day in advance, that way you will be in control and there will be nothing stopping you from a weight loss.<\/p>\n
You hear that a lot from many people. Water is great for our bodies and some of us are great at keeping hydrated, others not so good. The good news is that if you drink tea\/coffee that can count towards your fluid intake, as can sugar free squash. You only need 6-8 glasses a day. No need to go overboard by drinking 3-4 litres a day! It is not necessary. I think I would be forever sat in the toilet if I drank that much!! Drinking water does not aid to weight loss may I add, if you didn’t drink any water you would not gain weight or not lose anything. Fluids are important for good health.<\/p>\n
Stay to IMAGE Therapy rather than getting weighed and leaving. I can honestly say that every week (even though sometimes I don’t feel like it!) I\u2019m always glad I stay. I always learn something new, get inspiration from the other members and have fun, too! I sometimes hear people say image therapy is boring or the same topics are discussed every week. Well, are you doing anything to make it inspiring? Are you sharing your ideas and supporting others when they need it? If the answer is no, then if a room full of people thought the same as you then group will be boring! You make it as exciting and fun as you want. You need to let the group and your consultant know\u00a0what help you need (if any) or if you are a superstar at losing weight, then share what works for you with the rest. Sharing is caring!<\/p>\n
So important to make sure you have all the right food in so that when hunger strikes you do not reach for the high syns alternatives.<\/p>\n
This\u00a0can stop you\u00a0reaching for a flapjack or a biscuit (or the whole packet!).<\/p>\n
These will add so much flavour to all your meals. Whether you buy fresh or dried herbs, your food will not lack in flavour. Just be careful if buying spice mixes as not all are FREE.<\/p>\n
With so many different social media out there, information can sometimes be passed on incorrectly or can be out of date. For your weight loss success, always check syns for yourself. Download the slimming world app or visit the Slimming World mobile website \u2013 it’s so useful when you\u2019re out shopping.<\/p>\n
So many times I get asked the question by new members if I still follow Slimming World! Well, of course! Even if I wasn’t a SW consultant, what I learnt with SW will stay with me for life. I have completely changed the way I cook. If you\u2019ve had a bad day it doesn’t mean you have to make it a bad week \u2013 just start fresh the next day.<\/p>\n
This can work well for many. For me personally, I put up a picture of myself of how I looked at my largest\u00a0and every time I opened the\u00a0snack cupboard or the fridge, I would see the photo of my larger self\u00a0and that\u00a0would make me\u00a0think twice before putting anything in my mouth! Of course sometimes I do not have the will power to stop, I am human and nobody is perfect. But don’t let little setbacks stop you looking at the bigger picture of where you would like to be.<\/p>\n
This is your journey and it will be as unique as you are – follow Food Optimising and you\u2019ll feel amazing in no time! Stay positive, believe in yourself and remember it’s not always about the number on the scales but how you feel on the inside. Some people take the fast route and some people take the slow route \u2013 but they both reach the finish line. If you give up you won\u2019t reach your target weight but even if you continue on the slow route you\u2019ll get there eventually.<\/p>\n
Remember when you reach your target weight, coming to SW each week is FREE! Even if you can’t attend every week, try to go to a group at least once a month and stay to IMAGE Therapy to re-inspire you and keep you on track. Make the most of your group and all of the lovely people in it. We\u2019re all going through exactly the same feelings, having the same thoughts, fears and emotions. Support is the best tool on our journey – use it often!<\/p>\n
Or any other sort of Body Magic. It will help you feel so much better. Walking is my favourite, I can do it anytime I want and it is FREE!<\/p>\n
Online, diary sheets, photos. Whichever suits you. Keep counting and be honest on the diary – even if you go over your Syns! You are only cheating yourself by not being honest on the food diary.<\/p>\n
What better incentive to keep going than when you check your measurements and you\u2019ve lost inches as well as lbs! I took my measurement when I first started as a member every 2-3 months. It really helped me stay on track especially on the weeks I didn’t see a weight loss on the scales.<\/p>\n
These are just some of our tips, do share what works for you in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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