Slimming World Podcast
Episodes
180: Break Through The 'But'
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
179: Avoiding Summer Sabotage
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 thr...
Coming Soon: It's A Kind Of Magic bonus walking episodes!
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
178: Building Better Habits
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
177: More For The Men
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 - Ann...
176: Diabetes Revisited
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
175: How To Celebrate Without The Guilt
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
174: Let Go And Lose Weight
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
173: Food Optimising on a Budget
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 outsid...
172: How To Make Weight Loss Fun!
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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? Becaus...
171: A Personalised Plan: By You, For You!
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Food Optimising is a personalised solution, not a prescription! Whether you're vegan, lactose intolerant, a non-drinker or all the things in between -...
170: Attitude of Gratitude
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"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. ...
169: How To Choose Your Dream Target Weight
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 expectat...
168: Snooze More, Lose More
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
167: Celebrating Non-Scale Victories!
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
166: Aqua-fab-ulous Vegan Recipes!
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
165: The Surprising Benefits of Mental Toughness
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
164: Body Magic: Make Your First Move
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 availa...
163: Exciting News for 2022!
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, a quick note from Anna and Clare to share our news about being able to listen to our podcast via Slimming World's LifeLine Online and the app f...
162: It's A Wrap!
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How have the last 12 months faired for you? What can you cross off the list? How can you celebrate where you are and not what's left to come? Grab you...
161: Listeners' Questions December 2021
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Surviving a Christmas party, working away at conferences and banishing the word "just"....Anna and Clare sift through more of your questions, comments...
160: How To Stay Slim For Life
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Linda Stearn, Slimming World's newly crowned Diamond Member of the Year. She tells Anna and Clare how she lost a life-changing 7st and has kept i...
159: The Greatest Gift You Can Give Yourself
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst doing a spot of Christmas shopping, Anna and Clare reflect how more of us need to be kind to ourselves during the festive season. How can you c...
158: Listeners' Questions November 2021
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time we've celebrations galore! From half stone awards, to platinum Body Magic to the crowning of the new Mr Sleek and Miss Slinky's in group! Pl...
157: The Countdown To Christmas Is On
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our listener Michelle is in need of some Christmas survival strategies. So over a steaming cup of coffee, Anna and Clare talk through easy swops to ma...
156: Your Best Week Ever
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you're really 'on it' what does that look like? Are you doing YOUR world or Slimming World?! Armed with a bustling inbox filled with your inspira...
155: Taking Your Health Seriously
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Don't wait until you're in the back of an ambulance to do something about your weight." When a serious health condition threatened his life, Ken McLe...
154: Spice Up Your Life
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a fan of onion bhajis and a cheeky Friday night curry? Then fear not, as switching to Food Optimising doesn't mean you have to leave the curri...
153: When The Going Gets Tough
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This month, Clare hit a wall and was ready to throw the towel in. But something stopped her - her group. Instead of packing her bags, she admitted to ...
155: Sugar: What To Watch Out For
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From learning to spot the hidden sugars in our food and drinks, to managing our sweet tooth cravings; Anna and Clare delve into the subject of sugar w...
151: Bye Bye Takeaway, Hello Fakeaway!
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spending £85 a week on takeaways put Nicola and Chris’s health and relationship under strain. Now Slimming World's National Couple of the year, the...
150: Listeners' Questions September 2021
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From facing shame, Food Optimised dating, to go-to disaster dinners...this month's Listeners' Questions episode is action-packed with tips, tricks and...
149: Practise Progress, Not Perfection
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you judge yourself by impossibly high standards, the disappointment if you don’t achieve them can knock your confidence. Anna and Clare discuss h...
148: New Season New Thinking
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're out and about...in Manchester! Anna and Clare have been freed from the shackles of endless Zoom meetings, but what are the inevitable temptation...
147: You Know You're On Plan When
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a post-it and finish this sentence: You Know You're On Plan When... Armed with some brilliant responses from our Instagram followers, Anna and ...
146: Listeners' Questions August 2021
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The summer holidays are almost over, how will you keep your motivation high as the new school term and darker nights draw near? That's one of many of ...
145: Weekend Wobbles
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A birthday, a celebration, a wedding or funeral...just because you're heading out to socialise this week doesn't mean you have to put your weight loss...
144: Body Magic: Do What You Love
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Twerk ping-pong and hula hooping weren't necessarily things we thought could count as Body Magic! But it turns out, if the exercise gets your heart ra...
143: Free Food First: The Triple Fs
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you reaching for the muffins and biscuits between meals? Feeling hungry but want to stay on plan? In this episode, Anna reminds us of her trusted ...
142: What's In Your Target Member Toolkit So Far?
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are the changes you're making along your weight loss journey sticking? Have you reached target and are looking for something other than the number on ...
141: Listeners' Questions July 2021
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ding Ding! What's on your mind? Has a recent podcast episode given you a lightbulb moment about the positive changes you've made so far? Or have you b...
140: No Dairy No Problem
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How big a deal is calcium when losing weight? And if you don’t fancy dairy, are intolerant, vegan or simply looking to mix up your Healthy Extra A c...
139: Mythbusting Body Magic
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How often have you thought ‘I only lose weight when I do Body Magic’, or ‘I’ll lose weight next week because I’ll exercise more’? Not exer...
138: 2021 Reality Check
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
137: Pasta La Vista Baby
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
136: Listener's Questions June 2021
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
134: Making Food Optimising Work For You
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you fit losing weight into a busy working lifestyle with a family? Regardless of your base health, gender, religion and dietary requirements? ...
133: Let's Talk Calories
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
132: What You Need to Know About Reaching Target
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 thr...
131: A Crash Course in Eating Out on Slimming World
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
130: Game, Set and Match
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
129: Listener's Questions May 2021
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some fantastic Body Magic shares about how you all did on April's #SWPodStepChallenge! Plus, more of your tasty dessert teasers and magical lightbulb ...
128: Why Kindness Is Key
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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? ...
127: Inching Closer To Target
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
126: Would You Like To See The Dessert Menu?!
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
125: Listeners' Questions April 2021
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steps, pants and tiny bowls...Just a flavour of what this month's Listeners' Questions include! Anna and Clare continue celebrating Slimming World mem...
124: Welcome To The Real World
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
123: Step Yourself Fit With Body Magic!
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
122: Do You Really Know What You're Eating?
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
121: Listeners' Questions March 2021
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cl...
120: Springtime Clear Out
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
119: Meeting Margaret Miles-Bramwell
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, Margare...
118: One For The Men
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
117: Listeners' Questions February 2021
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sli...
116: When Those We Love Sabotage Our Success
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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! Perh...
115: Back to Basics: Body Magic
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
114: Hidden Syns
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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....
113: Back To Basics: Free Food
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
112: Listeners' Questions January 2021
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Christmas and New Year DONE, many of our listeners say they're back in the game and on route to target! Anna and Clare reach out to their trusted...
111: Fresh Start
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reasons to celebrate...It's Anna's big milestone! And the party season has come and gone...So how will you embrace 2021? For those of your starting af...
110: Creating Habits That Stick
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What if this year you make lifestyle changes that are achievable and realistic? What if you only set out to be 1% better? What if you move towards you...
109: Drawing A Line Under 2020
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do you have to show for 2020? What are the wins you're proud of? The things you'd like to work on? And your dreams for 2021? Despite Covid-19, wh...
108: Winter Comforts
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An episode that'll leave your mouth watering with inspiration of our favourite winter comforts... Whether using the slow cooker or favourite oven roas...
107: Listeners' Questions December 2020
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How not to let the 'what if' question rule your mind... Whether celebrating with family, or self-isolating and working from home - Anna and Clare look...
106: Dress To Impress
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Almost a year since Anna and Clare last went clothes shopping, the pair swop style briefs, put aside £100 and buy each other the outfits they've been...
105: Potatoes Potatoes Potatoes!
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
By popular demand...our listeners have requested we live up to our potato passion and come up with 10 ways to incorporate the 'free food is our friend...
104: Bronze, Silver, Gold...and Platinum
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you bagged a body magic award or two during 2020? Could you start today and achieve a gold or silver body magic award before the year is out? ...
103: Listeners' Questions November 2020
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown to Christmas begins, as Anna and Clare read out more of our listeners' lightbulb moments and weight loss celebrations. Presented by Cla...
102: Funfilled and Fulfilled
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is the food you're cooking still exciting you? This is an episode reiterating our message of choice over deprivation. Of making you realise that losin...
101: What Scares You
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's holding you back right now? Are old dieting hang ups sabotaging your progress? Are you afraid of what happens next once you reach your target w...
100: Mind-Full Eating
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How conscious are you when you give into your sugar cravings? Do you even realise how quickly you're eating? Do you eat at a table without your phone ...
99: Listeners' Questions October 2020
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If autumn's arrival is making you feel down and dark, Anna and Clare's bitesize mojo will lighten your mood with some amusing responses to this month'...
98: Things You Never Noticed
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you read your Slimming World pack from cover to cover? No, we mean REALLY read it?! It's Clare's last week of being 36 so her a...
97: SPeed Up Your Progress
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Boom: 10 tasty Extra Easy SP recipes from Clare and Anna to give your weight loss journey a boost AND keep your plate looking pretty! From falafel bur...
96: Cheers! Salute! Prost!
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Could what you’re drinking be sabotaging your weight loss without you even realising? Anna and Clare introduce a day in the life of ‘Kez’ for a ...
95: Listeners’ Questions September 2020
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Australia to the Outer Hebrides…cycling wins to diamond celebrations, Anna and Clare sift through the listeners’ questions bag to hear what’...
94: Day One
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What advice would you have for someone starting their Slimming World journey? Whether you’re rejoining a ‘real life’ group or are happy to draw ...
93: Easy As Riding A Bike
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Clare’s finally convinced Anna to get her leg over…a bike that is! Walking/cycling along an old railway line in the Peak District, they discuss th...
92: Try Something New
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Banana blossom, silken tofu and ugli fruit… Anna and Clare sift through the Slimming World book and pick out five items they’ve never heard of and...
91: Using Past Progress to Plan for Your Future
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your best week in review. When you’ve lost your mojo let’s look back at when you WERE nailing it, and factor this into your plan for the upcoming ...
90: Listeners’ Questions August 2020
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From managing the expectations of others, to mixing up your meals…Anna and Clare sift through your thoughts on this month’s Listeners' Questions. ...
89: Speed Food Secrets
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What difference does speed food really make to your weight loss? If free food is your friend, then is speed food a kick-ass sister? Anna and Clare s...
88: How Committed Are You?
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you really want to lose weight? No - we mean REALLY want to? Do you really believe you’ll get to target and stay there - or is this just yet anot...
87: Photos: Love or hate them?
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How far would you go to avoid having your photo taken? Do you look back at key moments in your family history and wonder “where am I”? Are all you...
86: Feel The Fear
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What has being overweight stopped you doing? What has losing weight enabled you to do that you'd never imagine yourself doing before? The legendary au...
85: Listeners' Questions July 2020
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Exam time stress, the problem with perfection, honesty vs denial, and some incredible stories of overcoming diabetes… Just a handful of subjects dis...
84: Emergency Planning: Preparing For ‘Real Life’
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As pubs, cafes and restaurants begin to reopen across England on the 4th July - how are you anticipating the temptations which could trip you up in co...
83: Mythbusting the Scales
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can we remove the emotional pull that weighing scales have over us? Is the home weigh-in a help or hindrance for you? On this episode of Slimming ...
82: Diabetes: The shocking truth and what you can do about it
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know 4.8 million people in the UK have diabetes? That’s more than cancer and dementia combined. Plus get this - almost 1 in 5 of those peopl...
81: Aargh I'm Stuck!
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anna’s magicked 10 steps for us to get our heads back in the game. Clare’s struggling this week so reached out to her group for extra support and ...