Slimming World Podcast
Episodes
80: Vavavoom Your Food Recipes
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What would you make using potatoes, a tin of chopped tomatoes and chicken breast/tofu? Get your notepads, spice racks and posh plates out… Food cons...
78: Listeners’ Questions May 2020
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the bath, painting the fence and walking in Alberta…that’s a few of the ways you’ve been listening to the Slimming World Podcast during May! ...
77: Body Image: How highly do you regard the opinions of others?
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who are you losing weight for - yourself or to please others? What does the phrase ‘body image’ mean to you? And what would a healthy body image m...
76: Managing Your Mindset In Tempting Times
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Feelings are not facts”, “challenge and distract” and “scales are data: be a scientist…” …All amazing pearls of wisdom shared by beha...
75: The Unsporty Guide To Lockdown Fitness
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does the word 'exercise' give you the shivers? Is body magic something you know you should be doing but are still putting to one side? Feeling letharg...
74: Protect Your Weight Loss From Lockdown Sabotage
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Overwhelmed? Panicked? Falling back in to old habits? Tripping over every temptation in sight? Anna and Clare run through their top five tips of how t...
73: Live Listeners' Questions April 2020 (Slimming World Podcast)
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From hula hooping to broccoli crisps, Anna and Clare connect via Zoom for a live recording of this month’s Listeners’ Questions (with an audience ...
72: Target Weight Myth Busting
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What should we expect once our weight loss journey is complete? Over the Easter Bank Holiday, Anna and Clare discuss the Slim For Life plan and useful...
71: Food Fads and Fashions
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Separating myth from fact can be confusing with so many conflicting messages about food and fads in the media. Carolyn Pallister, public health manage...
70: Listeners' Questions March 2020 (Slimming World Podcast)
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pregnancy, managing your inner chimp at weekends, cheat nights and the treat mentality...plus POM POMS?! You asked us a bunch of questions, we answere...
69: Losing Weight On A Budget
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shedding the pounds on the scales doesn't mean you have to empty your bank account of pounds sterling. Anna and Clare wander through a shopping centre...
68: The One About Coronavirus...
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the elephant in the room - the impact coronavirus is having on us all, and particularly the added pressure on those midway completing th...
67: Getting Back On Track
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lost your way? Hit the self-sabotage button? Feeling doomed and minus the mojo? Heck - we hear ya and know exactly what that feels like! From non-scal...
66: Danger Danger...Supermarket Safe Zones!
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Clare reveal their favourite spice, whilst wandering around a bloomin' big supermarket. They ponder over Slimming World's traffic light syste...
65: Debunking Symbols on Slimming World
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fibre, Calcium, Protein, Speed...can you stack the symbols from your Slimming World book to boost your weight loss? There's a bit of off-key singing (...
64: Listeners' Questions February 2020 (Slimming World Podcast)
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Self-sabotage binges, struggling at target, surviving office temptations, lunch-on-the-go...Just a few of the topics in this month's Listeners' Questi...
63: Happy Hearts
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Don’t dig your grave with a spoon like I did…” The words of Anna’s dad on his death bed. This week, over a Valentines Day breakfast, we g...
62: Mind Your Language Not Just Your Waistline
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Losing weight isn't just about the food you eat, it's also about managing your mind. Which sometimes is easier said than done! Chances are if, like ...
61: Free Food Is Your Friend PLUS Our Exciting Announcement
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who will win the Anna vs Clare Free Food Festival Podcast Cook Off?! Plus, it's official - we can finally share with you our exciting news: from today...
60: Listeners' Questions January 2020 (Slimming World Podcast)
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another year another month of YOUR Slimming World questions and comments! Put the kettle on and have a posh coffee with us whilst you listen. Presente...
59: Let's Get Moo-ving
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Body magic, exercise, activity...whatever you want to call it! In a rare moment, Clare convinces Anna to go on an almost country walk in her leopard p...
58: Alcohol Alternatives
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
DryJanuary, Stoptober, Alcohol Free, Booze Free... More and more people are getting curious about their relationship with alcohol? And it's definitely...
57: What Being In Group Really Means At Slimming World
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The power of group, image therapy, community, tribe... all phrases often used by Slimming World consultants and members. But why? What difference does...
56: Listeners’ Questions December 2019
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 1st Birthday to Slimming World Podcast! This episode is filled with your questions and comments. You can send us more of your thoughts via insta...
55: Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do you have to show for 2019? What are the wins you're proud of? The things you'd like to work on? And your dreams for 2020? Anna and Clare refle...
54: Plan Plan Plan and Plan Again
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Anna flies solo with some top tips on making practical steps to protect your weight loss with free food, and preparing for the inevitable pitfalls of ...
53: Savvy Syns At Christmas
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Beth asks how to use her syns guilt free and avoid playing catch up. Anna stresses the importance of free food on the Slimming World plan... ...
52: Let's Go Clothes Shopping
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The one where we get semi-naked, get a bra fitting and have a personal stylist magic up some new outfits for us! Clare's got a big do coming up, and n...
51: How To Survive A Christmas Party on Slimming World!
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you someone who’s looking forward to letting your hair down, or is Christmas a time you dread? Whether you’re looking for smart ways to protec...
50: Listeners' Questions November 2019 (Slimming World Podcast)
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You ask, we answer. Some chat about eating before weigh in, doing Slimming World on a budget and another inspirational quote… “Maybe the journey i...
49: Fibre & Healthy Extra B on Slimming World
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What difference does fibre really make to your weight loss? Anna and Clare offer some Healthy Extra B inspiration sprinkled with oats and breadcrumbs ...
48: Shoulds & Expectations
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you beating yourself up because you think you should be further ahead than you are? Whether it’s a dose of comparisonitis or you’re falli...
47: Vegan & Plant Based Diets
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Curious to know how a vegan can lose weight with Slimming World? We are too. Clare's signed up to Cancer Research's VegPledge to do the whole o...
46: Every Mind Matters
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some days we feel blue. Some days we just feel off. And some days we feel lost. Anna and Clare have both been there, plenty of times. So in l...
45: Listeners' Questions October 2019 (Slimming World)
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How to pick your target weight, tricks to stop self-sabotage and how to get your head to catch up with your body... Contains plenty of knicker ...
44: What Do You Know?
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our past behaviour predicts our future behaviour… So grab a pen, paper & your Slimming World book, and join Clare looking over the last 11 ...
43: Why Sleep Matters
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hit a wall in your weight loss? Struggling with getting enough shut-eye? Anna and Clare look into the impact a lack of sleep has on us mentall...
42: Birthdays - yours, ours and Slimming World's!
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 50th Birthday Slimming World, plus how to survive a birthday celebration - be it yours or someone else’s! Do you really want your cake? O...
41: Listeners’ Questions September on Slimming World
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly target, struggling at target and feeling down as the dark nights descend…There are a few themes around September’s Listeners’ Questi...
40: Boredom Eating, How To Beat It
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry if you're a crocheter, Clare still needs convincing on this one... However, there are tons of other tips and tricks from Anna, Clare and ou...
39: Social Media On A Diet: Pros & Cons
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with ‘comparisonitis’, or does using social media help keep you on track? Is it a place you come to learn, or somewhere y...
38: A Milestone & Moment Of Clarity
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: This one is raw, unedited and contains lots of tears. Don't listen just yet if you're feeling a bit sensitive! Anna is a poorly bear &...
38: Gains
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What to do when the scales go the wrong way - either deserved or unexpected. It happens to us all at some point on our weight loss journey, but i...
37: YMCA
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No dancing required. Just a pen and a post-it/other type of recyclable piece of paper.... On a tram trip across Manchester, Anna and Clare g...
36: Listeners' Questions on the Slimming World Golden Bus
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All aboard! Anna and Clare gatecrash the #SWGolden bus visit in Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens. This episode is sprinkled with your comments, ...
35: Gluten Free on Slimming World
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is gluten, how to cook without it Slimming World style and why all restaurants are legally obliged to tell you an allergy ingredients. Plu...
34: Overwhelmed...
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, it all gets a bit too much. And this week, both Anna and Clare were simply feeling overwhelmed. So in another glamorous car park lo...
33: Keeping Things Fresh
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Try something new everyday. That’s what we’re told will keep ourselves motivated when losing weight… But how do we shake out of a rut and...
32: Food Diaries: Are they worth the hassle?
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tracking, calorie counting, macros calculations… There are so many ways of logging your food intake - whether losing weight on the Slimming Wor...
31: Prepping for a Holiday (Slimming World style)
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How are you approaching your summer holiday? Is it a case of saying bye bye Slimming World altogether, or are you willing to make a few sacrifice...
30: Listeners' Slimming World Questions June 2019
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We reveal the things really on your minds, as more of you than ever before reach out with your listeners' questions! Email us slimmingworldpodc...
29: Black Hole Weekend
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Clare go on a park date. Are weekends your downfall? Are you listening on a Monday morning realising you’ve used pretty much all of yo...
28: Shredding For A Wedding
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re a bride, groom, family member or guest - are you doing Slimming World to fit into ‘that’ dress or suit? Tips and tricks on h...
27: Embrace Loneliness
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not just about being single or living on your own, loneliness can also leave us feeling like an outsider as we become the people we want t...
26: Listeners' Questions May 2019 (Slimming World Podcast)
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Guilt, struggles, off plan vs on plan thinking, getting stuck in expensive dresses in changing rooms, stories of how some of you are meeting othe...
25: What One Thing Do You Want Right Now?
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Visualisation. Ever tried it? The biggest barrier we often have to overcome when it comes to weight loss is managing our own mind. So how do we p...
24: Eating Out On Slimming World
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pubs, restaurants or take outs…how far do those 15 syns go when it comes to eating out and staying on plan? Anna and Clare head to a popular pu...
23: Extra Easy SP on Slimming World
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SP: Love it or hate it? Anna’s sold, Clare’s not so sure. What exactly is SP and how does it work? If you’re looking for a boost in your ...
22: Get Set For Summer With Slimming World
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Does the thought of stripping off when the sun comes out fill you with dread? Panic not, because this year is going to be different. Grab a post-...
21: How To Stay The Same & Maintain
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you've reached target or not, sometimes you may want to hit pause on your weight loss journey - just for a breather. If you've been doing...
20: Listeners' Questions April 2019 (Slimming World Podcast)
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your thoughts, your ponderings and your struggles... We answer some of the questions on our listeners' minds right now. Plus this episode was bro...
19: Let’s Talk About Syns Baby...
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you really have your cake and eat it when it comes to weight loss? On the Slimming World plan, most of us have 15 syns per day but how are yo...
18: Fighting Your Inner Rebel
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There’s always an excuse, but there’s always an inspiration too. How are you handling your bad angel? Somedays we can be absolutely on it whe...
17: Supermarket Sweep
24 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Anna & Clare have £10 to spend in a small supermarket on a Sunday morning...but what will they buy with it? Ready Steady Cook, Challenge Ann...
16: The Power of Protein on Slimming World
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chicken, tuna, tofu or quorn? Which is your go-to protein source? And how much difference does filling up on protein make to your weight loss? ...
15: Listeners' Questions March 2019
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You asked us some more questions, we answered! And there were so many, this became our longest episode yet... Another apology: this episode con...
14: Not All Who Wander Are Lost
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone talks about before and after, but no one mentions the stuff in-between. Why? Isn't that where all the growth is and lessons are really l...
13: Ignore The Numbers
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the weeks when the weight loss doesn't happen, how do you measure your success? We've all had those moments. Where we've worked our arses ...
12: Know Your Why
17 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the real reason why you want to lose weight? Or have you lost your mojo along the way? Anna and Clare go deep into the real reasons t...
11: Listeners’ Questions Feb 2019
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You asked, we answered! Send Anna and Clare your thoughts on email [email protected] or via Instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast
10: Emotional Eating
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is food your crutch? When life tests you - is it food you reach for first to comfort you? And do you wake up the next day wondering why you sabot...
9: Body Magic
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Exercise - love it or hate it? And does it really help you lose weight? Anna and Clare share some of their successes and struggles when it come...
8: Is calcium key when it comes to weight loss?
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Milk or cheese? It used to be a choice, but now with the two Healthy Extra As up for grabs - you can have both! But when it comes to calcium,...
7: Chocolate
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The ‘c’ word. That thing that all sugar addicts dread...chocolate. How do you resist the sweet treats when on Slimming World? Do you opt to a...
6: Letting Guilt Go
13 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What’s holding you back from achieving the weight loss you really want and deserve? Are you rejoining but chastising yourself for going backwar...
5: Why speed food matters for Slimming World
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Speed versus free food - how much difference does it really make when you pick the options with an ’S’ next to them in the book compared with...
4: Alcohol Free: Friend or foe?
30 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking Dry January might help you fast track your weight loss? Listen to this episode first. Booze, poison, vino, sauce - whatever you call alc...
3: New Year, New Start
30 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Is weight loss on your resolution list too? Whether starting for the first time, rejoining or still trucking on by - Clare and An...
2: Clare's Story
30 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The yo yo dieter. That’s how Clare describes herself. Now nudging a 4 stone weight loss since the beginning of 2018, she looks back with Anna o...
1: Anna's Story
29 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
23 groups, 18 years, 4 stone...and that’s just Anna’s journey as a member! Now a Slimming World consultant to 6 groups in Chorlton (Mancheste...