Overview
- Eleanor Brown says she lost 8lbs in her first week and a total of 6st 4lbs after adopting Slimming World’s plan and attending weekly groups.
- She reports that doctor-prescribed weight-loss pills and fad diets failed, while her weight had risen from about 13st to nearly 17st after her second baby during lockdown.
- Brown describes major health and lifestyle improvements, including no longer having crippling back pain, not getting breathless on stairs, and feeling more confident and active with her children.
- To cut costs and calories, she makes healthier versions of takeaway favorites at home and uses TikTok for recipe ideas.
- Slimming World reports that in a study of more than 3,200 members aged 18–34, participants lost an average of 12% of body weight, with most citing strong community support and better relationships with food and mental wellbeing.