180: Break Through The 'But'
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 humps and hurdles along the way?! Anna and Clare have fun using the word 'but' at the start of their sentences. What 'but's are getting in your way? Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcas...
23m Aug 08, 2022
23m
179: Avoiding Summer Sabotage
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 through some tactics in how to stay focused during the summer holidays. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on o...
28m Jul 25, 2022
28m
Coming Soon: It's A Kind Of Magic bonus walking episodes!
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 the It's A Kind of Magic series on the Body Magic Essentials section of the members area!  If you've been thinking about starting Body Magic but aren't too sure where to begin then make these episodes and this summer the time to give it a go, wit...
3m Jul 18, 2022
3m
178: Building Better Habits
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 and Anna talk habit-building, transitions and finding your rhythm to make this healthy lifestyle finally stick. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming World. Plea...
32m Jul 11, 2022
32m
177: More For The Men
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 - Anna and Clare have another episode by, for and with men! This time we meet Matt Symons and Slimming World consultant Steven Little. Between them they've lost an incredible 15 stones! We talk rollercoasters, marathons, grief, shame, guilt...the list ...
53m Jun 27, 2022
53m
176: Diabetes Revisited
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 and Clare revisit the subject to mark Diabetes Week 2022. This time we meet member-turned-consultant John Dick from Falkirk who lost over 8 stones and reversed his type 2 diabetes. Now medication free, John's kicked his fast food habit in exchange ...
32m Jun 13, 2022
32m
175: How To Celebrate Without The Guilt
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 on a good spread and share their stories of how they're letting guilt go as they learn to live their lives AND keep off the weight. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by...
26m May 30, 2022
26m
174: Let Go And Lose Weight
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 that it's time to let go of? Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Alway...
38m May 16, 2022
38m
173: Food Optimising on a Budget
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 outside the box on how to keep costs down in your weekly food shop and make Food Optimising family friendly. Here's the Slimming World blog article we talk about during this episode: 5 Budget Friendly Meal Ideas -https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/blog/ea...
32m May 02, 2022
32m
172: How To Make Weight Loss Fun!
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? Because guess what - the Slimming World plan is not meant to be punishment! Instead of enforcing a strict diet regime of yesteryear, make the most of life and really enjoy your food! Whilst wandering through an arcade, Anna and Clare reflect on how they...
19m Apr 18, 2022
19m
171: A Personalised Plan: By You, For You!
Food Optimising is a personalised solution, not a prescription! Whether you're vegan, lactose intolerant, a non-drinker or all the things in between - Anna and Clare hear how Slimming World members tailor the Food Optimising plan to work for their families, their lifestyles and their taste buds. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast ...
29m Apr 04, 2022
29m
170: Attitude of Gratitude
"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. This quote is taken from an article she wrote in the Slimming World magazine almost 20 years ago - yet the words still hold true.  Anna and Clare reflect on Margaret's post and consider just how much of an impact a positive mindset has when it com...
37m Mar 21, 2022
37m
169: How To Choose Your Dream Target Weight
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 expectation you've plucked from thin air or social media? In this episode, Anna and Clare look at the benefits of going for the weight loss you’d really love, and settling on a target - or few! - that are personal to you, your lifestyle and your body. Pr...
28m Mar 07, 2022
28m
168: Snooze More, Lose More
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 you planned? You’re not alone. In fact, three out of four Slimming World members say that their food choices are affected by tiredness. Whilst lying on a nice comfy bed, Anna and Clare share their top tips for getting a good night’s rest. Presented by...
23m Feb 21, 2022
23m
167: Celebrating Non-Scale Victories!
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 Clare share a few of their wins, plus we've TONS of comments of some of yours. From motorbike helmets to shoe sizes, to theme park rides and cutting your toe nails....what are YOUR NSV? Grab a cup of tea and your journal, let's making your list whi...
25m Feb 07, 2022
25m
166: Aqua-fab-ulous Vegan Recipes!
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 what an earth it is and whether their chocolate mousse makes the dinner table or not!  Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we sha...
23m Jan 24, 2022
23m
165: The Surprising Benefits of Mental Toughness
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 Dr Jacquie Lavin discuss the science of mastering 'mental toughness'. Anna and Clare learn all about the 4 Cs: Challenge, Commitment, Confidence and Control. They're not just relevant for our weight loss goals, but of benefit to our whole lifesty...
28m Jan 10, 2022
28m
164: Body Magic: Make Your First Move
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 available in the Slimming World members area. Dressed in a bit of lycra, wearing their slippers, they try not to crash into everything in Clare's living room! If you're a member, you can have a go too! Now you don't have to join the gym if you don't wan...
34m Dec 27, 2021
34m
163: Exciting News for 2022!
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 from January 2022! Plus how we're making a bonus members podcast from next month and changing the frequency of how often we post on our public feed.
3m Dec 23, 2021
3m
162: It's A Wrap!
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 your journals, as Anna and Clare share their 2021 wins to wrap up another crazy year of their Slimming World journeys. Plus, Clare has a surprise in store for Anna! (Thanks to Friends of Victoria Hall in Glossop for their help in us making this podca...
30m Dec 20, 2021
30m
161: Listeners' Questions December 2021
Surviving a Christmas party, working away at conferences and banishing the word "just"....Anna and Clare sift through more of your questions, comments and lightbulbs moments for the final Listeners' Questions of 2021. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our ...
1hr 3m Dec 13, 2021
1hr 3m
160: How To Stay Slim For Life
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 it off for 12 years. Whether you're still en route towards your target weight or you're already maintaining within your target range, there are takeaways for everyone in this episode. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB P...
50m Dec 06, 2021
50m
159: The Greatest Gift You Can Give Yourself
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 celebrate your weight loss journey so far? How do you find new ways to treat yourself? And how do you ask for the support of your friends, family and your Slimming World group during the festivities to help you stay on track? Presented by Clare Fr...
26m Nov 29, 2021
26m
158: Listeners' Questions November 2021
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! Plus we discover another Speed Free miniature fruit for Anna - a cucamelon! No, really!  Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we sha...
56m Nov 22, 2021
56m
157: The Countdown To Christmas Is On
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 make when out celebrating, to ensure we all make the most of Food Optimising during the festive season.  Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming World. Please note:...
37m Nov 15, 2021
37m
156: Your Best Week Ever
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 inspirational tips, Anna and Clare debate what transforms a good week to a great one when it comes to Food Optimising. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming World. Ple...
34m Nov 08, 2021
34m
155: Taking Your Health Seriously
"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 McLeod decided it was time to tackle his weight once and for all. He shares his story with Anna and Clare, on how he's lost 9 stones and become Slimming World's Man of the Year 2021. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Produ...
37m Nov 01, 2021
37m
154: Spice Up Your Life
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 curries behind! This week Anna and Clare are let loose in the Slimming World Head Office kitchen. They've been given a sneak peek of the new Ultimate Curry Book now available in group. Problem is, they've no idea how to turn the oven on... Join them as...
28m Oct 25, 2021
28m
153: When The Going Gets Tough
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 a few of her fellow Slimming World members what was going on, stayed to IMAGE Therapy and formulated a plan of how to dig herself out of a hole. Anna reveals Clare's not alone, that plenty of our listeners and other members can hit this bump too. ...
40m Oct 18, 2021
40m
155: Sugar: What To Watch Out For
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 with the help of Amanda Avery, Associate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Nottingham. Interested to read more about cravings? Members can read this feature on Lifeline Online: https://member.slimmingworld.co.uk/features/cr...
31m Oct 11, 2021
31m
151: Bye Bye Takeaway, Hello Fakeaway!
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 pair from Tipperary share how they ditched the fast food and delivered a 17st weight loss between them. Plus, Anna has five top tips for how we can break the cycle of relying on takeaways to making the most of Food Optimising. Presented by Clare Fr...
51m Oct 04, 2021
51m
150: Listeners' Questions September 2021
From facing shame, Food Optimised dating, to go-to disaster dinners...this month's Listeners' Questions episode is action-packed with tips, tricks and funny stories! Join Anna and Clare as they remain curious and eager to learn along the way of their weight loss journeys. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming...
1hr 11m Sep 27, 2021
1hr 11m
149: Practise Progress, Not Perfection
If you judge yourself by impossibly high standards, the disappointment if you don’t achieve them can knock your confidence. Anna and Clare discuss how they're learning to let go of expecting everything to be perfect, and instead - practise nurturing great habits and behavioural changes that'll keep them on track for the long-term. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB P...
36m Sep 20, 2021
36m
148: New Season New Thinking
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 temptations they'll face when eating out and walking across the city centre for the first lunch time in over a year and a half? Plus, as autumn nights arrive and the trees turn red - how can you embrace the new season cultivating a beginners' mind? Present...
29m Sep 13, 2021
29m
147: You Know You're On Plan When
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 Clare discuss what really makes a great Food Optimising week!  Clue: For some, it involves wind and a lot of planning... Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming Wo...
39m Sep 06, 2021
39m
146: Listeners' Questions August 2021
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 the questions in this month's Listeners' Questions bag. Plus, Anna and Clare discuss how to overcome a plateau, the importance of spreading your Syns over the week and how they make the most of their Healthy Extras.  Presented by Clare Freeman an...
1hr 12m Aug 30, 2021
1hr 12m
145: Weekend Wobbles
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 journey on hold. Because with Food Optimising, you really can have your cake and eat it...AND still see a loss at the scales for your weekly weigh-in! But it takes a bit of planning ahead, a bit of learning and tweaking to make these new lifestyl...
44m Aug 23, 2021
44m
144: Body Magic: Do What You Love
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 rate up - then it's a winner! And moving is something our guest on this week's Slimming World Podcast loves to do... Samantha Rose, cover star of the latest Slimming World magazine, signed up for a 12-week countdown just after Christmas 2020. But by...
43m Aug 16, 2021
43m
143: Free Food First: The Triple Fs
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 catchphrase - Free Food is your friend! Her and Clare have a good old rummage through the kitchen to pick their three favourite go-to Free Foods.  Plus, they share some tips on how to become more conscious of your not-so-great choices. Instead enc...
28m Aug 09, 2021
28m
142: What's In Your Target Member Toolkit So Far?
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 the scales to focus on? Then voila...in this episode of the Slimming World Podcast we lean on a brilliant feature from the Lifeline Online member resources: The Slim For Life habit list!  Last month, podcast listener Laura reached out to ask what ...
45m Aug 02, 2021
45m
141: Listeners' Questions July 2021
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 been pondering some questions that you'd love for us to answer? Drop Anna and Clare your questions, celebrations or LOLs via Instagram or email us on slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Prod...
1hr 15m Jul 26, 2021
1hr 15m
140: No Dairy No Problem
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 choices, how else can you get calcium in your diet? This episode is for those who follow a dairy AND dairy free diet! Anna and Clare reveal some of the foods which could give you a boost in calcium without you even realising. Things like kale, spring...
23m Jul 19, 2021
23m
139: Mythbusting Body Magic
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 exercising often gets the blame when we don’t see a loss on the scales. Well, it might surprise you to hear that if you Food Optimise without exercise – you WILL lose weight. Anna and Clare debunks the myths some of us kid ourselves with around Body Magic and dis...
30m Jul 12, 2021
30m
138: 2021 Reality Check
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 some of the guilt of any lockdown gains. Are we relying on old habits and 'that's just the way I've always done it' or 'it worked before' limited beliefs? With so many people restarting their journeys in 2021, now seems a good point in the year t...
30m Jul 05, 2021
30m
137: Pasta La Vista Baby
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 will they bring to the table? Plus, there's plenty of great suggestions of what our listeners' do with pasta of all shapes and sizes too! 19th June 2021 marked Spaghetti Saturday - where we invited our listeners to eat pasta in their way...but wh...
40m Jun 28, 2021
40m
136: Listener's Questions June 2021
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 your motivation back when in a slump? From back to the office tips to more suggestions on how to keep working on building those healthy habits, Anna and Clare are full of beans this month. Don't forget to share your lightbulb moments and celebration...
1hr 9m Jun 21, 2021
1hr 9m
134: Making Food Optimising Work For You
How do you fit losing weight into a busy working lifestyle with a family? Regardless of your base health, gender, religion and dietary requirements?  Anna and Clare are joined by a ray of sunshine on today's episode: Zaheer Bhatti...A member who lose nearly 4 stone, an IT business analyst by day, dad of two and a Slimming World consultant by night.  We spotted Zaheer in the recent edition of th...
43m Jun 14, 2021
43m
133: Let's Talk Calories
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 message: that now is the perfect time to enjoy the freedom of losing weight while eating the food you love – without counting every single calorie. Because, as you know, with Food Optimising, the counting’s done for you! So how does it work?  Slimmin...
46m Jun 07, 2021
46m
132: What You Need to Know About Reaching Target
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 through the ethos behind the Slim For Life plan. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss e...
38m May 31, 2021
38m
131: A Crash Course in Eating Out on Slimming World
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 with Slimming World? Anna and Clare discuss their tactics and strategies when heading out, or 'out out' - by still having fun, but not blowing the doors off their hinges when it comes to managing their Syns allowance! Presented by Clare Freeman and...
28m May 24, 2021
28m