Slimming World Podcast

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 some of the pieces we probably should have binned a long time ago! 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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, Margaret Miles-Bramwell. From Food Optimising to IMAGE Therapy, Margaret gives great insight into why there's so much more to weight loss, than just managing the food we eat. Her book ‘Wild Women Do (and they don’t regret it!)’ is available to buy in group via your Slimming World consultant - also on Amazon Kindle and as an audiobook via Audible. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 most age groups, men are more likely than women to be overweight or obese. So what’s stopping the fellas getting back to a more manageable sized waistline? On this episode, we hear some incredibly inspiring and motivating stories form our male listeners on how their lives have changed since joining Slimming World. By the way, you can read Jason's full story in the May/June 2021 issue of the Slimming World magazine! 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 Slimming World members' minds this February 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 personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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! Perhaps they're not following the plan, perhaps they're open to trying a few meals now and then, or perhaps they want to help you every step of the way...Whatever your situation, here's how to ask for help from those who are closest to you.  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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 and move off the sofa for a few minutes. Note: It goes without saying, if you have an injury or an underlying health condition please follow the advice of a proper doctor and sit this one out if need be. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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. So you can’t understand why at the end of the week you’ve maintained… Yep, we've been there! So Anna and Clare are back with a quiz for you - can you spot the hidden syns in Mrs Ivy Been-So-Good's food diary? Here's a link to the 'Hidden Syns' feature we're talking about on the LifeLine Online site (only available to current members): https://member.slimmingworld.co.uk/features/hidden-syns 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 fun-packed quiz to test their knowledge on the recipes they can muster up on the spot using simple basic store cupboard staples!  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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 friends: their food diaries and Slimming World member pack. Plus, there's tips on staying on course with Dry January and ensuring those new fitness routines are a lifestyle switch that are here to stay...not disappear come February.  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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 afresh to those of you continuing your journey, what reasons do you have to celebrate becoming a new and better version of yourself? The girls take a walk through the Peak District and talk about how having a great start to the year can set the tone for the rest of the year, and your weight loss journey.  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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 your weight loss target slowly but surely, instead of giving up at the first hurdle? Anna and Clare are joined by friend of the podcast and behavioural psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos to talk tips on making habits stick and how to be kinder to ourselves in the process. Finally - in 2021, let's make new years resolutions that help us grow mentally and physically - not set us up to fail like years gone by. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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, what great choices have you made this year? Grab some pen and paper, join Anna and Clare as they review the weird, wonderful and slightly bizarre year that was 2020. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

An episode that'll leave your mouth watering with inspiration of our favourite winter comforts... Whether using the slow cooker or favourite oven roasting dish, which warm and wonderful Free Foods will get you through the cold season? Thanks to help and inspiration from our awesome Slimming World Podcast listeners. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 through this month's listeners' questions to see what's on people's minds ahead of what could be a very different Christmas and New Year for us all. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 dreaming of for Anna's 40th birthday and Clare's Christmas Day party! But will the dresses fit? Will they like it? And just how stressful is it buying an outfit for a friend?! 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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' mantra into our kitchens. So armed with a plethora of colourful potatoes, Anna and Clare get chopping, par boiling and roasting their favourite food optimised potato dishes! 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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?  As more of us turned to exercise during lockdown, Anna and Clare continue to investigate why movement matters. Anna's new bike has arrived, and finally - Clare has bagged her platinum 'body magicker' certificate. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

The countdown to Christmas begins, as Anna and Clare read out more of our listeners' lightbulb moments and weight loss celebrations. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 losing weight can be fun! And reminding you that following a plan like Slimming World can even be enjoyable!  Back in the warm and dry, Anna and Clare share some of our listeners' favourite dinners and get a little bit too passionate about potatoes... 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 weight?  Ahead of Halloween, Anna and Clare go walking in a cold and grey graveyard, to ponder the question of what they're really fearing - in life, and in their personal weight loss journeys.  Warning: If you've recently been bereaved, this might not be the episode for you to listen to right now. We send our love to you via other episodes instead x 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 or tv? And when was the last time you really really tasted your food?  Anna and Clare turn to the buddhist concept of mindfulness to help them put pause between their acts of self sabotage and achieving the weight loss they really want to see on the scales.  Note: We do a mindful food experiment on this podcast using a walnut, strawberry, blueberry, biscuit, and a dried apricot. But you can bring along any type of food you wish! 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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's Listeners' Questions! 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 and Anna pick out '36 things you never noticed' in three of the books in the members' pack. For example, did you count how many info circles are in the main book? The answer is revealed on this week's episode... 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 burgers to cauliflower lentil dahl, the gals get excited about speed and protein like never before on a sunny day in the Peak District.  See our instagram page @slimmingworldpodcast for the recipes we mention during this episode. Note: Two RAF jets interrupt us near the end of this episode. Fortunately our heart rates have just about returned to normal..... Just a warning it might make you jump like it did us if you're listening on headphones!  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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 shocking quiz that reveals the hidden syns behind most of our everyday thirst quenchers, and not just the alcohol ones… 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

From Australia to the Outer Hebrides…cycling wins to diamond celebrations, Anna and Clare sift through the listeners’ questions bag to hear what’s on the minds of Slimming World members this month. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 the line after a big gain over lockdown - this episode is packed with tips, advice and general mojo goodness for anyone looking to clear the decks, and begin their slimming journey again. Note: Contains some very handy info on how not to lose your Tupperware lids ever again… 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 the importance of creating long-term lifestyle habit changes - not just crash dieting like many of us have been and done before. Some of the books we mention during this episode (of which contain affiliate links): Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3gTeiik The Chimp Paradox by Prof Steve Peters - https://amzn.to/3aukk6E The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary by Catherine Gray - https://amzn.to/31QaN5H Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins - https://amzn.to/2PPBi5N The music we use during the butterfly chase is called Goofballs. How appropriate... 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 never tried before! What unknown free food and speed free food will be on your list?  Note: You can actually watch Anna and Clare’s tasting session on our Instagram IGTV channel…! Visit http://Instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 month. [The ten steps Anna mentions are also shared on our Instagram page via a bunch of colourful post-its.] 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

From managing the expectations of others, to mixing up your meals…Anna and Clare sift through your thoughts on this month’s Listeners' Questions. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 share secrets of how they prioritise speed food when they’re ‘on it’. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 another diet because you ‘should’ be slimmer? Anna and Clare pay tribute to a Slimming World friend Caroline, and reflect on things she taught them about commitment to making health a priority - no matter the inevitable hurdles in life. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 your photos headshots [only taken with good lighting, full make up from high up above]? Many of us have used a photo to inspire the start our weight loss journey, and others have the phrase ‘to feel confident having my photo taken’ as a strong why. So we’re intrigued - which moments have you edited yourself out from history, and which moments in your future are you preparing to make sure you’re going to be a part of when the photo albums come out in years to come? Note: Get the tissues ready. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 author Susan Jeffer once wrote the book 'Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway' - so what could you do today to move forwards in life and weight loss? A positive sprinkle of mojo from Anna and Clare to get you dreaming big and pushing yourself to new heights. Because we believe in you, and - that anything is possible... 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

Exam time stress, the problem with perfection, honesty vs denial, and some incredible stories of overcoming diabetes… Just a handful of subjects discussed on this month’s Listeners’ Questions. Two apologies in advance: We were rudely interrupted for a couple of minutes by a lawnmower and sorry Rosanna, for a terrible performance of your wonderfully written rap… #Fail  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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 coming weeks? Is the thought of returning to ‘normality’ causing you anxiety? And what processes can you put in place right now to prepare? Anna and Clare share their thoughts on how planning really is the daddy when expecting an upcoming test, the importance of checking out reality over our perception, and assessing in advance which treats are worth the cost of derailing your weight loss...and which aren’t. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 World Podcast, Clare goes full geek and baffles Anna with a ton of ‘thing you never knew’ facts about the history of the scales… We celebrate our listeners’ non-scale victories and learn why more of us should be proud of our achievements NOW - not just when we reach our target. Plus, we pay tribute to the Black Lives Matters movement with an 8 minutes 46 seconds silence in tribute to 46 year-old George Floyd. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 people don’t even know they have diabetes… Put Coronavirus aside for a moment, the World Health Organisation has been calling diabetes a “global epidemic” for a number of years now.  To mark Diabetes Week 2020, Anna and Clare are joined by Slimming World’s Head of Nutrition and Research - Dr Jacquie Lavin.  Anna shares the heartbreaking story of her dad who had type I diabetes. Eventually he had to have both of his legs amputated and suffered multiple heart attacks. His last words to Anna: “Don’t dig your own grave with a spoon like I did.” In this episode, we reveal how anyone can have diabetes, we look at the tell tale signs, and reflect on new research by Slimming World which demonstrates how losing just 10% of your body weight could even reverse type II diabetes. Need a bit more info and support? Check out diabetes.org.uk (http://diabetes.org.uk/)   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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 written out her weight loss positives. Plus it turns out…lots of listeners say they’re in the same boat. #mmm #IThink  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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 consultant Sal Henley joins Anna and Clare to swop recipes in their own version of Ready Steady Cook and gives an insight into what really happens behind the scenes of Sal’s Storecupboard Cook-in videos! Watch Sal’s videos here as part of Slimming World’s #EatWellAtHome series: https://bit.ly/2WHl8Q9  Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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!  This month’s listeners’ questions include tips on how to keep going during lockdown, imposter syndrome, healthy extras, booze and more of your light bulb moments. Plus some celebrations with LOTS of consultant shout outs and well dones to new target members. 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. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 mean for you? This episode comes as the singer Adele posted a seemingly innocent photo on instagram on her 32nd birthday…only to have the social media split over her new lighter look. “She was hotter before she lost the weight” read one comment, “someone buy her a Big Mac or 20” read another. And there was questions over whether it was fat phobic to even celebrate Adele’s weight loss. Surely she's lovely whatever her size?  On this Slimming World Podcast we talking about our experiences of low self-esteem, of being fat-shamed and moments where others opinions have torn us down - just as we were starting to rebuild our confidence. And we know we’re not alone. Our listeners have shared their thoughts and experiences on body image struggles with us too. So get your journal out and thinking caps on, as we consider practical tips to put in place whilst losing weight - to learn how to manage unkind comments and ask for support when we need it. Shout out to our listener Nicola for inspiring us to make this episode via her late night DM!  Warning: If any of this conversation triggers you, then please ask for help via your consultant or a healthcare professional. Please don’t struggle alone, you’re worth more than you ever think. FYI: The podcast by Dr Linda Papadopoulos we mention regarding body dysmorphia is here, plus resources of where to go for help: https://audioboom.com/posts/7294560-body-dysmorphia-part-two-dr-amita-jassi Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

“Feelings are not facts”, “challenge and distract” and “scales are data: be a scientist…” …All amazing pearls of wisdom shared by behavioural psychologist, Dr Linda Papadopoulos on this week’s Slimming World Podcast episode. Whether it’s guilt, anxiety or simply feeling unsupported from those around you - Anna and Clare discover how we can interrupt old habits and negative thoughts from sabotaging our weight loss progress.   [By the way, if you like this episode - you might also enjoy one of our previous podcasts with Linda: Ep 62 ’Mind Your Language: Not Just Your Waistline’.] Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan.  Produced by ASFB Productions.  Slimming World Podcast is now officially sponsored by Slimming World!  Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 lethargic and seeing your weight loss slow?  Exercise-phobes Anna and Clare reveal their new workout routines - from yoga to skipping - and ponder over a few quick and easy tips to get you started.  What could you do at home to give you a much-needed energy boost and see the scales tipping in a more favourable direction? Share your lockdown body magic wins with us via email (slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com) or Instagram (@slimmingworldpodcast). Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions. This podcast is now officially sponsored by Slimming World! Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health care professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 to stay sane, stay focused and stay on track with your weight loss journey throughout the lockdown period. From knowing your why, food tips and exercise inspiration to spotting your triggers... Our listeners have also helpfully provided advice-a-plenty. Our apologies, this episode contains references to nudity and underwear. (Which even makes Anna snort...) Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions. This podcast is now officially sponsored by Slimming World! Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health care professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 wearing leopard print watching!).  This episode features ideas of easy dishes for NHS frontline workers, advice for those struggling with temptation and anxiety, plus plenty of love letters, target member celebrations and consultant shout outs. Thanks to Shireen, Danielle, Billy, Jess, Amy, Anne and Aisling for their on the spot appearances too! Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. This podcast is now officially sponsored by Slimming World! Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health care professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 strategies for protecting our hard work for good. Clare’s never reached target in her 8 years as a Slimming World member, but what will it take for her to complete the final part of her journey, and to finally recognise the hard work she’s already achieved in her five stone loss so far? Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions. This podcast is now officially sponsored by Slimming World! Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health care professional when following a weight loss plan.

Separating myth from fact can be confusing with so many conflicting messages about food and fads in the media. Carolyn Pallister, public health manager and dietician at Slimming World head office runs us through the science behind food optimising versus calorie controlled diets and info on how to protect yourself from falling foul of the latest fashionable quick fix trends. Plus, this episode features Anna snorting, some tinkling of tea cups, the smell of jacket potatoes and a pretty view of the Peak District. Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions. This podcast is now officially sponsored by Slimming World! *By the way...we recorded this episode BEFORE the global coronavirus lockdown kicked in. So see this as a safe place to listen to something other than Covid-19, and forgive us if some of the references sound a bit strange in present circumstances! Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health care professional when following a weight loss plan.

Pregnancy, managing your inner chimp at weekends, cheat nights and the treat mentality...plus POM POMS?! You asked us a bunch of questions, we answered them. Send yours in for next month via instagram or email slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions. This podcast is now officially sponsored by Slimming World! *By the way...we recorded this episode BEFORE the global coronavirus lockdown kicked in. So see this as a safe place to listen to something other than Covid-19, and forgive us if some of the references sound a bit strange in present circumstances! Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health care professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 pondering over what true cost cheap deals are to our overall health. Plus, there's tips on cheap ways to fill your belly without spending a pretty penny. And just for giggles, they ride some tiny horses on a children's carousel... Because - losing weight can be fun too, you know?! Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions. This podcast is now officially sponsored by Slimming World! *By the way...we recorded this episode BEFORE the global coronavirus lockdown kicked in. So see this as a safe place to listen to something other than Covid-19, and forgive us if some of the references sound a bit strange in present circumstances! Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health care professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 their weight loss journey. In this one-off bonus episode, hosts Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman talk through some top tips to help slimmers stay focused and the importance of forgiveness for the occasional blip. Sending all our listeners, Slimming World members and consultants love and hugs during these unprecedented times x Please note: Whilst our series is sponsored by Slimming World, we're not their official spokespeople so we can't speak on their behalf. Please always check with your consultant or on the website for the latest advice regarding group and online services during the coronavirus incident.

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-scale victories, to motivators, and remembering your why...Anna and Clare dig deep to find the reasons to celebrate whether facing a backwards pedal gain or slow mo snail progress. Things we mention: Hal Elrod's Miracle Morning Catherine Gray's The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary David Goggins' cookie jar Quotes from Don Marquis and Jim Rohn. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. This podcast is now officially sponsored by Slimming World! Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health care professional when following a weight loss plan.

Anna and Clare reveal their favourite spice, whilst wandering around a bloomin' big supermarket. They ponder over Slimming World's traffic light system of red, amber and green aisles - from the 'eat me I'm free' stuff, to the 'aaargh I can't even look' danger zones! Some fun tips guaranteed to make you hungry as the gals talk about their favourite food and how they manage making their weekly shop safe and syn savvy. Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions. This podcast is now officially sponsored by Slimming World! Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health care professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 (sorry about that), some terrible rhyming and talk of yoga farts. But there's also a ton of mojo on why Clare and Anna are still muddling their way through despite life throwing every excuse and hurdle. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. This podcast is now officially sponsored by Slimming World! Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health care professional when following a weight loss plan.

Self-sabotage binges, struggling at target, surviving office temptations, lunch-on-the-go...Just a few of the topics in this month's Listeners' Questions sent in by you cool peeps. Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions. This podcast is now officially sponsored by Slimming World! Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health care professional when following a weight loss plan.

“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 get personal. There's conversation about national heart health month and how heart disease has impacted both Clare and Anna’s families. We explore what Club 10 really means, and why keeping the weight off is essential in reducing your risk of a heart attack. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. This podcast is officially sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health care professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 us, you're on a weight loss journey, you've probably struggled with self-deprecation, anxiety and self-loathing at some point.  So we rounded up someone who knows a thing or two about this - behavioural psychologist, Dr Linda Papadopoulos. In this episode, Clare and Anna look into why minding our language matters and how it's been key to forming healthier lifetime habits. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Slimming World Podcast is now officially sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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 we're sponsored by Slimming World! More info on what, why and who... As well as an insight into the food database, the new recipe book coming out and who decides what goes in them with SW's Head of Food and Publications, Alison Brentnall. Warning: This episode contains toilet humour... Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 print trainers as they discuss why moving more matters, and what difference it's made to their Slimming World weight loss journeys. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

DryJanuary, Stoptober, Alcohol Free, Booze Free... More and more people are getting curious about their relationship with alcohol? And it's definitely that time of year where more people ditch the vino in a bid to get back 'on it' and shed the Christmas food baby. But does it have to be all or nothing? What low syn low alcohol options are there? Anna and Clare do a little tasting session in the kitchen on a Sunday morning. Warning: This episode contains slurping, and Anna laughing loudly. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

The power of group, image therapy, community, tribe... all phrases often used by Slimming World consultants and members. But why? What difference does losing weight with a bunch of like-minded souls really make?  As HQ launch the #ThatFeeling campaign, Anna and Clare tap into what to expect for those who've never been to group before.  Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 instagram @slimmingworldpodcast or email SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com (mailto:SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com) Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 reflect on their last 12 months, back together just before Christmas in Clare's car. Send the Slimming World Podcast your questions and thoughts via Instagram @slimmingworldpodcast or email SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 a busy and sometimes emotional Christmas period. Presented by Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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... all whilst having a hand massage!  Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. 

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 now she's 5 stone lighter she's in desperate need for a new frock but hasn't a clue where to start. Anna hasn't had a bra fitting in over 2 years and is in for a surprise when she finally puts on some lingerie in her proper size! Whether you're half way through your Slimming World journey or in touching distance of target this will be just the cup of tea you need to hear on why it's important to dress your best NOW and not in some mythical date in the future.... Thanks to Linda, Emma, Janice & Karen for their help in making this episode with us! Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 protect your weight loss or a few quick wins to treat yourselves, Anna and Clare share some of their tips as well as a few from our Slimming World podcast listeners. Number one tip: Watch out for carpet beige buffets! Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

You ask, we answer. Some chat about eating before weigh in, doing Slimming World on a budget and another inspirational quote… “Maybe the journey isn’t about becoming anything.” Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

What difference does fibre really make to your weight loss? Anna and Clare offer some Healthy Extra B inspiration sprinkled with oats and breadcrumbs for you.  Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 falling victim to setting unrealistic expectations, Anna and Clare share their experiences of how to combat your ‘shoulds’ forever. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. #RIPAnnasCrustyKnickers #LeopardPrint4Eva 

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 of November plant-based. Tons of our listeners have given us tips on where and how to start. Share your Slimming World vegan-friendly recipes with us on instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast or email us slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 light of Every Mind Matters - Slimming World's new campaign with Public Health England, the gals talk mental health best practices. If you've not tried the Mind Plan Quiz, have a go here: https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/mentalhealth Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 talk and toilet humour. Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions. Got a question for next month? Email us slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com

Our past behaviour predicts our future behaviour… So grab a pen, paper & your Slimming World book, and join Clare looking over the last 11 weeks of our weight loss journey as we look ahead to what our patterns might say about how Christmas 2019 might look like. Get curious, not furious. Presented by Clare Freeman, produced by ASFB Productions. Email us SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com (mailto:SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com) or Insta us http://Intagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast 

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 mentally and physically. Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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? Or are there other ways you could be ‘treating’ yourself besides food? Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

Nearly target, struggling at target and feeling down as the dark nights descend…There are a few themes around September’s Listeners’ Questions episode. Thanks for all of your contributions, keep sending your thoughts in via slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com) Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. 

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 our listeners on how to beat boredom eating - with and without a thread and needle. Send us your questions and comments on email slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com or via Instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 you find yourself being distracted?  Are the endless photos of food helpful or overwhelming?  Do the before and after photos on your timeline spur you on or leave you feeling like you’ll never be like them? A few sprinkles of our thoughts about the pros and cons of social media, and plenty of yours.  Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 & Clare has hit a personal milestone, but it's left her feeling a bit emotional - mostly in disbelief that's she done it. Share your milestones with us too! Email slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com or on Insta @slimmingworldpodcast

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 it doesn't make it any easier to digest. Anna and Clare pick apart the pros and cons of a gain during a diet, plus lean on Slimming World podcast listeners' advice as to how they get back on the horse through the ups and the downs of being on plan. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 get deep over their reasons why, what's really motivating them, what they might need to change and why they need to remember the small achievements along their journey - not just aim for the great big whopping one that is their target weight. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

All aboard! Anna and Clare gatecrash the #SWGolden bus visit in Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens. This episode is sprinkled with your comments, a peek at a cooking demonstration and not one, but two guest interviews with Slimming World ambassadors - Gemma Bosanko and Damian Murray. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Send us your questions and comments on Instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast or email slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com

What is gluten, how to cook without it Slimming World style and why all restaurants are legally obliged to tell you an allergy ingredients. Plus, Anna gives Clare an insight into consultant training and what the SW HQ offices in Derbyshire are really like... ! Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 location somewhere in Manchester, the gals openly share about what tips them over the edge, what can sometimes scare them about the Slimming World plan and more importantly - how some of you are feeling right now. Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 step into the unknown when frankly it’s easier to stay in our comfort zone and stick with what know has worked so far? Now in the final stone towards her target, Clare digs out her Slimming World recipe books and challenges herself to cook up something she’s never attempted before. Follow her shopping, cooking and tasting with friends on a Friday night in. Plus, she challenges YOU to grab a pen and piece of paper and think of how you might be able to shake up your food menu… Presented by Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions. Email your recipe and fresh ideas to slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com) or DM us on Instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast

Tracking, calorie counting, macros calculations… There are so many ways of logging your food intake - whether losing weight on the Slimming World plan or another route. But does it help or hinder your journey?  Anna and Clare discuss the pros and cons of tracking, when the food diary or weight loss planner can be helpful and when to let it go. Let us know your thoughts on Instagram @slimmingworldpodcast or email us SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com (mailto:SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com)

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 sacrifices to not throw your hard work away? Finding a new way to override our ‘treat’ mentality is tough. Having come back off a break with dramatic weight gains AND other times a weight loss, Anna and Clare share some of their tips of how they’ve managed to overcome the holiday hangover.  Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Email us SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com (mailto:SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com) or DM on http://Instagram.com/SlimmingWorldPodcast 

We reveal the things really on your minds, as more of you than ever before reach out with your listeners' questions! Email us slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com or connect on our Instagram page: @slimmingworldpodcast Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 your syns on Friday and Saturday night, wondering how your gonna make it through till weigh day? Yeah we’ve all been there. Digging ourselves out of a guilt-ridden hole, attempting to ‘beat the plan’, thinking we can trick food optimising… And then wondering why we’re not getting the weight loss we want. So what are some of the steps can put in place to make sure you don’t have a blow out come Saturday and Sunday, writing off any of your success? Next week’s episode is Listeners’ Questions - so drop us a note via http://Instagram.Com/SlimmingWorldPodcast or email us SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com (mailto:SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com) with your thoughts and ponderings! Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 how to prepare for a summer wedding from Anna and Clare. Also includes several slices of cheese about learning to enjoy the journey and how to spark joy by folding your pants...

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 to be, not who we were. From your start point to the end goal, how do you keep your head in the Slimming World game when everything feels so new and unknown? Clare and Anna discuss how being lonely is an inevitable part of growth, how to recognise it, challenge it and embrace the 'new you' - instead of defaulting back to the usual bad habits we’ve always relied upon. Things we mention during this episode: How To Deal With Loneliness/The Hero’s Journey by Leo at Actualized: http://youtu.be/uGqlCkuah94 Discover Brightlife Podcast (narrated by Clare), the truth about loneliness with Age Uk Cheshire https://podfollow.com/1378754447  Slimming World Food For Thought Podcast is presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions. We’re on http://instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast and slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com)  

Guilt, struggles, off plan vs on plan thinking, getting stuck in expensive dresses in changing rooms, stories of how some of you are meeting other Slimming World podcast listeners and we share more of your non-scale victories! Send us your questions and thoughts to slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com) and @slimmingworldpodcast on Instagram Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. 

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 put steps in place to stop our inner chimp for talking us out of achieving what we truly want? Clare admits she’s struggling with picturing herself at target, and Anna explains how visualising situations in advance enables her greater control so she doesn’t turn to default responses when under pressure. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. 

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 pub chain for their dinner on another Sunday date. They debunk the menu and use the Slimming World snackulator thinking to guesstimate just how many syns some of the most calorific things might be. Prepare for your jaw to hit the floor….  Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions. Email us slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com) and follow at http://instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast 

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 weight loss, then the extra easy SP plan on Slimming World might be an option for you. But we notice that some of our podcast listeners seem apprehensive and a little nervous about giving it a go. So which free foods do people get their knickers in a twist over thinking are speed, and why are certain foods not classed as a worthy ‘P’ option? Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions. Email us slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com) and follow on Instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast (http://instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast)   Also can we ask a favour?! Please vote for us at the British Podcast Awards Listeners’ Choice category - voting closes on Wednesday 15th May! http://britishpodcastawards.com/vote 

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-it, your diary & a cup of tea - as we join Anna and Clare laying out a plan for how to get set for summer with Slimming World. Will it be numbers, clothes or just a great feeling that inspires you to reach your next mini milestone? Presented by Anna Mangan & Clare Freeman. Edited by Alix Pickles. Produced by ASFB Productions. Vote for us in the British Podcast Awards Listeners’ Choice category here: BritishPodcastAwards.com/vote

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 this for the long haul, then you'll know it's perfectly normal to fall out of love and back in love with the Slimming World plan now and again.  So if you want to take a bit of time out but not move backwards, what are the tips and tricks you can rely on to ensure your hard work is protected? Plus Anna explains the new target system - perfect if you're wondering what an earth happens when you do finally reach that magic number - no matter how near or far. Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Edited by Alix Pickles. Produced by ASFB Productions. (The link to vote our podcast for us in the British Podcast Awards' Listeners' Choice category is here too! Britishpodcastawards.com/vote )

Your thoughts, your ponderings and your struggles... We answer some of the questions on our listeners' minds right now. Plus this episode was broadcast live on Instagram, so there's even some instant reaction from a few of you watching from around the world! You can watch our live broadcast on Instagram for 48 hours instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast And also, if you're able to vote for us at the British Podcast Awards we'd much appreciate your help BritishPodcastAwards.com/vote You can always email us too slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com

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 you using yours? Are you measuring them, are you depriving yourself of them or are you guessing them? Often the syns are what we think about first, but Anna puts on her consultant hat and tells us to think free food first, and syns second... Next episode will be another Listeners’ Questions special - send us your comments and queries to slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com or via Instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Edited by Alix Pickles. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 when it comes to weight loss. And other days any temptation is simply too hot to handle.  But why? And how can we prepare better to keep our inner rebel in check? This week we hear about Anna’s rebel - Delilah…and my gosh, she’s an absolute bitch! But hey, we’ve all got an inner chimp. So what’s yours saying - and how are you shutting them up as you follow the Slimming World plan? Follow us on Instagram - Instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast (http://instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast) or email us your ponderings ready for our next Listeners’ Questions episode : SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com (mailto:SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com) Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 Anneka or Supermarket Sweep... whatever you call it ! Try it yourself and send us your photos to @slimmingworldpodcast on Instagram or email slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com Presented by Anna Mangan & Clare Freeman. Edited by Alix Pickles. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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? Whether you've dabbled with SP weeks or are sticking to what you know on the Extra Easy plan, why is protein such an important part of our food diet? Anna and Clare talk through their top five protein sources for meat eaters and vegetarians. Visit instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast to see a photo of Clare's geeky research. Common sense check: We're not doctors, so always consult your GP for any formal dietary advice. Also we're not formally affiliated to Slimming World, this is our personal experience and recommendations.

You asked us some more questions, we answered! And there were so many, this became our longest episode yet... Another apology: this episode contains a terrible welsh impersonation, some coughing and childish references to dogging. As always, continue to send Anna and Clare your comments and questions on email slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com or via Instagram @slimmingworldpodcast Love to all our listeners whether rocking the Slimming World plan on your own, online or in group. We believe in you!

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 learnt? If you feel like you're wavering in your weight loss journey right now, then this could be the antidote you need. Pop on your trainers, grab your headphones and take a 30 minute walk with Clare as she discusses the importance of loving the journey, not just the destination. Relevant whether you're new to Slimming World, or near target. Questions and ponderings can be sent to us on slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com or at Insta @slimmingworldpodcast, where you'll also find pictures of Clare's walk too!

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 off, and the scales don't seem to reflect it. So how do you learn to think big picture and notice all the small things that are great but don't get shiny stickers and certificates at Slimming World? Whether losing inches, tightening watch straps or losing your knickers (as in Anna's case!), make sure you learn to celebrate all the tiny successes that ensue along your journey. Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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 that inspire them to ride out the bumps along their Slimming World journey. Apologies: this episode contains spontaneous singing.

You asked, we answered! Send Anna and Clare your thoughts on email slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com or via Instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast

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 sabotaged your hard work AGAIN? Whether it's loneliness, grief, anger, sadness and all the other thousands of emotions that stop you in your tracks...how do you learn to 'surf the urge' and protect your weight loss journey, no matter the bumps that life throws at you along the way? Anna and Clare mention a couple of books during this episode of the Slimming World podcast: The Kindness Method by Shahroo Izadi: https://amzn.to/2I4Kp1u Stop Thinking Start Living by Richard Carlson: https://amzn.to/2I4zrZR New to meditation? Try Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/ And google/YouTube 'Urge surfing' too! Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a review and join us on Instagram: @slimmingworldpodcast x

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 comes to body magic. From cycling, swimming to dancing in the dark - how do you move more as part of the Slimming World plan? Note: Remember to be sensible - check with your GP if you're hurting or starting an all-singing-all-dancing new exercise regime. 

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, how much impact does it have on our weight loss? And which options on the Slimming World plan are best when it comes to getting the most calcium?  Clare and Anna share the top five choices for milk, cheese and ‘other’ sources according the 2019 book.  And who knew that calcium is key for boosting your metabolism and burning fat - not just good for your bones and teeth! Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman.  Edited by Alix Pickles, produced by ASFB Productions.  Email us slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com)   NOTE: Always speak to your GP when starting a new diet plan or taking supplements. We’re an unofficial podcast, we’re not doctors and this podcast is based upon our personal not professional experiences.

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 abstain completely or look for tips and secrets of how to get a taste without losing sight of your daily syn allowance? Anna and Clare confess how chocolate is a trigger for them, and offer different perspectives on how to tackle your sugar demons during weight loss.  Edited by Alix Pickles. Produced by ASFB Productions.

What’s holding you back from achieving the weight loss you really want and deserve? Are you rejoining but chastising yourself for going backwards once again? Are you stuck in a rut to-ing and fro-ing around the same numbers time and time again? Whatever your wall, Clare and Anna discuss their experiences of overcoming major hurdles along their Slimming World journey.

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 the ones that don’t? Clare and Anna discuss how simple switches like swopping pasta for butternut squash, and bananas for berries made a big difference to their weight loss.  If you’ve hit a plateau in journey or are new to the Slimming World plan, this podcast episode will give you plenty of 'Food For Thought' to inspire you. Got a question or comment? Email us slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com) and follow us on Instagram @slimmingworldpodcast

Thinking Dry January might help you fast track your weight loss? Listen to this episode first. Booze, poison, vino, sauce - whatever you call alcohol, it often takes up a big chunk of most people’s weekly syns. But does ditching it make a difference? Both Anna and Clare have sat on both sides of the fence, but now choose to be booze free. They explain what happens when you sober up and how it impacts your weight loss on the Slimming World plan.

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 Anna offer a bit of insight into how best to approach a new start with Slimming World. Clue: The secret is never assuming you know it all!

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 over the ups and downs of the last few years, and explains why the Slimming World plan is working for her. From loneliness, boredom to heartbreak and a lack of routine - it seems there’s always an excuse to park the diet in every step of Clare’s journey. But, as she explains on another SW Food For Thought Podcast, there’s always an inspiration too - and this time with the help of Anna, Clare is determined to crack on and renose a new relationship with food once and for all.

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 (Manchester), she reveals how she managed to shift the pounds whilst being bed bound awaiting spinal surgery, as well as all the joys of getting married and becoming a working mum.