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 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.

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 share is based on our personal weight loss experiences. Always check with your consultant or a health professional when following a weight loss plan.

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: 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 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.

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.

"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 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.

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 they chop, cook, stir and taste the aubergine pepper balti, a thai green chicken tray bake and onion bhajis.

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.

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. So what can you do if you're silently struggling? Both share their top five places to start. Journals at the 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.

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/craving-culprits

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. 

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 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 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 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.