Slimming World Christmas recipes (2024)

FAQs

What bread can you eat on Slimming World? ›

You'll find a wide variety of bread choices on our Healthy Extras list – including wholemeal bread, rolls and pittas, as well as a number of gluten-free options. If you're already signed up, head to our member website or check your member pack for the full range of Healthy Extra 'b' choices.

Slimming World Syns

The key is moderation, which is why alcohol and foods that are high in fat or sugar have a Syn value. Slimming World members are encouraged to plan 5-15 Syns a day to keep their weight loss on track, without feeling like they're missing out.

You can make them the night before, eat them on the go and they're seriously satisfying – it's no wonder sandwiches have been a go-to lunch-box filler for decades. Stacking your sarnie with plenty of Free Foods like lean cooked meats, veggies and salad will make your lunch as filling as possible.

It's not unusual to see larger losses in the first few weeks, mainly due to the loss of body water, and especially if you have a lot of weight to lose. For the majority of people, it usually settles to an average of 1-2lbs a week over time, which is a realistic and achievable goal.

By filling up on unlimited Free Foods, you'll naturally reduce your calorie intake for a great weight loss result. Choose from a huge range of foods, including lean meat and fish (or meat alternatives), fruit, veg, eggs, pasta, potatoes and rice.

Not many 10-minute lunches count as comfort food or feel this indulgent... Thankfully melted cheese butties can stay firmly on your slimming menu with a Food Optimising makeover! Deduct 6 Syns if using Wholemeal bread small loaf as a Healthy Extra 'b' choice.

If you ask any slimming World Consultant, they will all tell you that eating a fresh banana is one of our free foods. No one disagrees with that. Go and enjoy your banana.

At Slimming World, we don't believe in cutting out food groups. In fact, potatoes and dried plain pasta, rice, noodles and couscous are all Free Foods, which means that you can eat as much of them as you like! If you fancy some quick, comforting carbs, our healthy pasta and rice recipes will hit the spot.

Wholemeal bread large loaf (1 thick slice) Wholemeal bread small loaf (60g) Seeded wholemeal bread, any loaf (1 slice) Brown/multiseed bread gluten-free (60g)

Finally, because Slimming World discourages calorie counting and doesn't specify appropriate portion sizes for the Free Foods, some people may overeat these foods. Fortunately, many of the Free Foods are higher in protein, starches, and fiber, which tend to be filling.

Do portion sizes matter on Slimming World? ›

"The Slimming World diet promotes weight loss via filling 'free foods' and small treats. There is little emphasis on portion control of 'free foods,' though. While pasta and potatoes have a role in a balanced diet, experts agree the emphasis on unlimited amounts isn't ideal."

There are lots of fish options, such as tuna, crab and sardines, and, if you pick ones that are canned in water, brine or tomato sauce, they're completely Free!

On Slimming World, life needs to be about flexibility and compromise, so there is nothing to stop you having the occasional trip to McDonald's, but if you do don't be afraid to syn it! You may have gone over your daily total, but at least you'll stay in control!

People who lost 2 kg or more in their first week of attending a Slimming World group were four times more likely to lose 10% of their body weight within three months. Almost twice as many men (45%) as women (21%) lost at least 2 kg in their first week.

Get To Know Your Free Foods & Speed Foods

To experience the best results on Slimming World, familiarise yourself with the “Free Foods” that form the plan's foundation. Incorporate these foods generously into your daily meals, allowing you to feel satisfied while still achieving weight loss.

Counting Syns helps members naturally limit their intake of more energy-dense foods such as fats, alcohol and sugar. These foods have a poor ability to satisfy hunger and, when consumed in large amounts, make weight loss difficult.

The group and online members who have joined Slimming World through the Better Health campaign have lost an amazing 48,072st – that's an average of half a stone each after six weeks. Members who were weighed 12 weeks after joining had lost an average of 10lbs.