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Who Influences You?

A recent study by Slimming World and YouGov has found that when it comes to making healthy lifestyle changes, most people are far more likely to listen to family, friends and health professionals, than they are out-of-reach figures like celebrities, politicians and royalty.

Dr Jacquie Lavin, Head of Nutrition and Research, says: “When it comes to losing weight, having the support of people who are close to you, who care about how you feel and who can truly understand what you’re going through is key to success.”

Read the success stories of three Slimming World members who were influenced to join Slimming World by family, friends or a health professional and discovered a whole new group of friends just waiting to support them during their weight loss journey:

Kelly Meager, 22, from London, lost 10st 9lbs after joining Slimming World with a friend. Kelly told us:

I was nervous but everyone was so friendly, I felt welcome immediately. I lost 6½lbs in my first week, a stone in a month and the weight kept coming off. Now I feel like a totally new person. I’m happy and confident, I can wear whatever I want and I’m loving life.

Neil Bowers, 38, and his wife Caroline Varney-Bowers, 38, from Norwich, lost a combined 9½ stones. They inspired and supported each other along their weight loss journey.

Stuart Howells, 44, from South Wales, lost 12st 5lbs after his nurse recommended he try Slimming World.

If you’d love to lose weight just like Kelly, Neil, Caroline, Stuart and all our other amazing members – find your nearest group today to discover more about Slimming World and how it can change your life too! 

Topics

  • Beauty

Categories

  • slimming world
  • slimming group
  • slimming
  • diets
  • dieting

Slimming World is the most advanced slimming organisation in the UK. It was founded in 1969 by Margaret Miles-Bramwell, who remains the driving force behind the company to this day. With the experience of a lifetime's weight problem, it is her enthusiasm and unique vision that has made the Company so successful.

Contacts

Jenny Caven

Press contact PR Manager 01773 546037

Leigh Greenwood

Press contact Senior Press Officer 01773 546101

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