Back in my Slimming World Target bubble
After popping out of my Slimming World Target bubble for nine weeks, I'm back in range. I'm back at Target - and I plan to stay there.
My bubble has burst – I’m out of Target!
Hitting my Slimming World Target after years of trying was amazing Now, after 22 weeks, I'm out of range. My Target bubble has burst.
My 15 minutes of fame: I’m in Slimming World Magazine!
After months of planning, the intertwined story of my transition and my weight loss journey is out now in Slimming World Magazine.
I’m Slimming World Greatest Loser 2022!
After eight years as a Slimming World member, I've just won my group's Greatest Loser title for the very first time!
My magical visit to the Sparkly Castle
My Slimming World Magazine photoshoot at the Sparkly Castle was just wonderful. I was treated like royalty, and I felt like a princess.
12 weeks as a Slimming World Target member
It's sometimes not been easy - but I've managed to stay as a Slimming World Target member for 12 weeks. I've not bounced out of range once.
I’m doing a photoshoot for Slimming World Magazine!
It's not only my writing that's to appear in Slimming World Magazine - I've been invited along to a photoshoot at the Sparkly Castle!
Ten weeks as a Slimming World Target member
I've finally clocked up ten weeks as a Slimming World Target member - and that's not bad for saying I did it over Christmas and new year.
Beginning the new year on a high
After years of big Christmas and new-year gains, I've finally broken the chain. If you've not been so lucky, a mental reset may be in order.
I lost weight during Christmas Week – for the first time
After seven years of massive weight gains over the Slimming World Christmas week, I finally got a loss this time. Here's how I did it.
Christmas: It’s the most dangerous time of the year
Since joining Slimming World nearly eight years ago, I have had massive gains every single Christmas week. Can this year be different?
Target week 6: Zen and the art of weight maintenance
Six weeks as a Slimming World Target member - and I'm finally getting used to not striving to lose pounds every week. I'm feeling good.
Target week 5: Half a pound lost (again)
I've been losing and gaining the same half a pound for four weeks now. As a Target member, that's fine, though I'd like to lose a bit more.
The best recipe books for Slimming World members this Christmas
Recipe books are ideal Christmas gifts for Slimming World members, full of inspiration for 2022 and completely Syn-free! Here are the 12 best.
Target week 4: Still clinging on to the Target tightrope!
It's been back-to-back gains as I grapple with the bonus Healthy Extras of the Slim for Life plan and cling on to the Target tightrope!
Target week 3: It’s like being in the eye of a storm
Being a new Slimming World Target member is a balancing act between the rock of gains and the hard place of losses. This is tough!
How to recover from a boozy weekend
If you've ever gone over your Syns during a boozy weekend and need to pull things back, you're not alone. Here's my three-step recovery plan!
Target week 1: Trying to gain weight for the first time
I've spent decades trying to lose the pounds. But, for one week only, I upped my Syns and deliberately tried to gain weight.
I’ve just hit my new Slimming World Target!
I reset my Target - lowering it by 7lbs - after reaching the promised land three months ago. Now I've just hit my new Slimming World Target.
I’ve missed Target again – and I blame the hamster
I missed my Slimming World Target by ½lb despite doing everything right over the past week. I'm guilt-free. I blame the hamster.
I missed my Target at Slimming World – again!
I've missed my Slimming World Target once again - but I have a plan in place to smash it in a week's time. I have a secret weapon!
My Bridget Jones wardrobe malfunction at Slimming World!
So I stepped on the Slimming World scales with the back of my dress tucked neatly into my tights. Yep, the classic wardrobe malfunction!
I’m going to be in Slimming World Magazine!
I lost over 5st - and gained confidence and joy as I transition from male to female. Now I get to tell my story to Slimming World Magazine.
How to recover from a Slimming World setback
Even the most angelic Slimming World members can't lose weight every week. Expect the occasional setback - and work out how to bounce back.
Buy a Countdown – it makes you come!
It's been a funny old week - good for weight loss, bad for misgendering and hilarious for our consultant's remarks about her Countdown offer.
Why I’ve reset my Slimming World Target
It took me more than seven years to reach the Slimming World promised land. Now I'm going to go one better - I've reset my Target.
I’ve won Woman of the Year – as a trans girl!
I've been voted Slimming World Woman of the Year - three years after coming out to members as trans, and five after winning Man of the Year.
I got to Target – now I’m accused of having anorexia
I've been a Slimming World Target member for less than a month - and I've been accused of having anorexia. This is my most important post yet.
Week 3 in my Target range – and it’s a new PB
Most people try to maintain their weight when they get into their Target range with Slimming World. But where's the fun in that?!
Week 2 at Target: It’s a ½lb gain – but that’s OK (apparently)
Week 2 at Target and I've had a ½lb gain. That's "fine". It puts me back in the centre of my Target zone. So why does it feel like failure?
I won Slimmer of the Week in my first week at Target
It's my first week as a Slimming World Target member - and I've won Slimmer of the Week. Oops! I need a mindshift, or to lower my Target.
I did it! I’m a Slimming World Target Member!
It may have taken me seven years, but I have finally become a Slimming World Target Member - and it feels absolutely fantastic!
I need to lose 2lbs in two weeks to hit Target
In a fortnight's time, I want to be a Slimming World Target Member for the very first time. I need to lose 2lbs in two weeks!
2½lbs off – and I’m nearly at Target
I've always seen Slimming World Target as something that happens to other people. But, somehow, I'm nearly there. I'm nearly at Target!
Return of the Slimming World Plateau
I'm just 4lb from Target but can't seem to shift those final few pounds. Not for the first time, I'm stranded on a Slimming World Plateau.
‘Don’t lose much more!’ – things not to say to slimmers
I'm sick of non-slimmers telling me to stop losing weight and that I've lost enough already. This is my weight loss journey - you do you!
Three lions on a shirt, ½lb on at weigh-in
I've gained - but for saying I've been drinking to the rude health of the England football team during Euro 2020, half a pound on is fine.
New start at my new group ends with a new PB!
Going to a Slimming World group for the first time can seem daunting - but I needn't have worried. It couldn't have gone better!
Back in group for the first time in eight months
I've just weighed in on the Slimming World scales in a real-life group for the first time in eight months - in my shoes!
8½lbs lost as Night Owls make final flight
And, just like that, the Night Owls are no more. My Slimming World group for the past seven-and-a-bit years has now ceased to be.
I just gained 10½lbs – in a week!
I've hit the self-destruct button hard this week, gaining 10½lbs. Here's how it happened - and how I'll bounce back with a big loss next week.
From feasting to fasting: the 72-hour fast that got me closer to Target
I've never tried fasting before and hopefully never will again - but it gave my weight loss a boost and I'm now just 4lbs away from Target.
Cut me in half, you get Slimming World
Why do I love Slimming World so much? Because it gave me the courage to live my authentic life after decades stuck in the closet.
What is Slimmer of the Month – and how can I win?
Slimmer of the Month is awarded to the Slimming World member who's lost the most weight during a calendar month. Here's how you can win.
Weigh Day joy – but sadness as our group is to close
It's the end of an era for the Night Owls as our Slimming World group is to close. My seven years with these amazing people is almost over.
A bad week – but I’ve won my 4½st award!
It's been a long time coming, but I've just won my 4½st Slimming World award, despite having a rather boozy bank holiday weekend. Hic!
How do I overcome a Slimming World plateau?
Another angelic week - but just ½lb off on the scales. I'm in the middle of a Slimming World plateau and I can't seem to get out of it.
A demon weight gain despite being angelic
Ever have one of those weeks where you stick rigidly to the Slimming World plan and STILL have a weight gain on the scales? Yep, me too!
The Syn-Free Big Mac with fries, ketchup and milkshake
Fancy a Syn-free Big Mac? I've recreated the McDonald's Big Mac Meal with the burger, French fries, ketchup and milkshake for ZERO Syns.
I won Slimmer of the Week with a ½lb loss!
Another teeny-weeny result on the scales but, somehow, I ended up winning Slimmer of the Week - with a ½lb loss!
The cheeseboard with FIVE cheeses – and ZERO Syns
I created a Syn-free cheeseboard with five cheeses, three types of crackers and plenty of pickles and fruits. This is Slimming World utopia!
Chipping away at those final few pounds – and a supermarket sweep
I'm 8lb away from my Target weight with Slimming World. Here, I look at the tough run-in and give a few tips on low-Syn supermarket shopping.
What is Slimmer of the Week – and how can I win?
How do you qualify for Slimming World's golden Slimmer of the Week award, what do you win and what's all this about the fruit basket?
Drinking again after three months without alcohol
It's been three months since my last alcoholic drink. Here's how I plan to reintroduce alcohol - while keeping an eye on the "tipping point".
Layered learning – and a new PB for me
Layered learning” is the buzz phrase among Slimming World members this past week. So what is it - and how can it help us lose weight?
What would JVT do after a Slimming World gain?
It's been a Slimming World gain. Is the Covid vaccine to blame, what would Jonathan Van-Tam say, and what's all this about layered learning?
It’s the final countdown to my 10st Target
So, in week 10 of the Slimming World year, I bagged my 10th consecutive loss to get within 10lbs of my 10st Target. Top 10!
Reclaiming my 4st award after four years
Highs and lows this week: I worked so hard but lost just ½lb - but it was still enough to equal my all-time PB and regain my 4st award.
Slimmer of the Week – and the Month
It's been a good week on the scales - a 2lbs loss landed me both the Slimmer of the Week and Slimmer of the Month awards.
Christmas gains and new-year losses
Why did it take one week to gain 12½lbs over Christmas - and six weeks in the new year to lose it all again?
Welcome to Slimming World Secrets
I've been a Slimming World member since 2014 and have never come close to Target. Hopefully, my Slimming World Secrets blog can help me.