Tips and Tricks: Sticking to the Slimming World plan

Unlocking Success: Slimming World Tips and Tricks for Your Weight Loss Journey

Embarking on a weight loss journey can be both exciting and challenging. When it comes to achieving your health and fitness goals with Slimming World, having a toolkit of effective tips and tricks can make all the difference. In this comprehensive guide, we’ve gathered a treasure trove of invaluable insights and strategies that will empower you on your path to success.

From meal planning and shopping smart to navigating social events and staying motivated, our Slimming World tips and tricks cover every aspect of your journey. Whether you’re a seasoned Slimming World member or just starting out, these proven techniques will help you overcome obstacles, stay on track, and celebrate the milestones that lead to a healthier, happier you.

Join us as we explore the world of Slimming World wisdom and discover how small changes can lead to big results. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together, armed with the knowledge and motivation to turn your weight loss dreams into reality.




  • Make simple swaps:
    For almost every meal I create/cook I am constantly thinking of swapping ideas to save carbs/calories etc.
    Some examples are.. I now always swap tortilla wraps for large lettuce leafs when we have fajitas. It saves me around 128 calories per wrap (or 5 syns).
    Where I can I will always swap some or all of the pasta or rice I would eat. I have chilli on top of cauliflower and carrots which I find just as filling.
  • Give up butter/spreads:
    I would smother toast, sandwiches, hot cross buns, tea cakes etc in butter. I absolutely LOVE the stuff! I know we can syn butter/spread etc but giving it up really helps boost weight loss. Syns can be used better elsewhere (on filling foods instead).
  • Experiment with your food:
    I see so many people posting photos of awful boring meals.. Eating dry chicken and dry potatoes every night is soon going to get boring.. and let’s face it! That is when we end up going off of plan and giving up.. boring diets=failure. I save all of my Slimming World magazines and I follow loads of blogs. So each week I look for new recipe ideas. I actually quite enjoy suggesting things to my husband and him kind of screwing his nose up at it.. but when it is served up to him he loves it (usually).
    The one thing I enjoy doing is thinking of meals that we usually love to eat and then take my time finding a way of creating it “Slimming World” friendly.
    If you LOVE a chinese takeaway.. find a way of making it without going to the takeaway 😉
    You don’t have to be a 5 star chef to experiment with food. I actually think being on Slimming World has made me a better cook.
  • Start a blog or join Instagram:
    When I first stared with Slimming World I started posting all of my meals on Instagram with the hashtag “slimmingworld”. This gained me more and more followers and support so it really spurred me on to lose more weight 🙂 As I became more confident I decided to start this blog. Being a web designer does make things slightly easier.. but there are plenty of free blogging websites out there. For anyone who enjoys writing in a diary it’s perfect.




  • Get yourself a portion plate:
    These portion plates are fantastic.. see listing here. It tells you exactly what portion sizes you would be eating and it really does work.
  • Trim all of the fat:
    When preparing meat always remove all visible fat.. especially from fatty meats like bacon, pork, beef etc.
  • Lose the guilt:
    Life is life and we are only human! Sometimes we have a special celebration or a bad day. Don’t punish yourself for going off of plan. So many times I would go on holiday, go off of plan, come home and just give up! Don’t make yourself feel guilty for having a treat and you will succeed.
  • Always eat breakfast:
    The main idea of Slimming World is to never be hungry.. if your tummy is grumbling all morning how on earth are you going to concentrate? Keeping yourself full will stop you snacking on bad things.
  • Always keep a diary:
    It is so easy to forget a syn you have had in the day time.. at one point I gave up keeping a diary thinking “oh I don’t need it anymore” how wrong i was! I put weight on not realising and sneakily having more and more syns! Always keep track of everything you eat and drink.
  • Keep your fridge full of healthy snacking food:
    If you are anything like me, when I am bored I tend to just stand staring into the fridge! If there is always something healthy and syn free to snack on you won’t end up cheating. I like to keep carrot sticks, raspberries, strawberries and packets of wafer thin chicken for snacking.
  • Exercise:
    Yes I know it sucks! I hate exercising.. but it really does help. Hubby and I joined the gym and most days had to force ourselves to go. But when you see the results it really does spur you on 🙂 Everyone can find something they can enjoy (tolerate) even if it’s just walk to the shop.
  • Treat yourself:
    For every stone I lose I treat myself to a Hello Kitty plushie. We all deserve a treat or reward and it really does feel great when you know how hard you work for it.
  • Learn to take a compliment:
    The more weight you lose the more compliments you will receive.. learn to say thank you because it’s the attention that makes you carry on because you know how amazing you look 🙂




  • Measure yourself once a month:
    Weight loss can sometimes be slow with Slimming World, often I will only lose 1lb per week. So measure your bust and waist once a month. You will notice the difference.
  • Drink loads!
    Drink water like there is going to be a drought.. it really does help to fill you up and boost weight loss. Oh and makes your skin look amazing too 🙂
  • Always weigh your healthy extras:
    Sometimes we get lazy and think we know what 40g of cereal etc looks like.. always weigh it.. because you might be slowly adding extra everyday and not even realising.
  • Batch cook/prep:
    I don’t often batch cook because myself and hubby usually eat the same things so I don’t mind cooking each night.. but now and then I do cook up huge batches of Spag bol etc. I always find it tastes better when you reheat as well. But I know plenty of people who work long hours and they cannot be bothered to cook a big meal after work so having batch cooked stuff in the freezer to re heat works great for them and stops them being naughty or ordering a takeaway.Just remember this is a marathon.. not a sprint! It may take you a months or years to get to your goal weight. But if you stick with it you will get there. I am still a long long way off reaching mine but I want to enjoy life along the way and not starve myself and be miserable. Stick with it and most importantly be happy!

I would love to hear other people’s tips 🙂 Feel free to leave a comment.

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16 Responses

  1. Jade says:

    Loving your tips! My number one tip is to prepare – without a weekly food plan I am lost! I also batch cook my lunches so I have no excuse to reach for bad stuff!

  2. Norma says:

    This us amazing very helpful thank you x

  3. Jo says:

    I’ve just come across your blog. I’m joining tomorrow so grasping for any tips I can get! Need to change my habits badly.
    Looking forward to reading ur blog. Jox

  4. Victoria says:

    Great advice!! ? I really needed some thinspiration!! I’ve been doing SW for years but I got bored of group. I know the diet religiously but I haven’t been truly honest with myself lately. I’m looking forward to getting back on track and seeing results in time for summer ☀

  5. Senay Hasan says:

    Thanks for the tips great advice too and practical. Defo going to invest in a portion control plate. Good luck everyone…

  6. Emma Burditt says:

    Thank you for this blog, for taking the time to write and to share. I couldn’t commit to a class and have 3 babies at home so time is precious! I don’t like letting people and myself down so I spoke to my friend who is on SW and googled. I found you! This is great and well done for your amazing results. I am a fan!

  7. alison weitzel says:

    I’m fat girl slim on my journey thankyou for your handy tips I’ve an actifryer and a pro king so fun and easy to eat food in a hurry and stick to the diet

  8. phil says:

    Thank you for a great web site. Loads of good ideas. will be a regular visitor.

  9. Zak Barnard says:

    I’ve been a SW member on and off for 13 years! This time is different because FINALLY at the age of 48 I’ve learnt to forgive myself for going off plan every now and than.

    This might not seem much to many….but I’m in a really good place now on this weight loss journey. I’m actually not obsessed about it anymore and micro managing it!!!!

    After all weigh loss is not a destination…it’s a journey. Sometimes it will get bumpy and it’s ok! 🙂

  10. Mel says:

    Thank you. Reading this has given me a boost, not to give up. I joined last sept, and after sticking religously to plan, and spent every seond of the day thinking baout food, i went to group for the 3rd time, just before my 44th birthday and got told i hadnt lost an ounce!! i was already really low in self asteam and confidence and this tipped me over the edge. I sank into depression and comfort eating, even tho i depsied my reflection. I love chocolate,& have a very sweet tooth. Reducing my carbs so much makes me feel deprived, and i’ve had a few months of the flu/virus knocking me sideways too. ANYWAY…… Back on plan this wk, I havent done a start weight yet as only been following books for 1 week, but even with a toddler on my heels i’ve managed to stick with good options and not cave into crisps an chocs. Prep is definatly key, and a weelky food plan keeps everything affordable. Wel done to all that have continued to stay on track, and thank you for helping me get started again.

  11. rebecca Peters says:

    My friend has been to a hypnotherapist to stop her craving sugar and now she doesn’t eat it at all. Maybe that might help you Mel? It is so hard with little people to look after and finishing up their food is always so tempting. I have been doing slimming world for nearly two weeks with my sister so we ring each other and try and boost the other one up when you feel like caving. I think because we are doing it together it keeps us on track. I lost 3lbs the first week and 4 the next but am trying to keep my syns low – about 5-8. Yesterday I had an after eight mint to discover it was 3 syns!! Couldn’t believe it and not worth it at all! It is easy to rack up your syns without realising it. Good luck all of you – we shall rediscover our hip bones one of these days!

  12. Sharon Pledger says:

    Very helpful many thanks xx

  13. Changing body says:

    Never done sw properly before I’ve done it along side my mum but I’m at the point where I feel physically sick at the state of my body. Your words have helped me find the courage to do it properly this time!

  14. Loraine Scammell says:

    I have been doing slimming world for a year now and almost lost 3 stone, with just over 2 more to o until my first target. I stopped drinking for October and thought my weight loss would be really good for the month, however I lost 2lbs the first week and only 1/2 lb the next 3 weeks. I seem to be stuck in a rut, one of the weeks I had less than 10 syns a day and did not eat breakfast or have all my Hea any day, so the next week I had breakfast most days and most of my Hea’s then last week I ate breakfast and had my Hea’s some days, yet still the same loss. I keep a diary, weigh and measure, cook all my own meals from scratch and do between 1 1/2 and 2 hours exercise daily. I have also recently improved my sleep from 2-3 hours a night to at least 5 hours most nights, in case this was having an effect. I just do not know where I am going wrong, any advice or tips would be great.

  15. Sally says:

    Just ordered a food plate – I wonder what my husband will say to this !! haha thanks for your blog x

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