A day of joy, inspiration, and recognition at Slimming World Head Office, Derbyshire. This weekend, along with Ashleigh Allen (Slimming World Gilnahirk) we had the absolute privilege of being invited to Slimming World Head Office in beautiful Alfreton, Derbyshire , for a very special event – the Slimming World Gold Celebration Day! 💛 Arriving bright and early for 9:30am, the welcome couldn’t have been warmer. We were greeted with delicious refreshments, friendly smiles from Head Office staff, and even treated to a professional photo shoot proudly holding our Gold Award 🏆. The morning began with a fabulous welcome from Lisa Salmon , Slimming World’s Managing Director, who set the tone for a day full of pride, passion, and positivity. We celebrated everything that makes our groups so special – the care, the community, and the commitment that helps our members achieve life-changing success 🌟. To our total surprise, Slimming World then announced that we were being presented with a brand-new accolade – the ‘Community Impact Award’ 🎉💖. This award recognises the difference our groups make in local communities, and I can honestly say it was such a proud and emotional moment. Adrian said ... "The most important thing in my Slimming World groups is our sense of community, we are one big Slimming World family at Slimming World Castlereagh" Ashleigh said… “For me, the magic of Slimming World is seeing members lift each other up week after week — we celebrate every win together and support each other through the tougher days too. It’s more than a group, it’s a family 💕✨” We toasted the achievement with a glass of bubbly 🥂 before enjoying a delicious, healthy Slimming World lunch in the stunning Head Office restaurant – talk about dining in style! 🍽️ After lunch, we had another photo shoot (we can’t wait to share those official photos soon 📸) and then were given an exclusive sneak peek into some very exciting developments. We heard about brand-new research focused on our younger members , and then… we were let in on a few secrets 👀 about exciting new Slimming World products and foods launching in January 2026 ! Trust me, you’ll definitely want to pop into our groups this week for a sneaky preview of what’s coming! 😍 The afternoon rounded off with a brilliant interactive session about how Slimming World will continue to evolve and grow over the next 1, 2, 5, and even 10 years – one thing’s for sure, we’re here to stay and ready to support every single member all the way to target 💪❤️. And just when we thought the day couldn’t get any better… we were both shocked and delighted to be awarded an additional ‘Diamond Award’ 💎. This award recognises consistency in supporting members and maintaining exceptional success across a 12-month period – something we're incredibly proud of and truly humbled by. For Adrian this celebration felt extra special as it also marked 10 years since I first became a Slimming World Consultant 🎊. A whole decade of helping members achieve their dreams, change their lives, and discover a brand-new confidence in themselves 💕. Over those 10 years, I’ve met the most inspiring people, shared so many laughs (and the odd happy tear!), and witnessed the power of what we can achieve together 🌈. What a day! From the warm welcome to the inspiring company updates and the recognition of all our hard work – it was a day I’ll never forget 💕. So, keep your eyes peeled in group this week for some official photos , sneaky previews , and maybe even a few celebratory surprises 🎈✨  Follow Ashleigh at: https://www.facebook.com/slimwithashgilnahirkandbraniel

Exclusive to Adrian’s Slimming World is our newly refreshed, newly jingly, newly fabulous Mr Snowtivator! ❄️💙 So… what is he? 🤔 He’s your very own little motivation snowman for the next 12 weeks — helping you stay on track right up until Christmas 2025! 🎁⏳ On his shiny Christmas wish tag, you’ll write down what you’d truly love to lose by Christmas. Maybe it’s a stone (or two!), maybe it’s to shimmy into that sparkly outfit for the big day — whatever it is, this is your wish, your goal, your moment! 🌟 And, as the Spice Girls once said… 🎶 “Tell me what you want, what you really, really want!” 🎶 (…and we’ll help you make it happen 😉). Each week, as you lose weight, you can write your loss on one of Mr Snowtivator’s 12 jingly balls — one for each week until Christmas! 🔔✨ Watching him fill up week by week is the perfect way to visualise your progress — and, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a snowman that celebrates every little win with you? ☃️💖 This has now become a yearly tradition in our Castlereagh Slimming World groups — something we keep alive together each festive season. 🎅💪 It’s not just about the numbers on the scales; it’s about keeping your focus, celebrating your journey , and enjoying the sparkle of support that group brings every single week. ✨ One gorgeous member (the fabulous Patricia 💕) reminded us a few weeks ago that sometimes these little things — like a simple snowman sheet — can mean so much more. They’re not just paper. They’re a way to see your dreams take shape , one week at a time. Patricia used hers to stay focused for a family wedding… and ended up losing even more than her original Christmas wish last year! 🎉👏 So… grab your Mr Snowtivator this week, pop your wish on his tag, and let’s jingle all the way to Christmas with smiles, sparkle, and a little snowman magic! 💫☃️🎄 Because together, we’re not just dreaming of a white Christmas… We’re working towards a lighter one! 😉❄️💪

OFFER UPDATE : Due to incredible demand the Bundles have been updated shown in the picture here. There has never been an offer quite so big in preparation for the arrival of Santa 🎅… and the arrival of the very best version of YOU 💃💫. Just imagine… by Christmas you could be 1, 2 or even more stone lighter, stepping into the season full of confidence and sparkle! 🌟 🎁 What’s Included in the 12-Week Christmas Countdown? When you sign up to a 12-week commitment to group , you’ll enjoy: ✅ 2 Weeks FREE (12 weeks for the price of 10!) ✅ Your choice of a Recipe Book Bundle – that’s 3 recipe books (yes, THREE 📚) ✅ A commitment boost to keep your motivation sky-high 🎯 All of these fabulous extras are worth £26.75 , but you get them for just £59.50 (or £56.50 if you’re over 60! 🙌). 📚 About the Recipe Book Bundles The bundles you can choose from are shown in group visuals – simply have your choice ready at the pay desk when you purchase your countdown. ✨ What could you do with your 3 fabulous cookbooks? 🍳 Cook, cook, cook your way to a slimmer, healthier version of you 🤝 Swap/exchange with friends in group if you already own some 🎁 Gift them on – imagine the boost a friend could get from unwrapping the gift of delicious, slimming-friendly meals! 🔄 Countdown Extension Option Already on a countdown? No problem! 🙌 You can purchase this as a Countdown Extension . That means it plugs straight into your current countdown and will kick in the moment your existing one finishes – giving you all the same amazing benefits, recipe books, and free weeks 🎁✨. 🎅 Important to Know 📦 Your recipe book bundle will arrive in 2 weeks ⚡ This offer is only available while stocks last 🔄 If your first-choice bundle sells out, you’ll automatically receive another bundle from the offer So… the big question is: will this be the Christmas you give yourself the healthiest, happiest gift ever ? 🎄💃✨

I’m delighted to confirm this year’s Christmas Party 🎉 📍 Details: 📅 Friday 5th December ⏰ 7pm 📌 Fairy Tree Bistro, Ormeau Golf Club 💃 Festive DJ 🍽️ Menu Prices : 2 Courses – £23 3 Courses – £32 (inclusive of a small tip) 👉 At this stage, you can choose to pay deposit only or pay in full. Please fill out the form below and make your food choices. Choose at least 2 courses. If you are not having starter or dessert choose the option for No Starter / No Dessert. 🥗 Starters 🦐 King Prawn Cocktail served with Wheaten Bread 🍞 Chicken Liver Parfait served with Toasted Sourdough Baguette & Chilli Jam 🍅 Slow Roasted Tomato Soup served with Wheaten Bread 🍗 Mains 🦃 Turkey, Ham & Stuffing with Cocktail Sausage, Creamy Mash, Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Veg & Gravy 🍗 Chicken Stack with Creamed Mash, Pepper Sauce, Chips & Side Salad 🥩 Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, Creamed Mash, Roast Potatoes & Seasonal Veg 🍄 Chestnut Mushroom & Sage Tartlet, served with Chips, Green Salad & Cream Cheese Sauce 🍰 Desserts 🍓 Fresh Fruit Pavlova 🍫 Chocolate Profiteroles ✨ Let’s make it another magical night together 🎅✨💖

🚚📦 The delivery man has arrived… and guess what he’s dropped off? The brand-new Hi-Fi bar flavour has officially landed and will be hitting our shelves in group this Tuesday! 🙌 Say a big warm hello to Apple Crumble & Custard Hi-Fi bars – a cosy little pud in a wrapper. 🍏🥧🍮 Sweet, creamy, comforting… and only 3 Syns each . 💖 Why we love them: ✨ A guilt-free sweet fix that won’t derail your week ✨ Perfect partner for a cuppa ☕ ✨ Exclusive to Slimming World – you won’t find them down Tesco’s snack aisle 🛒 ✨ Ideal handbag hero for when temptation strikes 👜 🔄 Smart swaps (because why waste your Syns?): 🍫 Galaxy Ripple – 8.5 Syns 🍪 KitKat Chunky – 12 Syns 🥧 Mr Kipling Apple Pie – 11.5 Syns …or get that apple crumble comfort for just 3 Syns instead. Now that’s a win! 🙌 📅 Available in group from Tuesday 22 September – but be quick, these beauties won’t hang about! 💬 How are you going to enjoy yours – dunked, nibbled, or just ripped straight open and scoffed? 😉

At certain pivotal times of the year – after holidays, in the run-up to Christmas, at the start of a brand-new year or even after summer 🌞🎄🎉 – you’ll notice that the New Members Talk is given to the whole group, not just to our newest faces. Why? Because it’s one of the most powerful ways to reignite our motivation, reinvigorate our weight loss journeys and remind ourselves of how incredible Food Optimising really is 💚. We’re All Human 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️ Even the most committed Slimming World members (yes, even Consultants! 🙋‍♂️) can sometimes slip into old habits. We might: Get a little complacent (“I know this plan inside out now…”) Become a touch careless (forgetting to measure, counting Syns roughly in our heads…) Or assume we’re following the plan, when in reality a few little habits have crept in 🫣. And that’s perfectly natural – it doesn’t mean failure, it just means we’re human 💕. Back to Day One ✨ The New Members Talk is like a time machine ⏳. It takes us back to that very first day we stepped into group – full of hope, nerves and excitement about what could be achieved. It reminds us of the sheer simplicity of the plan: 🥦 Free Foods – the foods you can fill up on freely, with ½ your plate Speed Free where possible for the best results. 🥛 2 measured Healthy Extra A’s – your vital calcium-rich choices. 🍞 1 measured Healthy Extra B – your essential fibre boost. 🍫 5–15 Syns a day – carefully counted as a maximum, not a target. When followed in full, this Extra Easy plan is guaranteed to work – no tricks, no gimmicks, just real food and a straightforward structure that fits into everyday life. Why It Matters to Everyone 🌍 Sometimes we forget. Sometimes we assume. And sometimes, when the New Members Talk is shared with the whole group, it’s that “lightbulb moment” 💡 where we think: 👉 “Oops… I haven’t been measuring my cereal properly.” 👉 “I’ve been a bit hazy on what counts as Free.” 👉 “I’ve been treating Syns like a target instead of a maximum.” And far from being a telling off, it’s a gentle, supportive way of pulling us back in line 💕 – helping us reconnect with the plan, and more importantly, with why we first joined Slimming World : To feel better in ourselves 💃🕺 To lose weight and get healthier ⚖️ To take control of food, rather than letting food control us 🥗 The Magic of a Shared Reminder ✨ Hearing the talk together as a group isn’t just about education – it’s about community. There’s something incredibly powerful about sitting side by side, hearing the same words that once inspired us at the start. It reminds us: We’re not alone 🤝 Everyone slips now and again And together, we can re-focus and re-commit to Food Optimising with a fresh spark 🔥. Often, members leave these sessions saying: “I’d forgotten how much the plan really gives me. I feel like I’ve pressed reset.” Falling in Love with Food Optimising All Over Again 💖 The New Members Talk is more than a checklist – it’s a chance to: Fall back in love with the freedom of Free Foods 🍝 Re-discover the satisfaction of carefully measured Healthy Extras 🥛🍞 Enjoy Syns mindfully and without guilt 🍫🍷 And reconnect with the amazing support of group 💕. That’s why, even if you’ve been coming for weeks, months, or even years, the New Members Talk is just as much for you as it is for someone brand new. Final Thought 🌟 So, the next time you hear the New Members Talk in group, don’t tune out – tune in 🎧. Listen as though it’s your very first day again. It could be the spark you need to feel refreshed, inspired, and ready to make those pounds disappear ✨⚖️. Because whether it’s your first week or your five-hundredth week, the foundations of Food Optimising are the key to unlocking your success 🗝️💚.

Sometimes in group we take a little time to shine the spotlight on the Slimming World app — and honestly, it’s like a movie premier! 🎥✨ We dim the lights, grab some healthy popcorn 🍿, and settle in for a powerful demonstration of how this little app can become your very own weight-loss sidekick. 💪💃 So, what makes the app so special? Let’s take a peek 👇  🎯 Track Your Target & Weigh-ins The app lets you record your long-term target and update your weekly weigh-ins . As you hit milestones, your awards pop up on screen 🏆🎉 — a virtual cheer squad right in your pocket! You can check progress any time and even set an action plan for the week ahead. 🌟 Daily Inspirations Open the app and right there on the home screen you’ll find inspirational articles and advice 🙌. From mindset shifts 🧠, to tips on food choices 🥗, body magic ideas 🏃‍♀️, and even guidance on allergies — it’s the daily nudge we sometimes need to keep going strong. 🔥 What’s Trending Now Ever wondered what other Slimming World members across the UK are buzzing about? The Trending Now feature shows you what’s hot 🔥 — the most searched-for recipes, tips and ideas, giving you inspiration straight from our nationwide community. 🌍💙 🥦 Food Search & Scanner This is a game-changer! Scan a barcode 📲 or type in a food to instantly discover if it’s Free, Speed, Protein, Healthy Extra or has Syns. From there, you can bookmark favourites ⭐ or log them straight into your daily food planner. Perfect for making those smarter, lower-Syn swaps. 🥑🍓 💃 Activity Videos This one always surprises people — there are over 60 fitness videos ready to go! From gentle stretches 🧘 to running on the spot 🏃, Latin dance 💃, or even disco moves 🕺 — there’s something for every fitness level, including those with mobility challenges. You can even save your favourites for quick access later. 🚀 What Do I Need to Get Started? Getting set up is simple: 1️⃣ Download the Slimming World app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store 📲 2️⃣ Register your card using your Membership Number (on your card) and your PIN (provided when you joined group) 🔑 3️⃣ Complete the short questionnaire so the app can customise your experience — from dietary preferences 🥗 to activity needs 💪 That’s it — you’re ready to go! 🎉 ✨And that’s just scratching the surface! The Slimming World app is packed with features to support your journey, and we’ll be diving deeper into more advanced tools in future group sessions. So next time you open it up, remember — it’s more than just an app. It’s your weight-loss companion, cheerleader, and motivator all rolled into one! 💖📲 Stay tuned, and keep exploring! 🌟