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Editor’s welcome

‘My 5st triumph’

Cara Difalco put years of yo-yo dieting behind her to drop five dress sizes – and she feels fantastic!

‘The new me is here to stay’

She once thought weight-loss surgery was her only option... now Sarah Kinally is 8st 11½lbs lighter without going under the knife

Spot your slimming danger zones

Do certain situations send you off track? These seven super strategies will help you get into a new weight-loss groove

Jennifer’s 9st 9lbs lighter

Meet our inspirational cover star Jennifer Ginley: Slimming World’s Miss Slinky 2017

Spring into slim

Brighten up your week with these Free and low-Syn meals and snacks, and see great results on the scales

Monday

Chicken Kiev with chunky chips

Tuesday

Steak fajita boats

Wednesday

Risotto primavera

Thursday

Five-spice pork with stir-fried veg

Friday

Falafel with herby giant couscous

Saturday

Beef lasagne

Sunday

Traditional side of salmon

Look, cook, eat

Delicious new recipes to boost your kitchen confidence and your weight loss

Food news

Fill your trolley with the best new Food Optimising buys

The Great British Fakeaway

We’ve Food Optimised all your takeaway faves for a Friday-night (or any night!) feast that’s bang on plan!

Ultimate chicken tikka masala

The UK’s most popular curry gets a mouth-watering makeover

Fish & chips with tartare sauce

No need to pop out for this chippy classic – stay at home and enjoy

Burgers with mustard ‘mayo’ & sweet potato chips

There’s stacks of flavour in our better-than-the-high-street burger

Four seasons cauliflower pizza

Super low-Syn and a choice of toppings equals pizza paradise

Chicken with BBQ beans, sweetcorn, slaw & fries

Southern-style chicken and sides for just 3 Syns – yee-haw!

Lamb doner kebab

Our take on the post-night-out favourite is Free and speedy!

Prawn & butternut-squash noodle chow mein

An easy midweek dinner packed with weight-loss-loving Speed Free Food

Duck ‘pancakes’

Just four simple steps to your own Chinese restaurant-style duck…

Over-night porridge oats

Four fruity takes on the popular Food Optimising brekkie

Peach Melba

Peel and slice 300g fresh peach, chopping a few slices

Carrot cake

Grate 1 small, peeled carrot (reserving some for the

Banana-berry

Dice 1 banana and toss with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Hot apple pie

Stir 1 tsp mixed spice through the basic recipe ingredients

Irısh feast

Get into the St Patrick’s Day spirit with our push-the-boat- out celebration menu – three tasty courses for just 2½ Syns

Colcannon parsnip cakeswith bacon

Preheat your oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Peel and

Guinness-braised steak with crunchy green slaw & chips

Guinness-braised steak with crunchy green slaw &

Irish coffee & chocolate pots

Soak 3 sheets gelatine in cold water. Put 4 tsp instant

‘Sharing recipes helped us slim’

How eating and cooking together helped mother and daughter Heather and Rachel Gibson lose over 6st

Sausage & bean pasta bake

4 frozen Slimming World Syn-free Pork Sausages, defrosted

Veggie pad thai

2 Meanwhile, spray a large, non-stick wok or frying

Herby vegetable quiche

1 tbsp each of chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and

Banoffee cheesecake

1 Preheat your oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Line

Steak frites with Béarnaise sauce

Our brand-new series of recipes from around the world kicks off with a French classic – Steak frites with Béarnaise sauce

Feel Free!

Say hello to your new weeknight heroes: a trio of dishes, all Free and ready in half an hour or less

Harissa-spiced turkey couscous

2 roasted red peppers in brine from a jar, drained

Chickpea curry with spinach & eggs

1 Spray a large, deep, lidded non-stick frying pan

Bucatini all’amatriciana

250g smoked dry-cured back bacon rashers, visible fat

Made with love

From divine puff-pastry tartlets to the sweetest dainty filled meringues, we think you’ll heart our super-cute puds

Raspberry & cherry jellies

Luscious layers bursting with fruity flavours…there’s a lot to love!

Peach & raspberry kisses

Mini meringues with a sweet surprise inside – and plenty to go round

Chocolate & orange cheesecake

A no-bake dessert starring a dream flavour combo

Passion fruit & mango panna cottas

Win hearts with our melt-in-the-mouth tropical desserts

Pancakes with mixed berries

Light, fluffy, fruity… these pancakes aren’t just for Shrove Tuesday

Strawberry puff-pastry tartlets

A pretty assembly pudding with just four ingredients – great when you don’t have much time

Curried Scotch eggs

Curried Scotch eggs

‘I’m no longer scared of the mirror’

Hairstylist Kurtis Bissett looks and feels like a whole new man after losing 10st 7lbs

Break through the BUT…

How ditching this three-letter word could help supercharge your motivation

10 weight-loss wins

Slimming down can improve your health in some surprising ways – here’s our pick of the best

‘We did it – together!’

After losing 14st 9½lbs, Andrew and Paula Butler are loving life as a slimmer, healthier couple

Over the rainbow

How to introduce colour into your wardrobe...

Yes, you can quit... and lose weight

How to stop smoking without stubbing out your well-laid weight-loss plans

Falling in love with fitness

While losing 6st 2½lbs, Kirsty Walker discovered a passion for Body Magic that changed her life

Letting go of guilt

Letting go of guilt

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