Simple made special

‘I’m 7 sizes smaller!’

How mum-of-four Tracey Houlihan lost a life-changing 6st 12lbs

Tori’s fairy-tale ending

Bride-to-be Tori McDaid’s dream of getting married in a size-10 wedding dress is about to come true...

Top of the popcorn

An at-a-glance Syns guide to crunchy corn treats

Your body confidence masterclass

Why accepting and respecting your body as it is now can have big pay-offs for your slimming campaign

‘I lost 4½st in six months’

Louise Jansen gained weight after being diagnosed with coeliac disease... now she’s slim and fit at 50+

Kick-start your summer slimdown

Steak, paella, kebabs... Get sunshine-ready sooner with our super-satisfying seven-day menu

All change for Charlotte

Fit, looking fab and with a new fella, university student Charlotte Fellows is in the pink after losing 4st 3lbs

Pasta fantastica!

From rigatoni to pappardelle and orecchiette to giant shells – we pair pasta shapes with their perfect sauce

Veggie deluxe

Meals so tasty you won’t miss the meat. This issue’s Lemony freekeh salad makes the most of an all-the-rage grain

Curry night

A fabulous feast of Aromatic lamb rogan josh served with pilau rice and two vegetable sides... and it’s totally Free!

Flavour of the month

Fresh recipes using this season’s must-eat ingredients

Easy does it

Our lightened-up version of Chicken parmigiana brings a taste of Italy to your table in seven simple steps

Here comes the sun...

Take it outside with a trio of tasty alfresco eats

Food news

Fill your trolley with the latest Food Optimising buys

Give us a swirl

Our pretty-as-a-picture desserts are the ultimate eye candy – sweet, saintly and spectacular

This magnificent man…

...and his flying esteem! The sky’s the limit for amateur mechanic Richard Woodall after losing 8st

Play it cool

Stay fresh all summer with our no-sweat guide

Time waits for no man

Why your slimmer future starts today...

‛What I wish I’d known about losing weight’

Dad-of-three David Eyres is reaping some unexpected confidence-boosting benefits

The eyes have it!

...with our colour-pop product picks

Shop ’til you drop 7lbs

Style advice that works for every body

Your best-ever wellbeing (and weight-loss) boosts

17 easy ways to invest in your health future

Exercise your fitness rights

Cast your vote for a fitter, healthier life

From the heart

Live the life you long for

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