Let the sunshine in

Editor's welcome...

‘I lost 10st for my wedding day’

When Ashleigh Whitaker dropped seven dress sizes she gained so much more than a size-10 figure... ...

‘This is the real me’

Losing 3st 5lbs helped Pauline Obi get on the transplant list for a new kidney – and she’s back to her beaming best ...

School holiday S.O.S

Worried having the kids at home will scupper your weight loss? Our tips will help you stay on track all the way to term time ...

Identify your craving culprits

Expert strategies for dealing with the snacks that often seem to steal your slimming willpower ...

Chillin’ out

We can all scream for ice cream (and lollies) with our Syn-smart guide to frozen sunshine treats ...

‘Losing weight gave me my dream’

Cover star Holly Snoxell’s desire to have a family motivated her to lose 6st 2lbs...now she’s a slim, healthy, happy mum ...

look, cook, eat

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

Food news

Fill your trolley with the best Food Optimising buys ...

Slimmer by the weekend

Five days of tasty breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks to give your summer slimdown a boost ...

How it works…

All our recipes are based on what, at Slimming World ...

Speedy spag Bol

Overnight oats: the night before, layer fresh or frozen ...

Thai green chicken & courgette curry

Smoked salmon omelette: beat 2 eggs with roughly chopped ...

BLT salad

Herby mushrooms on toast: fry sliced mushrooms in low-calorie ...

Baked eggs with spinach & pea salsa

Summer crunch: top 40g Dorset Cereals Simply Nutty ...

Plaice & chips with cucumber tartare sauce

Berry French toast: dip 2 slices wholemeal toast from ...

Food with friends

Fire up the barbecue! Our low-Syn recipes from around the world will brighten up any garden get-together ...

Maple-glazed pork with mixed bean & lemon salad

Canada’s treasure, maple syrup, adds a gorgeous sweetness to barbecued pork ...

Tandoori chicken drumsticks with coriander rice & kachumber salad

Syn-free spice mix gives budget-friendly drumsticks a takeaway taste ...

Steak with chimichurri & celeriac chips

This tangy and garlicky Argentinian sauce loves grilled meat ...

Classic burgers with wedges & mayo

Our on-plan burger mayo makes this crowd-pleaser authentically American ...

Prawn skewers with pineapple & kiwi salsa

Throw a prawn on the barbie Aussie-style – teamed with fruit ...

Veggie sausages with Germanstyle potato salad & sauerkraut

An easy swap from classic bratwurst makes this a low-Syn veggie delight ...

Salad stars

Super-satisfying and full of flavour – make our main-event salads top of your bill tonight...

Giant couscous, aubergine, mint & feta salad with lamb skewers

Sweet pomegranate, salty feta and fresh mint make this a next-level main ...

Tuna-steak salad with a caper, dill & lemon dressing

Fancy something special? Choose our sophisticated Mediterranean-style tuna ...

New potato & asparagus salad with an egg on top

A heavenly match of ingredients – great for brunch, lunch or dinner ...

Malaysian beef salad

The nutty dressing adds an indulgent-tasting twist for just 1 Syn! ...

Thai-style chicken noodle salad with coconut & chilli dressing

Take your taste buds to the sun-drenched beaches of Thailand… ...

Warm halloumi & quinoa salad with harissa veg

With a hearty portion of everyone’s favourite Cypriot cheese, this recipe is guaranteed to please ...

Sweetcorn fritter with salsa

Sweetcorn fritter with salsa: an instant lunch-box upgrade ...

Movie night

Treat yourself to your favourite flick and enjoy a film-Friday feast that’s just 3½ Syns! ...

Popcorn chicken with slaw

Our take on a fast-food fave gets a twist with jalapeño-spiked slaw ...

Pizza potato wedges

Next-level wedges complete with gooey mozzarella and Speed veg ...

Banoffee & custard pots

The caramel-popcorn topping will go down a storm ...

Sweet and simple

A trio of delicious desserts from our latest cookbook...

Blackcurrant-striped ice lollies

1 Whisk the yogurt, 1 level tbsp sweetener and 1 tbsp ...

Amaretti & ricotta creams

1 Put the strawberries in a bowl with the orange zest ...

Lime panna cottas

1 Put the milk, sweetener and most of the lime zest ...

Swedish breakfast hash

Start the day Scandi-style with Swedish breakfast hash ...

The cherry on top

...is this beautiful, fruity and surprisingly low-Syn collection of seasonal desserts. Which will you pick?...

Cherry & orange jelly trifle

Fruity layers with a hint of liqueur bring summer to every spoonful ...

Cherry ripple sorbet

Scoops of fun for long, balmy days – a refreshing sorbet with a juicy surprise… ...

Cherry & custard filo tartlets

Jammy cherries on a bed of creamy custard in crisp pastry – we’re in love! ...

Chocolate & cherry mousses

Perfectly paired flavours make these pots simply irresistible ...

Spanish sangria

Spanish sangria for just 2½ Syns a glass? Cheers!...

‘Summer holds no fears for me now’

Darren Spencer once dreaded the idea of a lads’ holiday – now he’s 7st 11lbs lighter and in his element on the beach ...

Body confidence for blokes

Become best mates with the man you see in the mirror – it could help boost your weight loss!...

Screen break

Could technology be hurting your health? These simple tips will help make your screen time safer...

Geoff’s back in the swing

Retired police officer Geoff Spicer has raised his game (and not just golf!) after losing 3st 9½lbs ...

Summer saviours

Fab holiday beauty to take you from beach to bar...

Ready, set, beach!

How to find the perfect swimsuit for you, plus clever confidence-boosting cover-ups ...

The low-down on DVT

Top ways to reduce your risk ...

Get fit on foot

Take steps towards a slimmer, fitter you...

Find your winning strategies

A letter from our founder, Margaret Miles-Bramwell ...